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​Kitsap County Veterans Assistance

Kitsap County is proud of its citizens who have served our country. The county is dedicated to providing information and assistance to our veterans who are residents, especially those in need.

Veterans Community Resources Brochure

Scroll through this page for additional Veteran resources and ways to get involved to help Veterans and their families in need.


Veterans Relief Fund Performance Reports

  • (Scroll down on the page at the link above to view links to reports.)

Kitsap County Veterans Advisory Board


Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? 

Dial 9-8-8 then press 1 to connect with the national Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs specially trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances. Many of them are Veterans themselves. The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. Reach the Veterans Crisis Line by Text at 838255. Online chat is also available at www.veteranscrisisline.net.

Call 888-910-0416 to connect to the Kitsap Need Help Now crisis line 24/7/365 to get help for you or someone else and connect to local resources and a mobile outreach teams. Find local suicide prevention and awareness information at http://kcowa.us/suicideprevention

For more information, go to www.veteranscrisisline.net

To learn more about the issue of Veteran suicide as well as VA mental health resources, please visit www.mentalhealth.va.gov.

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Resources

Need Help Now crisis line 24/7/365

Schedule appointment with VA benefits counselors (VERA)
Emergency Assistance
Free Meals in Kitsap
Housing
Family Support
Local Veteran Service Organizations
Community Resources
Request DD214 from Washington State
DD214 Request Online from National Archives
Searching for a DD214 Filed with the County

Tax Assistance
Higher Education /Training Opportunities
GI Bill Comparison Tool
Make the Connection
Returning Service Members
State Resources
Agent Orange
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Newsletter Washington State Department of Veteran Affairs
Kitsap County Memorials
Veterans Memorial Garden
Veterans Benefits by County
VA county Office.org

Articles

Veterans Court Eligibility 
Creating Elder Warriors Instead of Victims

Get Involved

Application for Veterans Advisory Board
Point-in-Time Count
Stand Down

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Contact Us

Rick Becker, Program Coordinator
360-337-4811
rbecker@kitsap.gov

Sonya Miles, Deputy Director
Human Services
360-337-4839
smiles@kitsap.gov


Doug Washburn, Director
Human Services
360-337-4526 
dwashburn@kitsap.gov

Kesha Anderson-Evans,  
Office Supervisor
Human Services
360-337-7185, x3530
lranderson@kitsap.gov 

FAX: 360-337-5721

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