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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.