If You Are Homeless

The Washington State Coalition for the Homeless does not provide direct services to people who are experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of becoming homeless. However, we hope these resources will help you get connected to the right services for you.

Kitsap County

Kitsap Continuum of Care Coalition

Regular Meetings: 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2:00 pm
Bremerton Housing Authority – 4040 Wheaton Way, Bremerton

The Kitsap Continuum of Care Coalition is responsible for identifying resources and needs of homeless population of Kitsap County, information exchange, securing new programs, data collection, i.e. “Homeless Count” and advocacy.

Kitsap Continuum of Care Coalition Coordinator
Theresa Schroeder
1201 Park Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98337
Phone: 360-473-2028
Fax: 360-792-8708

Rochelle Doan, Chairperson, Continuum of Care Coalition
Kitsap Mental Health Services
5455 Almira Drive NE
Bremerton, WA 98311
Phone: 360-373-5031
Fax:

Homeless Housing Plan Lead (10 Year Plan)
Kirsten Jewell
Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council
P.O. Box 1934
Kingston, WA 98346-9201
Phone: 360-377-4900
FAX: 360-297-7762

Services

Housing Solutions Center
(360) 473-2035
Connecting homeless individuals and families with emergency shelter and housing resources. They are a one-stop resource for all housing assistance in Kitsap County including shelters, rental assistance and landlord referrals.
hsc@kcr.org

Kitsap Community Resources
(360) 377-0053
Kitsap Community Resources is a local, non-profit organization dedicated to helping people in need. Our mission is to create hope and opportunity for low-income Kitsap County residents by providing resources that promote self-sufficiency.

Catholic Community Services Kitsap Family Center
(360) 405-9486_Benedict House_ Provides emergency shelter and transitional housing shared, along with enriches dupportive services, for single homeless men and homeless men with children, in Kitsap County.
Counseling Provides indivudual, couple, family and pre-marital counseling.
Foster Grandparent Program Recruits low-income seniors to tutor and mentor at-risk children in schools, childcare centers and after-school programs. (360) 405-0072, ext 25
Volunteer Chore Services Helps low-income elders and adults with disabilities in Kitsap County. Volunteers assist with shopping, housework, transportation, yard care, and minor repairs. (360) 405-0072

Saint Vincent de Paul Bremerton
(360)479-7017
1137 Callow Ave N
Bremerton WA, 98312
Emergency housing for SINGLE women or, if space allows, SINGLE women w/ children, (boys only up to 10 years of age). Between 5 PM and 10 PM, call the Crisis Clinic of Kitsap County (360)479-3033 and they will contact the shelter for you. The shelter requests volunteers do not call after 10 PM, unless children are involved. During business hours refer FAMILIES to Kitsap Community Resources.
St. Vincent de Paul also runs a food bank and assistance office for persons in need.

YWCA of Kitsap County
(360) 479-1980 or (800) 500-5513
Recently celebrating 54 years of service to Kitsap families, the YWCA operates services from three sites in Kitsap County: the YWCA Community Center located at 905 Pacific Avenue in downtown Bremerton, the confidential YWCA ALIVE Shelter, and the YWCA ALIVE Bainbridge Island/North Kitsap Domestic Violence Program, also in a confidential location. The YWCA of Kitsap County provides support, advocacy and referrals to families affected by domestic violence, to families with children at-risk for neglect and abuse, pregnant and parenting teens and at-risk youth. For more information about YWCA programs and services, please call 360.479.0522 or for the 24 Hour Crisis Line 1.800.500.5513.

Agape Unlimited
5464 Kitsap Way
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 373-1529
Key programs reflect Agape’s mission. Agape couples chemical dependency treatment provided by certified counselors with support services such as childcare, housing and case management that addresses the entire individual. In preparation for a new, addiction-free lifestyle, patients are also provided groups in career development, parenting in recovery, and living/coping skills including anger management and assertiveness training.

Kitsap Recovery Center
1975 Fuson Road
Bremerton, WA 98311
(360) 337-4625
There are 6 short-term beds available for any single individuals who are homeless.

West Sound Treatment Center
1415 Lumsden Road
Port Orchard, WA 98367
(360) 876-9430
Services include:
– One-on-One Family Counseling
– Anger Management
– Career Building Skills
– Assistance Accessing Housing, Food, Transportation and Funding to Meet Basic Needs
– DUI Assessments
– Deferred Prosecution
– Homeless Housing for Individuals and Families
– Case Management and Supportive Services

Building 9 for Veterans Transitional Housing Program
(physical) 1141 Beach Drive East, Building 9
Retisil, WA 98378
(mailing) P.O. Box 8175
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 895-4393
The 40-bed transitional housing facility is available to assist those in need of stable housing, vocational rehabilitation, and increased income potential. Veterans are surrounded with supportive staff and wrap-around services designed to lead to their successful completion of the program and a successful return to the community.

Bremerton Housing Authority
4040 Wheaton Way
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 479-3694
The Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA) is a public corporation with the purpose of providing affordable housing opportunities for people with limited financial means. Our primary service area is the City of Bremerton where we own and oversee several affordable housing properties (Tara Heights, Tamarack, The Firs, and Bay Vista Commons, Bay Vista), administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program.

Housing Resources Board
250 Madrona Way NE
P.O. Box 11391
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-1120
The Housing Resources Board is a Community Land Trust (CLT) that provides long-term rental housing, rental assistance, rental referrals, and below-market rate homeownership opportunities. We operate programs that teach skills of financial responsibility, match owners and tenants, and provide home modifications to enable the elderly and disabled to live independently.

Housing Kitsap
(800)693-7070
9307 Bayshore Dr. NW
Silverdale WA, 98383
Housing Authority with several facilities throughout unincorporated Kitsap County.

Bremerton Rescue Mission
P.O. Box 1497
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360) 813-5183
Provides meals throughout Kitsap County. Has two Discipleship Homes for single, homeless men.

The Salvation Army
832 – 6th Street
P.O. Box 886
Bremerton, WA 98337
(360)
Various services to assist homeless and low-income residents of Kitsap County, including free breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday.

Peninsulas’ 2-1-1
If 2-1-1 doesn’t work call, 1-866-736-9634
Information and referral service serving Clallam, Jefferson and Kitsap Counties.

Crisis Clinic of The Peninsulas
(360) 479-3033

Saint Vincent de Paul Poulsbo
(360) 779-9980
18943 Caldart Ave. NE / St. Olaf’s Catholic Church
Poulsbo WA, 98370
St. Vincent de Paul of Poulsbo can help North Kitsap (only) residents with limited resources for rent, utilities, and food.

Saint Vincent de Paul Port Orchard
(360)876-6933
1209 Bay St.
Port Orchard WA, 98366
This is a thrift store. They sell low cost furniture, clothing, toys and a variety of household items. The main store and food bank are in Bremerton. They also can help people in need of emergency food, rent and electricity. This branch serves only those living in the South Kitsap School District.