Kitsap County
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Local offices in Kitsap County
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Human services · County office
Kitsap County Department of Human Services
Help here
- Housing and homelessness planningGet information about county housing and homelessness programs and help finding local housing services.Read more
- Veterans Assistance FundGet information about emergency assistance for eligible veterans and their families.Apply onlineRead more
- Behavioral health resourcesFind local mental health and substance use services and crisis support.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsap.gov
Public health · Regional office
Kitsap Public Health District
345 6th Street, Suite 300, Bremerton, WA 98337
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about immunizations, health concerns, and other public health programs.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsappublichealth.org
Housing authority · Regional office
Housing Kitsap
2244 NW Bucklin Hill Road, Silverdale, WA 98383
Help here
- Affordable housingApply for affordable rental housing or learn about homeownership assistance.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on housingkitsap.org
Older adults · County office
Kitsap County Division of Aging and Long Term Care
1026 Sidney Avenue, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Help here
- Senior information and assistanceGet help finding services and support for older adults and family caregivers.Read more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsap.gov
State office · State office
Bremerton Community Services Office
4710 Auto Center Boulevard, Bremerton, WA 98312
Help here
- Food, cash, and medical assistanceApply for or get help with food, cash, and medical assistance programs.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Child support · State office
Kitsap County Division of Child Support Field Office
4710 Auto Center Boulevard, Bremerton, WA 98312
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and your case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dshs.wa.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Kitsap Community Resources
845 8th Street, Bremerton, WA 98337
Help here
- Community action servicesGet help with food, energy costs, weatherization, and employment and training services.Read more
- WICWIC offers nutrition help, breastfeeding support, and healthy foods for eligible pregnant people, parents, infants, and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kcr.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Kitsap
3120 NW Randall Way, Silverdale, WA 98383
Help here
- Employment assistanceGet help with job searches, training, and employment services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on worksourcewa.com
Library · Regional office
Kitsap Regional Library
1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and other materials, use library resources, and get help from library staff.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on krl.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Kitsap County Courthouse Facilitator
614 Division Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Help here
- Family law self-helpGet procedural help with family law forms and cases if you are representing yourself.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsap.gov
Emergency help · County office
Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparednessGet information to prepare for emergencies and disasters in Kitsap County.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on kitsap.gov
Local office · State office
Washington 211
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other needs.
Checked on October 9, 2026 · Found on wa211.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Cities and towns in Kitsap County
Washington programs by kind of help
These are run by Washington and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- Washington 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988