COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE - Kitsap Community Resources
COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE - Kitsap Community Resources
COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE - Kitsap Community Resources
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT<br />
A.L.I.V.E Program<br />
(Location of this shelter must remain confidential)<br />
(360) 479-1980, (800) 500-5513 or dial 911<br />
Hours: 24 Hours<br />
North <strong>Kitsap</strong>/Bainbridge Island: (206) 780-2931 (accepts collect calls)<br />
Provides shelter for battered women and their children (some age restrictions), medical referrals, legal advocacy,<br />
support groups, volunteer resources and other social services.<br />
CRISIS CLINIC<br />
(360) 479-3033 or (800) 843-4793<br />
They have some referrals for safe housing as well as community referrals. Primarily a listening ear for persons in<br />
distress. Participants needing this resource just need to call the above number.<br />
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE<br />
(800) 562-6025 Statewide<br />
(800) 799-7233 Nationwide<br />
24hr support, advocacy for victims & families.<br />
KITSAP COUNTY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TASK FORCE<br />
(360) 373-5392<br />
Website: www.kcdvtf.org<br />
Their mission: to create a community free from domestic violence. They help educate the community, establish a<br />
community response, encourage and support other agencies that deal with DV issues, collect and maintain data on<br />
DV in the community and help advocate for legislative issues. Please call for more information.<br />
KITSAP SEXUAL ASSUALT CENTER<br />
(360) 479-8500 24 hours<br />
(360) 479-1788 or 911. Also accepts collect calls<br />
Office hours are: 9-5 Monday-Friday<br />
24hr service assisting victims of sexual assault and those close to them, legal & medical advocacy, therapy. Also has<br />
a Non-Offending Parent group. Support group to help parents feel more comfortable talking with their kids about the<br />
abuse. Call the number for meeting dates & times.<br />
LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM (YWCA)<br />
(360) 479-0491<br />
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM; Friday 8AM-12PM<br />
ALL SERVICES ARE CONFIDENTIAL.<br />
Program provides domestic violence response services: Crisis response, safety planning, support services, advocacy<br />
based counseling, protection orders, advocacy at court hearings, victim advocacy throughout criminal proceedings,<br />
community referrals, crime victim compensation and assists in obtaining safe shelter. Participant does not have to be<br />
a resident of the shelter to receive assistance.<br />
MEN WORKING AGAINST ABUSE<br />
(206) 461-7824<br />
282 Knechtal way Bainbridge Island<br />
This is a support group for men voluntarily trying to change abusive behavior and for men who are victims of abuse.<br />
They also have public education services.<br />
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