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COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE - Kitsap Community Resources

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ALL SERVICES ARE CONFIDTIAL. Program provides domestic violence response services: Crisis response,<br />

safety planning, support services, advocacy based counseling, protection orders, advocacy at court hearings, victim<br />

advocacy throughout criminal proceedings, community referrals, crime victim compensation and assists in obtaining<br />

safe shelter. Participant does not have to be a resident of the shelter to receive assistance.<br />

NORTHWEST ADA/IT CENTER<br />

6192 200 20 th Suite SW Mount Lake Terrance, WA 98403<br />

(800) 949-4232 or (425) 248-2480<br />

Fax (425) 774-9303<br />

Website: www.dbtacnorthwest.org<br />

Email: www.dbtacnw@uwashington.edu<br />

Working together with designated state affiliates to keep track of issues pertaining to disability. Also, provide<br />

technical assistance with understanding and abiding by the laws.<br />

NORHTWEST JUSTICE PROJECT (CLEAR)<br />

(888) 201-1014<br />

Website: www.nwjustice.org<br />

Coordinated Legal Education, advice and referral system. Provides assistance in finding an attorney for the specific<br />

needs of the participant. Also may be able to find attorneys with a sliding scale or who charge an average for their<br />

practice.<br />

NURSING HOME RESIDENTS NEGLECT HOTLINE<br />

(800) 562-6078<br />

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30<br />

Use this number to anonymously report alleged abuse or neglect occurring in nursing homes, assisted living<br />

environments, adult homes and all care giving agencies for people over 18.<br />

OFFICE OF CIVIL RIGHTS<br />

2201 6 th Ave<br />

(206) 615-2290 OR (800) 368-1019<br />

Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30<br />

Website: www.hhs.gov/ocr/index.html<br />

Part of DSHS that investigates discriminatory acts by departments within DSHS. Participants should call if they feel<br />

they have been discriminated against.<br />

SPECIAL ASSAULT UNIT (KITSAP COUNTY)<br />

(360) 337-7174<br />

Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30<br />

Assistance through the criminal justice system. Helps interview child victims of sexual, mental, emotional and<br />

physical abuse in a caring environment.<br />

WASHINGTON’S CHILD SUPPORT PROGRAM-KITSAP/PIERCE COUNTY<br />

(800) 345-9976<br />

Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5<br />

Provides effective child support services. Helps families break the cycle of poverty by assisting in the collection of<br />

child support. In addition, assists in child support payment processing. This service is for persons who pay support<br />

as well as those who receive it.<br />

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