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COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE - Kitsap Community Resources

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SENIORS<br />

BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY<br />

(360) 479-3694<br />

Website: www.bremertonhousing.org<br />

Housing for low-income senior or disabled persons. Housing is NOT immediate. Participant must submit<br />

application and there is a sufficient waiting period.<br />

CATHOLIC <strong>COMMUNITY</strong> SERVICES-Long Term Care<br />

(360) 792-2066 or (800) 642-8019<br />

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

Provides help with meals, laundry, housework, shopping, dressing, etc., to elderly and disabled people.<br />

Will remodel homes to be handicap accessible. Also provides long term care<br />

CHUCKWAGON DINNERS/MEALS ON WHEELS<br />

(360) 377-8511<br />

Hours: 9a.m– 3p.m<br />

This is a nutrition program for senior citizens, 60+ years of age. Donations are requested from seniors, but no one<br />

is refused. Meals can be delivered to seniors who are homebound for medical reasons, disabilities and chronic<br />

illnesses. There is an assessment process.<br />

CITY OF PORT ANGELES<br />

(360) 457-0411<br />

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

City light gives senior’s energy credit that meets the income guidelines and is not in subsidized housing. Income is<br />

verified before credit is given. Call to apply.<br />

COLUMBIA (LEGAL SERVICES)<br />

(206) 464-1122 statewide: (800) 542-0794<br />

Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5<br />

Website: www.columbialegal.org<br />

A coalition of legal services providers. CLS works closely with other legal services, volunteer attorney law school<br />

clinical programs and many others throughout the state to provide a network of providers for those who cannot<br />

afford legal assistance.<br />

COPES SERVICES-DSHS<br />

KITSAP COUNTY (800) 422-7114<br />

CLALLAM COUNTY (360) 565-2161 or (360) 374-6193<br />

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 to 5:00<br />

Copes services are available to those persons who are on Medicaid or are eligible for Medicaid. Copes worker can<br />

be a family member, anyone but the spouse. Copes workers assist the in need person with meeting their personal<br />

needs. In order for that person to stay in their home and not be placed in a nursing home. Copes worker does not<br />

have to live with the individual in need. The pay is minimal for the Copes worker. The Copes worker must meet<br />

physical and background check requirements.<br />

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