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COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE - Kitsap Community Resources

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VETERAN SERVICES<br />

DEPLYOYMENT HEALTH CLINICAL CENTER HELPLINE<br />

(800) 796-9699<br />

Callers who are experiencing health problems due to medical illness or due to any deployment can call to set up<br />

medical evaluations and get information.<br />

FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER<br />

(360) 396-4115 or (800) 562-3301<br />

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-4<br />

Military family Relocation assistance, Exceptional Family member programs, Ombudsman, Volunteer resources,<br />

Counseling, Domestic Violence counseling, Transition assistance and employment programs.<br />

Also loans out hospitality kits (Pots, Pans, dishes, Silverware, etc). Single persons can also use this resource. Now<br />

open at Bangor and Keyport.<br />

HOMELESS VETERANS RETSIL<br />

1141 Beach Dr-Port Orchard<br />

(360) 895-4700; Admission-(877) 838-7787<br />

State wide: (800) 562-2308 or (206) 220-6145<br />

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

Website: www.dva.wa.gov<br />

American Lake VA Hospital, Tacoma 206-582-8440 or 800-329-8387<br />

This is a program for homeless veterans. They offer a place to stay, meals, medical staff and security. Participant<br />

needs to call admissions number to establish eligibility and apply for services.<br />

NAVY/MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY<br />

(360) 377-0602-Bremerton or (360) 396-6704-Bangor<br />

Interest free loans for emergency transportation, funerals, medical/dental bills, food, rent, utilities, disaster relief,<br />

personal needs and vehicle repair. Other services include; education loans, budget counseling, visiting nurse,<br />

layettes, and coordination with other agencies and organizations. Active duty member must sign off on the forms.<br />

Spouses must have specific General of Attorney in order to sign for financial assistance. Call for more<br />

information.<br />

RED CROSS ARMED FORCES SERVICE CENTER<br />

(877) 272-7337<br />

Emergency communications number for active duty military members and their families assigned to commands<br />

within <strong>Kitsap</strong> and North mason counties.<br />

VA HEALTHCARE PLAN<br />

(253) 582-8440-Tacoma<br />

This insurance is for veterans only. Due to legislative priority or number of applications received, a person may be<br />

turned down. If someone is receiving health care from a VA facility, they are automatically considered for<br />

enrollment. The above number is for the closest local office. Participant should have their DD-214 handy when<br />

applying.<br />

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