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About Us

Our mission is to provide essential services that address individual and community needs, preserve the rights and dignity of those they serve, and promote the health and well-being of all Kitsap residents.

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2026 Community Survey

Bremerton and North Kitsap residents we want to hear your opinions about youth substance use in your community. Your responses will help inform and improve prevention programs for our youth. Visit Kitsap County's Commisson on Children and Youth to learn more and take the survey, options available in English and Spanish. Survey closes Friday, July 31, 2026.​


Thank you, to our community champions!

This week, we pause to express our deepest gratitude to the extraordinary individuals who give their time, expertise, and voices to serve our community. Across our advisory boards, committees, and councils, County volunteer dedication shapes the programs and funding decisions that touch the lives of our most vulnerable. Kitsap County Department of Human Services 2025 volunteer contributions:

                # of Volunteers                                                    Hours of public service

                       233                                                                        8,742.5                     

 contributed to Kitsap County initiatives                       serving on boards, committees & councils

Your commitment to Kitsap County and public service; reviewing proposals, guiding investments, and helping align resources with community need — makes a lasting difference. Serving in these roles is the foundation upon which better, more responsive services are built.​

Need help?


Main Line: 360.337.5750


Department Reception (Public Works Bldg.): 360.337.4604


Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Office closed for weekends and holidays.


Kitsap1 is your first call for all other County services and questions. 

Call 360.337.5777 or email help@kitsap1.com


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Over 23,562 Kitsap County residents benefit from services directly provided by employees of this department or through one of the 87 department contractors. The department administers an annual operating budget in excess of $75 million dollars with 97% of funding obtained through federal and state contracts and grants.
More than 158 members of our community are appointed by the Board of Commissioners to serve on one of 11 Human Services Boards, Commissions, and Councils staffed by employees of this department. Appointed members of our community work in partnership with employees of the department to identify individual and community human services needs, plan and develop services, provide oversight and evaluation for accountability and service enhancements.