Housing and Community Resources

• Emergency: If you are in immediate danger, dial 9-1-1.
• Mental health or suicide crisis: If you are in crisis, call or text 9-8-8, or call the Salish Regional Crisis Line at (888) 910-0416. Veterans can dial 9-8-8, then press 1.
  See more crisis lines and suici​​de prevention resources.
• Domestic violence: Call the YWCA of Kitsap County 24-hour hotline at 1-800-500-5513, or text 360-277-7607.
  
• Food, utilities, and other services: Call 2-1-1 or search Washington 2-1-1.
• Severe weather: When dangerous cold is expected, Severe Weather Shelters open with free rides. To get a text when shelters open, text KITSAPSWS to 898-211.
  In extreme heat, call 2-1-1 or search "cooling center" at http://wa211.org to find a cooling center.
  

The Housing Solutions Center (HSC) is the entry point for shelter and housing help in Kitsap County. Most shelters in the county take guests only by referral from the HSC. Services are free.

If you are experiencing homelessness or about to lose your housing, visit or call any location below. Staff will listen to your situation and connect you with shelter, housing, and other services that fit your needs.

Housing Solutions Center locations

Bremerton – Kitsap Community Resources
1201 Park Ave, Bremerton, WA 98337
Phone: 360-473-2035
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30–10:30 a.m. and 12:30–3 p.m.

Port Orchard – Kitsap Community Resources
3200 SE Rainshadow Ct, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Phone: 360-473-2146
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 8:30–10:30 a.m. and 12:30–3 p.m.; Friday, 8:30–10:30 a.m.

Poulsbo – North Kitsap Fishline
19705 Viking Ave NW, Poulsbo, WA 98370
Phone: 360-932-9889
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 8:30–10:30 a.m. and 12:30–3 p.m.

Bainbridge Island – Helpline House
282 Knechtel Way, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
Phone: 206-842-7621
Hours: Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., walk-in or by appointment

What to expect

1. A staff member will ask about your situation, such as where you are staying, who is with you, and what you need.
2. They will check which programs you may qualify for and make referrals.
3. Shelter and housing space is limited, so you may be placed on a waitlist. Contact the HSC location where you signed up to check on your status.

Can't get to a location? Call any HSC location to ask about a phone appointment.

What to bring

Bring what you have, such as a photo ID, proof of income, or an eviction notice.

Shelters that take referrals from the HSC

To stay at these shelters, start with the Housing Solutions Center. Shelter addresses are not published to protect guests; staff will share details when you are referred.

• Pacific Building Shelter, Port Orchard (Kitsap Rescue Mission): adults, couples, and families. Pets welcome.
  
• Birkenfeld-Stella Maris House, Bremerton (St. Vincent de Paul Bremerton): women and women with children.
• Benedict House, Bremerton (Catholic Community Services of Western Washington): single men.
• Georgia's House, Bremerton (Weaver Foundation): women and women with children.
• Youth Shelter, Bremerton (The Coffee Oasis): young people ages 16–20.
  

Walk-in shelter

Salvation Army Shelter, Bremerton: No referral needed. Open every night through March 31, 2027. After that, it opens each winter from November 1 through March 31.
832 6th St, Bremerton, WA 98337 (on 6th Street between Warren and Park Avenues)
Check-in: 7–8:45pm. Doors close at 9pm.
Phone: 360-373-5550

1. Welcomes adults, couples, families, and pets. Kennels are provided.
2. Youth can stay only with their family.
3. No background check. You will be asked for your name and birthdate and to fill out a short form.
4. No drugs or alcohol on site. Belongings you don't need overnight are stored safely.​​
   

• View the Online Kitsap Resources Guide maintained by Kitsap Community Resources​, for people that are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
• Kitsap Community Resources Homeless and Low-Income Resource Guide - Summer 2026 (PDF) (Updated June 2026) maintained by Kitsap Community Resources.
  
• Kitsap Community Low-Income Resources for Pet Owners maintained by the Kitsap Humane Society, and Local Resources for Pet Owners in Need maintained by Their Voice.​
  
• Veteran Community Resources Brochure 2025 (PDF) maintained by the Kitsap County Veterans Advisory Board​.
  

Free showers and laundry are available at:

• Salvation Army, Bremerton: 832 6th St, 360-373-5550. Showers: M-F, 9am-3pm; Laundry M W F, 9am-2:30pm.
  
• North Kitsap Fishline, Poulsbo: 19705 Viking Ave NW, 360-779-5190. Showers W-F, 11a-3​p
  
• The Coffee Oasis youth drop-in centers (ages 13–25): Bremerton, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo

  Bremerton: 822 Burwell St. M-F, 2pm-5pm 360-479-5123
  Port Orchard: 807A Bay St. M-F, 2pm-5pm 360-602-0408
  Poulsbo: 780 NE Iverson St. M W F, 2pm-5pm 360-598-2091

• YMCA Shower Access Program Photo ID required, visit https://www.ymcapkc.org/blog/ymca-shower-access-program for more information.

  Bremerton Family YMCA: 2261 Homer Jones Dr. M-F, 6am-8am 360-377-3741
  Silverdale Haselwood Family YMCA: 3909 NW Randall Way, M-F, 6am-8am 360-698-9622
  

Free meals are served across Kitsap County every day of the week. The Free Meal Guide lists times and locations.

• Kitsap County Free Meal Guide (PDF)​, updated June 2026
• For food banks near you, call 2-1-1 or search Washington 2-1-1.
  

• Living in a vehicle, shelter, motel, or camp: Your rights from WashingtonLawHelp, including how to ask for a disability accommodation
• Free legal advice for people with low incomes: Call the CLEAR Hotline at 1-888-201-1014, weekdays 9:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. People age 60 and over can call CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111.​​
  

If you rent your home and got an eviction notice, get legal help right away. You may qualify for a free lawyer.

• Eviction Defense Screening Line (Northwest Justice Project): Call 1-855-657-8387 or apply online in English or Spanish. Interpreters are available in all languages.
• Kitsap Legal Aid Services: Free civil legal help for people with low incomes. Call 360-479-6125, email EvictionDefense@KitsapLegalServices.org or visit http://kitsaplegalaid.org. Office: 500 Pacific Ave, Suite 401, Bremerton. Open Tuesday and Thursday, 10am-4p.m.; M W F, by appointment.
• Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County: Mediation to help renters and landlords work out problems outside of court. Call 360-698-0968, Monday–Friday, 9am-3:30pm, or visit http://kitsapdrc.org.
• Behind on rent? Contact the Housing Solutions Center to ask about rental assistance.
• Have a housing voucher or live in public housing? Contact:
  

  Bremerton Housing Authority at https://bremertonhousing.org/ or call 360-479-3694
  Housing Kitsap at https://www.housingkitsap.org/ or call 360-535-6100.
  

Learn your rights as a renter

• Eviction notices and court: Eviction help from WashingtonLawHelp explains notices, the court process, how to respond, and what to do about illegal lockouts or utility shutoffs. Also available in Spanish.
• Rent increases: Since May 7, 2025, Washington law limits how much most landlords can raise rent. Over any 12 months, rent can go up by no more than 7% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is less. Landlords can't raise rent in the first 12 months of a tenancy, and must give 90 days' written notice. Some rentals are exempt. Learn more from the Washington State Attorney General. To report a rent increase you think breaks the law, call 800-551-4636.​
  

Landlord Mitigation Program (Washington State Department of Commerce) can pay landlords for certain losses:

• Landlord Damage Relief: for damage by tenants who receive rental assistance
• Landlord Survivor Relief: up to $5,000 for damages when a tenant leaves because of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking
• Tenancy Preservation: to help keep tenants housed when they face eviction for unpaid rent

Claims are filed online through Secure Access Washington (SAW). Commerce pays claims in the order they are approved, when funds are available. Visit the Landlord Mitigation Program or contact LandlordFund@Commerce.wa.gov, 360-725-2949.

Renting to tenants with housing vouchers

• Bremerton Housing Authority runs the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program across Kitsap and Mason counties. Read the Landlord FAQ or call 360-479-3694.
• Housing Kitsap runs a Housing Choice Voucher program and pays its share of rent directly to landlords each month. Visit http://housingkitsap.org or call 360-535-6100.

Rules and disputes

• Landlord-tenant laws and rent increase rules (Washington State Attorney General)
• Mediation with tenants (Dispute Resolution Center of Kitsap County)​
  

• Volunteer at a Severe Weather Shelter or for the Point-in-Time Count each January.
• Join the Kitsap Housing and Homelessness Coalition, a network of more than 50 housing and service organizations.
• Give to local shelters, food banks, and service providers. Ask them what they need most.
• Share this page with someone who needs help. The Housing Solutions Center is where to start.​