Child & Family Resource Guide
BREMERTON, WASHINGTON
Welcome to the Bremerton Child and Family Resource Guide! Please explore the drop-down menus below which might address your child's or your family's needs. Most resources listed have links connected to their title as well as addresses and phone contacts.
In addition to this resource, there are counselors at every school who are ready and able to help your family access resources in the community. To reach out to a school counselor look for your child's school contact by clicking on the "School Counselors" tab.
Childcare/Daycare
Boys and Girls Club of Bremerton - 3102 Wheaton Way Ste A. Phone: (360) 362-5305
Bremerton Family YMCA - 2261 Homer Jones Dr, Bremerton Phone: (360) 377-3741
Bremerton Teen Center - 3102 Wheaton Way, Bremerton, WA 98310 Phone: (360) 830-6947
Emmanuel Lutheran Childcare and Preschool - 2509 Perry Ave, Bremerton Phone: (360) 373-0290
Kindercare - 7597 Concord Ln NE, Bremerton Phone: (360) 692-3083
Little Sprouts Preschool - 310 Constitution Ave S, Bremerton Phone: (360) 479-3117
Loving Hands Learning Center - 2525 6th St suite E, Bremerton Phone: (360) 377-4785
Sycamore Tree School - 1011 Veneta Ave. Bremerton Phone: (360) 792-2213
Sylvan Way Daycare and Preschool - 900 Sylvan Way Bremerton Phone: (360) 516-7616
Treetop Village Campus and Infant Center - 4215 Wheaton Way, Bremerton Phone: (360) 728-2995 (Infant Care) or (360) 728-2996 ( Preschool and Toddler Campus)
Clothing
Abraham's House: 312 N. Callow Ave., Bremerton Phone: 360-405-0488
Coffee Oasis (youth only ages 13-25): Monday- Friday by appointment call 360-377-5560
KFCA Clothing Bank: 1410 Ohio Street, Bremerton - Open Tues., Thurs. and 3rd Saturdays from 10am- 2pm
New Day Ministry: Phone: (360) 373-0184
Northwest Hospitality - Online mobile closet. Make requests through your account and they will deliver to you.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store: 3449 Wheaton Way, Bremerton Phone: 360 377-2929 ext. 3
The Salvation Army Clothing Bank: 832 6th Street, Bremerton Phone: 360-373-5550
New Beginning Closet: 2027 13th St. Bremerton -Hours: Thurs 2-6 PM, Sun 2-6 PM
KidVantage: Our Kids Closet 5000 Bethel Rd, Port Orchard 98367 Hours 11:00 AM-2:30 PM Thursday
Island Hut: 6th Street Bremerton Phone: 360-340-2505 Hours Monday-Thursday 11:00 AM-5:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM-3:30
Employment
Gather Together Grow Together: 419 Park Ave, Bremerton - Provides free job readiness training Email: gather2grow@g2g2.org Phone: 360-373-3000
Worksource: Set up an online account or visit their office at 3120 NW Randall Way, Silverdale WA 98383
Financial Assistance - Bill Pay
Energy Assistance Programs - Assistance with electric and gas bills
Kitsap Community Resources Energy Assistance - (360) 479-1507
Free Cell Phone Resources:
St. Vincent de Paul - 1137 N. Callow Ave, Bremerton. Phone: 360 377-2929 ext. 2. Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10:30am to 2:30pm. Assistance Office provides financial assistance and other resources to families in need such as Rental and Utility Assistance programs, transportation (bus tokens).
Free Food / Meals
Bremerton Backpack Brigade - Contact main office at your child's school to sign up
Bremerton Food Line: 1600 12th Street, Bremerton Phone: 360-479-6188 - Open Mon. to Thurs., 10am-1:30pm
Cornerstone Church: 901 N. Wycoff, Bremerton - Lunch to go Sundays at 1pm
Gather Together Grow Together: 419 Park Ave, Bremerton Phone: 360-373-3000 - Thursday night meal delivery
Lord's Neighborhood Diner: 700 Callahan Drive, Bremerton - Saturday afternoon meals from 12-4pm.
Lend a Hand Community Outreach: Crossroads Neighborhood Church 7555 Old Military Rd NE (253) 682-8898. Open every other Thursday 9:30am-10:30am
New Day Ministry: Free Meal Tuesdays and Thursdays meals 5-7pm Phone: (360) 373-0184
Olympic College Food Bank (for enrolled students) 360-475-6817
St. Vincent de Paul: 1137 Callow Ave, Bremerton Phone: 360-479-7017 - Food bags to take
The Salvation Army: 832 6th Street, Bremerton Phone: 360-373-5550 - 8am Breakfast, 12pm Lunch
LITTLE PANTRY LOCATIONS:
Sylvan Way Baptist Church (900 Sylvan Way)
Aero Mobile Home Park (7420 Highway 3)
Sheridan Park (Corner or Lebo Blvd & Elm St)
Alley near Iglesia Ni Cristo Church (Alley across from 1547 Sheridan Rd)
Bremerton United Methodist Church (1150 Marina Dr, in parking lot)
Westside Improvement Club (National Ave & E St)
Sinclair Baptist Church (4900 Auto Center Blvd)
Housing Assistance
Housing Solutions Center: Address: 1201 Park Ave. Bremerton Wa Phone: 360-473-2035
Northwest Justice: Provides eviction help. Phone: 1-855-657-8387
YWCA: Homesafe program for safety from domestic violence. Three supportive housing locations for qualifying women and children (Eli's Place, Morrow Manor & Tersha's House). Phone: 1-800-500-5513.
Housing Authorities:
Hygiene Services (Haircut, Laundry, Shower)
Coffee Oasis (Youth only) - 822 Burwell St, Bremerton, WA (up the stairs in the back) - Showers, laundry and clothing closet Phone: 360.479.5123
Northwest Hospitality: Haircut vouchers and hospitality kits
The Salvation Army: 832 6th Street, Bremerton Phone: 360-373-5550 - Laundry and Shower
Bremerton Family YMCA - Shower available 6-8am M-F 2261 Homer Jones Dr. (phono ID required)
Legal Assistance
- KIAC Immigration Legal Services: To arrange a new client appointment please call: (360) 616-0479 Español (360) 616-2722
Kitsap Legal Services - Website: www.kitsaplegalservices Email: GetHelp@KitsapLegalServices.org Phone: 360-479-6125
Northwest Justice Project - Apply online or contact via 2-1-1 and request Northwest Justice.
YWCA- Legal advocacy services
LGBTQ+
Kitsap Pride: Website has a calendar for the following on-going support groups: GALAA, Transgender Community Group, Kitsap PFLAG. 1-877-PRIDE-69
Kitsap Safe Schools: A partnership of school and community groups working to protect every child from bullying at school, especially bullying based on perceived sexual orientation and gender identity. arlisstewart@gmail.com
PFLAG Bremerton: Phone (888) 636-0652, Email: kitsappflag@yahoo.com
Medical - Behavioral & Mental Health / Crisis Support
Free online mental health therapy sponsored by Bremerton School District through Gaggle
Kitsap Mental Health - 5455 Almira Drive NE, Bremerton - Provides therapy, early intervention programs, wraparound services, day treatment, home and school-based care. Phone: 360-373-5031
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Available 24 hours. Languages: English, Spanish. 800-273-8255
Peninsula Community Health Services - has a location at Mountain View Middle School for children preschool -12th grade.
Washington Teen Suicide Prevention Hotline: 866-833-6546 for "Teen Link" or access the Lifeline Crisis Chat or text 741741 for the Crisis Text Line
West Sound Treatment Center - Substance use disorder treatment center. 360-876-9430.
YWCA - Support groups for women and children who are survivors of domestic violence.
Medical - Physical Health/ Dental
Gulati Dental Associates - Adults and children 360-698-3588
Northwest Hospitality: Dental vouchers online https://www.nwhospitality.org/programs/#dental
Peninsula Community Health Services - has a location at Mountain View Middle School and Bremerton High School for children preschool -12th grade.
United Way Kitsap - Access to baby and child dentistry. Phone: 360- 377-8505
Shelter & Safety
If you are experiencing homelessness, you can call 2 -1 -1 Monday-Friday between 9am-4pm to be connected with assistance. There are also many local support agencies and organizations:
Alive Shelter - For women and children to shelter from domestic violence. Confidential Location - Call (360) 479-0522
Benedict House: Shelter for men only. Phone: (360) 377-6136
Birkenfeld-Stella Maris House: Shelter for women and children only. 1137 Callow Ave, Bremerton Phone: 360-479-7017
Coffee Oasis: Youth shelter for those ages 16-20 years old. Accepting 24/7 by calling 360-479-5123
Gather Together Grow Together: 419 Park Ave, Bremerton Phone: 360-373-3000
Georgia's House - Women and children. 4846 Auto Center Way, Bremerton Phone: (360) 479-9020
Northwest Hospitality: Email: info@nwhospitality.org Phone: 1 (888) 222-5240
Taking it to the Streets Ministry: Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, 901 Wycoff Ave. N Bremerton Phone: 360-689-3219
YWCA- Assistance with protection and recovery from domestic violence.
Spanish Speaking Resources
Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center: Family Resource Center: Open for drop-ins Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-6pm. We are located 3627 Wheaton Way Bremerton.
Spanish Speaking School Counselors: Tony Avenson (Elementary) 360-473- 4400 & Cynthia Kapsch (Secondary)- 360-473-0834