When someone you love is struggling, it can be hard to know what to say or where to turn. This guide shares national and local Kitsap mental-health resources for people experiencing a crisis, as well as for parents, caregivers, and friends who are concerned about someone they love.
Need help now?
Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It is free, confidential, and available 24/7 for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts, a mental-health or substance-use crisis, or emotional distress — or for anyone worried about a loved one. You can also chat online.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
Mental health resources in Kitsap
In addition to 988, there is local support available in Kitsap for people experiencing a mental-health crisis or thoughts of suicide.
Crisis & immediate help
- Salish Regional Crisis Line / Kitsap County Crisis Services
1-888-910-0416 | Available 24/7
The crisis line provides support for people in Kitsap, Clallam, and Jefferson counties and can connect callers with local crisis services, including mobile crisis response. - Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS)
360-373-5031
Provides mental-health services for children, adults and families throughout Kitsap County, including crisis services, outpatient care, inpatient and residential services, and supportive services. - KMHS Mobile Crisis Outreach
Mobile Crisis Outreach teams can respond anywhere in Kitsap County and serve both youth and adults. The service is free. To request mobile crisis support, call the Salish Regional Crisis Line at 1-888-910-0416. - Kitsap County Suicide Prevention Resources
1-888-910-0416
Kitsap County's suicide-prevention page includes local crisis resources and information for people seeking help for themselves or someone else.
Mental-health support & counseling
- NAMI Kitsap County
info@namikitsap.org
Offers peer-led support, education, advocacy and mental-health resource referrals for people living with mental illness and their families. - Bainbridge Youth Services (BYS)
206-842-9675
Provides free, confidential professional counseling for youth ages 13–21 in Kitsap County, along with other youth and family support. - North Kitsap Fishline – Counseling Services
360-779-5190
Offers free counseling for eligible individuals age 13 and older, with in-person and remote options. Fishline also provides food, housing, case management and other support services. - Helpline House – Youth Counseling
206-842-7621
Provides counseling for Bainbridge Island children ages 5–12 who have experienced emotional stress or trauma. Helpline House also offers family and basic-needs assistance. - Kitsap Mental Health Services – Child & Family Services
360-373-5031
Provides behavioral-health services for children and youth from birth through age 21, including outpatient services, intensive wraparound services and support for young adults.
Youth, family & community support
- Kitsap Public Health – Pregnancy & Parenting Support
360-728-BABY (2229)
Connects pregnant people and families with local resources, including mental-health and postpartum support, parenting resources, WIC and food assistance, substance-use services, housing and other community support. - Kitsap Community Resources (KCR)
KCR provides information, referrals and assistance related to housing, food, health care, transportation, financial stability and other basic needs. Its Housing Solutions Center helps Kitsap residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness connect with appropriate resources. - The Coffee Oasis
360-377-5560
Provides support and resources for youth and young adults ages 13–25, including youth experiencing homelessness or other difficult circumstances. Kitsap County also lists the Coffee Oasis crisis text line: text “CoffeeOasis” to 360-377-5560.
Food, basic needs & community support
Sometimes getting help with food, housing, transportation or other basic needs can be an important part of improving overall well-being. These local organizations can provide assistance and/or connect Kitsap County residents with additional resources:
- North Kitsap Fishline — North Kitsap
Provides food, counseling, housing assistance, case management and other support for eligible community members. - Helpline House — Bainbridge Island
Provides food assistance, social services, youth services, counseling and connections to other community resources. 206-842-7621. - South Kitsap Helpline — South Kitsap
Provides food and other basic-needs assistance for individuals and families in the South Kitsap/Port Orchard area. - Central Kitsap Food Bank — Central Kitsap
Provides free food and essential items to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. - Bremerton Foodline — Bremerton
Provides food assistance and other basic-needs support to community members. - ShareNet — North Kitsap
Provides food assistance and other emergency support, including assistance related to rent and utilities through local partnerships.
Need help finding the right resource?
Kitsap Community Resources' Resource Guide and Kitsap County's local resource directory can help residents find additional resources for food, housing, health care, financial assistance and other needs. Kitsap County also recommends 2-1-1 as a comprehensive information and referral service for regional health and human services.
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. For a mental-health or suicide crisis, call or text 988, or call the local Salish Regional Crisis Line at 1-888-910-0416.
If your child tells you they may hurt themselves
Hearing this can feel frightening, but you do not have to handle it alone. Stay calm, listen without judgment, and thank your child for telling you. It is OK to ask directly: “Are you thinking about suicide?” Research shows that asking does not increase suicidal thoughts or behavior.
- Take every statement, note, or threat seriously.
- Stay with your child if you believe they may be in immediate danger.
- Help make the environment safer by securing medications, firearms, and other potentially dangerous items.
- Call or text 988 together for immediate guidance and support.
- Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if there is immediate danger.
- Follow up with a pediatrician, therapist, school counselor, or other qualified mental-health professional for continued support.
How to support someone you are worried about
You do not need to have the perfect words. A caring, direct conversation can be an important first step. Listen without judgment and let them share what they are feeling.
- Ask directly if they are thinking about suicide.
- Do not promise to keep suicidal thoughts a secret.
- Help connect them with support, including 988, a trusted adult, or a mental-health professional.
- Check in again after the conversation.
For more guidance, read the National Institute of Mental Health’s 5 Action Steps to Help Someone Having Thoughts of Suicide.
Small acts of care and connection matter. Reach out, listen, and remind the people you love that they are not alone and help is available.
For more information about warning signs and how to help someone in crisis, visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or the National Institute of Mental Health.
