Program Overview
​Kitsap County is proud of its citizens who have served our country. The county is dedicated to providing information and assistance to our veterans who are residents, especially those in need. ​Kitsap County Veterans Assistance program works cooperatively with the Veterans Advisory Board to host events, offer services, and create opportunities to get involved and support local Veterans and their families in need.

Program Guidance

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News & Events

2024 Events

September 28 – Kitsap County Fall Veterans Stand Down

November 11 – Veterans Day Ceremony at the Kitsap Fairgrounds Pavilion


Veterans Administration Disability Claims Assistance  

Are you looking for assistance with filing a claim for disability compensation through the Veterans Administration? For questions about filing a disability claim you may call the VA's Benefits Hotline 800-827-1000 or visit How To File A VA Disability Claim | Veterans Affairs.

To request local assistance with filing a disability compensation claim, schedule an appointment with a Veteran Service Officer by calling one of the following offices that is most convenient to you:

  • Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2669, Port Orchard, WA: Call 360-662-6376, pso@vfwpost2669.org.
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars, Robert Lemons, Claims Consultant, 114 Beach Drive East, Bldg. 10, Port Orchard, WA 98366.  Call or an appointment 509-406-3695.
  • Disabled American Veterans Chapter 5, Bremerton, WA: Call 360-373-2397 (Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 9am to 2pm). chap5.dav.leif@gmail.com.
  • American Legion Department of Washington, Seattle WA, Sean Contreras, 206-341-8262, sean.contreras@va.gov.
  • American Legion Post 245, Poulsbo, WA: Call 360-779-5456 (First, Second, and Fourth Fridays, 10am to 3pm). vso@alpost245poulsbowa.org.
  • American Legion Post 172, Bainbridge Island, WA: Call 360-930-4443, g.samurai22@gmail.com. 

 
Are you still on Active Duty? Within 180 - 90 days of your discharge date and want to file a "BDD" disability claim?  Select a link below to learn more about qualifications to file a claim under this special program.

The VA's "Contact Us" page Contact Us | Veterans Affairs (va.gov) displays phone numbers for a variety of departments you may find helpful when starting claims for your other benefits.  Additional resources are available at VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs.

Need help?
​Kitsap1 is your first call for County services and questions. 

Call 360.337.5777 or email 

Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one? 

Dial 9-8-8 then press 1 to connect with the national Veterans Crisis Line to reach caring, qualified responders with the Department of Veterans Affairs specifically trained and experienced in helping Veterans of all ages and circumstances. Many of the responders are Veterans themselves. 

Connect by Text at 838255

Online chat is also available at www.veteranscrisisline.net

The Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource that’s available to anyone, even if you’re not registered with VA or enrolled in VA health care. 

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Call 888-910-0416 to connect to the Kitsap Need Help Now crisis line 24/7/365 to get help for you or someone else and connect to local resources including mobile outreach teams. 

To learn more about the issue of Veteran suicide as well as VA mental health resources, please visit www.mentalhealth.va.gov

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Questions about Veterans Services? Contact Rick Becker, Program Coordinator via email at rbecker@kitsap.gov or call 360-337-4811

Sign up here to receive electronic announcements for meetings and special events from Kitsap County's Veterans Services. 

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