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Resources for Families of Children
with Special Health Care Needs
in Kitsap County, WA

Support Groups for Kitsap Families

ASIF Kitsap (Autism Support, Information & Fun): Autism spectrum disorder support group meets the first Friday of each month from 7-9 p.m. at the Central Kitsap Presbyterian Church. Contact: Sherry Charlot, 360-377-3473.

C.H.A.D.D. ADD/ADHD Support Group: Meets second Tuesday of each month at Peninsula Bible Fellowship in Silverdale at 7pm. Contact: Lynn Myrvang, 360-779-5362.

Kitsap Asperger Support Group: Last Thursday of each month. Contact Laurel Pardee (360) 779-7156 or laurelpardee @comcast.net

Kitsap County Father's Support Network: For more information contact Doug Stauner at 360-692-4670 or Doug_St@netzero.com

Kitsap County Parent Coalition: Advocacy and training support, monthly newsletter. For more information contact Nancy Martin at 1-800-347-7387

Lead Family Resource Coordinator for Birth to 3: Kathy Avery, Holly Ridge Center, (360) 373-2536 or (800) 449-1660

Mom's Time Out: First Wednesday each month at 9:30 a.m. at Pat's Bakery in Bremerton. For more information contact Charelaine at 360-692-3701

Parent to Parent Support Program: Parent mentoring and support, lending library and newsletter. For more information contact Sherry Charlot at 360-377-3473.

Special Education Parent Advisory Council (S.E.P.A.C.): Information and support for Parents, Advocates, and Anyone who Works with Students with Special Needs.
For more information see our webpage: http://specialservices.cksd.wednet.edu/Sepac.htm

Sibshops: Peer support for siblings 7 to 13 years of age. Sponsored by Parent to Parent of Kitsap County, for more information Contact Sherry Charlot at 360-377-3473.

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Kitsap Peninsula Support Group: For activities and meeting dates Contact Dave Lewallen (360) 871-5139 or Rebekah Uhtoff (360) 782-0467

UPSIDE Down Syndrome Support Group of Kitsap County: For more information contact Sharon Domermuth at 360-308-0187.

Washington PAVE : Provides training, resources and support for parents whose children have special learning needs, including parent volunteers (Community Liaisons) who can attend IEP meetings. For more information contact the Parent Training and Information Program at 1-800-572-7368.

Resources for Families

Division of Developmental Disabilities
(360) 475-3490
DDD assists eligible individuals with DD and their families to obtain services and supports using state and federal funds. Resources are limited and needed services may not always be available.
Website: www1.dshs.wa.gov/ddd
Family Resources Coordination
(360) 373-2536
Screening, evaluation and service coordination for infants and toddlers under age three who may have a developmental delay.
Website: www1.dshs.wa.gov/iteip
Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities
(360) 337-4872
The DD Program plans and develops programs and administers contracts with 11 local agencies which provide direct services to clients. Community education services are provided through contracts with other agencies.
Website: www.kitsapgov.com/hr/devdisab.htm
Kitsap Transit Access
(360) 479-7272
Door-to-door bus service for individuals with disabilities, at discount rates; monthly bus passes
Website: www.kitsaptransit.org
Medical Assistance Administration
(800) 562-3022
MAA helps low-income people obtain appropriate, quality health services
Website: maa.dshs.wa.gov
Parent Child Health Program
(360) 337-4821
PCH provides assistance accessing medical care, public health nurses, social workers and child health advocates, parenting, dental and health care information and referral to community agencies.
Website: http://www.kitsapcountyhealth.com/community_health/
parent_child_health/pch_index.htm
Social Security Administration
(800) 772-1213
SSA may provide financial assistance for families through the Supplemental Security Income Program - eligibility determination required.
Website: www.ssa.gov/disability

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Therapy Services

Agencies Providing Multiple Services
 
Occupational/Physical Therapist | Speech/Language Therapist

The following is a list of therapists offering children's services in or near Kitsap County. It is important to explore all of your options before making a decision. Before you make an appointment with any therapist, it is wise to inquire about fees, billing policy and whether the provider accepts your particular insurance.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact your Family Resources Coordinator (FRC) at Holly Ridge Center (360) 373-2536 or 1-800-449-1660.

Agencies Providing Multiple Services

Harrison Hospital (Silverdale)
Pediatric Rehabilitation Services
1780 NW Myhre Road, Suite G210
Silverdale, WA 98383
 
 
 
 

(360) 662-6080
FAX: (360) 662-6082
 
Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech Therapy

 

Harbor Children's Therapy Services
Lois Kramer, SI/OT/NDT (Occupational)
Lisa Miller (Speech)
5334 Olympic Drive
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
 
 
 
 
 

 
(253) 853-5155
 
 
Occupational Therapy/Speech Therapy

 

Holly Ridge Center
5112 NW Taylor Rd.
Bremerton, WA 98312
 
 
 
www.hollyridge.org
(360) 373-2536
Fax: (360) 373-4934
Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech Therapy/Home Visits

 

Kitsap Children's Therapy
Kristen Zinn, MS PT (Physical)
Julie Briggs, SI/OT/NDT (Occupational ages 3+)
Sara Campbell, MS, CCC-SP (Speech)
19319 7th Ave. NE Bldg. B, #114
Poulsbo, WA 98370
 
 
 
 
 
 

(360) 697-2228
Fax: (360) 697-2116
kitsapchildrenstherapy.com
 
 
Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech Therapy/Home Visits

 

Mary Bridge Children's Hospital
311 South L Street
Tacoma, WA 98405
 
 
 

(253)403-1424
Fax: (253)403-4714
Occupational Therapy/Physical Therapy/Speech Therapy

 

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Occupational/Physical Therapists

Belfair Physical Therapy
Valerie McLeod, PT
23460 NE Hwy. 3
Belfair, WA 98528
 
 
 
 

(360) 275-4352
 
 

 

ELK's Therapist - Kitsp County
Sheila Allen, OTR/L
4512 S. Pine Street
Tacoma, WA 98409-6527
 
 
 

(253) 472-6223
800-825-3557
FAX: (253) 472-6217
Home Visits

 

Kitsap Physical Therapy
Barbara Danford, PT
20730 Bond Rd. NE #106
Poulsbo, WA 98370
 
 
 
 

(360) 779-3764
Fax: (360) 779-9740
 

 

Peninsula Pediatric Therapy
Larry Murray, PT
Betsy Johnson, PT
Johnna Belter, PT Asst.
6659 Kimball Drive, Suite C-303
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
 
 
 
 
 
 

(253) 857-5437
Fax: (253) 857-5497
 
 
 

 

Pedicatric Occupational Therapy
Catherine Whiting, MS, OTR/L
13881 John Street, NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
 
 
 
 

(206) 780-5664
Fax: (206) 855-9554
 

 

Sweeney, Jane Physical Therapist
8814 30th Street Court NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
 
 
 

(253) 265-3866
Fax: (253) 265-3867
Limited Home Visits

 

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Speech/Language Therapists

Mary Bridge Speech and Hearing Center
Erin Tolles Speech Therapy
 
 
(253) 403-4437
Fax: (253) 403-4714
One day only in Gig Harbor

 

Dean, Diana M.A. CCC
6659 Kimball Dr. Suite C-304
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
 
 
 

(253) 851-6922
 

 

Bombardier, Michelle M.A. CCC-SLP
213 Madison Avenue, Suite 700
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
 
 
 

(206) 842-2480
 

 

Group Health Speech & Language Services
Kirsten Bouma
10452 Silverdale Way NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
 
 
 
 

(360) 307-7300
(253) 476-6550 (Tacoma)
 
Appts Tuesdays and Fridays Only

 

Kitsap Children's Speech Therapy
Sara Campbell, MS, CCC-SP (Speech)
19319 7th Ave. NE Bldg. B, #114
Poulsbo, WA 98370
 
 
 
 

(360) 697-2228
Fax: (360) 697-2116
kitsapchildrenstherapy.com

 

Kitsap Speech Language Pathology Services 1008 Bethel Avenue, Suite E
Port Orchard, WA 98366
 
 
 

(360) 871-2076
FAX: (360)871-0203

 

Lee, Janet K., M.S., CCC-SLP
11216 Pinyon Ave. NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
 
 
 

(206) 390-9468
jklspeech@yahoo.com

 

Raquer, Linda, M.A. CCC-SLP
13235 Mill Stone Place, NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
 
 
 

(206) 780-2320
 
Home Visits in Suquamish and Bainbridge Island

 

Speech Matters
Lisa Ingo
3215 56th St.
Gig Harbor, WA 98335
 
 
 
 
 
(253) 592-9205
Speechmattersinc@gmail.com      

 

Walker, Gail, M.S.P.A., CCC-SLP
4360 Birkland Rd., NE
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
 
 
 

(206) 780-9392
 
Home Visits in North Kitsap

 

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School Contacts

Kitsap Early Childhood Contacts
Olympic Educational Service District
105 National Avenue North
Bremerton, WA 98312
 
(360) 478-6886
Fax: (360) 478-6869
Director of Early Childhood Special Education
email Carol Pacheco Carol Pacheco
Bainbridge Island School District Special Services Office
8489 Madison Avenue
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
(206) 842-7637
Fax: (206) 780-1089
Trans. (Confirm Home Dist.)
(206) 842-4641
Special Education Director
email Clayton Mork Clayton Mork
(206) 780-1069
Childfind Coordinator
email Rebekah Ballmer Rebekah Ballmer
(206) 780-1481
 
   Website: www.bainbridge.wednet.edu
Bremerton School District 100-C Special Services Department
134 N. Marion Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98312-3542
(360) 478-5135
Fax: (360) 478-6062
Trans. (Confirm Home Dist.)
(360) 478-5110
Special Education Director
Bob Hamilton Bob Hamilton
Childfind Coordinators
1 email Alicia Skelly Alicia Skelly
2 email Mike Spencer Mike Spencer
 
   Website: www.bremertonschools.org
Central Kitsap School District Special Services Office
P.O. Box 8
Silverdale, WA 98383-0008
(360) 662-1040
Fax: (360) 698-5112
Trans. (Confirm Home Dist.)
(360) 662-8800
Special Education Director
Bill Mosiman
Childfind Coordinator
Contact Special Ed. Office
 
   Website: www.cksd.wednet.edu
North Kitsap School District Office of Special Education
18360 Caldart Avenue NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
(360) 394-2604
 
Trans. (Confirm Home Dist.)
(360) 297-7122
Special Education Director
email Dorothy Siskin Dorothy Siskin
Fax: (360) 394-2609
Childfind Coordinator
email Ron Hunter Ron Hunter
(360) 598-1133
 
 
   Website: www.nksd.wednet.edu
South Kitsap School District Office of Special Education
2150 Fircrest Drive SE
Port Orchard, WA 98366
 
Fax: (360) 876-7391
Trans. (Confirm Home Dist.)
(360) 876-7347
Special Education Director
email Rita Reandeau Rita Reandeau
(360) 876-7362
Childfind Coordinator
email Jerre Daniels-Hall Jerre Daniels-Hall
(360)443-3641
 
   Website: www.skitsap.wednet.edu

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KICC Member Agencies

ARC of Kitsap/Jefferson County
3243 N. Perry Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98312
 
 
 
Contact: Nina Dunning
www.arckj.org
(360) 377-3473

 

Bainbridge Island School District
Special Services Office
8489 Madison Avenue
Bainbridge Island, WA 98110
 
 
 
 
Contact: Rebekah Ballmer
(206) 780-1481
Fax: (206) 780-1089
www.bainbridge.wednet.edu

 

Bremerton School District
Special Services Department
134 N. Marion Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98312-3542
 
 
 
 
Contact: Alicia Skelly
(360) 473-1089
Fax: (360) 473-1043
www.bremertonschools.org

 

Central Kitsap School District
Special Services Office
P.O. Box 8
Silverdale, WA 98383-0008
 
 
 
 

Contact: Special Ed. Office
(360) 692-3152
www.cksd.wednet.edu

 

North Kitsap School District
Office of Special Education
18360 Caldart Avenue NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contact: Ron Hunter
(360) 598-1133
 
 
www.nksd.wednet.edu

 

South Kitsap School District
Office of Special Education
2150 Fircrest Drive SE
Port Orchard, WA 98366
 
 
 
 
Contact: Jerre Daniels-Hall
(360) 876-7362
(360) 871-7391
www.skitsap.wednet.edu

 

DSHS Bremerton CSO
4710 Auto Center Blvd.
Bremerton, WA 98312
 
 
 
Contact: Maria Ross
(360) 473-2206
www.onlinecso.dshs.wa.gov

 

Holly Ridge Center
5112 NW Taylor Road
Bremerton, WA 98312
 
 
 
 
 
Contact: Kathy Fortner
(360) 373-2536
(360) 373-4934
www.hollyridge.org

 

Kitsap Community Resources (KCR)
1201 Park Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98337
Disability Coordinator
Services
Administration
HS/ECEAP/EHS
 
 
 
 
 
 

www.kcr.org
Contact: Christine Johnson
(360) 473-2078
(360) 377-0053
(360) 473-2301
(360) 473-2075

 

Childcare Resource & Referral
105 National Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98312
 
 
 
Contact: Sherrie Cowan
www.resourceandreferral.org
(360) 405-5807

 

Division of Developmental Disabilities
Kitsap Field Service Office
3423 6th Street, Suite 110
Bremerton, WA 98312-9913
 
 
 
 

Contact: Richard Duncan
(360) 475-3490
www1.dshs.wa.gov/ddd

 

Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
Kitsap County Health District
345 6th Street, Suite 300
Bremerton, WA 98337-1866
 
 
 

Contact: Lori Zumwalt BSN, CPH
(360) 337-4823
www.kitsapcountyhealth.com

 

Kitsap County Developmental Disabilities
614 Division Street, MS-23
Port Orchard, WA 98366
 
 
 
Contact: Kelly Oneal
(360) 337-4624
www.kitsapgov.com

 

Kitsap County Parent Coalition
for Developmental Disabilities
4619 Basswood Court, SE
Port Orchard, WA 98366
 
 
 
 
Contact: Nancy Martin
(360) 769-2220
Fax: (360) 769-4154
http://kitsap-wa.org/

 

Olympic Educational Service District #114
Special Education
105 National Avenue, North
Bremerton, WA 98312
 
 
 
 
www.oesd.wednet.edu
(360) 478-6866
Fax: (360) 478-6869
cpacheco@oesd.wednet.edu
Provide training and technical assistance to school districts and early childhood
programs. Provide training, information and referral for parents of children with
special needs.

 

Olympic Education Service District 114
Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start
105 National Avenue, North
Bremerton, WA 98312
 
 
 
 

Contact: Robin Williams
(360) 478-6860
 
Part Day, Full Day Early Education and Home Visiting Services

 

Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Early Childhood Education Program
31912 Little Boston Rd, NE
Kingston, WA 98346
Director : jaclyn haight
Family Services : Melissa Streun
 
 
 
 
 
 

www.pgst.nsn.us
Fax: (360) 297-4496
 
(360) 297-6258
(360) 297-6277

 

Marion Forsman-Bouchie
Early Learning Center
Suquamish Tribe
PO Box 498
Suquamish, WA 98392
 
 
 
 
 

 
Contact: Lisa Horn
(360) 394-8579
 

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KICC Contacts

ITEIP Program Liaison
Kathy Blodgett
(360) 725-3520
Email: blodgka@dshs.wa.gov
Early Intervention Services Lead Agency
Holly Ridge Center
5112 NW Taylor Road
Bremerton, WA   98312
(360) 373-2536
(800) 449-1660
Kathrin Fortner, ITP Director
Email: itpdir@hollyridge.org
County Interagency Coordinating Council Lead Agency
Holly Ridge Center
5112 NW Taylor Road
Bremerton, WA   98312
(360) 373-2536
(800) 449-1660
Kathy Avery, Lead FRC
Email: info@kitsapicc.org
County Interagency Coordinating Council Co-Chairs
Katherine Adams
Olympic ESC Headstart/EHS/ECEAP
105 National Avenue
Bremerton, WA   98312
(360) 478-6898
Email: kadams@oesd.wednet.edu
Lead Family Resources Coordinator
Kathy Avery
Kitsap County Family Resources Coordination
5112 NW Taylor Rd
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 373-2536
(800) 449-1660
Fax: (360) 373-4934
Email: frc@hollyridge.org
Public Awareness Contact Person
Kathy Avery
Kitsap County Family Resources Coordination
5112 NW Taylor Rd
Bremerton, WA 98312
(360) 373-2536
(800) 449-1660
Fax: (360) 373-4934
Email: frc@hollyridge.org

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