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09/08/2026

Crisis can strike anyone, any time. Do you know what resources are available if you or someone you know starts experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis?

Prepare by finding and saving important resources somewhere that’s easy to reference when you need help most. Add important phone numbers to your contacts list. Bookmark links to resources. Most importantly, share the knowledge! Tell other people about resources like 988 so that they can get help and be prepared too.

988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text or chat 988. Find more information at 988lifeline.org (National) and wa988.org (Washington State).

Salish Regional Crisis Line – Call 888-910-0416 for support and to be connected to local crisis services if you are in Clallam, Jefferson or Kitsap Counties.

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09/03/2026

Our Madrona School Program is just one of the ways we support students in our community. Madrona partners with regional school districts to support students with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. Our caring staff provide mental health treatment along with individualized educational services. When students return to their home schools, they have new coping skills to be successful.

Learn more about the program, hear from staff about the culture of belonging they’ve built, and even see a few student success stories on the new Madrona website.
https://www.kitsapmentalhealth.org/child-family-services/madrona/

08/27/2026

We are excited to unveil our new website that makes it easier for clients, caregivers and job seekers to find the information they need!

The new design centers the client's journey and provides standardized information.

The homepage opens with a video that follows a client's path onto our Almira Campus. Boxes at the top of the page explain who we serve, when and where to walk in for services, and what to expect during your first visit.

All our program pages include the same key information: what the program offers, who is eligible, how to access the service, and what to expect.

Check out the website in full at kmhs.org.

07/01/2026

We are proud to introduce our new Training Director Ashley Lucas. An experienced clinician, Ashley has been with KMHS eight years. Most recently, she's been a Clinical Program Manager for Child & Family Services, leading our Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health program.

Ashley has had many opportunities to work on training initiatives during her time at KMHS and it’s become her favorite part of the job. In particular, Ashley was excited to develop a Rising Clinician program for WISe and Child & Family Outpatient to give new clinicians support, mentorship and community.

"It helps them get started on the right foot," she said. "It helps them feel they can tackle this big new job."

Her natural talent and passion for training have shone brightly during her time here. We are excited to see the many ways she’ll continue to support our staff and push the agency forward as part of her new role.

06/22/2026

Our Adult Outpatient Engagement Team (pictured below) received a grant from Kitsap Bank that will support their efforts to increase access to care for adults in our community.

Many people face housing, financial, or transportation related challenges that can make it difficult to participate in mental health and/or substance use treatment. This clinical team goes out into the community and meets clients where they are. They are able to begin treatment immediately and get connected to our full range of services and providers.

This grant will provide the Engagement Team with iPads they can utilize while out providing services around Kitsap. This tool will make it significantly easier for them to access client information and have clients sign important documents, improving the overall experience for clients and our staff!

Thank you Kitsap Bank for your generous support! With your help, we are able to continue providing hope and opportunity to those who need it most.

06/05/2026

We are proud to celebrate our Leadership Kitsap graduates! Working with the rest of the Leadersip Kitsap Class of 2026, KMHS Director of Facilities Pylo Lopez, Director of Residential and Substance Use Disorder Programs Wayne Swanson, Senior Director of Child and Family Services Abigail Stevenson and Director of Information Services Wil Bruce, spent nine-months growing their leadership skills through team based projects designed to benefit the community.

Congratulations to all the Leadership Kitsap graduates on their hardwork throughout the program. We can’t wait to see how you put your unique talents and all you’ve learned through the program to use, continuing to help our community grow and thrive.

(Pictured left to right: Pylo Lopez, Wayne Swanson, Abigail Stevenson, CEO Monica Bernhard and Wil Bruce.)

06/02/2026

We are proud to announce that after five years of serving KMHS, Mark Hughes’ role is expanding from Senior Communications Director to Chief Communications & External Affairs officer.

Our CEO Monica Bernhard shared that “Mark’s proven ability to transform our agency communications strategy and his deep experience building strong community relationships will further extend our impact in this community.”

In addition to communications and public relations work, in this new role, Mark will be responsible for overseeing the agency’s fundraising program and strengthening community partnerships.

"As someone born and raised in Kitsap County, our mission is deeply personal to me," Mark said. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to continue supporting employees and building a culture of hope at KMHS."

05/29/2026

Pendleton Place is celebrating its fourth anniversary! Since opening its doors, the 72-unit permanent supportive housing complex has provided adults experiencing homelessness with a fresh start, safety, support and community.

One resident reflected on how their life changed when they got their own apartment in 2022: “I was constantly being abused and mugged and beat up. It was hell. I got here and I haven’t looked back. I love it here.”

At Pendleton Place, residents have life-changing access to mental health and substance use services and onsite primary care.

We’re grateful to Bremerton Housing Authority and Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) for their continued partnership on this program. Working together, we accomplish more for our community.

05/27/2026

"Early childhood mental health is all about providing children from birth to age five with a foundation for their future health and wellbeing...making sure caregivers have their needs met and supports in place enables them to help their children grow and thrive," says Ashley L., KMHS Director of Training.

The early relationships young children form shape how they learn, think, and how their brains develop. Taking care of your own mental and physical health makes it easier to show up and care for those around you.

If you're struggling, you're not alone. Reach out for help. Talk to friends and family, connect with local resources, and if you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support from trained professionals.

05/21/2026

1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental health disorder each year. Here in Washington State 388,000 adults are living with serious mental illness. Yet fewer than half receive treatment—often because of stigma, cost, or fear of being judged. Each one of us has the power to make a difference simply by starting a conversation.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month KMHS CEO Monica Bernhard is sharing her own experience with mental health challenges and encouraging us all to help normalize conversations about the topic, check in on our loved ones, and listen without judgment when someone shares their experience.

https://www.kitsapmentalhealth.org/break-the-silence/

If you're struggling now, don't try to go it alone. Reach out for support just as you would for any other health need. Call or text 988 for 24/7 crisis support.

Address

455 Almira Drive NE
Bremerton, WA
98311

Telephone

+13603735031

Website

http://kmhs.org/

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