Kitsap Mental Health Services | Compassionate mental health ...
Behavioral Health • Port Orchard, WA • Since 1978
About
Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is a nonprofit, trauma-informed mental health care provider founded in 1978 and headquartered in Bremerton, WA. They offer comprehensive, recovery-oriented behavioral health services, including inpatient, outpatient, crisis support, and substance use treatment, with a mission to provide hope and opportunity through compassionate, people-centered care. KMHS employs about 239 staff and operates four offices in the United States, centered in Bremerton with services spanning the Kitsap region (Port Orchard is in the same county). Contact numbers and the main website are available at kitsapmentalhealth.org.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
5455 Almira Drive NE, Bremerton, WA
Phone
360-373-5031 (call center) or Toll Free 1-888-816-0488
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Opening Hours
Call Center Hours Monday – Friday, 7 am – 6 pm
Emergency Care
24/7 crisis lifeline: 1-888-910-0416 or text 988
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the office hours?
Office Hours Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm, except holidays or as otherwise noted.
How can I reach the call center for non-emergency help?
Call Center Hours Monday – Friday, 7 am – 6 pm 360-373-5031 or Toll Free 1-888-816-0488 TDD Number: 360-478-2715.
What if I need crisis support?
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, call the 24/7 toll-free crisis lifeline at 1-888-910-0416 or text 988.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Recovered.org: 3.28/5 (Recovered.org TrustScore) (29 reviews (Trustburn))
- Puget Sound Consumers' Checkbook: 1 rating (Puget Sound Consumers' Checkbook) (1 review (Puget Sound Consumers' Checkbook))
Patients praise
- Nonprofit status focused on community behavioral health
- Accessible walk-in intake options at the main campus
- Some clients report it is a helpful resource despite challenges
Common complaints
- Dissatisfaction with intake processes and eligibility criteria
- Concerns regarding staff turnover and consistency of care
- Complaints about communication, rushed interactions, or unprofessionalism
- Negative experiences with administrative systems and appointment scheduling
"I’m so tired of this place, it's 80% of crappy providers, the extremely poor turnover of good providers... the constantly canceled appts due to "weather", incconveniently scheduled staff meetings & inconsistent therapists."
— LocalityBiz review"Like any well oiled machine kitsap mental... relies solely on payments of Medicare and Medicaid recipients... [they] tell [clients] continuously that something else is wrong with them year after year only to continue them in therapy that they don't need to put them on more medication is that they don't need."
— Trustburn review"It's okay, could be better. Some problems with staff, but otherwise a good place with good people."
— Yelp reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Kitsap Mental Health Services | Compassionate mental health care — Dec 2, 2015
- Release-Obtain Information - Kitsap Mental Health Services — Sep 20, 2024
- Client Information - Kitsap Mental Health Services — May 17, 2019
- Salamander Clubhouse - Kitsap Mental Health Services — Aug 29, 2022
- Kitsap Mental Health: How to Get Help Fast — Apr 10, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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MultiCare Behavioral Health in Port Orchard (Kitsap County) is part of the MultiCare Health System, a nonprofit healthcare organization based in Tacoma, WA. The system operates multiple hospitals and care facilities across Washington and provides a range of services through its hospitals, urgent care networks (Indigo/Indigo Health), and affiliated behavioral health programs. As of the latest overview, MultiCare employs thousands of staff and serves communities with inpatient and outpatient care, though location-specific details for a Port Orchard behavioral health site are not explicitly listed in the provided highlights. If you’re looking for Port Orchard behavioral health specifics (address, services, hours, or intake), I can search for the exact Port Orchard site details or direct you to the MultiCare Behavioral Health contact resources.
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