The Power of

Resilience

2025 Community Impact Report

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO

Moving forward with purpose, compassion, and hope

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Journey to Hope

“…I learned that hope is far more than just a word – it’s a life‑changing experience.”

Who We Are

KMHS has been Kitsap County’s community behavioral health expert since 1978. Our highly trained staff members deliver a broad range of recovery-focused services, including:

  • Outpatient and intensive wraparound services for children, youth, families and adults
  • Crisis Triage Center and Mobile Crisis Outreach
  • Residential units for adult mental health and co-occurring substance use treatment
  • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to treat severe depression
  • Inpatient units for adults and youth
  • School-based services and a self-contained school
  • Supportive housing services, including 72-unit Pendleton Place
  • Jail-based services and other supports for people involved in the justice system
New Lobby, Same Compassionate Care

We transformed the main client lobby at our Almira Campus, adding floor-to-ceiling windows, gender-neutral bathrooms, new furniture, an accessible reception desk and an energy-efficient vestibule. Construction began in June and we welcomed clients into the trauma-informed space in October 2025.

2025 At a Glance

92.5%
of client survey respondents would recommend KMHS

6,110
clients served

114,923
clinical services provided

12,089
mobile crisis outreach services

3 to 93
age range of clients

672
employees

2nd Largest
healthcare employer in Kitsap County

396
clients in school programs

5
locations

Who We Serve

Where Our Clients Live

Click on any of the magnifying glasses below to see how many clients live there.

KMHS primarily serves clients who qualify for Medicaid and who are experiencing moderate to severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders.

As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, we have met a federal standard for quality and are committed to expanding access.

Clients by Program
74%
24%
5%
4%

  • Outpatient 74%

  • Crisis 24%

  • Inpatient 5%

  • Residential 4%

*Clients may be counted in more than one category if they were enrolled in multiple programs.

Health-Related Social Needs
Identified by clients

10%

Food insecurity

13%

Housing Concerns

15%

Transportation needs
Our Employee Demographics
Our Client Demographics
Kitsap County Demographics

  • American Indian/ Alaska Native 1%

  • Asian 6%

  • Black or African American 4%

  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3%

  • White 65%

  • Hispanic or Latino 9%

  • Not Specified 2%

  • Multiracial/Multiethnic 10%

  • American Indian/ Alaska Native 4%

  • Asian 3%

  • Black or African American 8%

  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2%

  • White 70%

  • Other 5%

  • Not Specified 9%

  • More than One Race 13%

  • American Indian/ Alaska Native 2%

  • Asian 6%

  • Black or African American 3%

  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1%

  • White 81%

  • More than One Race 7%

*Demographic data collection varies by source, clients may be counted in more than one category.

Our Employees By Role

  • Crisis Outreach Services 4%

  • 24/7 Support 18%

  • BA/MA Clinicians 31%

  • School Programs 8%

  • Psychiatric Providers 2%

  • Medical Support/Nursing 8%

  • Operational Support 28%

  • Peer Support Services 7%

We Speak Your Language

We have certified interpreters on staff to support our Spanish-speaking community in receiving services, including individual, family and group therapy. We can also provide care in almost any language through contracted interpreter services.

Stronger Together

To support employee wellness, KMHS partnered with the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties in 2025 to offer a new benefit – free memberships for employees and eligible family members. In December 2025, 382 employees were active Y members, including Pendleton Place staff pictured here.

Mental Health First Aid

A community-wide support system is crucial to mental health recovery. That’s why we offer free monthly classes in Mental Health First Aid. In 2025, we trained 98 people to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. The result is a healthier, safer and more compassionate community.

Go to kmhs.org/mhfa to learn more, sign up for a scheduled training or request a training at your location. Classes are open to adults, ages 18 and older.

Mission

Offering Hope and Opportunity through comprehensive recovery-oriented behavioral healthcare.

Values
  • Empowerment – We provide people freedom and responsibility to support their goals and achieve success.
  • Integrity – We serve people through honesty, confidentiality, trust, respect and transparency.
  • Equity – We insist on a culture of equitable access and opportunity, where everyone belongs. We recognize that words and actions matter, and that our differences make us stronger.
  • Excellence – We will exceed the expectations of our clients, employees and community in all we do.
2025 Board Members
  • Laurie Kadet, President
  • Steve Strachan, President-Elect
  • Emily Olson, Secretary-Treasurer
  • Heather Blough
  • Crystal Henderson
  • Patty Lent
  • Alex McCracken
  • Robert Perkins
  • Cristina Roark
  • Gary Simpson
  • Jan Tezak, RN, MN
  • Eve N. Willett

If you or someone you know is experiencing a behavioral health or substance use crisis, call the Salish Regional Crisis Line at 888-910-0416 or text 988.