Meet the Kitsap County Parent Coalition
2026-06-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Holly Ridge Center (Kitsap Way), 4660 Kitsap Way #100, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
You may remember me, Melia, as the former coordinator of the Coalition. I’m excited to share that the Coalition is back, now with full support from Holly Ridge Center’s new Lifespan Inclusion Program.
Holly Ridge Center created the Lifespan Inclusion Program to serve people with disabilities of all ages. This program also includes the Parent to Parent (P2P) program, which provides parent support and peer matching.
We are delighted to invite you to visit our new location on June 11. We’ll meet in the conference room and enjoy some light refreshments. I would love to hear your thoughts on advocacy priorities and future meeting topics.
At the meeting, you’ll also have the chance to meet our new P2P Coordinator, Hannah Guzman, as well as Janet Wyatt, who will share information about the Dan Thompson Grant and efforts to create accessible parks.
Please RSVP by email to mhughes@hollyridge.org so that we can provide enough refreshments and ensure adequate space for all. Please let us know if you have accessibility concerns or dietary restrictions. We are meeting on the first floor of Holly Ridge Center across from the WinCo and Carl’s Jr. Drive down the hill and turn into the first driveway on your right.
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KCPC Meeting - Kitsap's Kids: The Current Landscape of Pediatric Care
2026-07-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Holly Ridge Center (ITP on Kitsap Way), 4660 Kitsap Way #200, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
We look forward to hearing from parents and caregivers across our community and working together to better understand the challenges families face in accessing timely, local healthcare services for their children and to explore ways we can advocate for meaningful solutions.

Panel Discussion

Therapy providers
Impacted families
Community Advocates
Time for Q&A

Legislative Review

Learn more about bills in progress and provide input on upcoming legislation

Please RSVP by email to mhughes@hollyridge.org so that we can provide enough refreshments and ensure adequate space for all. Please let us know if you have accessibility concerns or dietary restrictions. We are meeting on the first floor of Holly Ridge Center across from the WinCo and Carl’s Jr. Drive down the hill and turn into the first driveway on your right.
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Back to School Success for Early Learners
2026-08-07 10:30 - 12:00 | Holly Ridge Center (Kitsap Way), 4660 Kitsap Way #100, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
Join us at Holly Ridge Center with Anna Rogers, LBA, BCBA, LMFT of North Star Behavioral Consultants, to learn how you can prepare your child for the first days of school.

Establishing a routine
Preparing for social success
Introducing school staff to your child

Kindly RSVP to mhughes@hollyridge.org so we can provide enough materials.
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KCPC Meeting - The Current Landscape of Services for Adults in Kitsap County
2026-08-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Holly Ridge Center (Kitsap Way), 4660 Kitsap Way #100, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
Building on last month’s meeting, Kitsap’s Kids: The Current Landscape of Pediatric Care, we look forward to hearing from parents and caregivers across our community and working together to better understand the challenges families face in accessing timely, local healthcare services for people with disabilities and to explore ways we can advocate for meaningful solutions.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FASD) Panel and Resource Event
2026-09-09 12:30 - 14:30 | Eagle’s Nest, 1195 NW Fairgrounds Rd, Bremerton, WA, 98311, United States
Celebrate Fetal Alcohol Awareness Day by joining your community for an educational event focused on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) awareness, prevention, and support.
What to expect:

Expert speakers and lived experience panel
Community resources and support
Practical information and tools
A supportive and inclusive space

Contact Deanne Jackson if you would like to provide resources, be a panelist, or ask for more information at djackson@kitsap.gov or (360) 337-4878.
Hosted by Kitsap County Human Services and Kitsap County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalitions.
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Annual Suicide Awareness Walk
2026-09-12 12:00 - 15:00 | Evergreen Rotary Park, 1500 Park Ave, Bremerton, WA, 98337, United States
Join your community for the 3rd Annual Suicide Awareness Walk and Resource Event. We walk annually to honor lives, foster hope, and strengthen community.
This event is hosted by Shay Peters, with support from the ASAW Volunteer Planning Team and the Kitsap Suicide Awareness Coalition. Kitsap Mental Health Services fiscally sponsors this event. The ASAW planning team meets monthly, and they are looking for volunteers for the planning team as well as for the day of the event. Please reach out to Shay if interested via email at Shayp@kmhs.org or phone/text at (360)-552-5295. If you are looking to host a vendor booth for this event, please also use the contact information above!
Please follow the Facebook Event Page and share it to your organization, group, or community. This page will provide you with additional information and updates about the event.

Thank you all, and see you in September!!! 🙂💙💜🎗;
~Shay – Event Host & Coordinator

Guardianship and other Protective Arrangements
2026-09-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Holly Ridge Center (Kitsap Way), 4660 Kitsap Way #100, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
Sometimes people need extra support with making decisions. Learn about different protective arrangements from local experts, our County Court Facilitators, and Attorneys from Sanchez, Mitchell, Eastman, Cure, & Wichert, P.S.
Bring your questions! There will be time for Q & A.
Please RSVP to mhughes@hollyridge.org so that we can provide enough refreshments and materials at the meeting. Please let us know if you have accessibility concerns or dietary restrictions. We are meeting on the first floor of Holly Ridge Center, across from the WinCo and Carl’s Jr. Drive down the hill and turn into the first driveway on your right.

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Special Education
2026-10-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Holly Ridge Center (Kitsap Way), 4660 Kitsap Way #100, Bremerton, WA, 98312, United States
Larry Davis of Special Education Advocacy will give a short presentation about the process for requesting help when your student is struggling. The goal is to help parents navigate the school system so their students can access their education.
This meeting is also open to professionals who support students with disabilities and/or behavioral concerns.
Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Special Education But Did Not Have the Opportunity to Ask:

Fundamentals of a Special Education referral; things to know
Guiding Principles; more things to know
Question and Answer Session: Majority of the presentation

Please RSVP by email to mhughes@hollyridge.org so that we can provide enough materials and ensure adequate space for all. We are meeting on the first floor of Holly Ridge Center, across from the WinCo and Carl’s Jr. Drive down the hill and turn into the first driveway on your right.
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