Housing, Health and Human Services Department

The Housing, Health and Human Services Department considers matters related to the health and well-being of Poulsbo residents, with an emphasis on vulnerable populations. The Department was added to the City in 2020 to increase services and opportunities for residents that address four community needs:

• Affordable, emergency, and supportive housing
• Low barrier behavioral health services (mental health, substance use disorders)
• Public health and equitable access to health services
• Services for individuals with low and limited income across age groups, with a focus on vulnerable seniors.

The Department does not provide services directly. It funds, promotes, and enhances the work of other departments, agencies, and nonprofits. These collaborative relationships help the Department identify and address current and emerging needs in the community.

Examples include:

• Working with the Poulsbo Police Department to support the Police Navigator program, which pairs police with a behavioral health specialist to follow-up on calls involving behavioral health issues.
• Partnering with City of Poulsbo Municpal Court and Police Department, and multiple other organizations to create the North Kitsap Recovery Resource Center in Poulsbo.  More information on the center here.
• Coordinating with the City’s Parks and Recreation Department to offer senior-specific programs, including a phone buddy initiative called Senior CARES.

Contacts

Housing, Health and Human Services Department

Director: Kim Hendrickson
200 NE Moe St. – 3rd Floor
Poulsbo, WA 98370

Phone: (360) 394-9794
Email: kimberlyh@cityofpoulsbo.com

Admin/Fiscal Assistant: Laura Fadhel
200 NE Moe St. – 3rd Floor
Poulsbo, WA 98370

Email: lfadhel@cityofpoulsbo.com