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Veteran Service Organizations

Resource Title Contact Information
African American Veterans Group
947 27th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
Referrals and information
VFW Post 239
190 Dora Ave, Bremerton 98312
Referrals and information
American Legion Post #149
9981 Central Valley Rd, Bremerton, WA 98311
Referrals and information
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 5
4980 Auto Center Way Bremerton, WA 98312
Referrals and information
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2669 (Riders)
3100 SE Mile Hill Dr, Port Orchard, WA 9836
Referrals and information
Veterans of Foreign War Post 683
106 S Main St, Kittitas, WA 98926
Referrals and information
American Legion Post 8
1101 North Craig Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926
noon - 7pm Mon- Thur, noon - 5 Sat & Sun
Claims assistance

www.walwgionpost8.com

Resource Title Contact Information
Seattle Pacific University

Seattle Pacific University’s military roots span generations among students who have served honorably around the world. Today we welcome a new wave of veterans and have military-friendly resources to serve our veterans and their dependents as they embark on their educational journey at SPU.  SPU continues to partner with the WDVA to cultivate a veteran friendly education atmosphere and present opportunities and avenues to success for veteran students. 

Safe Homes Intl.
1201 S. 336th St., Federal Way, WA 98003

PTSD / Find a Counselor

Resource Title Contact Information
Bridgette Agpaoa Ryder, EdD, LMHC, SUDP
16000 Christensen Blvd , Suite 110, Tukwila, WA 98188
Client Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Solution Focused, Motivational Enhancement Therapies, Service Coordination, Couples and Family Systems

Bridgette Agpaoa Ryder (she, her, hers) is dedicated to health, employment, and educational justice.  As a military family member, Filipina/Mestiza, and the first in the family to graduate from community college, she recognizes that communities continue to face structural barriers.  She has worked in multiple health and human services systems over the past 25+ years.  Bridgette is committed to centering an individual's experience, skills, assets, and needs.  Bridgette uses multiple therapies based on individual interests and therapeutic needs.  A few professional practices include - Person-Centered, Strength-Based, Cognitive/Behavioral Therapies, Mindfulness-Based Techniques, Family Systems Therapy, and Intercultural Identity Development.

Currently accepting referrals for veteran and military family member individual counseling.

Adrian R. Magnuson-Whyte, Ph.D., LMHC, CCMHC, DCMHS
2136 Olympic Hwy N, Shelton, WA 98584
Trauma-Focused CBT, Solution-Focused

Adrian completed his BA at The Evergreen State College in 2000, his MA at Chapman University in 2003, and then his Ph.D. at the International University for Graduate Studies in 2012.  Adrian is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington State, a National Board of Certified Counselors Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and a Diplomat Clinical Mental Health Specialist (Trauma) through the American Mental Health Counselors Association.  He previously served as President and Board Member of the Washington Mental Health Counselors Association and on the Washington State Governor’s Task Force on updating counselor legislation protecting clients and professionalizing counselor standards.

Adrian served for six years in the Royal Air Force and a further three years in the Royal Signals and works with a number of veterans and veterans’ families in Shelton and Mason county.  He has experience in a number of treatment settings, including correctional, in-patient, community mental health and private practice.  He currently focuses on the following treatment areas:

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Acute Stress Disorder
  • Veteran Readjustment Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depressive Disorders

Adrian utilizes a blend of Cognitive-Behavioral, Narrative, Solution-Focused Therapies and Psychoeducation to individuals aged 18 years and older.  His theory is that individuals have the motivation to improve their mental health and through education and work can learn how to achieve their goals.

Jody Stewart, M.A., LMHC
820 Pacific Ave, Suite 201, Bremerton, WA 98337
MA, LMHC, CBT, DBT, CPT
MA in Psychology, with an emphasis in Marriage Family Therapy

Jody has worked closely with victims of diverse cultures suffering from the effects of trauma and abuse since 2002.  Before getting her master’s degree, she was a Victim Advocate employed in community services working with victims of sexual assault/abuse, domestic violence, and military sexual trauma.  She was intimately involved with her clients from hospital emergency rooms, through the judicial system, and with active-duty & veterans from the military.  It is the strength of these survivors that moved her to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor to help victims integrate the trauma imposed upon them into healthy daily functioning. At the present she works solely with active duty and veterans of military service suffering with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Acute Stress Disorder, Readjustment Issues, Anxiety and Depressive disorders. 

Jody’s therapeutic approach is Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) combined with Written Exposure Therapy (WET) and Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT).  Therapy is based on modifying cognitions, assumptions, beliefs, and behaviors with the aim of controlling disturbing emotions caused by traumatic events. The objective of therapy is to lessen severity of symptoms, improve self-focus, decrease emotional reactivity, and to learn new skills to modify dysfunctional patterns in the client’s life.  A client’s trauma experiences deserve respect--her training and skills are combined with the client’s life experiences, skills and various ways of coping to create healing. 

Veterans Counseling of Central Washington
247 N. Chelan Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801
Military, Veterans and their familes, Civilians, PTSD, Trauma Recovery, CBT, EMDR, psycho-education, goal setting. MSW, MA, LMFT, BA

Heather heads up our practice, seeing clients, keeping up on the latest research, and matching new clients with counselors. She holds a Master’s degree from Liberty University.

Service Officer/Claims Assistance

Resource Title Contact Information
African American Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Assocation
VA Regional Office, 915 2nd Ave, Room 1062B, Seattle, WA 98174
Claims assistance
Suquamish Tribe Veteran Services
18490 Suquamish Way, Suquamish, WA 98392
Claims assistance
Veterans of Foreign Wars
1141 Beach Dr E, Building 10, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Claims assistance

Healthcare

Resource Title Contact Information
Silverdale Community Based Outpatient Clinic
9177 Ridgetop Boulevard NW , Silverdale , WA 98383-8519

Housing

Resource Title
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs Transitional Housing Program
Transitional housing
WA Housing Authorities
Homeless Supports
WA Housing Authorities
Homeless Supports
WA Housing Authorities
Homeless Supports

Veteran Owned Business

Resource Title Contact Information
SBDC, EDC, and SCORE offices
VOSB & SDVOSB Verification

Get Verified to do Business with VA

Get verified through the Vets First Verification Program to participate in the Veterans First Contracting Program for VA set-asides and sole-source contracts for SDVOSBs and VOSBs.

Business Loan Programs
Veteran’s Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
1437 S. Jackson Street, Suite 201, Seattle, WA
Counseling, Referrals and information

The Veteran Business Outreach Program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. The SBA has 22 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC).

Washington State’s Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises
1110 Capitol Way South, Suite 150 , PO Box 41160, Olympia, WA 98501
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises is charged with certifying small, minority and women-owned businesses to facilitate their participation in public contracting and procurement. This is accomplished through a comprehensive certification process and education. The outcome - successful small businesses led by minorities, women and veterans help make our economy and our families more resilient, strengthening our communities and improving the quality of life for all Washingtonians.

Veteran’s Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship
University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
Counseling, Referrals and information

The Veteran’s Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship (VIBE) provides military veterans, and military spouses the education, resources, and supportive environment to use their natural inclinations and skills to innovate and create their own professional lanes through entrepreneurship. VIBE, taps into several Washington regional assets—motivated veterans, a supportive community, a university setting—with the goal of supporting students as they learn about entrepreneurship and turn their ideas into viable businesses.

US Small Business Association (SBA)

The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.

Bunker Labs

Bunker Labs was built by military veteran entrepreneurs to empower other military veterans as leaders in innovation. The organization provides educational programming, mentors, events and thriving local networks to help military veterans start and grow businesses.

Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
4220 6th AVE SE, Lacey, WA 98503

No cost, confidential, one-on-one technical assistance in all aspects of selling to federal, state, and local governments.

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Business.wa.gov - Small Business Guidance

The Small Business Guides provides helpful information, links to valuable resources, and outlines the steps for starting and operating a business in Washington state. The Small Business Guide is available in English, SpanishRussianKorean, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

The Business Guide includes sections that will help you plan, run, grow, or close a business in Washington State.

 

Starting a business in Washington State

This is a road map for opening a business in the state of Washington. There are eight steps in the road map but not all of them will apply to your business. We recommend you read through all steps in this road map before applying for your business license. You can download the Road Map as a PDF file if you prefer that format.

Here are the 8 steps:

  1. Research and make a plan;
  2. Register your business with the Secretary of State (SOS);
  3. License your business with the Department of Revenue (DOR);
  4. Report your new employees to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS);
  5. Apply for a Reseller Permit with the Department of Revenue (DOR);
  6. Register as a contractor with Department of Labor & Industries (L&I);
  7. Contact your local health department for food handling requirements; and
  8. Check with your City and/or County for their requirements.

Start here to see what's involved in each step

Starting a business in Washington State

This is a road map for opening a business in the state of Washington. There are eight steps in the road map but not all of them will apply to your business. We recommend you read through all steps in this road map before applying for your business license. You can download the Road Map as a PDF file if you prefer that format.

Here are the 8 steps:

  1. Research and make a plan;
  2. Register your business with the Secretary of State (SOS);
  3. License your business with the Department of Revenue (DOR);
  4. Report your new employees to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS);
  5. Apply for a Reseller Permit with the Department of Revenue (DOR);
  6. Register as a contractor with Department of Labor & Industries (L&I);
  7. Contact your local health department for food handling requirements; and
  8. Check with your City and/or County for their requirements.

Start here to see what's involved in each step

SBDC, EDC, and SCORE offices
VOSB & SDVOSB Verification

Get Verified to do Business with VA

Get verified through the Vets First Verification Program to participate in the Veterans First Contracting Program for VA set-asides and sole-source contracts for SDVOSBs and VOSBs.

Business Loan Programs
Veteran’s Business Outreach Center (VBOC)
1437 S. Jackson Street, Suite 201, Seattle, WA
Counseling, Referrals and information

The Veteran Business Outreach Program is designed to provide entrepreneurial development services such as business training, counseling and resource partner referrals to transitioning service members, veterans, National Guard & Reserve members and military spouses interested in starting or growing a small business. The SBA has 22 organizations participating in this cooperative agreement and serving as Veterans Business Outreach Centers (VBOC).

Washington State’s Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises
1110 Capitol Way South, Suite 150 , PO Box 41160, Olympia, WA 98501
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises is charged with certifying small, minority and women-owned businesses to facilitate their participation in public contracting and procurement. This is accomplished through a comprehensive certification process and education. The outcome - successful small businesses led by minorities, women and veterans help make our economy and our families more resilient, strengthening our communities and improving the quality of life for all Washingtonians.

Veteran’s Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship
University of Washington Tacoma 1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
Counseling, Referrals and information

The Veteran’s Incubator for Better Entrepreneurship (VIBE) provides military veterans, and military spouses the education, resources, and supportive environment to use their natural inclinations and skills to innovate and create their own professional lanes through entrepreneurship. VIBE, taps into several Washington regional assets—motivated veterans, a supportive community, a university setting—with the goal of supporting students as they learn about entrepreneurship and turn their ideas into viable businesses.

US Small Business Association (SBA)

The SBA helps Americans start, build and grow businesses. Through an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations.

Bunker Labs

Bunker Labs was built by military veteran entrepreneurs to empower other military veterans as leaders in innovation. The organization provides educational programming, mentors, events and thriving local networks to help military veterans start and grow businesses.

Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC)
4220 6th AVE SE, Lacey, WA 98503

No cost, confidential, one-on-one technical assistance in all aspects of selling to federal, state, and local governments.

Subscribe to Newsletter

Business.wa.gov - Small Business Guidance

The Small Business Guides provides helpful information, links to valuable resources, and outlines the steps for starting and operating a business in Washington state. The Small Business Guide is available in English, SpanishRussianKorean, Vietnamese, and Chinese.

The Business Guide includes sections that will help you plan, run, grow, or close a business in Washington State.

 

Starting a business in Washington State

This is a road map for opening a business in the state of Washington. There are eight steps in the road map but not all of them will apply to your business. We recommend you read through all steps in this road map before applying for your business license. You can download the Road Map as a PDF file if you prefer that format.

Here are the 8 steps:

  1. Research and make a plan;
  2. Register your business with the Secretary of State (SOS);
  3. License your business with the Department of Revenue (DOR);
  4. Report your new employees to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS);
  5. Apply for a Reseller Permit with the Department of Revenue (DOR);
  6. Register as a contractor with Department of Labor & Industries (L&I);
  7. Contact your local health department for food handling requirements; and
  8. Check with your City and/or County for their requirements.

Start here to see what's involved in each step

SBDC, EDC, and SCORE offices
VOSB & SDVOSB Verification

Get Verified to do Business with VA

Get verified through the Vets First Verification Program to participate in the Veterans First Contracting Program for VA set-asides and sole-source contracts for SDVOSBs and VOSBs.

Non Profit

Resource Title Contact Information
NineLine Veteran Services
5013 Pacific Highway E Suite 21, Fife, WA 98496
Education, Employment assistance, Federal benefits, Homeless Supports, Records request, Referrals and information, Transitional housing
Operation Homefront
748 Market St Ste 307, Tacoma, WA 98402
Case management, Education, Food Assistance, Rental assistance, Transitional housing
Kittitas County Veterans Coalition Facebook Page
507 N Nanum St, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Referrals and information
NineLine Veteran Services
5013 Pacific Highway E Suite 21, Fife, WA 98496
Education, Employment assistance, Federal benefits, Homeless Supports, Records request, Referrals and information, Transitional housing

Tribal Veterans Program

Resource Title
Suquamish Tribe Veterans Services
18490 Suquamish Way, Suquamish, WA 98392
Claims assistance

State

Resource Title Contact Information
WorkSource
Find a WorkSource Office Near you!
Employment assistance
WorkSource
Find a WorkSource Office Near you!
Employment assistance

County Veterans Assistance Fund or Program

Resource Title Contact Information
Kitsap County Veterans Services
614 Division St., MS-23, Port Orchard, WA 98366
Emergency Financial Assistance

Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs): 

Bainbridge Island

Helpline House

282 Knechtel Way NE
Hours: Mon. thru Fri. 9 am to 5 pm
Call 206.842.7621 for appointment

Bremerton

DAV, Chapter 5; 360.373.2397

4980 Auto Center Way
Bremerton, WA 98312
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00am to 2:00pm by appointment only.
Ask for service officer

VFW Post 239; 360.377.6739
190 S. Dora Avenue
Hours: Mon. 1pm to 4 pm; Wed. Noon to 2 pm
Ask for service officer

Port Orchard

Fred Needham VFW Post 2669

VFW Post 2669 - Fred Needham VFW Post 2669

3100 SE Mile Hill Rd

Port Orchard, WA 98366

360-876-2669

Service Officer hours:  Monday through Friday 9:00am to 11:00am. 

Poulsbo

American Legion Post 245

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19705 NW Viking Ave.

Poulsbo, WA 98370

Phone: 360-779-5456

Service Officer hours:  Thursday 10:00am to 3:00pm.

Silverdale

VFW 4992; Call 360.692.4992 for appointment
9981 Central Valley Road

American Legion Post 109; Call 360.649.3663 for appointment

Suquamish

Suquamish Tribe Veterans Office; Call 360.394.8515 for appointment
18490 Suquamish Way NE
Hours: Tues., Wed. 10 am to 2 pm

Suquamish Warriors Vets Center

6353 NE Middle Street. 360.626.1080
Hours: Thursdays 9 am to 3 pm

Veteran Service Program
507 N Nanum St. Suite 117, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Claims assistance, Records request, SSI/SSDI benefit assistance

Education

Resource Title Contact Information
Washington Student Achievement Council
917 Lakeridge Way SW, Olympia, WA 98502
Education

The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is a nine-member council supported by a cabinet-level state agency. By statute, the Council provides strategic planning, oversight, advocacy, and program administration to support increased student success and higher levels of educational attainment in Washington.

 

Washington Student Achievement Council
917 Lakeridge Way SW, Olympia, WA 98502
Education

The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) is a nine-member council supported by a cabinet-level state agency. By statute, the Council provides strategic planning, oversight, advocacy, and program administration to support increased student success and higher levels of educational attainment in Washington.

 

Employment

Resource Title Contact Information
WorkSource
Find a WorkSource Office Near you!
Employment assistance
WorkSource
Find a WorkSource Office Near you!
Employment assistance
WorkSource
Find a WorkSource Office Near you!
Employment assistance