For those who have been incarcerated in Kitsap County Jail, or incarcerated elsewhere but currently reside in Kitsap County
New Start is a voluntary program providing comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and reentry coordination and support services on-site at the Kitsap County Jail, serving incarcerated adults who are experiencing substance use disorders and need referral to the appropriate level of care for SUD treatment. New Start also provides comprehensive assessment and treatment. Priority is given to veterans, pregnant women, IV drug users, people with drug-related criminal histories, and those exiting jail into homelessness.
Continuing care treatment, vocational services, and supportive transitional housing are also provided for up to nine months after participants exit the jail as a part of our Reentry Program. In addition, New Start and its community partner programs provide a safety net of services that support mental and physical health, justice and legal aid, housing, transportation, education, and more.
- Assessment and Intakes: To have a Substance Use Disorder Assessment or an Intake Appointment, please contact Admissions at (360) 876-9430 or Admissions@wstcs.org for quick enrollment in substance use disorder treatment within (7) days.
- Transportation: If you are in need of transportation to or from your WSTC Appointment, please call: Annette Johnson (360) 876-9430.
- Housing: We also offer housing for New Start and Reentry Patients, and to screen for our housing services please contact our Housing Case Managers: Wendy Healer (360) 362-2385 and Brendon Bean (360) 471-9276.
- Telehealth: We offer telehealth treatment to New Start or Reentry Patients who have a major transportation barrier and would like to continue living in their own home. We offer ZOOM Assessments, Intakes, Group Counseling, and Individual Counseling. If this is something that you need, please know we can accommodate you.
- Health Insurance: For same-day insurance enrollment or verification please contact our Billing Specialist: Beth Morrison at (360) 876-9430 or Beth.Morrison@wstcs.org
- MAT Treatment: If you are in need of Medically Assisted Treatment options like Suboxone, Vivitrol, or Subutex, please contact Peninsula Community Health Services.
- Primary Care Doctor: For MAT Patients, Peninsula Community Health Services also offers a Primary Care Physician (PCP).
