Suquamish Tribe
Government Services Directory
Communications Department
Contact: [email protected]
Suquamish Updates Now (SUN)
Update your SUN info. Make sure you receive news of emergencies, services, events, and more, by updating your cell phone number and email address here.
For NEW SUN sign-ups, go here.
Not getting text updates anymore? If you were receiving SUN alerts, but no longer receive them, send the word “Alerts” to 22300.
Community Development
Hours: 8:00am-4:30 M-F
Front Desk: (360) 394-8432
More info: Click here
Housing Program Application Updates
Housing Program updates are required annually for the HUD low-income rental program and are recommended for the Fair Market rental program. If you have not received or have submitted an application update packet please contact Rachel Nellenbach, Housing Counselor (360)394-8418 or email [email protected] or stop by the Housing office M-F 8am – 4:30pm to pick up a packet.
Emergency Rental Assistance Available to Washington Tribal Members
The Suquamish Tribe is providing Emergency Rental Assistance Program Funds awarded by the United States Department of Treasury to assist eligible tribal families with rent and utility assistance that are at risk of eviction, homelessness, or losing stable housing. Applications must be for the applicant’s primary dwelling, which includes a rental agreement, Mutual Help Homeownership Agreement (MHOA), rent to own agreements, and mobile home park lease.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Enrolled Suquamish Tribal Member 18 years of age residing in Washington State Households caring for an Enrolled Suquamish Youth residing in Washington State. Enrolled Tribal Member of Federally recognized Tribe renting a home on the Port Madison Indian Reservation.
- Assistance must be for Household’s primary residence
- Household Income must be at 80% of Median Income for their housing area.
Applications are available here, through SHP Staff (360) 394-8416 Lois, (360) 394-8423 Shenowah, (360) 394-8418 Rachel, or (360) 394-8419 Vicki.
Financial Literacy and Counseling Workshop
This Financial Literacy Counseling Workshop series is now available to Suquamish Tribal Members and Suquamish Tribal Government staff.
Interested Suquamish Members and Government Staff may contact Lois Sullivan, (360) 394-8416, (360) 337-9529, or email [email protected]
Community Health
Hours: Weekdays 8:30am – 4:30pm
Front Desk: (360) 394-8469
Email: [email protected]
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About:
The Community Health Team provides services to all Suquamish Tribal Members and their families residing in Kitsap County. We also serve members of other federally recognized tribes, who reside within the Port Madison Indian Reservation.
Staff Contacts:
Public Health Manager: Barbara Hoffman, DNP, RN, CDE (360) 394-8468
Community Health Program Manager: Jeff Riggins (360) 731-6597
Medical Transports: Neah Porraz, Admin Assistant (360) 394-8469
Community Health Nurses: Amber Winemiller, RN, BSN (360) 394-7717 and Amanda Brazeau, RN 360-394-8594
WIC: Katie Ladner (360) 710-4554
Nutrition: Rachel Parsons, RDN, CD (360) 990-1699
Education Department
Marion Forsman-Boushie Early Learning Center
Hours: 7:30am – 5pm
Front Desk: (360) 394-8578
More info: Click here
We are currently accepting enrollment applications for Early Head Start, Head Start, and ECEAP programs. Please follow the link to fill out your online application, or come pick on up on-site: 5283 NE Totten Rd, Poulsbo, WA.
Chief Kitsap Academy
Hours: 8am – 2:40pm
Front Desk: (360)394-8566 or [email protected]
More info: Click here
ʔiišədalʔtxʷ ʔə ti suq̓ʷabš
(Family & Friends Center)
Hours: 10am-6pm, M-F
Front Desk: (360) 394-8576 or [email protected]
More info: Click here
Transport home is available within our Reservation. Open to Suquamish Tribal households and CKA students only, ages 10 and up.
Light snacks are available for our youth.
We do have quiet space for youth to do their homework, work on a special project, or just hang out.
Suquamish Language Program
Contact: Lena Maloney at [email protected]
More info: Click here
Academic Coaches
Families of Elementary Students:
Chris Miller – (360) 900-6330 or [email protected]
Families of Middle School Students:
K.T. Deam – (360) 471-2463 or [email protected]
Families of High School Students:
Charles Deam – (360) 850-8014, [email protected]
Higher Education
Hours: 9am – 5:30pm, M-F
Contact: Kali Chargualaf at [email protected]
Domestic Violence Support
Emergencies — call or text 911 for immediate assistance or to report an assault. Conversations can be kept confidential.
Support available to tribal and non-tribal community members
Get help with protection orders, shelter options, protecting children, or talk about your legal options. Office: (360) 394-1351 or call/text: (360) 979-9754 / (360) 979-6124
Emergency Management
Front Desk: (360) 394-8443
More info: Click here
Manager: Cherrie May at [email protected]
For information on how to become a Suquamish Volunteer, Suquamish Amateur Radio (HAM) Club, or information on how to expand disaster preparedness for your home, neighborhood, organization, or business, contact Sarah Henley at [email protected] or (360) 394-8443
For Emergency Operations both within the Tribal Government and with external agencies, contact Eric Quitslund at [email protected] or (360) 394-8686
For more information about any of the Emergency Management topics, click here.
Enrollment
Contact: Janis Marquez (360) 394-8437, or [email protected]
Finance
Hours: 8am–4:30pm Monday-Friday (closed Noon-1:00pm for lunch)
Front Desk: (360) 394-8432
All checks, including monthly Elders payments, Tribal Member distributions, and assistance payments, are being mailed to the address on file. If you are interested in Direct Deposit, contact the Finance Front Desk.
Fitness Center
Hours: Staffed hours are Monday thru Friday, 8am to 8pm.
Proxy access is available seven days a week from 4am to 10pm.
Front Desk: 360-394-7142
Human Resources
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30 pm
Contact: (360) 394-8409 (For general HR assistance, questions about employment policies or have questions about the COVID-19 Employment Vaccination Policy)
Recruiting: The Suquamish Tribe is Hiring! To find current career opportunities, check out the regularly updated job postings here or call the Job Hotline at: 360-394- 8414.
For additional information about a position posting please contact HR at (360) 394-8409.
Human Services
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 am to 4:30 pm. Closed for Lunch noon-1 pm
Front Desk: (360) 394-8465
Food & Gas Vouchers are available in the office or via curbside during regular business hours.
Elders Lunch Room
Elders Lunch Room now open for all vaccinated Elders.
Open weekdays 11:30-1pm for dining-in meals. Call (360) 394-8407 for a to-go box.
Health Benefits
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Main Contact: (360) 394-8424 or email: [email protected]
Information Technology
Hours: 8am-4:30pm, M-F
Contact: Help Desk: (360) 394-8485 or [email protected]
Sports & Recreation
Contact:
Craig Miller: [email protected] or (360) 394-8574
Magdalena Turrieta: [email protected] or (360) 509-9512
Treaty Rights
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm
Front Desk: (360) 394-8438 or email [email protected]
Enhanced Tribal ID Cards: Please call (360) 394-8438, to pick up an application. Please Note: We can receive applications, but we are not able to process them until we’ve hired a new ETC assistant. We’re sorry for the delay, but the agreement signed says we must have three people processing the applications, and we’ve been continually short a person, creating delays in the processing of applications.
Disposal vouchers are available by contacting the Solid Waste Coordinator Jaime Lawrence at (360) 471-3500.
Tribal Court
Hours: 8am – 4:30pm, M-F
Contact: (360) 394-8697
Wellness Center
Hours: 8am-4:30pm, M-F
Contact: (360) 394-8558
WIC for Women, Children, and Babies
Office Phone: (360) 394-8473; Cell/Text: (360) 908-9862
Email: [email protected]
Call, text, or email today to make an appointment.
Anyone who has children under 5 years old, or is pregnant, or needs support with breastfeeding can get help with the WIC Program
To find more info, click here.