Elders Program
The purpose of the Elders Program is to provide services that will allow Tribal Elders to live a healthy and content life. The program coordinates appropriate health, social and cultural services for Tribal Elders and spouses throughout the year.
Elders Program Staff
Della Crowell, Elders Program Manager: 360-394-8417;
dcrowell@suquamish.nsn.us
Melissa Lund, Elders Program Coordinator: 360-394-8472;
mlund@suquamish.nsn.us
Quel-Isha Brealan-Bayes, Care Coordinator:
360-394-8657, (O) 360-900-7573;
qbrealan-bayes@suquamish.nsn.us
Eligibility:
Tribal Elders residing in Kitsap County have access to all program benefits.
Those who reside outside of Kitsap County qualify for limited benefits offered by the Suquamish Tribe.
Services
- Monthly Energy Assistance
- 1 Annual Trip
- Local day trips to places of interest
- Weaving, Carving and Beading classes
- Monthly Activities
- Elder Honorings
- Holiday Gatherings
- Exercise classes
- Free Foot Care 1st Friday of each month at the Elders Lodge
- Home-visits and social well-being visits with Elders
- Emergency heating and cooling appliances for inclement weather conditions