VITALIZE KITSAP

Empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead lives of meaning and self-determination

Frequently asked questions

General

Vitalize Kitsap won't turn anyone away based on their race, ethnicity, religion, disability, physical capacity, or capacity to pay. We have staff who are trained to assist our members with all forms of mobility, communication, and personal care needs. We also have a nurse on staff to support those who are medically fragile. If needed we have a scholarship program, funded by community donations that any new or existing members can apply to. Additionally, we have a contract with the Bainbridge Island School District to provide support for some students in the Adult Living Program.

To keep Vitalize Kitsap sustainable, each Vitalize Kitsap member enrolls in a recurring schedule and will be billed as scheduled for their sessions/clubs, regardless of attendance or late arrival/early departure. This allows us to retain our professional staff and guarantee that our programming is available. Each VK member works with our Program Director to establish their schedule, based on their individual interests and goals and our available staffing and programming

Rates and Billing

If you use Respite hours or DSHS/DDA Waiver Services such as Community Engagement or Life Skills Services to pay for your participation at VK, we will bill DDA for the appropriate service for the units that you attend in person. You are responsible for working with your DDA Case Manager to authorize waiver service hours to VK. If your enrollment exceeds your authorized hours, we will bill you personally for the type of service you have received, at the current DSHS/DDA rate.