DSHS Receives National Award for Public-Private Partnership in Developmental Disabilities ServicesWe proudly announce that the Dan Thompson Memorial Developmental Disabilities Community Services Account under DSHS’ Developmental…Nov 27Nov 27
DSHS Native American Heritage Month celebration and film screeningMore than 500 people attended the DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration’s Native American Heritage Month event and film screening.Nov 19Nov 19
DSHS facility earns international design awardThe treatment center is designed to help with healing and remove barriers to treatmentNov 12Nov 12
Collaboration can strengthen reentry programTwo organizations in Washington that help people after incarceration are working together for the first time.Oct 31Oct 31
Groundbreaking celebrates new forensic hospital on Western State campusNew facility is designed to provide spaces that expand beyond the traditional hospital ward and mimic parts of life outside of the hospital…Oct 25Oct 25
Facing Fentanyl Together events provide opportunity for collaboration26 events took place at the same time on the same dayOct 11Oct 11
Deaf Fiesta offers opportunities for families to connectEllensburg, WA — Families gathered at Central Washington University on Sept. 26 for the Deaf Fiesta, an opportunity for Latine families…Oct 7Oct 7
DSHS, Clark Construction use innovative ways to be more sustainable(LAKEWOOD) — In order to make way for a new therapeutically designed 350-bed modern hospital that will transform behavioral health care…Aug 291Aug 291
Long-Term Care Summit Tackles Workforce ChallengesOn July 9, the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, in partnership with the Department of Social and Health Services held a…Jul 23Jul 23
Demolition work continues on campus of Western State HospitalThe longstanding view from passersby of Western State Hospital via Steilacoom Blvd SW is nearing the end of an era.Jul 22Jul 22
