Department of Social and Health ServicesWashington joins Age- and Dementia-Friendly NetworksDesignations underscore a commitment to helping Washingtonians age with dignity and purpose2 min read·5 days ago----
Department of Social and Health ServicesBrockmann Campus residential treatment facility begins to take shapeAfter decades as a small family hobby farm, the property at 16015 NE 50th Ave. in Clark County is beginning to be transformed as the…3 min read·Apr 25, 2024----
Department of Social and Health ServicesDSHS DDA celebrates soft opening for new facility in Gig HarborOn Friday, April 12, DSHS’ Developmental Disabilities Administration celebrated a soft opening for the new — and permanent — location of…2 min read·Apr 22, 2024----
Department of Social and Health ServicesCommunity partners participate in Yakima Valley eventAbout a dozen organizations and programs participated in the Yakima Valley School’s Community Resource Event on April 10, including…2 min read·Apr 17, 2024----
Department of Social and Health ServicesPilot program at SCORE Jail sees early success in providing enhanced behavioral health servicesIncarcerated people with urgent behavioral health needs in King County are benefiting from an innovative pilot program that may eventually…5 min read·Apr 16, 2024--1--1
Department of Social and Health ServicesDSHS hosting Community and Career Event on April 18 at new therapeutic youth facility in BurienIf you can’t make it to the event, check for job postings at careers.wa.gov (search for “Lake Burien).2 min read·Apr 11, 2024----
Department of Social and Health ServicesEastern State Hospital care specialist finds deeper meaning in work with patientsThere is seldom a head of hair that Leanne Koppi hasn’t cut since arriving as Eastern State Hospital’s personal services specialist that…4 min read·Mar 28, 2024----
Department of Social and Health ServicesChild Study and Treatment Center recognized for high standard of quality, careThe Child Study and Treatment Center was recently reaccredited by The Joint Commission, earning the organization’s Gold Seal of Approval.3 min read·Mar 27, 2024----
Department of Social and Health ServicesAnswering the call: counselors reflect on their experiences serving people with disabilities in…March 22 is National Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day. Together, the Washington State Rehabilitation Council, Client Assistance…8 min read·Mar 18, 2024--1--1
Department of Social and Health ServicesArt plays key role in treatment program at DSHS’ Maple Lane residential treatment facility“Powerful.”4 min read·Mar 14, 2024----