WA State Department of Social and Health Services·3d agoDSHS DDA Hosts Community Summit 2026The Department of Social and Health Services’ Developmental Disabilities Administration hosted the 14th annual Community Summit on June 3…
WA State Department of Social and Health Services·Jul 2WA Cares benefits are now available for eligible WashingtoniansOn July 1, Washington launched the first public long-term care insurance program in the country as WA Cares Fund benefits became available.
WA State Department of Social and Health Services·May 29Behavioral Health and Treatment Centers Earn International Accreditation, Demonstrating Commitment…DSHS Behavioral Health and Treatment Centers, Maple Lane Campus and Steilacoom Unit, have achieved CARF International accreditation, an…
WA State Department of Social and Health Services·May 18Applications open for WA Cares Fund long-term care benefitsBenefits become available in July
WA State Department of Social and Health Services·May 15Eastern State Hospital revives COP TALK programA program between DSHS’ Eastern State Hospital and the Spokane Police Department that establishes relationships between patients and police…
WA State Department of Social and Health Services·May 7Jenna’s Journey to Recovery and Healing at DSHS’ Western State HospitalCompassionate care from hospital staff helps support her mental health recovery and path forward.
WA State Department of Social and Health Services·Apr 20Dan Thompson Memorial Fund makes communities more inclusiveThe Dan Thompson Memorial Account has created innovative opportunities for more than 81,000 people with intellectual and developmental…
WA State Department of Social and Health Services·Apr 14Everett High School’s Health Care Academy continues to grow, inspire and open doors for future…Everett High School is continuing to build a strong caregiving pathway for students, and this year’s Health Care Academy Open House on…
WA State Department of Social and Health Services·Apr 2Workers can now view WA Cares annual statementsApplications to access benefits open in May
WA State Department of Social and Health Services·Feb 5WA Cares Fund pilot offers early access to long-term care benefitsContact: jessica.nelson1@dshs.wa.gov
