WA State Department of Social and Health Services

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) supports nearly 2 million Washingtonians in critical services to support healthy, safe, and empowered communities. Citizens engage with services ranging from cash and food assistance, long-term caregiving in the settings of their choice, behavioral health resiliency, independent living supports for people with developmental disabilities, and meaningful employment for people with disabilities. Learn more about our full range of services at www.dshs.wa.gov.