Home and Community Living Administration
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In May 2025, the Department of Social and Health Services consolidated key functions previously managed by the Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Aging and Long-Term Support Administrations into two new administrations: the Behavioral Health and Habilitation Administration and the Home and Community Living Administration.
We’re excited to start reorganizing the website to reflect our new administrations, and we’re also thrilled to share that the department is updating the entire DSHS website to better serve you. Our goals are to make it easier to find information, access services, and stay informed about programs within our department. We expect the updates of our site’s design and content to be complete by summer 2026. In the meantime, you can still access information and resources about DSHS programs and facilities on our current webpages. Thank you for your patience as we make these improvements.
What We Do
The Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA) is responsible for Washington state’s nationally recognized system of long-term services and supports serving older adults and people with disabilities. This system includes:
- Home and community-based settings.
- Protections from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
- Regulatory oversight of licensed and certified settings.
- Case management, services, and communication access for the hard of hearing, deaf or deafblind.
Our Mission: Partner with people to access needed support, care, and resources.
Our Partners:
- The people we serve
- Family and Community Advocates
- Caregivers
- Tribes
- State and Federal Agencies
Our Vision: People will find human services to shape their own lives.
Our Values:
- Welcome all with access and inclusion.
- Serve with respect and dignity.
- Collaborate with community.
- Improve services continually.
- Communicate with clarity and choices.