The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services delivers a variety of social services, employment supports, safety programs, and court-ordered behavioral health care.
We work in close collaboration with other state agencies such as the Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Department of Health, and Health Care Authority.
Mission
We partner with people to access support, care, and resources.
We do this through programs such as:
- Food, cash, and medical assistance.
- Vocational rehabilitation.
- Long-term care.
- Behavioral health treatment.
- Developmental disabilities services.
Vision
People find human services to shape their own lives.
We strive for this through priorities such as:
- Building economic justice.
- Making modern changes to behavioral health.
- Advancing person-centered services.
- Serving people in their community of choice.
- Innovating technology.
Values
Learn more here about how we developed our brand with community members, partners, and staff.
Media, Government Relations, and Communication Requests: Please contact the Office of Communications and Government Affairs here.
Brand Requests: To request the DSHS logo, style guide, or other branded assets, please contact the Office Innovation, Strategy and Visual Communications at OurBrand@dshs.wa.gov
Work at DSHS: Looking for your next career move at DSHS? View all job openings here.