Our Mobile Office Team will be at #Nooksack Valley Middle School today, Tuesday, Dec. 23, and #Hamilton City Hall Monday, Dec. 29, to connect people with resources to help recover from recent flooding.

Our Mobile Office Teams will be out connecting people with resources to help recover from recent flooding: 3-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 Evergreen State Fair Park Longhouse Building 14405 179th Ave. SE Monroe, WA 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21 Startup Event Center 14315 366th Ave. SE Startup, WA

Disaster Cash Assistance is available Dec. 17 to Jan. 15 for eligible households affected by flooding in Benton, Chelan, Cowlitz, Grays Harbor, King, Kittitas, Lewis, Pacific, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish, Thurston, Yakima and Whatcom counties.

⚠️Flood alert! Did you lose food bought with food benefits because of recent flooding or a power outage? You can file a claim to replace those food benefits.

Congress passed and the president signed spending legislation to reopen the government on Nov. 12, 2025. DSHS is issuing full November food and cash benefits to people in Washington state on their usual dates. Food benefits for Nov. 1-13 have been issued.

Are you wondering how the federal government shutdown will impact benefits? Here's what we know: DSHS has funding to send out October 2025 food and cash benefits as usual. We'll keep sharing updates as we learn more. Visit our website for the latest news: dshs.wa.gov

Sept. 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us as we celebrate and honor the history, culture and impact of Hispanic and Latino communities across our country. Learn more about events and ways to commemorate on the WA Commission on Hispanic Affairs website: www.cha.wa.gov/lhhm

DSHS just launched a new texting campaign to make it easier to share feedback. If you recently visited an office or called our Customer Service Contact Center, and have a number we can text on file, you might receive a link to our customer feedback survey. Your response helps us better serve you.

In observance of #LaborDay, DSHS offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 1. We will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2. We are thankful for all our dedicated DSHS employees throughout Washington state and laborers everywhere. Thank you for everything you do! #PartneringWithPeople #BuildingAccessForAll

When someone survives an opioid overdose, it’s because someone else stepped up to help. When we see each other as friends to keep safe, we have the power to change what happens next. Overdose is preventable when we act together. #OneWAfamily #IOAD2025 @doh.wa.gov @wa-health-care.bsky.social

#SUNBucks has already provided $120 in summer food benefits to more than 533,000 kids across WA. Think you might be eligible? There's still time to apply! The due date for 2025 summer food benefits is Friday, Aug. 29. Learn more: sunbucks.dshs.wa.gov/en/ #SupportCareResources

New Document Upload portal is now available! Do you need to send us paperwork for your food, cash, DSHS medical or child care benefits? You can now easily send paperwork online using Document Upload.

Exciting news! We will welcome our new DSHS secretary, Angela Ramirez, on Sept. 22. Gov. Bob Ferguson announced her appointment today. You can read more about her and her appointment on our Medium site: medium.com/@dshswa/gov-... #DSHS #SupportCareResources #PartneringWithPeople

Have you lost food bought with food benefits due to recent wildfires? DSHS might be able to replace some or all of its value. If you lost food purchased with Basic Food benefits, please call 877-501-2233 or visit your local Community Services Office within 10 days of the loss.

We’ve loved connecting with you here, but due to budget cuts and fewer team members, we need to simplify where we share updates. Starting July 1, we’ll focus on just a few platforms • Facebook: @WaStateDSHS • LinkedIn: @washingtondepartmentofsocialandhealthservices • YouTube: @WashingtonStateDSHS

#SUNBucks update: Is your child eligible for SUN Bucks? The program has some changes this year. If you got a letter from DSHS about possible eligibility, we encourage you to apply for SUN Bucks if you did not already receive benefits this year. Find out more: dshs.wa.gov/sunbucks

The last week of June is Deafblind Awareness Week, celebrated in honor of Helen Keller, who was both deaf and blind, showed the world what is possible with determination and hard work. Let’s work together to build understanding and support for the deafblind community.

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. DSHS’s Home and Community Living Administration wants you to know how to protect your brain health. Healthy habits include: • Not using tobacco • Eating healthy • Exercising your body & mind • Maintaining healthy weight • Practicing good sleep habits

Still an opportunity for this NOTIS webinar June 28.

Are you a caregiver? We’ve got some exciting news just for you! DSHS is excited to introduce our brand-new HCLA Caregiver Newsletter. ! It’s the perfect place to find support and celebrate the amazing work that you do every day. Visit linktr.ee/wa_dshs to subscribe and download the first edition!

As we approach June 19, we celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest national holiday marking the end of slavery in the U.S. This day in 1865 represented the arrival of freedom for enslaved people in Galveston, TX, over 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation. Let’s use this day to reflect and remember.

Focused on healthy futures for children and teens in foster care. DSHS Fostering Well-Being staff include pediatricians, nurses, and program specialists working together to make sure their clients’ medical, behavioral, mental health, & school needs are met. www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/fostering-well-being

#ALERT Our EBT team is anticipating an increase in EBT theft this summer. You may receive this message from DSHS: "EBT cardholder, your benefits are in danger of theft. Act immediately. Change the PIN or replace your card by calling the phone number on the back of your card or the DSHS office."

As Father’s Day approaches, we honor all the amazing dads in Washington — those who see their kids regularly and especially those who are working hard to be in their children’s lives. The Fatherhood Council State of Father asked dads, What are your strengths? Read: dshswa.medium.com/every-day-is...

DSHS is thrilled to announce that the Fircrest Nursing Facility earned a prestigious five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, placing it among the top 10% of nursing homes in Washington state. Read the full story here: dshswa.medium.com/fircrest-nur...

We're making it easier for you to get help when you call us! Last month, we introduced a new Virtual Agent to improve our call center. In just one week, it saved each caller more than two minutes of waiting time. Exciting news! We're in the first stages of rolling out a new feature!

It's Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on the millions of people living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, as well as their families and caregivers. Tools in our Dementia Road Map to support each other. www.dshs.wa.gov/altsa/stakeh...

#TemporaryClosureAlert The Auburn Community Services Office is temporarily closed June 5, 2025 for a power outage. Where to go: --King South Community Services Office, 1313 W Meeker St Suite 100, Kent --Federal Way Community Services Office, 616 S 348th St, Federal Way -- washingtonconnection.org

Exciting News! #MyWABenefits is LIVE! A mobile-friendly website to easily access your benefits information! Check the status of your benefits, including food, cash and Apple Health Classic Medicaid, anytime, anywhere, right from your phone, tablet, or computer. Visit mywabenefits.wa.gov/login

Are you a Washington state worker or contractor impacted by layoffs? Join the layoff assistance webinar on Tuesday, June 10, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Get registration details here: esd.wa.gov/about-us/new...

Is your child eligible for SUN Bucks? When will payments start? What if you lost your card? All these questions and more are answered at our SUN Bucks website, dshs.wa.gov/sunbucks. You can also call 833-543-3230 or sign up for text alerts to get up-to-date information about benefits status.

It's June, and that means it’s Pride Month! This is a time to celebrate the strength and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. It highlights the importance of visibility, allyship, and inclusion - creating spaces where everyone can be themselves and feel respected. Explore events: lgbtq.wa.gov/events

We can look forward to a new era of compassionate and informed healthcare. Congratulations to Eastern State Hospital on receiving Washington State University’s well-deserved Distinguished Service Award! READ the full article! dshswa.medium.com/eastern-stat...

Did you know? WA legislature asked us to address the sign language interpreter shortage. We worked with partners statewide to propose 6 solutions, including a registry, financial aid, & support for marginalized communities. Learn more & watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=5kkT...

Happy Pride Month, Washingtonians! WA Dems is proud to celebrate this month with our LGBTQIQ+ communities as we stand together in love, acceptance, and solidarity. Let’s continue to fight for equality, protect our rights, and celebrate the diversity that makes Washington State beautiful 💙

As WA Cares prepares to deliver benefits to people when they want it, where they want it, and how they want it, Navy veteran Will Reeves brings lessons learned from his naval service to o his role as Senior Policy Strategist for the WA Cares Fund. Read dshswa.medium.com/veterans-exp...

Heads up #longbeachwa! The Long Beach Outstation is closed today, Thursday, May 29. For services you can visit us online at washingtonconnection.org. For EBT service needs, please visit the South Bend Community Services Office located at 307 Robert Bush Dr E, South Bend

Remember when toilet paper felt like gold? Yep, us too. The good news is you don’t have to panic-buy to be prepared for emergencies. #WildfireAwarenessMonth is wrapping up, but preparing your family for disaster readiness is important every day. WATCH this @emd.wa.gov youtube.com/watch?v=_d4Q...

You may have received this message from DSHS: "EBT cardholder, your benefits are in danger of theft. Act immediately. Change the PIN or replace your card by calling the phone number on the back of your card or the DSHS office." MORE EBT scam alert information at www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/esa-late...

Washington Fatherhood Council Director Anne Stone has been named the 2025 recipient of the David Gray Ross Fatherhood Leadership in Government Award, a prestigious national honor recognizing exceptional public sector leadership in advancing responsible fatherhood and strengthening families.

It’s back! #SUNBucks is a grocery benefit that helps end childhood hunger in Washington state. It provides $120 for groceries for each eligible school-aged child during the summer. Starts June 2025. Learn more: dshs.wa.gov/sunbucks #SUNBucksWA #SupportCareResources #SummerNutrition @waospi

On May 21, our Mobile Office Team will be at the Depart of Social and Health Services office in Republic from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to ensure our neighbors have access to vital services during the Ferry County PUD scheduled power outage. Please reach out if you have questions or need support from us.

Physical challenges and serious health struggles in friends and family can impact their mental health. We might not be able to change someone’s illness, we can change how they experience it. During #MHAM, take the time to share a meal, take a walk, or just listen—it can make a world of difference.

🔥May is Wildfire Awareness Month! Washington State Insurance Commissioner Patty Kuderer urged homeowners to consider fire threats and review their insurance policies with fire season approaching. Read full press release here: 👇 www.insurance.wa.gov/about-us/new... #wildfire

May is Speech-Language-Hearing Month, a time to raise awareness about communication disorders. At DSHS, we’re proud to support people and families by connecting them with vital services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Speech Disabled individuals. Visit us at dshs.wa.gov/altsa/odhh

May 15 is National #SeniorCitizenFraud Awareness Day. Scammers are getting smarter in 2025, using technology, emotions, and pressure to target older adults. Take a moment to learn from this MoneySmartSeniors video to learn ways to protect yourself or your loved ones. youtu.be/KDFYf24StO8?...

Last week we celebrated #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, and the community partners of our Region 2 Mobile Office Team (King County and north/west) sent some lovely kudos to show their support. #ThankYou! We're proud to work with you. #PSRW #PartneringWithPeople #MobileOfficeTeam #ThrowbackThursday

To those just beginning their journey in state service or behavioral health, Shirley offers simple but powerful advice: "Start where you are. Care deeply. Stay curious. Lean into tough conversations but never forget to take care of your own mind first." READ the full story at dshswa.medium.com

#HappeningToday, May 14, 2025, the DSHS Sunnyside office will relocate to 3302 Picard Pl., Sunnyside, WA—just 1.6 miles from its current Yakima Valley Highway location and easily accessible off I-82 at exit 69. Read more at www.dshs.wa.gov/node/38504

#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth happens every May to help people understand the importance of mental health and to reduce stigma. It’s a time to talk openly about mental health challenges. Follow us as we share messages throughout the month. There is hope. There is help. #EndtheStigma #mham2025