Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

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 Welcome all with access and inclusion. Serve with respect and dignity. Collaborate with community. Improve services continually. Communicate with clarity and choices.