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Learn MoreEastern State Hospital is a 367-bed inpatient psychiatric hospital with more than 700 employees, Eastern State Hospital has a diverse employee pool ranging from new hires to those with decades of years spent at the hospital.
Learn MoreSNAP/EBT users can visit Woodland Park and Point Defiance Zoos at reduced admission rates and can get a free android cell phone along with free talk/text/data minutes! Check out the guide (in English and Spanish).
Learn MoreMost people and families who get benefits from DSHS (food, cash, medical) can get money for college or training that you don't have to pay back.
Learn MoreOur new office locator allows you to locate your nearest DSHS Office or Resource based on your zip code, city or county.
Nearly one out of every four Washington citizens turns to the Department of Social and Health Services' Economic Services Administration for assistance with cash, food, child support, child care, disability determination, transition to employment, and other services. Core services focus on:
Provides services that empower senior citizens and people with disabilities to remain independent and supported in settings of their choice. This is accomplished through person-centered case management that works with individuals to build a care plan that reflects the individual’s choices and preferences.
Administers programs designed to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to obtain services and supports based on individual preferences, capabilities, and needs. DDA strives to develop and implement public policies that promote: