Chehalis, WA – On Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, the Department of Social and Health Services’ Chehalis Community Services Office is relocating from 1247 Harrison Ave. in Centralia to 2025 NE Kresky Ave., Chehalis, WA 98532. The new office is returning the agency’s vital public services to Chehalis and can be reached by the Twin Transit Centralia-Chehalis Connector Yellow Route.
“We are excited to be back in the city of Chehalis, welcoming new and returning customers to our new space,” said… Read more
This page provides updates on wildfires throughout Washington state, and the impacts to Department of Social and Health Services facilities, customers and employees.
We are grateful to everyone who has stepped up to support one another during this challenging time. We will continue adding information as it becomes available. Please take care of yourselves and your loved ones, and follow local guidance to stay safe.
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DSHS Behavioral Health and Treatment Centers, Maple Lane Campus and Steilacoom Unit, have achieved CARF International accreditation, an accomplishment that reflects the team’s commitment to providing high-quality, person-centered services and to continuous improvement.
CARF International, the Commission on Accreditation of… Read more
OLYMPIA - Washington workers and recent retirees can now see their contributions to the WA Cares Fund, a program that expands access to long-term care benefits for all working Washingtonians. Annual statements showing their WA Cares Fund contribution history are now available by creating a benefits account.
Most workers have been contributing to WA Cares and earning their long-term care benefits since July 2023. Benefit applications open mid-May and benefits become available in July.
“This is an exciting step as the benefits… Read more
