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Sep 16 2019
DSHS Office of Communications, Lisa Copeland, 3609027844
OLYMPIA – The Department of Social and Health Services received notification on Sept. 13 that Lakeland Village, a residential habilitation center for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities, is being placed in a “denial of payment” status and will not be able to access federal funds for new residents.
The notification comes as the result of a survey last month when inspectors from ...read the full news release
Sep 13 2019
DSHS Office of Communications, Kelly Von Holtz, 360-902-7739
OLYMPIA—Leadership from the Department of Social and Health Services’ Behavioral Health Administration and Western State Hospital will accept the Achievement Level Award for the regional Baldrige Program during the Performance Excellence Northwest’s annual Learning Symposium, Tuesday, Sept. 17.
“This award signifies that ...read the full news release
Aug 29 2019
DSHS Office of Communications, Kelly Von Holtz, 360-902-7739
OLYMPIA – The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Behavioral Health Administration’s Office of Forensic Mental Health Services has launched a new jail technical assistance program that provides information and training support to Washington jails when they have someone with mental illness in custody.
Specific areas of these supports include pre and post-booking diversion options ...read the full news release
Aug 28 2019
DSHS Office of Communications, Kelly Von Holtz, 360-902-7739
OLYMPIA—Today, Aug. 28, the Department of Social and Health Services accepted its first patient at the Fort Steilacoom Competency Restoration Program located in the west wing of Building 27 at Western State Hospital.
This new residential treatment facility provides court-ordered, competency restoration treatment services using evidence-based ...read the full news release
Aug 27 2019
DSHS Office of Communications, Adolfo Capestany, 360-902-8007
Port Townsend, WA – The Department of Social and Health Services’ Port Townsend offices are relocating on Aug. 29 and 30 from Sheridan Street to Evergreen Plaza at 2507 Evans Vista, Port Townsend, WA 98368. The new office is easy to find, energy efficient and features a welcoming lobby to serve Jefferson County clients as well as day lighting for all workspaces and collaboration ...read the full news release
