The Department of Social and Health Services is Washington's largest state agency. In any given month, DSHS provides some type of shelter, care, protection and/or support to 2 million of our state's 7.2 million people. Social Media Policy: https://www.dshs.wa.gov/socialmediapolicy
Additional Information:
DSHS is divided into five direct service administrations and two support administrations. As
a department we are tied together by a single mission: to transform lives. Each administration within DSHS has a refined focus on this mission. Individually we have the following missions:
Aging and Long-term Support Administration – Supports seniors and people
with disabilities living with good health, independence, dignity and control over decisions that affect their lives. Behavioral Health Administration – Supports sustainable recovery, independence and wellness through funding and delivering effective prevention, intervention and treatment services for youth and adults with mental health conditions and their families. Developmental Disabilities Administration – Supports people with intellectual and/
or developmental disabilities and their families to get services and supports based on
need and choice. Division of Vocational Rehabilitation – Provides unemployment services and counseling to individuals with disabilities who want to work but experience barriers due to physical, sensory and/or mental disability. Economic Services Administration – Works to build a Washington without poverty and injustice by helping children, adults and families weather the storms of life so they can reach their full potential through various programs; provides tools and resources to build well-being including cash grants, food and medical assistance, employment-focused services, refugee assistance, disability determinations and child support collection. Facilities, Finance and Analytics Administration – Provides the necessary stewardship
of the department’s physical, financial and intellectual resources by safeguarding the resources needed to care for and support our clients. Office of the Secretary – Supports the success of all programs within the agency through technology services; human resources; equity, diversity and inclusion; Indian policy; communications; innovation and strategy; public records requests; and many more critical central services. Values
DSHS is also tied together by the following set of values:
Honesty and Integrity – because leadership and service require a clear moral compass. Pursuit of Excellence – because it is not enough to get the job done, we must always challenge ourselves to do it better. Open Communication – because excellence requires teamwork and a strong team is seen, heard and feels free to contribute. Diversity and Inclusion – because only by including all perspectives are we at our best and only through cultural competency can we optimally serve our clients. Commitment to Service – because our challenges will always exceed our financial resources, our commitment to service must see us through. Vision
People are healthy,
People are safe,
People are supported,
Taxpayer resources are guarded.
