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Washington Department of Veterans Affairs: A New Partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation to Support Veterans and their families

Published: 04/30/2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 29, 2025

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Sign Memorandum of Agreement

OLYMPIA – On April 28, 2025, the Washington Department of… read more

April as National Counseling Awareness Month

Published: 04/29/2025

As we wrap us April as National Counseling Awareness Month, we highlight this as a time to honor the important work counselors do in fostering mental health and wellness. This month offers Washington Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) an opportunity to acknowledge the Counseling and Wellness contracted counselors who support Washington’s Veterans and their families every day,… read more

JOINT NEWS RELEASE - Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Washington State Dept. of Veterans Affairs Sign Accreditation MOA

Published: 04/28/2025

MISSION – The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on April 16 allowing the CTUIR’s Veterans Services to seek federal accreditation under the WDVA. 

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Flag Lowering - April 22, 2025 (Pope Francis)

Published: 04/22/2025

Flag Lowering - April 22, 2025 (Pope Francis)

Pursuant to the attached Presidential Proclamation, Governor Ferguson hereby directs that Washington State and United States flags at all state agency facilities be lowered to half-staff immediately, in honor and remembrance of Pope Francis.

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Oak Harbor - Veterans Affairs Advisory Committee (VAAC) Veterans Town Hall and Women Veterans Forum - April 23, 2025 - Washington Department of Veterans Affairs

Published: 04/18/2025

Join Us for Two Events!

Veterans Town Hall and a Women Veterans Forum

WDVA Commends City of Liberty Lake for Partnering in Suicide Prevention Efforts

Published: 04/10/2025

SPOKANE, Wash. – Recently, the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) Suicide Prevention Team awarded a… read more

2025 April Veteran Voices - WA Dept of Veterans Affairs

Published: 04/10/2025

Check out the latest edition of the WDVA Veteran Voices Newsletter - April 2025

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April 2025 Update to Tri-Cities Veterans Community on the Proposed Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery

Published: 04/09/2025

April 2025 Update to Tri-Cities Veterans Community on the Proposed Tri-Cities State Veterans Cemetery

As we move through the 2025 Legislative Session we are pleased to report that the $500,000 identified in the Governor’s proposed Capital Budget for the pre-… read more

WDVA Transitional Housing Program (THP) Achieves Remarkable Success in Veterans Housing and Support Programs

Published: 04/08/2025

WDVA Transitional Housing Program (THP) Achieves Remarkable Success in Veterans Housing and Support Programs 

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Definition of Veteran Legislation Expands Washington State Department of Licensing Benefits

Published: 03/31/2025

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MAILING ADDRESS
Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
1102 Quince St. SE, PO Box 41150, Olympia, WA 98504-1150
1-800-562-2308

DISCLAIMER
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), including the State Veterans Homes, does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. WDVA complies with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act in its facilities, activities, programs and services. WDVA can provide auxiliary aids and services such as assistive listening devices, TDD/TTY and ASL/ESL interpreters, etc., at no charge for persons with disabilities.