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LOCAL Closer Look: The P.A.C.T. ACT (Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics Act) - Radio Interview

Published: 04/12/2023

LOCAL Closer Look: The P.A.C.T. ACT (Promise To Address Comprehensive Toxics Act)

Monika Kelly speaks with Steve Gill, Veterans Services Administrator for the Washington State Veterans Affairs office about the newly signed P.A.C.T. Act (the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act), which promises health care to Vietnam and Gulf War-Era (1990-present) veterans who've been exposed… read more

April is Month of the Military Child

Published: 04/10/2023

April is Month of the Military Child

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Message from the WDVA Director - WDVA Offering Free Technology for Veterans in Washington State

Published: 04/06/2023

In today's world, it has become crucial for everyone to have access to technology, especially in rural areas, and we are making sure that no veteran and family member are left behind in our mission of Serving Those Who Served.

With help of a grant-funded program through the… read more

NEWS RELEASE - Washington State Arts Commission and Department of Veteran Affairs partner to support Veterans through the arts

Published: 02/06/2023

Washington State Arts Commission and Department of Veteran Affairs partner to support Veterans through the arts… read more

Music Therapy Available for Veterans via Washington State Arts Commision

Published: 02/01/2023

Music Therapy Available for Veterans from Ted Brown Music (Tacoma, WA)

Individual and group sessions offered in-person and teletherapy for veterans!

Music Therapy utilizes music as a therapeutic intervention by
harnessing one's abilities to achieve optimal functioning.

Point of Contact:
MusicTherapy@TBMoutreach.… read more

NEWS RELEASE - Inslee appoints David Puente, Jr. as director of the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs

Published: 01/25/2023

 

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NEWS RELEASE - New Washington Soldiers Home Administrator Announcement - Dan Smith

Published: 01/24/2023

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NEWS - Veterans in Acute Suicidal Crisis Will be Able to go to any VA or Non-VA Health Care Facility for Emergency Health Care at NO COST

Published: 01/20/2023

Starting Jan. 17, veterans in acute suicidal crisis will be able to go to any VA or non-VA health care facility for emergency health care at no cost — including inpatient or crisis residential care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.

Veterans do not need to be enrolled in VA health care to use this benefit. This expansion will increase access to acute suicide care… read more

Veteran Commercial Tobacco Cessation Program - WDVA Now Offers No-Cost Assessment & Tobacco Cessation Treatment Planning for All WA State Veteran ​

Published: 01/05/2023

Veteran Commercial Tobacco Cessation Program  

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VIDEO - Highlighting the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program

Published: 03/12/2022

VIDEO LINK: https://youtu.be/uZKH2_qanvM

HVRP is a proven, successful program that gets homeless veterans off the street and back to being productive members of society.

WDVA provides HVRP services to Veterans in King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Yakima, Spokane, Stevens, Pend O'reille, Ferry, Grant, Adams, Lincoln,… read more

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.