DVA News
September 2024 - WDVA Veteran Voices Newsletter
Published: 09/11/2024
Please enjoy the latest edition of our WDVA Veteran Voices Newsletter
To access the newsletter, please visit: 2024 Sept Veteran Voices - WA Dept of Veterans Affairs (govdelivery.com)
In this edition:
Suicide Prevention Month - Message from Your WDVA
Published: 09/06/2024
This month, many of our agencies and organizations are reaffirming or making new commitments to combat Veteran suicide. And it’s no surprise why, statistics show that Veterans make up 7% of our state’s population, but 19% of all suicides in our state are Veterans or service members.
This reality is why Suicide Prevention is at the top of our minds.
… read moreGet Involved - LEARN Saves Lives Training - Suicide Prevention Resources
Published: 09/05/2024
LEARN Saves Lives Training Participant Testimonial Quote: “As someone with lived experience in, being a veteran, losing friends to suicide and having my own suicidal ideations, it has helped me connect with my participants. By integrating parts of my story that are relevant and useful to the group, it helps connect dots with what I’m talking about to real life situations… read more
Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards - Now Accepting Nominations
Published: 09/04/2024
PRESS RELEASE
PROCLAMATION - Suicide Prevention Month
Published: 09/01/2024
Suicide Prevention Proclamation
WHEREAS, suicide most often occurs when stressors exceed the current coping abilities of someone living with a mental health condition; and
WHEREAS, suicide is the 9th leading cause of death in Washington state and the 11th leading cause of death in the United States; and
WHEREAS, in 2023, an estimated 1,278 residents of… read more
7th Annual “Serving Those Who Served” conference being held in Spokane
Published: 08/27/2024
The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), Employment Security Department (ESD) and Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) are proud to host the 7th Annual “Serving Those Who Served” Conference August 28 and 29.
WDVA Receives a $400,000 grant from King County to Train Veteran Service Providers
Published: 08/21/2024
Since 2011, the WDVA Veteran Training Support Center (VTSC) has trained thousands of providers with a focus on enhancing their knowledge and ability to effectively serve and care for Veterans.
“WDVA is thrilled to have been selected as a… read more
WDVA VSO Network Increases Claims Filed by 100%, Connects Veterans to PACT Act Claims
Published: 08/14/2024
Additional County Veteran Service Officer Grants, WDVA Benefits Specialists, and a 10% increase in Veteran Service Organization contracts have resulted in this dramatic increase in the number of claims filed.
Thanks to funding from the Governor's budget and the Washington State Legislature, more Washington Veterans and survivors are being connected to their earned benefits with… read more
State Veterans Cemetery Inters Civil War Veteran with Full Military Honors
Published: 07/26/2024