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Resource Database Workgroup Interest

The purpose of this survey is to recruit people interested in developing the Suicide Prevention resource database and web-based application for Service Members, Veterans, and Military Families in Washington State. 

YOUR WDVA is looking for community involvement to build the resource database and web-based application. HB1181 tasked WDVA to… read more

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Relationships, partnerships, and friendships are vital to the success of our statewide network, who every day are out there meeting the needs of Veterans and their Families. That is why we take time to get to know and understand the goals of newly elected Commanders of Veterans Service Organizations with who we contract.

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WDVA Receives a significant Federal Grant aimed at combatting Veteran Suicides

In September, your WDVA received notification from the Federal VA that we will receive a grant from the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP). The SSG… read more

FINAL CALL: Outstanding Service to Veterans Awards - Nominate Now

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You know who they are, volunteers, service officers, community members or others who day in and day out go above and beyond the call of duty making sure veterans and their family members are cared for. Whether they… read more

WDVA is pleased to announce the selection of two new counties to receive grant funding to hire County Veteran Service Officers. These grants were made possible with the passage and funding of … read more

WHEREAS, the Gold Star symbol began during World War I when families hung banners with blue stars representing family members in the services, and if the service member died, the blue star was replaced with a gold star; and

WHEREAS, in 1936, by a joint congressional resolution, the United States began recognizing Gold Star Mother's Day on the last Sunday of September, and in 2011 ,… read more

Washington Department of Veterans Affairs awarded VA suicide prevention grant

Grant supports local suicide prevention efforts for Veterans and their families