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WDVA Honors February as Black History Month

Published: 02/03/2023

Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth

The 2023 theme of “Black Resistance” is presented to explore how Black individuals and communities have fought back against historic and ongoing oppression in all forms, especially that of racial terrorism, including lynching, racial pogroms, and police brutality. The struggle for self-determination has taken shape in political activism like sit-ins,… 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@… read more

"Permanent Vacation" - A Final Farewell from WDVA Director Alfie Alvarado-Ramos

Published: 01/31/2023

To our Veterans, family members and friends:

This is my final Veteran Voices greeting as director of your WDVA.  I announced my retirement last month, or what I call Permanent Vacation, after 30 years with this amazing agency.  “Serving Those Who Served” has been an honor and privilege and I leave state government with confidence… 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

Alliance Northwest Providing Discounts for Veteran Owned Businesses - Register Now

Published: 01/18/2023

Are you a veteran? Do you have your WA State Veteran Owned Business Certification? If so, contact your local WA PTAC office at:… 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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Apply Now - Historic PACT Act will expand benefits for thousands of veterans in Washington state

Published: 12/30/2022

Historic PACT Act will expand benefits for thousands of veterans in Washington state

August 5, 2022

Gov. Jay Inslee and leaders from the Washington Department of Veterans Affairs are applauding the U.S. Senate’s passage of the historic PACT Act.

Once signed by President… read more

NEWS RELEASE - WDVA Director to Retire in Jan 2023 - Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Director Alfie Alvarado-Ramos Announces Retirement

Published: 12/22/2022

NEWS RELEASE - WDVA Director to Retire in Jan 2023 - Washington Department of Veterans Affairs Director Alfie Alvarado-Ramos Announces Retirement

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1102 Quince St. SE, PO Box 41150, Olympia, WA 98504-1150
1-800-562-2308

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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.