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It takes 10 minutes to answer 10 questions that will impact investments in your community for the next 10 years. Learn More Blood donor month The need for blood donations is constant and important for maintaining a healthy and reliable blood supply. Donate and you'll feel good knowing you've helped change a life! More than 13,000 donations are needed each day to keep the blood supply ready to meet the needs of about 2,600 hospitals, clinics and cancer centers across the country. Learn More Previous Next Food, Cash & Medical Food, Cash & Medical Am I eligible for food stamps/EBT? How do I apply for cash or food assistance? How do I report food stamp/EBT fraud? What is TANF and how can it help with my medical expenses? What medical programs are available? More Food, Cash & Medical Information Housing Assistance Housing Assistance Can you help me find affordable, safe housing? Can I get help with rent and utilities? Can you help me find a long-term care facility in WA State? Is there housing for victims of domestic violence? More Housing Assistance Information Office Locator Office Locator Our new office locator allows you to locate your nearest DSHS Office or Resource based on your zip code, city or county. More Office Locator Information Child Support Child Support How do I pay my child support? How do I receive my court ordered child support? How do I enroll for child support? If I am raising my grandchild, can I collect child support from the parents? How does domestic violence impact my case? As an employer, how do I report a new hire on the Internet? More Child Support Information Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational rehabilitation What services are available to me? Contractors Services for individuals with disabilities Tribal vocational programs More Vocational Rehabilitation Information Adult Care Adult Care How do I report suspected abuse/neglect of a vulnerable adult? How do I know if I am eligible for long-term care in my home or residential settings? Can you help me find a long-term care facility in WA State? How do I pay for long-term care? Where can I find Caregiver support? How do I become a long-term care provider? How do I find deaf and hard of hearing services? More Adult Care Information Mental Health & Addiction Services Mental Health & Addiction Services How do I get free or low-cost health insurance to pay for treatment? Who can I talk to in a crisis? How is a person admitted to a state hospital? More Mental Health & Addiction Services Information Disability Support Disability Support If I have a disability how do I find a job? How can I find developmental disability information? How do I apply for Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? Is there assistive technology for people who are deaf, hard of hearing or deaf-blind? I am trying to reach Disability Determination Services. What is the phone number? I’m on Supplemental Security Income, can I still work? More Disability Support Information ESA Economic Services Administration Economic Services Administration Nearly one out of every four Washington citizens turns to the Department of Social and Health Services' Economic Services Administration for assistance with cash, food, child support, child care, disability determination, transition to employment, and other services. 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This is accomplished through person-centered case management that works with individuals to build a care plan that reflects the individual’s choices and preferences. Long-Term Care Services & Information Long-Term Care Professionals & Providers Office of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Tribal Affairs Report Adult Abuse Learn More BHA Behavioral Health Administration Behavioral Health Administration Child Study and Treatment Center Eastern State Hospital Office of Forensic Mental Health Services Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives Western State Hospital Community-Based Treatment Special Commitment Center Learn More DDA Developmental Disabilities Administration Developmental Disabilities Administration Administers programs designed to assist individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to obtain services and supports based on individual preferences, capabilities, and needs. DDA strives to develop and implement public policies that promote: Contracts Eligibility Events and Training Find a DDA Office Programs and Services Learn More Sort by Need | Sort by Administration Home What's New Public Charge Policy Changes The federal government has finalized a "public charge" rule that may impact immigrants' applications for visas, permanent residency or admission to the United States. The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the rule to be implemented and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will implement the new rule on Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 . Read more here How Do I ... ? 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