Washington Department of Veterans Affairs
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The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs helps connect veterans and their family members to the benefits and services they earned through their military service. Visit www.dva.wa.gov for more information
On this National Activities Professionals Day we extend a heartfelt thank you to our WDVA activity staff at our state Veterans Homes. From memorable outings to meaningful moments close to home, 2025 was a year full of connection, creativity, and community. #NationalActivitiesProfessionalsDay
January 24, 2026 at 3:15 AM
On this National Activities Professionals Day we extend a heartfelt thank you to our WDVA activity staff at our state Veterans Homes. From memorable outings to meaningful moments close to home, 2025 was a year full of connection, creativity, and community. #NationalActivitiesProfessionalsDay
WDVA’s Suicide Prevention Team supported VFW partners at the Mid-Winter Conference in Tacoma, sharing resources on the Tobacco Cessation Program, Veteran wellness, safety, & the 988 Crisis Line. Data shows Veterans use tobacco at higher rates & quitting can improve mental health.
January 23, 2026 at 2:20 PM
WDVA’s Suicide Prevention Team supported VFW partners at the Mid-Winter Conference in Tacoma, sharing resources on the Tobacco Cessation Program, Veteran wellness, safety, & the 988 Crisis Line. Data shows Veterans use tobacco at higher rates & quitting can improve mental health.
Big thanks to @WANationalGuard for supporting WDVA’s Suicide Prevention Team with Tobacco Quit Kits, firearm lockboxes & safety equipment, & @WAStateCommerce Office of Firearm Safety & Violence Prevention, we’re advancing safe storage practices for transitioning service members.
January 22, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Big thanks to @WANationalGuard for supporting WDVA’s Suicide Prevention Team with Tobacco Quit Kits, firearm lockboxes & safety equipment, & @WAStateCommerce Office of Firearm Safety & Violence Prevention, we’re advancing safe storage practices for transitioning service members.
On MLK Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King's legacy of freedom and equality. Let us take this day to reflect on how we can continue to carry his vision forward. Together, we can advance equity in the communities we serve. #MLKDay #Equity #Inclusion
January 19, 2026 at 2:03 PM
On MLK Jr. Day, we honor Dr. King's legacy of freedom and equality. Let us take this day to reflect on how we can continue to carry his vision forward. Together, we can advance equity in the communities we serve. #MLKDay #Equity #Inclusion
The 2026 Legislative Session has kicked off this week! Your WDVA is meeting with legislators to highlight our team's amazing work. Stay updated: https://www.dva.wa.gov/about-wdva/laws-legislation/legislative-updates
January 17, 2026 at 3:30 AM
The 2026 Legislative Session has kicked off this week! Your WDVA is meeting with legislators to highlight our team's amazing work. Stay updated: https://www.dva.wa.gov/about-wdva/laws-legislation/legislative-updates
In December, the WA Soldiers Home celebrated with family, volunteers, and staff, enjoying meals and thoughtful gifts. Looking forward to more gatherings in 2026! Want to help at events? Volunteer: https://www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-service-members-and-their-families/veterans-homes/volunteers
January 15, 2026 at 3:01 PM
In December, the WA Soldiers Home celebrated with family, volunteers, and staff, enjoying meals and thoughtful gifts. Looking forward to more gatherings in 2026! Want to help at events? Volunteer: https://www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-service-members-and-their-families/veterans-homes/volunteers
Now hiring: Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director at the WA Department of Veterans Affairs in Olympia! Salary: $53,808 - $91,000. Applications open Jan 12 - Jan 21, 2026. Apply here:https://ow.ly/6TM450XWUnI
January 15, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Now hiring: Executive Assistant to the Deputy Director at the WA Department of Veterans Affairs in Olympia! Salary: $53,808 - $91,000. Applications open Jan 12 - Jan 21, 2026. Apply here:https://ow.ly/6TM450XWUnI
Exciting update on the State Veterans Cemetery in the Tri-Cities! Carve Architects is evaluating sites. Key dates: site visits completed late 2025, cost estimates due by Jan 12, 2026, final report by Apr 30, 2026. Thanks for your support!
January 14, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Exciting update on the State Veterans Cemetery in the Tri-Cities! Carve Architects is evaluating sites. Key dates: site visits completed late 2025, cost estimates due by Jan 12, 2026, final report by Apr 30, 2026. Thanks for your support!
Join us virtually for our Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Peer Group: Forward2Gether on Jan 13 & Feb 10, 6-7:30 pm. Get support and learn problem-solving skills.
Register: https://forms.office.com/g/0YYJibKBSa
Free for Veterans, Active Duty, Law Enforcement, First Responders & their families.
Register: https://forms.office.com/g/0YYJibKBSa
Free for Veterans, Active Duty, Law Enforcement, First Responders & their families.
January 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Join us virtually for our Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Peer Group: Forward2Gether on Jan 13 & Feb 10, 6-7:30 pm. Get support and learn problem-solving skills.
Register: https://forms.office.com/g/0YYJibKBSa
Free for Veterans, Active Duty, Law Enforcement, First Responders & their families.
Register: https://forms.office.com/g/0YYJibKBSa
Free for Veterans, Active Duty, Law Enforcement, First Responders & their families.
Happy National Pharmacists Day! Today we recognize and thank WDVA pharmacists for their dedication to keeping Veterans healthy and supported every day. Your expertise and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who served!
January 12, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Happy National Pharmacists Day! Today we recognize and thank WDVA pharmacists for their dedication to keeping Veterans healthy and supported every day. Your expertise and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who served!
The WDVA Brain Injury & Recovery program thanks Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 for providing a safe & welcoming meeting space for Veterans & families this past year. Grateful to all our partners that help our peer groups. View our TBI toolkit & library: https://www.dva.wa.gov/tbitoolkit
January 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The WDVA Brain Injury & Recovery program thanks Bremerton Elks Lodge 1181 for providing a safe & welcoming meeting space for Veterans & families this past year. Grateful to all our partners that help our peer groups. View our TBI toolkit & library: https://www.dva.wa.gov/tbitoolkit
Join us virtually for our Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Peer Group: Forward2Gether on Jan 13 & Feb 10, 6-7:30 pm. Get support and learn problem-solving skills.
Register: https://forms.office.com/g/0YYJibKBSa
Free for Veterans, Active Duty, Law Enforcement, First Responders & their families.
Register: https://forms.office.com/g/0YYJibKBSa
Free for Veterans, Active Duty, Law Enforcement, First Responders & their families.
January 8, 2026 at 3:05 PM
Join us virtually for our Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Peer Group: Forward2Gether on Jan 13 & Feb 10, 6-7:30 pm. Get support and learn problem-solving skills.
Register: https://forms.office.com/g/0YYJibKBSa
Free for Veterans, Active Duty, Law Enforcement, First Responders & their families.
Register: https://forms.office.com/g/0YYJibKBSa
Free for Veterans, Active Duty, Law Enforcement, First Responders & their families.
Huge thanks to our JBLM partners at 1st Special Forces Group & the Soldier Recovery Unit! Your support in suicide prevention for Veterans is invaluable! Together, we’re making a difference.
#Veterans #SuicidePrevention #JBLM #SupportOurTroops
#Veterans #SuicidePrevention #JBLM #SupportOurTroops
January 7, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Huge thanks to our JBLM partners at 1st Special Forces Group & the Soldier Recovery Unit! Your support in suicide prevention for Veterans is invaluable! Together, we’re making a difference.
#Veterans #SuicidePrevention #JBLM #SupportOurTroops
#Veterans #SuicidePrevention #JBLM #SupportOurTroops
🎶 Guitars for Vets rocked the Spokane Veterans Home! Residents enjoyed pie and carols. Huge thanks to volunteers, especially Kevin Watt, for making it special! 🎉 #GuitarsForVets #Veterans #Spokane
January 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
🎶 Guitars for Vets rocked the Spokane Veterans Home! Residents enjoyed pie and carols. Huge thanks to volunteers, especially Kevin Watt, for making it special! 🎉 #GuitarsForVets #Veterans #Spokane
Exciting news! In Nov 2025, we’ll replace the Spokane Veterans Home with a modern facility near Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, enhancing care for our #Veterans! #Spokane #WDVA www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-service-members-and-their-families/veterans-homes/spokane-veterans-home-replacement-project
January 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Exciting news! In Nov 2025, we’ll replace the Spokane Veterans Home with a modern facility near Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center, enhancing care for our #Veterans! #Spokane #WDVA www.dva.wa.gov/veterans-service-members-and-their-families/veterans-homes/spokane-veterans-home-replacement-project
Your support empowers us to honor and care for Those Who Served. As we welcome the new year, we’re grateful for every partner, Veteran, family member, and community ally who walks this path with us.
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Your support empowers us to honor and care for Those Who Served. As we welcome the new year, we’re grateful for every partner, Veteran, family member, and community ally who walks this path with us.
🎄 Holiday Gratitude & Community Support 🎁 Huge thanks to @WestsoundUSBC for their generous donations to our program. We can't wait to use the new BBQ grill! Your support makes a difference! #CommunitySupport #Gratitude
December 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🎄 Holiday Gratitude & Community Support 🎁 Huge thanks to @WestsoundUSBC for their generous donations to our program. We can't wait to use the new BBQ grill! Your support makes a difference! #CommunitySupport #Gratitude
Register Now: Learn Saves Lives Suicide Prevention
LINK: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=30237
Time: Dec. 8, 10:00am-11:30am
Location: Virtual/Online
Instructor: Don Seese, WDVA Suicide Prevention Program Lead
LINK: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=30237
Time: Dec. 8, 10:00am-11:30am
Location: Virtual/Online
Instructor: Don Seese, WDVA Suicide Prevention Program Lead
December 15, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Register Now: Learn Saves Lives Suicide Prevention
LINK: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=30237
Time: Dec. 8, 10:00am-11:30am
Location: Virtual/Online
Instructor: Don Seese, WDVA Suicide Prevention Program Lead
LINK: https://www.eventsquid.com/event.cfm?id=30237
Time: Dec. 8, 10:00am-11:30am
Location: Virtual/Online
Instructor: Don Seese, WDVA Suicide Prevention Program Lead
Happy Birthday, National Guard! Today, we honor this oldest military organization, founded in 1636. We salute the dedication and courage of our members past and present. Thank you for your unwavering duty!
December 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Happy Birthday, National Guard! Today, we honor this oldest military organization, founded in 1636. We salute the dedication and courage of our members past and present. Thank you for your unwavering duty!
Grateful for community in action! 🎉 Big thanks to the King County SCOPE Team for the amazing VSHSL event at Issaquah Senior Center! Shoutout to @MinorityVeterans' Oliver Williams for embodying service. Together, we make a difference! ❤️ #CommunitySupport #TogetherWeCan
December 12, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Grateful for community in action! 🎉 Big thanks to the King County SCOPE Team for the amazing VSHSL event at Issaquah Senior Center! Shoutout to @MinorityVeterans' Oliver Williams for embodying service. Together, we make a difference! ❤️ #CommunitySupport #TogetherWeCan
Honored to celebrate Korean American Day at Benaroya Hall! 🎉 From vibrant performances to inspiring stories, we embrace the strength in diversity. Proud to stand with community leaders and friends on this joyful day. 📸 Swipe for highlights!
December 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Honored to celebrate Korean American Day at Benaroya Hall! 🎉 From vibrant performances to inspiring stories, we embrace the strength in diversity. Proud to stand with community leaders and friends on this joyful day. 📸 Swipe for highlights!
Exciting news! WDVA welcomes Chris Coolbaugh as the new Director of Veteran Services! Learn more: https://www.dva.wa.gov/news/2025/chris-coolbaugh-joins-wdva-veteran-services-counseling-wellness-director
December 9, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Exciting news! WDVA welcomes Chris Coolbaugh as the new Director of Veteran Services! Learn more: https://www.dva.wa.gov/news/2025/chris-coolbaugh-joins-wdva-veteran-services-counseling-wellness-director
Join Wreaths Across America on Dec 13, 2025, at 9 AM to honor our veterans by laying wreaths. Locations: Orting & Port Orchard, WA. Volunteer: https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/17624/Overview/
December 9, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Join Wreaths Across America on Dec 13, 2025, at 9 AM to honor our veterans by laying wreaths. Locations: Orting & Port Orchard, WA. Volunteer: https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/17624/Overview/
On Dec. 2nd, Don Seese (Lead Suicide Prevention Program Specialist) and Leland Cooper (Outreach Coordinator) proudly represented your WDVA at the Veterans Resource Fair hosted at the Veteran & Military Resource Center on the U.W. Tacoma campus for Veterans and their families.
December 8, 2025 at 11:11 PM
On Dec. 2nd, Don Seese (Lead Suicide Prevention Program Specialist) and Leland Cooper (Outreach Coordinator) proudly represented your WDVA at the Veterans Resource Fair hosted at the Veteran & Military Resource Center on the U.W. Tacoma campus for Veterans and their families.
Recently, the Vietnam Vets Legacy Vets donated to our WDVA Suicide Prevention Team! 💙 Help us show veterans they’re not alone: https://dva.wa.gov/donations #Veterans #SuicidePrevention #CommunitySupport #WDVA #VietnamVetsLegacyVets
December 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Recently, the Vietnam Vets Legacy Vets donated to our WDVA Suicide Prevention Team! 💙 Help us show veterans they’re not alone: https://dva.wa.gov/donations #Veterans #SuicidePrevention #CommunitySupport #WDVA #VietnamVetsLegacyVets