Parents: Your acceptance means the 🌍 to your children. Expressing ❤️ is a simple but effective way to support your #LGBTQIA + child and their mental health. Check out these resources for families: samhsa.gov/behavioral-hea… #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters

Today Washington State Department of Health offices are closed for Memorial Day, a time to honor those who have died in service to our country. (Photo: Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington)

Recently Washington State Department of Health launched a new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline site specifically for people in Washington state. 988 connects anyone experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis w/ help. Check it out & share w/ anyone who needs it: wa988.org

Have a friend or family member who is an American Indian/Alaska Native Veteran? Please tell them about VA’s American Indian/Alaska Native Veteran copay exemption. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply for the exemption.
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Share the number. Spread the word. Add the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) to your phone now—it could save a life later. Trained crisis counselors are available to talk 24/7/365.
#MentalHealthMonth #MHAM2024 #988Lifeline

May is #OlderAmericansMonth Age joyfully! Consider your passions & interests and pursue something that brings you happiness & fulfillment.

Remember that mental health support is available to you if you need it. Visit samhsa.gov/resources-serv… to learn more. #PoweredByConnection

Plan ahead! Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 27 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 28.

It's Friday! Do you have a beloved pet in your life? Here's some of our nonhuman family members at Washington State Department of Health. #NationalPetMonth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

At Washington State Department of Health, we believe that health equity exists when ALL people have the opportunity to achieve their full health potential. Learn more about our commitment to health equity: doh.wa.gov/community-and-…

There is life—and hope—after stroke. With time, new routines can become second nature. Rehabilitation can build your strength, capability, and confidence. bit.ly/3JZtWJd

Public Health Connects is a video series from Washington State Department of Health that advances health equity, spotlights innovative ideas, and fosters collaborative partner engagement throughout the health and wellness system — and beyond. Our fourth episode will be with U.S. Dr. Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General Dr.

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. We honor their diverse cultural heritage and support their mental health. Help is available for all. FindSupport.gov #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthAwareness #AAPIHeritageMonth

It’s #MentalHealthMonth ! Help raise awareness about the importance of mental health by sharing resources with your friends, network & community.

Use our Mental Health Awareness Month toolkit to help spread the word! samhsa.gov/mental-health-… #MHAM2024 #MentalHealthMatters

Honored to celebrate volunteers with ACT in Renton. ACT provides farmers markets to remote locations, senior living apartments, mobile home courts, & facilities across Pierce, Thurston, Lewis & King counties. Learn more about this phenomenal org: actacommonthread.com

Join our #EnvironmentalHealth seminar 5/23 with Dr. Aaron Bernstein of CDC Environment: Questions I Get Asked but Don’t Have Good Answers to (But Probably Should). 12:30-1:20 in UW HSEB, reception to follow, and on Zoom. deohs.washington.edu/deohs-events-c…

Thank you @wadshs for having Washington State Department of Health Washington State Health Care Authority CDC Milken Institute at the Summit on Aging & Longevity in Tacoma today! Together we can improve health span – the number of years the people in our communities live a healthy, vibrant life.

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) launched a new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline website that is specifically designed for people living in Washington state.

Share today! 🌲

wa988.org

Yesterday Washington State Department of Health met with UW Global Health, who has the vision to achieve sustainable, quality health globally. Our agency is proud to join in this vision & our state (& world) is a healthier, safer place because of public health professionals trained at University of Washington.

If your infant has been identified as deaf or hard of hearing, it’s very important that they receive early support services to improve their language and communication outcomes. youtu.be/LbcF-ohbl44.

Thrilled that Washington State Department of Health is with our partners like WashingtonStateDSHS Washington State Health Care Authority WA Healthplanfinder HCA Director Sue Birch Governor Jay Inslee today at the Aging and Longevity Summit! Washington is working hard to make our state a place to age well, from birth to later stages in life.