Public Benefits offered by Washington State Department of Social and Health Services in Vancouver
Public Benefits offered by Washington State Department of Social and Health Services in Vancouver
DSHS administers the Basic Food (SNAP) program, medical programs (for seniors and adults with disabilities), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), including the Diaper Related Payment benefit. Website offers a program prescreening tool to help estimate eligibility. Also offers emergency medical programs, food assistance, and one-time cash payments to get or keep safe housing or utilities or for fleeing domestic violence. Diaper Related Payment benefit: $100 monthly using the same payment method (EBT, EFT or warrant).
Categories
Location
800 NE 136th Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98684
Hours
DSHS: M-F, 8am-3pm. SNAP Application Assistance: M-F, 8am-5pm.
Application process
Walk in, call, or visit website for more information. SNAP Application Assistance: Call for information.
Eligibility
- Varies by service. - Diaper Related Payment benefit: Must be actively enrolled in TANF; eligible child under 3 years old with child-related necessities such as diapers, pull-ups, and wipes.
Fee
None
Languages
Interpreter services
Spanish
American Sign Language
Agency info
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
Oversees the following DSHS programs: Aging and Disability Services, Alcohol and Substance Abuse, Employment and Assistance, Children's Services, Child Support, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Juvenile Rehabilitation, Medical Assistance, Mental Health, Special Commitment Center, Vocational Rehabilitation, Community Services, Information Technology, and Management and Operations Support. This is an administrative office only; there are no direct services provided from this office.