What a month it has been! We launched the Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Units and celebrated the SOUND of Hope Gala, raising crucial funds to expand our work. A special thank you to DK Metcalf for spotlighting SOUND Deaf Services in the My Cause My Cleats campaign. As we enter the season of giving, your support helps us touch 15,000 lives in 2024. Thank you for making a difference. Wishing you a joyous holiday season!
The SOUND of Hope Gala is almost sold outāthank you to all who helped make this happen! Limited waitlist seats are available. To join the waitlist, please email us directly. Weāre also proud of our partnership with FareStart, where SOUNDās behavioral health support helps students build resilience and empowers staff with training. Canāt attend the Gala? Please consider supporting SOUND through year-end giving.
Weāre excited to announce the SOUND of Hope Gala on November 23rd at MOHAI, celebrating community and progress in behavioral health. Weāve also made great strides in workforce development, reducing turnover to 12%, increasing diversity to 45%, and hiring 128 new staff this year. Your support helps us continue building a stronger SOUND team.
Weāre proud to share SOUNDās impactful work supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). From our Intensive Residential Treatment program to partnerships like Project ECHO, weāre breaking barriers in behavioral health and whole-person care. Our work wouldnāt be possible without your supportāhelp us continue making a difference for this vulnerable community.
We are thrilled to announce that SOUND has been awarded agreements to operate two Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Teams in King Countyās South and Northeast regions. These 24/7 teams will provide in-person mental health crisis intervention in partnership with Crisis Connections and DESC. With your support, we can expand these vital services and ensure individuals in crisis receive timely, compassionate care.
As summer begins, now is the time to address the unique challenges children and families face when schools close. Thanks to grants from King County and Providence Swedish, SOUNDās expanded summer programs offer engaging activities and parenting classes to keep clients connected and supported. From BBQs to rock climbing, weāre ensuring summer is a season of growth, care, and connection.
