Welcome to 2025 with SOUND Behavioral Health! We're thrilled to introduce our updated mission statement and redesigned website. Our mission, "Improving lives by providing equitable, recovery-focused behavioral health care for all in our community," reflects our dedication to addressing healthcare inequities. Explore our new website at www.sound.health for a comprehensive look at our services, how to access care, and ways to support our mission. The site now better represents who we are and the vital work we do. Thank you for being part of our journey toward a more equitable future in behavioral health care.
Weâre excited to announce the SOUND of Hope Gala on November 23rd at MOHAI, celebrating community and progress in behavioral health. Weâve 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.
Weâre proud to share SOUNDâs impactful work supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). From our Intensive Residential Treatment program to partnerships like Project ECHO, weâre breaking barriers in behavioral health and whole-person care. Our work wouldnât be possible without your supportâhelp 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 Countyâs 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, SOUNDâs expanded summer programs offer engaging activities and parenting classes to keep clients connected and supported. From BBQs to rock climbing, weâre ensuring summer is a season of growth, care, and connection.
"The organization Sound, I recently learned ASL, and I wanted to bring more light on the deaf community, mainly here in Seattle which is basically my second home."
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