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!
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King County is launching an expanded mobile crisis team program, aiming to provide emergency mental health care within two hours. Starting Monday, 27 two-person teams—comprising mental health professionals, providers, and certified peer counselors—will de-escalate crises and connect individuals to social services. Funded by a $1.25 billion levy, this initiative supports a more integrated mental health system with the 988 helpline, mobile crisis teams, and upcoming crisis care centers. Crisis Connections will dispatch teams based on caller needs, focusing on minimizing restrictive interventions. Sound Behavioral Health and DESC will respond to calls across different county regions, equipped with new technology and resources to enhance service delivery.
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Seattle Seahawks wide receiver aims to raise awareness and support for Deaf community by showcasing SOUND Behavioral Health’s Deaf Services Program.
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