Earlier this month, we had the honor of cutting the ribbon and officially opening the doors to a new chapter of care in Auburn. In partnership with International Community Health Services (ICHS), SOUND's Auburn clinic is now home to integrated behavioral health, primary care, and mobile dental services, all under one roof. This collaboration is more than just a co-habitation; it’s a powerful step toward whole-person care that lowers barriers, makes services easier to access, and provides a more supportive experience for individuals and families in our community.
The energy at the ribbon cutting was a true reflection of what this partnership means: hope, connection, and more pathways to recovery. With ICHS providing primary care and mobile dental services, and SOUND delivering recovery-focused behavioral health care, our clients can now access a continuum of support in one place.
The ribbon cutting also reflected the warmth of long-standing relationships: both between SOUND CEO Katrina Egner and ICHS CEO Kelli Nomura, and between Katrina Egner and Mayor Nancy Backus – each relationship showing how trust and collaboration have the power to strengthen community.
Lastly, we extend our deepest thanks to Mayor Backus for joining us at the celebration and for her ongoing commitment to Auburn’s well-being. And to our partners at ICHS: thank you for standing alongside us as we work toward our shared mission.
When SOUND clinician Marlene Andrews began volunteering at the Sammamish Animal Sanctuary, she noticed something unexpected. The animals, many of them rescued or recovering from neglect, required patience and consistency to build trust – much like the people she supported in her work at SOUND Behavioral Health. That realization planted the seed for what would become SOUND’s Animal Sanctuary program. In partnership with the Sammamish Animal Sanctuary, SOUND’s program is now a thriving part of the organization’s Child and Family Services offerings.
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Just a few short weeks ago, SOUND Behavioral Health welcomed more than 400 community members, partners, and supporters to Fremont Studios for the annual SOUND of Hope Gala — an evening dedicated to expanding access to mental health and substance use services across King County.
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As we reflect on the SOUND of Hope Gala: Open Hearts, Open Doors, we are deeply grateful to our community for coming together to expand access to hope, healing, and recovery across King County. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, donors, volunteers, and partners, we exceeded our fundraising goal and are building momentum as SOUND enters an exciting new chapter, including our selection for Washington State’s first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Pre-Certification Cohort. Together, we are opening more doors to care for all—regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
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