SOUND’s Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Teams (MRRCT) provide an immediate, compassionate, and trauma-informed alternative to law enforcement for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. These teams, composed of highly trained mental health professionals and peer specialists, are available 24/7 to respond to community needs with de-escalation techniques tailored to each situation.
MRRCT operates with a person-centered approach, utilizing evidence-based crisis intervention strategies to help individuals in distress regain stability. Team members receive specialized training in de-escalation, harm reduction, and culturally responsive care, ensuring that each response prioritizes safety, dignity, and connection to essential services.
By addressing mental health emergencies without police involvement, MRRCT fosters trust within communities, reduces unnecessary hospitalizations and incarcerations, and provides individuals with the support they need to navigate their crisis with care and respect.
This summer has been energizing as we connected with our SOUND community in meaningful ways. From serving meals at FareStart, to tabling at the THING festival, to our first-ever golf tournament, one theme remained clear: behavioral health impacts us all. These moments of connection reinforced why we’re here—to keep the Orange Door open, expand access, and break down stigma. Thank you for your advocacy, partnership, and belief in SOUND’s mission. Together, we’re making compassionate, quality care possible.
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We are pleased to share our 2024 Annual Report with you, our beloved King County community. We're grateful to each and every one of you who has helped us with your generosity and support. We hope you'll feel pride in the positive, vital impact we are making together.
Read moreThis month, SOUND is raising the alarm about recent federal policy changes that threaten essential services like Medicaid and SNAP—lifelines for many of our clients. As we face this uncertainty, we remain grounded in our 60+ year legacy of care, advocacy, and resilience.
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