As we continue celebrating SOUND’s 60th anniversary, March offers an opportunity to look ahead — focusing not only on our legacy, but on how we continue to show up for our community in real and meaningful ways.
In the coming weeks, we look forward to sharing more about a new 60th anniversary initiative that will invite organizations across King County to join us in advancing behavioral health. This effort reflects the collective spirit that has sustained SOUND for six decades, and the shared responsibility we all have in building a stronger, more connected system of care for our community.
Earlier this month, SOUND was featured in The Seattle Times for our role in launching King County’s first post-crisis follow-up team program — an important step in strengthening the region’s behavioral health continuum. These teams provide hands-on support to help individuals safely transition from crisis care to ongoing treatment and recovery, a time where they are at their most vulnerable.
From helping someone get to a follow-up appointment to ensuring they are not navigating recovery alone, this work reflects our commitment to trauma-informed care that truly uplifts those who need our support. We are proud to be part of a broader system working to strengthen behavioral health support beyond the point of crisis.
We also saw meaningful recognition of SOUND’s commitment to the communities we serve through Joe Vela, our Director of Crisis Services, who was recently featured in the Latino Herald. His perspective reinforces an important truth: that SOUND stands with our communities, and that we do not work with immigration enforcement. We remain focused on ensuring that individuals and families feel secure seeking the support they need, regardless of your background or where you come from.
With 60 years of service behind us, we remain committed to strengthening partnerships, expanding access, and continuing to open The Orange Door to care for those who need it most.
On behalf of the SOUND team, thank you for your continued partnership and support.
Most sincerely,
Katrina Egner
SOUND President & CEO
This month, I find myself reflecting on the power of partnership. Across our region, we have witnessed what is possible when communities come together around a shared vision. Seattle's successful role as a FIFA World Cup host city has showcased our region on a global stage and demonstrated the extraordinary impact of collaboration among businesses, community organizations, public agencies, volunteers, and civic leaders. We appreciated the opportunity, in coordination with King County, for SOUND’s Crisis Services team to contribute to the Behavioral Health Emergency Planning for the FIFA World Cup. Beyond the excitement of the tournament itself, the event has highlighted how collective effort can generate lasting economic opportunity, community pride, and positive outcomes that benefit us all.
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As SOUND Behavioral Health celebrates 60 years of serving the Puget Sound region, the organization has launched its new Corporate Community Partner Program, creating meaningful opportunities for businesses to invest in behavioral health while advancing employee wellness, community engagement, and corporate social responsibility goals.
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For more than 20 years, SOUND's Middle School Support Program (MSSP) has helped connect middle school students with behavioral health support where they need it most. The program is one part of SOUND's broader continuum of school-based behavioral health services, which bring care directly to students across King County. Since the program's inception, the Nesholm Family Foundation has helped sustain the MSSP through two decades of dedicated support, allowing students to access care in the place they spend much of their day: school.
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