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 â an evening dedicated to expanding access to mental health and substance use services across King County.
While April brings hope of spring and growth and the levity of April Fool's Day â we need to also acknowledge the importance of Alcohol Awareness Month and National Minority Health Month (NMHM). Alcohol Awareness Month aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote community action, while NMHM highlights the importance of reducing health disparities and improving the health of racial and ethnic minorities and American Indian/Alaskan Natives.
As we advocate for change, now is the time to reflect on the challenges we face and the solutions ahead. Through the CCBHC model and PPS financing, we aim to transform behavioral health care. Our clinics are leading this effort in Washington with SAMHSA grants.
As we embark on a new year, now is the time to reflect on the journey behind us and our aspirations for the year ahead. In 2023, our organization navigated change, met new challenges, and strengthened our operational efficiency and care delivery.
Words like âlockdown,â âsocial distancing,â âmask mandates,â and âherd immunityâ became our common language in the aftermath of the pandemic. While these words carried significance to us all, another word emerged as Soundâs truth this past year: âresilience.â Our clients, our team members, and our leadership team were faced with ongoing obstacles and hard realities that truly tested us. And revealed a lot about us, too.
Second Annual Gala Fundraiser Exceeds SOUNDâs Fundraising Goal to Help Open More Doors to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
About one in five Americans say disagreements over controversial issuesâespecially politicsâhave led them to become estranged from a family member. According to a survey by the American Psychiatric Association conducted last fall, political polarization continues to strain personal relationships, with little indication that these divisions are easing.
As western Washington moves deeper into fall and winter, shorter days and persistent gray weather are setting inâa familiar reality for many residents. For some, however, these seasonal changes can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression linked to reduced daylight, according to the Mayo Clinic.
