For Mental Health Awareness Month, SOUND launched the Orange Door campaign to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health. Seven bright orange doors are on display across King Countyâat places like Pike Place Market and UWâsymbolizing the hope, healing, and recovery we offer to 15,000 people each year. As need grows and funding remains uncertain, weâre asking our community to stand with us. Thank you to our partners and supporters for helping make this campaign possible.
SOUNDâs Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Teams (MRRCT) provide 24/7, community-based crisis intervention without law enforcement involvement. Staffed by mental health professionals and peer specialists, the teams use de-escalation techniques, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care to support individuals in distress. By prioritizing safety, dignity, and connection to services, MRRCT helps stabilize crises while reducing hospitalizations and incarceration.
Washington has received a $1 million SAMHSA grant to support the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, a crucial step toward a stronger behavioral health system. SOUND is proud to help lead this initiative in King County. As the 2025 Legislative Session continues, we are actively advocating to protect behavioral health funding and have secured key legislative sponsorships to support our programs. Amid ongoing challenges, we remain committed to our mission: Improving lives by providing equitable, recovery-focused behavioral health care for all.
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Welcome to 2025 with SOUND Behavioral Health! We're thrilled to introduce our updated mission statement and redesigned website. Our mission, "Improving lives by providing equitable, recovery-focused behavioral health care for all in our community," reflects our dedication to addressing healthcare inequities. Explore our new website at www.sound.health for a comprehensive look at our services, how to access care, and ways to support our mission. The site now better represents who we are and the vital work we do. Thank you for being part of our journey toward a more equitable future in behavioral health care.
This May, SOUND Behavioral Health unveiled its âOrange Doorâ campaign to raise awareness about mental health and substance use treatment in King County. Featuring interactive orange door installations across the region, the campaign symbolizes hope, healing, and access to care. SOUND is calling on the community to support its mission and join the movement for a healthier, more compassionate King County.
Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf chose SOUND Behavioral Health's Deaf Services Program for "My Cause My Cleats 2024."
King County has launched 10 new mobile crisis teams, expanding immediate mental health care access and reducing the burden on other agencies. Operated by DESC and SOUND Behavioral Health, these two-person teams serve adults in crisis across the county.
