When you meet Mary Powers, her compassion for others is palpable. Her path to joining SOUNDâs Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team (MRRCT) as a peer support specialist began with her own path to hope, healing, and recovery
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 weâre hereâto keep the Orange Door open, expand access, and break down stigma. Thank you for your advocacy, partnership, and belief in SOUNDâs mission. Together, weâre making compassionate, quality care possible.
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.
This month, SOUND is raising the alarm about recent federal policy changes that threaten essential services like Medicaid and SNAPâlifelines for many of our clients. As we face this uncertainty, we remain grounded in our 60+ year legacy of care, advocacy, and resilience.
Sound is proud to be recognized in recent coverage by The Seattle Times highlighting King Countyâs evolving approach to mental health crisis response. As one of the countyâs leading mobile crisis units, our MRRCT team was featured for their around-the-clock work meeting people where they are. The article spotlights how Soundâs mobile responders, alongside the 988-crisis line and emergency services, are helping transform what behavioral health support looks like in our community. Find a select excerpt and read the full article below.
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.
