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.
This June, SOUND built on the momentum of Mental Health Awareness Month with continued action, reflection, and celebration. We honored Juneteenth, recognized Menâs Health Month, and stood proudly with the LGBTQ+ community during Pride by expanding inclusive care and joining community events like the Trans Pride and Seattle Pride Parades. While our Orange Door campaign has ended, our commitment to accessible, affirming mental health care continues every day.
Expanded partnership provides primary care, dental and behavioral health services at one Auburn site for low-income patients. ICHS and SOUND Behavioral Health team up to bring integrated health services to one Auburn clinic.
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.
This spring, amid ongoing uncertainty, Sound remains a steady force for our clients and partners. As state leaders shape the next budget, weâre urging them to maintain Medicaid fundingâvital to our services and the people we serve. Our programs ease pressure on emergency rooms, law enforcement, and first responders by providing effective, community-based care. Continued support for initiatives like Mobile Crisis Teams and Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) is essential. We thank our public, private, and community partners for standing with us as we work toward a healthier, more stable future.
Players, coaches and Seahawks Legends are supporting the NFLâs My Cause My Cleats initiative to support organizations that are important to them.
"The organization Sound, I recently learned ASL, and I wanted to bring more light on the deaf community, mainly here in Seattle which is basically my second home."
Seattle Seahawks star DK Metcalf talks to Mackenzie Salmon about the 2024 NFL season and his role designing his cleats with AWSâ generative AI technology.
