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.
Weâre excited to announce the SOUND of Hope Gala on November 23rd at MOHAI, celebrating community and progress in behavioral health. Weâve also made great strides in workforce development, reducing turnover to 12%, increasing diversity to 45%, and hiring 128 new staff this year. Your support helps us continue building a stronger SOUND team.
Stay Connected with SOUND: Read Our Latest Newsletter! Check out the latest edition of SOUNDâs newsletter for updates on our programs, community partnerships, upcoming events, and the incredible impact weâre making together. Also check to find ways you can get involved in supporting behavioral health in our community.
Weâre proud to share SOUNDâs impactful work supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). From our Intensive Residential Treatment program to partnerships like Project ECHO, weâre breaking barriers in behavioral health and whole-person care. Our work wouldnât be possible without your supportâhelp us continue making a difference for this vulnerable community.
We are thrilled to announce that SOUND has been awarded agreements to operate two Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Teams in King Countyâs South and Northeast regions. These 24/7 teams will provide in-person mental health crisis intervention in partnership with Crisis Connections and DESC. With your support, we can expand these vital services and ensure individuals in crisis receive timely, compassionate care.
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.
