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April 9, 2026

SOUND Behavioral Health Celebrates 60 Years of Service and Leadership in King County

SEATTLE — This year, SOUND Behavioral Health celebrates a remarkable milestone: 60 years of serving the people of King County with transformative mental health care, while standing with the community through times of profound change, challenge and hope.

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CEO Letter

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August 27, 2025

Monthly Newsletter From Sound's CEO | August 2025

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 we’re here—to keep the Orange Door open, expand access, and break down stigma. Thank you for your advocacy, partnership, and belief in SOUND’s mission. Together, we’re making compassionate, quality care possible.

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Annual Report

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August 19, 2025

2024 Annual Report

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.

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CEO Letter

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July 29, 2025

Letter From Sound's CEO | July 2025

This month, SOUND is raising the alarm about recent federal policy changes that threaten essential services like Medicaid and SNAP—lifelines for many of our clients. As we face this uncertainty, we remain grounded in our 60+ year legacy of care, advocacy, and resilience.

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Announcement

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July 27, 2025

SOUND in The Seattle Times: How King County is reshaping its mental health crisis response system

Sound is proud to be recognized in recent coverage by The Seattle Times highlighting King County’s evolving approach to mental health crisis response. As one of the county’s leading mobile crisis units, our MRRCT team was featured for their around-the-clock work meeting people where they are. The article spotlights how Sound’s 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.

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What matters

What Matters is a community-driven campaign highlighting why mental health deserves our attention. In a series of short videos, iconic Seattle musicians, media voices, industry leaders and others shaping our region share why mental wellness fuels their work and why ending stigma is essential.

John Richards
Morning Show Host - KEXP
Jessica Dobson
Lead Singer/Guitarist Deep Sea Diver
Kevin Cole
Variety Mix DJ, KEXP
Rocky Votolato
Singer/Songwriter Suzzallo
Nancy Guppy
Art Zone Host
Former Cast, Almost Live!
Eva Walker
Vocalist/Guitarist, The Black Tones
DJ, KEXP
Beth Barrett
Artistic Director - SIFF
Jacob McMurray
Chief Collection + Exhibit Officer MOPOP
Ben London
CEO, Sonic Guild Seattle
Ethan Stowell
Renowned Chef, Seattle Restaurateur
Jake Whittenberg
Broadcast News Anchor - KING 5 TV

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