
Just a few short weeks ago, SOUND Behavioral Health welcomed more than 400 community members, partners, and supporters to Fremont Studios for the annual SOUND of Hope Gala â an evening dedicated to expanding access to mental health and substance use services across King County.
What a month it has been! We launched the Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Units and celebrated the SOUND of Hope Gala, raising crucial funds to expand our work. A special thank you to DK Metcalf for spotlighting SOUND Deaf Services in the My Cause My Cleats campaign. As we enter the season of giving, your support helps us touch 15,000 lives in 2024. Thank you for making a difference. Wishing you a joyous holiday season!
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver aims to raise awareness and support for Deaf community by showcasing SOUND Behavioral Healthâs Deaf Services Program.
The SOUND of Hope Gala is almost sold outâthank you to all who helped make this happen! Limited waitlist seats are available. To join the waitlist, please email us directly. Weâre also proud of our partnership with FareStart, where SOUNDâs behavioral health support helps students build resilience and empowers staff with training. Canât attend the Gala? Please consider supporting SOUND through year-end giving.
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.

Second Annual Gala Fundraiser Exceeds SOUNDâs Fundraising Goal to Help Open More Doors to Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

About one in five Americans say disagreements over controversial issuesâespecially politicsâhave led them to become estranged from a family member. According to a survey by the American Psychiatric Association conducted last fall, political polarization continues to strain personal relationships, with little indication that these divisions are easing.

As western Washington moves deeper into fall and winter, shorter days and persistent gray weather are setting inâa familiar reality for many residents. For some, however, these seasonal changes can trigger Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a form of depression linked to reduced daylight, according to the Mayo Clinic.