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May 12, 2026

Leadership for the Next 60 Years: A Conversation with SOUND Board Chair Roger Dowdy

As SOUND marks 60 years of service to the community, we sat down with Board Chair Roger Dowdy to reflect on the organization’s legacy, its role today, and the opportunities ahead.

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CEO Letter

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March 31, 2025

Letter From Sound's CEO | March 2025

Sound remains a steadfast source of support for King County’s most vulnerable. Our team navigates challenges with a guiding mantra: do the next right thing. From expanding access to care through programs like Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) and Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Teams (MRRCT) to advocating for Medicaid funding, we are committed to ensuring hope, healing, and recovery for our community. Despite policy uncertainties, we continue to stand strong in our mission. Thank you for your unwavering support.

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CEO Letter

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March 31, 2025

Letter From Sound's CEO | March 2025

Sound remains a steadfast source of support for King County’s most vulnerable. Our team navigates challenges with a guiding mantra: do the next right thing. From expanding access to care through programs like Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) and Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Teams (MRRCT) to advocating for Medicaid funding, we are committed to ensuring hope, healing, and recovery for our community. Despite policy uncertainties, we continue to stand strong in our mission. Thank you for your unwavering support.

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March 4, 2025

King County's Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team MRRCT

SOUND’s Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Teams (MRRCT) provide 24/7, community-based crisis intervention without law enforcement involvement. Staffed by mental health professionals and peer specialists, the teams use de-escalation techniques, harm reduction, and trauma-informed care to support individuals in distress. By prioritizing safety, dignity, and connection to services, MRRCT helps stabilize crises while reducing hospitalizations and incarceration.

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CEO Letter

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February 26, 2025

Letter From Sound's CEO | February 2025

Washington has received a $1 million SAMHSA grant to support the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, a crucial step toward a stronger behavioral health system. SOUND is proud to help lead this initiative in King County. As the 2025 Legislative Session continues, we are actively advocating to protect behavioral health funding and have secured key legislative sponsorships to support our programs. Amid ongoing challenges, we remain committed to our mission: Improving lives by providing equitable, recovery-focused behavioral health care for all.

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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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