When SOUND clinician Marlene Andrews began volunteering at the Sammamish Animal Sanctuary, she noticed something unexpected. The animals, many of them rescued or recovering from neglect, required patience and consistency to build trust â much like the people she supported in her work at SOUND Behavioral Health. That realization planted the seed for what would become SOUNDâs Animal Sanctuary program. In partnership with the Sammamish Animal Sanctuary, SOUNDâs program is now a thriving part of the organizationâs Child and Family Services offerings.
This October brings a moment to reflect, recommit, and act. Itâs a time to recognize the importance of mental health, honor those we serve, and renew our collective resolve toward hope, healing, and recovery.
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When you meet Mary Powers, her compassion for others is palpable. Her path to joining SOUNDâs Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Team (MRRCT) as a peer support specialist began with her own path to hope, healing, and recovery
Earlier this month, on Suicide Prevention Day, our team hosted a booth at Southcenter Mall to share an important message with the community: suicide prevention starts with awareness. At our activation station, we provided resources and practical tips for recognizing when someone may be struggling and how to reach out with care. Engaging with visitors throughout the day reinforced just how vital small conversations can be in making a big difference.
This September, SOUND celebrated the power of partnerships in advancing hope, healing, and recovery. Highlights included the ribbon-cutting of the new ICHS Auburn Clinic, bringing integrated health services under one roof, and the launch of our SOUND Activation Station at Southcenter Mall to raise awareness on suicide prevention. We look ahead with excitement to the upcoming Sound of Hope Gala, where weâll continue building community support for accessible, equitable care.
As part of the stateâs pre-certification cohort, SOUND is leading the shift toward integrated, equitable, and outcomes-driven behavioral health services.
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.
