The SOUND Mobile Rapid Response Crisis Teams are specially equipped two-person units, traveling in vans, staffed by behavioral health professionals and certified peer counselors. They are designed to de-escalate mental health and substance use crises, provide immediate support, and connect individuals to long-term care.
Watch videoThe Deaf Services program at SOUND is here to support you with care that is welcoming, culturally-aware, and accessible. Our team includes experienced clinicians who specialize in working with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, and late-deafened adults and children. We are committed to providing mental-health and substance-use care that meets your needs in a way that is respectful, safe, and understandable.
What We Offer
Whether in person or through telehealth, our Deaf Services clinicians provide support for a wide range of needs, including:
• Counseling for everyday challenges or unexpected life crises.
• Healing from trauma.
• Building relationship and communication skills.
• Support with work and career transitions.
• Psychiatric assessments, treatment, and medication management.
• Help with substance-use concerns.
• Support for children and adolescents facing complex challenges.
• Parenting guidance and education.
• Assistance connecting with resources such as housing and other community supports.
Our team, including interns, associates, and licensed clinicians, provides care in American Sign Language, other forms of signed language and/or technology, fully understanding the experiences of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, and late-deafened individuals and families.
Additional Support
We also provide basic case management services for people receiving clinical care. Our clinicians work both in our offices and out in the community to help you navigate systems, access resources, and advocate for yourself. We also provide services via telehealth. In addition, we manage a house for individuals transitioning out of homelessness.
Who This is For
Our services are for anyone who is Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deafblind, or late-deafened, and may be dealing with mental-health concerns, substance use, developmental or intellectual challenges, trauma, or homelessness. We provide specialized support for neurodiverse individuals, BIPOC communities, those under forensic supervision, and anyone recovering from substance use.
How We Work With You
We respect the cultural traditions and experiences of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities. We prioritize clear communication, empathy, and cultural understanding. Our clinicians work with you to create a personalized plan for treatment or recovery that may include:
• Outpatient mental-health and substance-use treatment
• Medically assisted treatment for substance use
• Integrated treatment for mental health and substance use
• Support for individuals involved with the legal system
• Medication management
• Referrals to inpatient care, housing, employment, and other resources
Our Goal
Our clinicians, many of whom are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, are committed to helping you feel safe, heard, and validated. Our trauma-informed, recovery-focused approach is designed to help you and your family build stability, resilience, and personal growth while gaining the skills and support to live independently and confidently.
Locations
Services are available in person or through telehealth. Our primary office is at Tukwila-East, with limited availability at other locations.
Contact us
To learn more or arrange an appointment, reach out to:
Dawn Rose, Supervisor
Video Phone: 206-452-7982
Email: dawn.rose@sound.health
A Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is an integrated model of care designed to ensure access to coordinated and comprehensive behavioral healthcare for everyone, regardless of ability to pay, residence, age or diagnosis. CCBHCs continue to close the treatment gap that leaves millions of people in the US unable to access lifesaving mental health and substance use care.
