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 videoWillows is a two year transitional housing program for women with co occurring substance use and mental health diagnosis and their children who are experiencing housing instability. The program also serves families who are transitioning out of, or have recently been released from, short term or long term inpatient substance use treatment.
Participation in outpatient mental health and substance use disorder treatment is required while enrolled in the program. Upon successful completion, residents are eligible to apply for King County Housing Authority (KCHA) public housing, supporting the transition to independent, permanent housing.
Referrals
Willows is currently accepting referrals.
Mothers may refer themselves, or referrals may be submitted by providers or community partners.
To get started, please email the Contract Manager (Annamaria Gueco - Annamaria.Gueco@Sound.Health) to request the Willows referral packet.
Once you receive the referral packet, the following documentation will be required:
• A copy of the mother’s valid state ID
• A signed Social Security card
• Social Security cards for all children in the household
• Third party income verification, if the household has income
Individuals completing a self referral—or referring providers—are encouraged to include a brief email with information about the parent and children and the types of support they may need.
After referral materials are reviewed, individuals are typically invited to:
• Tour the program
• Learn more about Willows
• Complete the KCHA portion of the housing application during the visit
To request a referral packet or ask questions about the program, please contact:
Annamaria Gueco, MS, Ed.S, LMHC, MHP
Contract Manager
6400 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
📠 206 302 2210
Annamaria.Gueco@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.
