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Artist Resources: Health, Wellness & Industry Support

We are committed to the health, well-being, and professional sustainability of the entire music community. Below is a curated list of organizations offering vital services, from mental health support and financial aid to professional education.

 

That's why we've set up this page of resources. We know how it feels to be up against that wall, with no way out. It may not feel like it, but there is always another way. NEVER GIVE UP. 

 

Resource Categories

Mental Health & General Wellness

 

These organizations offer direct services, resources, and community for mental health and emotional well-being within the music industry.​

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  • FocusLink - Backline: Mental health and wellness for music industry professionals and their families.https://backline.care/get-involved/

  • Sound Mind Live: A non-profit that hosts music events and uses the power of music to destigmatize and spark conversations about mental health.https://www.soundmindlive.org

  • Music Industry Therapists: A directory to help connect music industry professionals with qualified, experienced therapists.https://www.musicindustrytherapists.com

  • SIMS Foundation: Provides mental health and substance use recovery services to Austin, TX-area music professionals and their families.

Crisis & Immediate Support

 

Resources for immediate or severe crisis situations, including substance use, suicidal ideation, and domestic violence.

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  • NUCIA: resource for suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and crisis intervention. https://www.nuci.org

  • Rock to Recovery: Uses the therapeutic power of playing music to help people recover from addiction, mental health issues, and trauma. https://rocktorecovery.org

  • The Nowell Family Foundation: Provides treatment for those in the music industry suffering from addiction, inspired by Sublime's late frontman, Bradley Nowell. https://thenowellfamilyfoundation.org

  • National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV): Support for those impacted by domestic violence.https://ncadv.org

  • Helping Survivors: Their mission is to assist anyone who has been victimized by sexual assault or abuse. They have a tremendous amount of very helpful resources for information around different instances of sexual violence. They offer resources to assist survivors and their families, and they will be continuously adding more! https://helpingsurvivors.org/rideshare-sexual-assault/

Financial & Medical Assistance

 

Assistance for financial hardships, medical bills, and specialized care.

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  • Sweet Relief Musicians Fund: Financial assistance for musicians and music industry workers struggling with illness, disability, or age-related problems.https://www.sweetrelief.org

  • Music Health Alliance: A non-profit that assists the music community with accessing affordable healthcare, dealing with medical bills, and navigating the health insurance landscape.https://www.musichealthalliance.com

  • The Sweet Stuff Foundation: Provides assistance to career musicians, recording engineers, and their families dealing with illness and disability.https://www.thesweetstufffoundation.org

  • Jazz Foundation of America: Provides housing assistance, pro bono medical care, disaster relief, and general support for jazz and blues musicians.https://jazzfoundation.org

  • AFM Emergency Assistance: Assistance for musicians affected by floods, hurricanes, and other federally-declared natural disasters.https://www.afm.org/emergency-assistance/

Specific Regional & Professional Support

 

Resources targeted at specific geographic locations or segments of the music industry workforce.

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Educational & Creative Development

 

Resources for professional development, education, and industry knowledge.

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