helpful organizations and friends.
Backline: mental health for the music industry
Blue Rhythm: Anonymous Mental Health and Substance Use Support for the Music Industry
The Back Lounge Tour Production Group: peer support group for anyone working in live music & touring
The Creative Sober: virtual space bringing together sober and sober-curious creatives
CoMuse: the mindful business community for music + tech
Jazz Foundation of America: providing emergency assistance to musicians who have made a living playing blues, jazz and roots music and creating dignified paid work opportunities for artists to perform
MusiCares: critical assistance for musicians in times of need from the Recording Academy
Music Strong: personal training for musicians
Musicians Treatment Foundation: orthopedic specialty care needs of professional musicians
Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC): a group of ex-music industry psychotherapists
Roadie Clinic: roadie advocacy organization providing services and resources tailored to the struggles of touring
Rock/Star Advocate: time management and mindset coaching for musicians and the music industry
SIMS Foundation: mental health and substance use recovery services and support for musicians, music industry professionals, and their families
Sound Mind Live: brings together musicians, music lovers, and forward-thinking organizations to build community and open dialogue around mental health
Sweet Relief: provides financial assistance to career musicians and music industry workers
Tour Support: supports mental health on the road, providing training materials and resources
Touring Professionals Alliance: help and support for touring professionals and their families
BOOKS & CASE STUDIES
Record Union’s 73% Report: in-depth study of the state of independent music makers’ mental health and well-being
Sound Advice: vocal coach Lucy Heyman and music journalist Rhian Jones’ health-focused performance and career manual for aspiring and established musicians (also check out Lucy’s Elevate Music podcast)
Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual written by the Music Industry Therapist Collective