Songwriters are the lifeblood of the music industry.
The SONA Foundation offers programs and resources to demystify therapy, support songwriters, and eliminate financial obstacles to mental health access.
FIRESIDE CHAT SERIES on Mental
Health with Songwriters
Tune in LIVE every third Thursday to join in the chat. Watch the replays of our monthly conversations.
Music Creators and Mental Health In Conversation with Kay Hanley and Tracy Dickerson (LMFT)
TAP GRANT Program
Created by The SONA Foundation, the Therapy Assistance Project (TAP) supports songwriters and music creators living in the United States with financial assistance for mental health therapy.
Emergency RESOURCES
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 800-273-8255 or text 988
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
The Trevor Project: Info and support to LGBTQ young people 24/7, all year round.
The NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Helpline: 800-950-NAMI
Postpartum Support Intl: 800-944-4773
National Hopeline Network: 800-442-4673
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255
Disaster Distress Helpline: 800-985-5990
Mental Health America: Text MHA to 741741
Sobriety For artists and performers looking for sober supporters while they perform, The Phoenix Music can connect you with a supporter for the day of your show. Email MUSIC@THEPHOENIX.ORG to access a community of musicians, road crew, sound and production engineers.
Find a THERAPIST
Backline is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. They are building a safer and more supportive music industry by helping our community access quality mental health care providers that understand our line of work.
Backline will work one-on-one with you to get the mental health and wellness resources that are right for you. Schedule a call with them to determine what types of services can be provided, assess your financial, and insurance status, and develop a plan of action. Click here for more info.
More RESOURCES
MusicCares provides:
Mental health and addition recovery services, health and human services, and crisis relief, preventive care, recovery resources, and need-based financial assistance for people across all music professions.
The SIMS Foundation provides mental health and substance use recovery services and supports for musicians, music industry professionals, and their dependent family members in and around Austin and Central Texas.
Finessed Media is a New York City-based WOC-led startup which provides resources and education for underrepresented artists and other music industry entrepreneurs, and hosts quarterly events focused on mental health featuring professionals from across the music industry.
Music Industry Therapists Collective Therapist List and Contacts
Music Health Alliance provides personal healthcare advocacy services to help the music community navigate specific healthcare needs in vision, dental, medical, mental, and senior care guidance, as well as access to state and federal health insurance options.
Loveland Foundation: provides therapy for Black women and girls
Cancer Support Community: Provides free mental health support for anyone impacted by cancer through support groups and brief individual counseling as well as mind-body classes and workshops.
Psychology Today Find a Therapist Tool
APA (American Psychological Association) Psychologist Locator
ZenCare Therapist Database
GoodTherapy Therapist Directory
Online Therapy RESOURCES
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