MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS & MUSIC INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
The music industry can be both inspiring and overwhelming. Long hours, financial pressure, touring, isolation, and creative stress can all take a toll on mental health.
This page exists to help musicians, artists, and music industry professionals find accessible mental health support resources around the world.
**DISCLAIMER: Hypernova Radio is not affiliated with the organizations listed below – this resource is provided for informational purposes only.
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UNITED STATES | CANADA | UNITED KINGDOM & EUROPE | AUSTRALIA | AFRICA | WORLDWIDE
UNITED STATES
backline.care
Services:
– Free mental health case management
– 1:1 matching with therapists,
psychiatrists & treatment providers
– Support groups and wellness resources
Who is eligible?
– Musicians
– Artist Managers
– Agents
– Promoters
– Labels
– Crew
– Music media & other industry professionals
– Immediate family members
musicares.org
Services:
– Mental health support
– Addiction recovery support
– Financial assistance for therapy, medical
care, rent, utilities
Who is eligible?
– Musicians
– Songwriters
– Producers
– Engineers
– Tour crew
– Managers
– Agents
– Music business professionals
openpathcollective.org
Services:
– Low-cost private therapy
Best for US-based users. International
access depends on therapist licensing.
Who is eligible?
– People without adequate insurance
– Household income under $100k
simsfoundation.org
Services:
– Therapy
– Psychiatry
– Substance use recovery
– Crisis support
Who is eligible?
– Musicians
– Managers
– Crew
– Industry workers
– Families
*Must live in Central Texas counties
SONA FOUNDATION – THERAPY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
sonafoundation.com
Services:
– Financial grants to help cover therapy
Who is eligible?
– Professional songwriters
– Composers
– Music creators
sweetrelief.org
Services:
– Financial grants for therapy
– Medical & mental health financial assistance
– Music’s Mental Health Fund (via Backline)
Who is eligible?
– Career musicians
– Music industry workers
– Must show professional credits and financial need
CANADA
unisonfund.ca
Services:
– Free 24/7 counselling (phone & online)
– Extended therapy funding
– Emergency financial support
Who is eligible?
– Musicians
– Songwriters
– Producers
– Managers
– Agents
– Crew
– Music media
– Label staff
988.ca
Services:
– 24/7 call & text crisis support
Who is eligible?
– Anyone in Canada
UNITED KINGDOM & EUROPE
helpmusicians.org.uk
Services:
– Health & welfare grants
– Mental health assistance
– Career support
Who is eligible?
– Professional working musicians in United Kingdom only
musicmindsmatter.org.uk
Services:
– 24/7 helpline
– Free counselling
– Mental health resources
Who is eligible?
– Musicians
– Managers
– Crew
– Industry professionals
– Music media
musicsupport.org
Services:
– Mental health & addiction support
– Crisis intervention
– Industry training
Who is eligible?
– Anyone working in music/live events
(including crew, PR, media, managers)
samaritans.org
Services:
– 24/7 crisis emotional support
Who is eligible?
– Anyone in UK & Ireland
AUSTRALIA
beyondblue.org.au
Services:
– Mental health helpline
– Online chat
– Resources
Who is eligible?
– Anyone in Australia
supportact.org.au
Services:
– 24/7 wellbeing helpline
– Free counselling
– Financial crisis grants
– Mental health education
Who is eligible?
– Musicians
– Managers
– Crew
– Music journalists
– Music workers
AFRICA (SOUTH AFRICA)
ARTS & CULTURE TRUST (ACT)
partnered with HUMANITAS
COUNSELING
act.org.za/counselling
Services:
– Free counselling
– Mental health support
Who is eligible?
– Artists
– Musicians
– Creatives
– Arts practitioners
(industry staff may qualify depending on role)
WORLDWIDE
befrienders.org
Services:
– Worldwide crisis helpline directory
Who is eligible?
– Anyone worldwide
openpathcollective.org
Services:
– Low-cost private therapy
Best for US-based users. International
access depends on therapist licensing.
Who is eligible?
– People without adequate insurance
– Household income under $100k
DISCLAIMER
Hypernova Radio is not affiliated with or endorsed by the organizations listed above. These are independent services provided for informational purposes only. Availability, eligibility, and services may vary by location.
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