Community

ACM Lifting Lives

ACM Lifting Lives is the philanthropic partner of the Academy of Country Music which harnesses the strength of the country music community to provide aid in times of need, with a focus on health-related initiatives. For more information, visit acmliftinglives.org.

Amber Health

Amber Health delivers tailored mental health and wellness solutions for artists, tours, festivals and music companies. Their team of licensed clinicians offers compassionate, industry-informed care through a wide range of services, from proactive mental health support to on-the-ground clinical programming. For more information, visit amber.health.

Backline

Backline connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. For more information, visit backline.care.

Creative Support Network

A mental wellness program for songwriters by The Okay Project and The Onsite Foundation. Ashley Gorley commemorated his 80th No. 1 by launching this effort, funding 80 songwriter intensives for 80 writers, helping songwriters navigate the unique challenges of the music industry. The program provides free mental wellness support tailored specifically for the songwriting community, centered around two-day individual intensives led by seasoned mental wellness professionals. For more information or to apply, visit experienceonsite.com/workshops/creatives-supportnetwork/.

ECCHO Live (formerly Touring Career Workshop)

ECCHO Live focuses on the health and well-being of live music professionals, offering education, resources and community to address challenges unique to touring life. Their services include financial guidance, wellness programs and career support. They also have a mental health fund available for all live music professionals. For more information, visit eccholive.com/programs.

Entertainment Health Services

EHS specializes in counseling and life coaching services to those who work in the entertainment industry, focusing on the compounding pressures of balancing life with stress specific to the entertainment world. For more information, visit ehsnashville.com.

Family Alliance in Music

FAM provides community, education and support for parents, caretakers and those wanting to have a family while working in the music industry. For more information, visit familyallianceinmusic.org.

MusiCares

MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S.-based, independent 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources and tailored crisis relief efforts. MusiCares can provide funding for mental health support if needed and can help connect you with a therapist. For more information, visit musicares.org.

Music Health Alliance

Music Health Alliance is a nationwide nonprofit helping music professionals access affordable and comprehensive health care, including mental health services. They do this by removing barriers and providing solutions to restore health and the overall well-being of their clients at no cost. MHA also has a mental health fund. They can assist with funding for therapy services and provide referrals to clinicians if needed. For more information, visit musichealthalliance.com or call 615.200.6896.

Porter's Call

Porter's Call serves the touring music artist community with mental and emotional health support specifically attuned to their unique profession and free of charge. A safe and confidential refuge, Porter's Call invites artists and their spouses/partners to share their stories with guides who understand the challenges they face both on and off the stage, caring for the broken within the beautiful. For more information, visit porterscall.com.

Shading the Limelight

Shading the Limelight provides programs of guidance and support to artists and their teams while promoting health, success and sustained profitability to overcome the challenges of the entertainment business and manage a high-profile lifestyle of success. For more information, visit shadingthelimelight.com.

Crisis Walk-In Center

Crisis Walk-In Centers offer face-to-face, 24/7/365 evaluation for those who are experiencing a mental health emergency. For more information, call 615.726.0125 or visit mhc-tn.org or visit in-person at Mental Health Cooperative | 275 Cumberland Bend, Ste. 237, Nashville, TN.

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988)

The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. Available in English and Spanish.

Tennessee Crisis Line

The Tennessee Statewide Crisis Line, available 24 hours a day/365 days a year, is a free resource for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. All calls are routed to a trained crisis counselor in your area, who will provide you support and guidance and work to connect you with appropriate community supports. For more information, call 855-CRISIS-1 (855-274-7471).

Tennessee Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services

Creating collaborative pathways to resiliency, recovery and independence for Tennesseans living with mental illness and substance use disorders. For more information, visit tn.gov/behavioral-health.