Crisis Resources for Music Industry Professionals
If you are struggling, help is available. Whether you’re in crisis, feeling anxious, need a therapist, or are looking for support with substance use, this page connects you with quick and easy resources. Crisis resources for music industry professionals on this page:
crisis lines, therapy links, substance use and recovery help, and quick tools to manage stress.
ARE YOU IN CRISIS?
This site does not provide crisis services or emergency mental health support. If you are having an emergency or safety concerns, call 911. The crisis hotline can be reached by calling or texting 988. If you are in distress or need immediate help, please reach out to the resources listed here. You are not alone. Support is available, and we encourage you to seek help.
call: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free and confidential crisis support. 24/7, English and Spanish spoken.
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to access support from a trained crisis counselor.
SAMHSA National Helpline
Substance Use & Mental Health Hotline Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Domestic Violence Hotline
Call 1-800-799-7233
If you are unable to speak safely, you can visit thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.
Additional USA
Resources for Crisis
Access a list of crisis resources, searchable by state: www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines
International Resources
Explore global resources, searchable by country at the link below:
https://findahelpline.com/
LOOKING FOR A PROVIDER THAT GETS YOU?
Musician Therapy Collective offers therapy for the music industry in Colorado. If you are in Colorado, reach out or schedule an initial consult to get started.
For musicians and music industry professionals seeking mental health support, we recommend Backline.Care. Backline is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting music industry professionals with mental health and wellness resources. They offer: Free Case Management, A Worldwide Therapist Network, Support Groups, and Wellness Resources.
Substance Use and Recovery Crisis Resources for Music Industry Professionals
If you’re struggling with substance use, you’re not alone and help is available. Whether you’re looking for immediate support, harm reduction resources, or long-term recovery options, there are organizations that specialize in helping people navigate this journey.
www.dividedsky.org
Feeling out of sorts?
Here are Quick and Easy Tools You Can Use Anywhere to Support Your Mental Health
(4-4-4-4 Method)
Breathe in
for 4 seconds,
hold for 4,
exhale for 4,
hold for 4.
Repeat.
Grounding
Name 5 things
you can see,
4 you can touch,
3 you hear,
2 you smell,
1 you taste.
Good for everything
Feel the air
on your skin.
Feel your feet on the earth.
Notice one natural thing (a tree, clouds, the sun, etc.).
Take five slow breaths while focusing on the sounds around you.
Panic Buster
Hold an ice cube
in your hand and focus on the sensation. The cold can help interrupt a panic cycle and bring your attention back to the present. It’s hard to freak out when you are focused on the cold.