Music Industry Health and Wellness Resources
There are so many incredible organizations working hard to provide health and wellness support to the music industry. Here’s a comprehensive list of all of the non-profits who are providing free or low-cost resources on everything from therapy, coaching, dental, vision and injury care to financial assistance and help navigating health insurance and heath care.
Some of these offer similar services, while others are complementary to one another and some orgs work together in various ways. Some are regional, some global, some country-specific.
If I can help point you in the right direction, shoot me a note: marni@futurepresentco.com
A2IM (American Association of Independent Music)
Trade association that offers group plans for independent music professionals.
American Federation of Musicians
The largest labor union for professional musicians in the U.S. and Canada that negotiates fair wages and working conditions, protects their rights and contracts, and advocates on their behalf in the music industry.
Mental health and wellness resources for music industry professionals and their families.
BAPAM (British Association for Performing Arts Medicine) - UK
Provides free or low-cost clinical health services for performing artists across the UK, including medical assessments and care for physical issues like injuries and vocal issues, mental-health concerns, hearing and other work-related health conditions.
Human resources for live event professionals. Their All Access program pays for 4 therapy or coaching sessions per year for people who work in live entertainment (and their families). All Access Onsite provides free counseling at major festivals and events across the US. Their Fall Workshop offers practical sessions and networking.
Provides performing-arts and entertainment professionals with health and wellness support, career and life services, affordable housing, emergency financial assistance, and other social services (formerly The Actors Fund.)
HAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians)
Provides Austin-area musicians access to affordable health, wellness, and prevention services (including navigation, insurance assistance, medical, dental, vision, and mental health care.)
Help Musicians/Music Minds Matter - UK
Help Musicians provides financial, health, and career support to professional musicians. Its service Music Minds Matter offers confidential mental health support, information, and a 24/7 helpline for people working in music.
Provides a pro bono network for uninsured musicians in health crisis.
Minding Creative Minds - Ireland
Irish organization offering free, confidential 24/7 mental-health, wellbeing, legal, financial, career, and counselling support services to people working in the creative industries.
MITC (Music Industry Therapist Collective)
Global network of therapists with music industry experience that provides mental health services tailored to the unique challenges of touring and working in the music business.
Helps music industry professionals access and navigate affordable healthcare, health insurance, and mental-health resources by providing free advocacy, guidance, and connections to medical services.
Provides support for UK musicians with mental health, addiction, and wellbeing challenges through a confidential helpline, counseling, training, safe spaces at events, and support services.
Provides a nationwide safety net of critical health, mental-health, addiction recovery, financial aid, and emergency support services to music industry professionals in need.
Provides professional musicians who can’t afford care with free or low-cost specialized orthopedic treatment for shoulder, elbow, and hand injuries.
Provides direct financial grants to professional musicians and their families to help cover essential bills and expenses during times of need, crisis, or transition.
New Orleans Musicians' Clinic & Assistance Foundation
Provides low-cost comprehensive healthcare, social services, and wellness support tailored to the needs of Louisiana-based musicians.
Annual art, music, and wellness festival and year-round exchange clinic in Kingston, NY where underinsured artists and musicians can trade their creative work for healthcare and wellness services.
Provides free confidential support, guidance, and counseling to touring and recording artists and their partners.
Provides mental-health, recovery, healthcare navigation, and peer-support resources tailored to life on the road for touring crew and their families. They’re also building a physical space in Niles, Michigan where crew can access therapy, recovery resources, education, and temporary housing when needed.
Free vision care for musicians.
Provides affordable mental health care, substance-use recovery services, and counseling and treatment access for musicians, music industry professionals, and their families in Austin, TX.
SMASH (Seattle Musicians Access to Sustainable Healthcare)
Helps working Seattle-area musicians access free or low-cost healthcare (mental health treatment, dental, vision, hearing, and primary care), and assists them with navigating the healthcare system.
SONA (Songwriters of North America)
Fights for fair pay, rights, education, and equity for songwriters in the music industry. They offer free Amazon One Medical memberships to members and their families.
Provides songwriters with resources, programs, and funding in mental health, career development, and financial wellness.
Provide insurance solutions and advocacy for entertainment professionals.
Healthcare made for music and entertainment professionals. Use code MUSIC10 for $10 off your first month.
Provides emergency financial grants to professional musicians and music-industry workers to help cover medical, living, and related expenses when they’re facing health issues, disability, or financial hardship.
What did I miss? Email me at marni@futurepresentco.com and I can add it!
