HURRICANE HELENE: DISASTER RELIEF RESOURCES
We are just beginning to see the magnitude of the damage and humanitarian crisis created by Hurricane Helene. To support the music community affected, and to empower folks to help, please utilize and share these resources:
As a trade organization, the Country Music Association is dedicated to providing the vital resources & connections needed to navigate your professional and personal lives. We know how complicated emotions, relationships & our jobs can be – so this Mental Health Resources Portal was culminated to provide you with the most pertinent information to help you when you need it most.
Are you based outside of the United States?
Visit our International Mental Health Resources page for more relevant resources.
Are you based WITHin The United States?
View United States Based Programs and Support for resources available nationwide.
Are you based in the state of tennessee?
View Tennessee Based Programs and Support for resources available to TN residents.
CRISIS HOTLINES
If you or someone you know is experiencing overwhelming feelings of sadness, anxiety, or stress, please read on:
- To reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, call 1-800-273-8255 or Text 988.
- To reach the National Domestic Violence Hotline, call 1-800-799-7233. If you are unable to speak safely, please visit thehotline.org or text "START" to 88788.
- To reach the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1.
- To reach the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services National Helpline, call 1-800-662-4357.
CALL
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 (multiple languages available).
CALL
The DDH is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
TEXT "TWLOHA" TO
TWLOHA is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly into treatment and recovery.
find the right care for you
Find Help is a national search engine to help connect individuals to the support that best fits their needs. Find Help can connect you with resources for financial assistance, food insecurity, medical care and other free or reduced-cost help. Thousands of resources are available within this search engine that can be sorted by care type, or even geography.
More Helplines
The hotlines & helplines that follow are available 24/7, are 100% confidential and are free of charge.
UNITED STATES BASED PROGRAMS & SUPPORT
FEATURED
SAMHSA
Country-wide
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation.
Open to: Men, women, youth, and families living with mental, or substance issues may need treatment, case management, and discharge planning in addition to financial support to avoid or escape homelessness.
ADDRESS
5600 Fishers Ln
Rockville, MD 20857
PHONE
(877) 726-4727
Cirque Lodge
Country-wide
Addiction Treatment
An exclusive, trusted, and advanced drug and alcohol addiction treatment center. Situated in the serene Rocky Mountains of Utah, CL offers an enriching rehabilitation experience in a tranquil setting. This is a recovery retreat providing cognitive and experiential therapies.
Open to: Men and women seeking treatments ranging from drug and alcohol rehabilitation, to detoxes, cognitive therapy and/or family counselling.
ADDRESS
3114 E Ida's Rd
Sundance, UT 84604
PHONE
(801) 797-2605
Al-Anon
Country-Wide
Family members and friends who are worried about someone with a drinking problem
Al-Anon Family Groups meet in over 130 countries to help families and friends of problem drinkers recover from the impacts of a loved one’s drinking. Members help each other by practicing the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous themselves, by welcoming and giving comfort to families of alcoholics, and by giving understanding and encouragement to the alcoholic.
Open to: Men and women aged 18+
MEETING INFORMATION PHONE NUMBER
(888) 425-2666
Amber Health
Country-wide
Provides comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services for Tours, Live Events, Organizations & Artist Teams, highlighting the human experience of those who work in it. Whether you need mental health support for your artist, tour leadership, or your entire tour, Amber Health can help.
Open to: tour managers, live event professionals, artist managers, tour leadership, organizations
INSTAGRAM
@weareamber
Musicares
Country-wide
Musicares grants financial assistance for personal or addition needs that have arisen due to unforeseen circumstances. Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years in the music industry, or, 6 commercially released recordings/singles. Funding may be awarded for things such as rent, car payments, insurance premiums, utilities, medical expenses, therapy, addition treatment, or other expenses.
Open to: musicians, singer/songwriters, engineers, stagehands, managers, tour bus drivers, A&R, agents, make-up artists, live crew, etc.
PHONE
(800) 687-4227
EMAIL
[email protected]
TCW: All Access Program
CA, TN, FL, TX
The touring life has its share of rewards, but also its share of challenges, stresses, and complications. The folks over at TCW are firm believers that an ear to listen and a voice to guide you can help get you through some difficult times. With this, they are pleased to offer our “All Access” program. With this program, TCW will pay for the FIRST FOUR mental health/therapy sessions per year for those that work in live entertainment industry. TCW does not want finances to be an obstacle for any individual that needs someone to talk to. They simply will receive a bill from their designated providers for their services and will never know your name or what you spoke with them about.
Open to: those working in the live entertainment industry including their spouses and partners.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
virtual
Backline
Backline is a free mental health and wellness resources to those in the music industry. They host regular support groups for music industry professionals via Zoom.
Passenger
Passenger also hosts a virtual 12 Step Music Industry Support Group every Tuesday at 11:00 AM/EST to discuss change, growth, and create a space for alcoholics/addicts to come together.
TENNESSEE BASED PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT
Below are mental health resources available to Tennessee residents. Keep in mind that the United States Based Programs and Support listed above are also available to you.
FEATURED
Discovery Place
BURNS, TN
Serving the Addiction Recovery Community in TN for over 25 years.
Break the cycle by addressing the cause of your drug or alcohol addiction, not just the symptoms. Discovery Place is a 12 step spiritual retreat, not a conventional, insurance-based treatment center. Over the past 25 years of serving men, Discovery Place has seen countless lives transformed through this proven process and guide our guests through the practical application of the 12 steps for long term sobriety and a life that is happy, joyous, and free.
Open to: Men in the Middle TN area
ADDRESS
1635 Spencer Mill Rd
Burns, TN 37029
PHONE
(800) 725-0922
The Ranch Tennessee
Dickson, TN
Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Center
While evidence-based therapy programs provide the groundwork for change, The Ranch TN focuses on making the treatment experience beneficial for clients on multiple fronts. Our flagship mental health treatment center in Nunnelly, TN, offers a scenic environment tucked away in Central Tennessee’s gorgeous woodlands and rolling hills. Within this beautiful and serene environment, clients also gain access to a range of holistic modalities. For example, equine therapy gives individuals the chance to interact with and care for horses on our ranch.
Open to: Men & Women seeking an admissions based, mental health treatment center.
Insurance Required
ADDRESS
5165 State Hwy
Dickson, TN 37055
PHONE
(888) 969-7713
Integrative Life Center
Nashville, TN
Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Center
A small, privately owned treatment centers dually licensed to treat men and women, 18 years and older, struggling with mental health and addictive disorders. ILC Nashville offers a full continuum of care from Residential through Intensive Outpatient (IOP), including a dedicated Men’s Residential Intimacy Disorders Program.
Open to: Men & Women in the Nashville regional area
ADDRESS
1104 16th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37212
Insurance Required
PHONE
(615) 891-2226
Porter's Call
Franklin, TN
A place where creatives can find mental health counseling specifically attuned to their profession. Porter’s Call is a safe and confidential refuge where you can deal with the issues and stresses you face in your career and personal life. Services are provided at no charge. If after speaking with a “Porter” it is determined you need more specialized care or medication, you can be referred to other medical professionals/facilities.
Open to: Artists, Bandmembers, Spouses of
ADDRESS
228 2nd Ave S
Franklin, TN 37064
PHONE
(615) 591-6622
Mental Health Cooperative
Nashville, TN
Mental Health Cooperative offers full-service behavioral healthcare for children, adults and adolescents. They also have a primary care clinic for anyone who is uncomfortable or has anxiety when visiting a doctor. Visit their website for more information or call 615-743-1555 for immediate help.
Open to: walk-ins, those who are insured, uninsured, referred by physicians, or even family member
ADDRESS
275 Cumberland Bend
Nashville, TN 37228
PHONE
(615) 726-3340
Music Health Alliance
Nashville, TN
Music Health Alliance is a personal healthcare advocate available to anyone working within the music industry for 3 or more years. Qualified applicants can receive financial support for mental health services including counseling, therapy and screenings.
Open to: any music industry professional as long as they have been in that capacity for 3+ years
ADDRESS
2737 Larmon Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
PHONE
(615) 200-6896
EMAIL
[email protected]
Members Only Health Care Plan
Hit all the right notes with the
Country Music Association Member Health Plan.
We've teamed up with United Healthcare to provide our members with group health insurance plans. Plus, receive consultation to answer all your insurance questions. Learn more at CMA.PancoastBenefits.com.