Support
Point One Project exists to protect and improve the mental health and well-being of those working in the music sector.
Reach out with ALEC
Whether it’s a friend in need, a colleague who’s not coping or a family member who isn’t themselves, learn what to say and how to help.
A: Start by asking how they are feeling
L: Let them know you’re listening and give them your full attention
E: Encourage them to focus on the simple things that could improve how they feel
C: Check-in with them after your chat
If you’re not quite sure what to say to someone, check out these suggested conversation starters from our friends at Movember: https://conversations.movember.com/
Need support now?
United States:
Immediate Support
If you’re ever worried that someone’s life is in immediate danger, call 911 or go directly to emergency services.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call: 800-273-TALK (8255)
Free and confidential 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention phone service
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/NAMI Resource Guide for those experiencing a mental health emergency
Call: 800 950 6264
Information to help people experiencing a mental health crisis and their loved ones
https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Guides/Navigating-a-Mental-Health-CrisisCrisis Text Line
Text: HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor. Free 24/7 support at your fingertips.
https://www.crisistextline.org/
Music-Specific Services
ASCAP Wellness Program
List of wellness and recovery support services for music creators
https://www.ascap.com/music-creators/wellnessBackline
Connecting music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness providers
https://backline.care/Behind The Scenes
Tools to help entertainment industry workers with mental health and psychological safety
https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/mental-health-and-suicide-prevention-initiative/MusiCares
Preventative, emergency and recovery programs for the health and well-being of the music community
https://www.musicares.org/get-helpMusicians Foundation
Financial assistance for music industry professionals
https://www.musiciansfoundation.org/Music Health Alliance
Protecting, directing and connecting music professionals with medical and financial solutions
https://www.musichealthalliance.com/Nuci’s Space
Committed to ending the epidemic of suicide and the stigma attached to brain illnesses
https://www.nuci.org/Send Me A Friend
Support for newly-sober musicians and music professionals
https://www.sendmeafriend.org/Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Financial assistance for all types of career musicians and music industry workers
https://www.sweetrelief.org/The Road to Rehab
Sober/emotional support for the touring musician/entertainer
https://theroadtorehab.com/
Grief or Bereavement Support
GriefShare
Call: 800-395-5755
Support groups for people going through grief
https://www.griefshare.org/
United Kingdom:
Immediate Support
If you’re ever worried that someone’s life is in immediate danger, call 999 or go directly to emergency services.
NHS-111
Call: 111
For when you need help but are not in immediate danger
https://111.nhs.uk/Shout Crisis text line
Text: 85258
24/7 free text service for anyone in crisis, struggling to cope and needing immediate help
https://giveusashout.org/The Samaritans
Free call: 116123
24/7 confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts
https://www.samaritans.org/
Music-Specific Services
BAPAM
Support with physical and mental health problems for those in the performing arts
https://www.bapam.org.uk/Help Musicians
Essential support for emerging, professional and retired musicians of all genres
https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/Music Minds Matter
24/7 helpline and support services for anyone working in UK music
https://www.musicmindsmatter.org.uk/Music Support
Support for those working in music affected by mental ill-health and/or addiction
https://musicsupport.org/
General Support
NHS
NHS Services
https://www.nhs.uk/MIND
Call: 0300 123 3393
Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem
https://www.mind.org.uk/NHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Support (helplines for mental illnesses)
List of helplines for different types of mental illnesses
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/nhs-voluntary-charity-services/charity-and-voluntary-services/get-help-from-mental-health-helplines/NHS Mental Health and Wellbeing Support (anxiety, depression)
Specific info for anxiety and depression, mood self-assessment, and mental well-being audio guides
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/Hub of Hope (find your local support group)
Database of local mental health support and services across the UK
https://hubofhope.co.uk/
Grief or Bereavement Support
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
National Helpline: 0300 111 5065
Helping adults who have been bereaved by suicide
https://uksobs.org/