Mental Health Resources for Creatives
Tools for Artists & Professionals Seeking Help
Crisis support, eating disorder resources, LGBTQ+ services, and music-industry organizations offering mental health, practical, and financial assistance.
Immediate Support
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, severe emotional distress, or a mental health crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Free and confidential support is available 24 hours a day.
This page is provided for general informational purposes and is not a substitute for emergency services, medical care, diagnosis, or treatment. In Tune Wellness does not operate or control the external organizations listed below.
Crisis & Immediate Mental Health Support
Free and confidential support when you need someone now.
Call · Text · Chat
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for people experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or a mental health or substance-use crisis.
Call or text 988
Text Support
Crisis Text Line
Connect with a trained volunteer Crisis Counselor for free, confidential support at any time in the United States.
Text HOME to 741741
Visit Crisis Text LineCalifornia Ages 12–24
California Youth Crisis Line
Statewide, 24/7 crisis support for young people ages 12 to 24 and families in crisis.
Call or text (800) 843-5200
Music Industry Crisis Support
Backline B-LINE
A 24/7 mental health and crisis support line created specifically for music-industry professionals and their families.
Call 855-BLINE99
Text 254-639
Eating Disorder Resources
Information, screening, and additional recovery support.
Eating disorders can require medical, nutritional, and mental health care. If you are experiencing fainting, chest pain, severe dehydration, confusion, vomiting blood, or another urgent medical concern, seek emergency medical attention.
LGBTQ+ Support
Affirming crisis and peer support resources.
LGBTQ+ Young People
The Trevor Project
Free, confidential crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people, available by phone, text, or online chat.
Call (866) 488-7386
Text START to 678678
Trans Peer Support
Trans Lifeline
Peer support run by and for transgender people and people questioning their gender. You do not need to be in crisis to call.
Call (877) 565-8860
National Crisis Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
LGBTQ+ callers and texters can use 988 for free, confidential crisis support at any time.
Call or text 988
Music & Entertainment Industry Resources
Mental health, case-management, and financial support for people in the industry.
Eligibility, funding, availability, and services can change. Review each organization’s current requirements directly before applying.
Music Community
MusiCares
A safety net for eligible members of the music community, including mental health support, addiction recovery resources, health services, and financial assistance.
Visit MusiCaresMusic Industry
Backline
Free case management, support groups, educational resources, a provider network, and crisis support for music-industry professionals and their families.
Visit BacklineFinancial Assistance
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
Financial assistance programs for qualifying musicians and music-industry workers facing illness, disability, age-related challenges, or other hardship.
Visit Sweet ReliefPerforming Arts & Entertainment
Entertainment Community Fund
Confidential social services, mental health support, insurance guidance, career resources, and emergency financial assistance for qualifying entertainment professionals.
Visit the FundPersonalized Support
Looking for ongoing therapy or coaching?
If you’re part of the music or creative community and want support beyond these resources, I offer therapy and coaching tailored to the realities of creative and entertainment careers.
Areas of support include anxiety, ADHD, eating disorders, body image, burnout, career transitions, performance-related stress, relationships, and identity.
Therapy is available to clients throughout California. Coaching is available nationally and internationally.
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