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Emotional wellness for the music community. Visit simsfoundation.org or 512-494-1007 for support. 501(c)3 nonprofit

15/08/2025

We’re so excited to be in the running as panelists for SXSW 2026 🎤✨ and YOU can help make it happen! Cast your vote via the SXSW PanelPicker before Aug. 24, 2025 🗳️💙

Here are the panels to vote for:
🎶 Save Live Music – with Downtown Austin Alliance
🧠 In Tune: Mental Health for Music Creators – with Orb Studios
🎭 The Show Can’t Go On Like This – with Recovery Unplugged

Let’s make these conversations happen. Vote now at this link: https://participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sxsw26/community-voting-sxsw/page/community-voting

14/08/2025

! Last week, Derrick and Sarah were invited to attend and present at the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce's August meeting, focused on organizations serving the Central Texas music community. We are currently working with Gruene Hall and other local entities to expand SIMS services into Comal County. We are excited to explore potential opportunities to further our reach and better serve the Central Texas music industry.

12/08/2025

"SIMS Foundation has been there for so many of us in the music community." 💙🎶 Erika Wennerstrom of Heartless Bastards shares what SIMS means to Austin musicians and why access to mental health and substance use support matters.

We're proud to continue showing up for the artists who make this city sing. Learn how you can support our mission at the link below. https://secure.qgiv.com/for/simsfoundation/

11/08/2025

Big news, y’all! 🎉 We’ve rolled out our new service delivery model to ALL current clients + everyone on our waitlist ❤️ And now… we’re officially welcoming NEW clients!

If you work in the music industry (musicians, venue staff, sound engineers, etc.) or you’re a dependent family member of someone who does, you can access SIMS mental health services. Learn more at the following link: https://simsfoundation.org/get-support/eligibility/?mc_cid=b068ff1ac5&mc_eid=UNIQID

11/08/2025

Alright, alright, alright, alright! 🤘

We were SO honored to be part of Austin FC’s Pride Month celebration this past weekend!

Our Director of Operations Conrádo Markel stepped in to be the Heartbeat of Austin, and our amazing friend and ambassador Nakia sang the anthem at Saturday’s game against the Houston Dynamo.

Verde listos! 💚

08/08/2025

We’re honored to share that the SIMS Foundation has been awarded a grant from the Forever Austin Fund at Austin Community Foundation! 💙

This vital support will help us continue our mission championing the mental health and well-being of Austin’s music community—ensuring that musicians and music workers get the care and support they deserve.

We’re proud to be one of the 99 Central Texas nonprofits, and one of the 44 Health and Humanities nonprofits, to receive ACF’s historic $2.3 million investment 🥰

This investment will go directly toward:
➡️ Providing accessible mental health services
➡️ Supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of music professionals
➡️ Strengthening the heartbeat of Austin’s creative community

Thank you to ACF and the generous donors behind the 24 funds that made this possible. Your commitment to a more connected, inclusive Austin empowers us to keep doing this important work. You can explore the following link for a full list of Forever Austin Fund 2025 grantees: https://www.austincf.org/give/ways-to-give/forever-austin-fund/grant-partners/

07/08/2025

Looking for a fun way to support your local music community? Stop by First Thursday TONIGHT over at South Congress Hotel from 6 - 10 p.m., a portion of the sales this evening will go towards our efforts to provide mental healthcare for local artists and music industry workers in need 💙 This month's performances will include a live show from Cactus Lee and DJ sets by King Louie, Blackgold, Ashmar & RUUEX.

There will also be a school supply drive to support Travis Heights Elementary School. Come with any new + unopened school supply items, more info can be found on their website https://southcongresshotel.com/on-rotation/first-thursday

Stop by if you can to sip, mingle and support SIMS 🤠

05/08/2025

🎶 Say YES to an unforgettable night celebrating the music of Elliott Smith all while supporting mental health for your local music community. 💙

Join us TOMORROW - Wednesday, August 6 at Hotel Vegas for a heartfelt tribute featuring SloGin Drags, Burge XO, Small Engine Fire, Jack Wilson & Dan Duszynski. $15 suggested donation, benefiting the SIMS Foundation. Hope to see you out there!

04/08/2025

Check it out! We are making headlines with the news of our Sims Ellison Impact Award event, honoring Steve Wertheimer - our first-ever recipient of the award and the force behind the Continental Club and C-Boy’s Heart & Soul. 🎶 His venues have shaped the sound of Austin for decades and we are so glad it's getting such great notice from these local outlets. Thank you to Culture Map Austin, The Austin-American Statesman and Austin360 for sharing the new of Steve's award! 📖 Check out these awesome articles below:

https://austin.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/steve-wertheimer-continental-club-award/

https://www.statesman.com/story/entertainment/movies/2025/07/31/continental-club-c-boy-s-owner-to-receive-inaugural-sims-foundation-impact-award/85461874007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

https://www.facebook.com/100064714359212/posts/1198460542321080/?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=9QN7XYGOX06C7FiK #

01/08/2025

WOOHOO! Our Pride merch is back in stock...just in time for Austin Pride! 🌈 Available for a limited time only, so if you missed out before, now’s your chance. Don’t forget to DM us a pic when you’re rocking yours! 💖✨

30/07/2025

The SIMS Foundation is proud to honor Steve Wertheimer, longtime steward of Austin’s live music culture, with the inaugural Sims Ellison Impact Award at our Music For The Mind 30th Anniversary Celebration, presented by Favor, happening September 10!! 💙

Owner of The Continental Club and C-Boy's Heart & Soul, Steve’s venues have been cornerstones for creativity, authenticity, and community for nearly 40 years. 🤩

📆 ✨Be sure to save the date - this special evening will be hosted by Austin icon Liz Lambert, bringing together leaders in music, art, and philanthropy for an unforgettable celebration—including a seated dinner, open bar, silent auction, and live music.

All proceeds will benefit our mission to bring mental health and recovery services to local music industry members. You can snag your tickets now at the following link: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/simsfoundation/event/musicforthemind2025benefittingsimsfoundation/

28/07/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out to support the SIMS cause at the Grand Master Gala this past Saturday!! We had an amazing time rocking with Grandmaster, Urban Heat, Nolan Potter's Nightmare Band, and The Thing at The Paramount Austin. No place like Austin sharing such stellar live music for an even more worthy cause 😊💙

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Monday	09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	09:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00

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http://www.simsfoundation.org/

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