Join us and Parker Woodland this Sunday at Coco Coquette to celebrate the start of #pridemonth with their new single MAKEUP. Grab some Home Slice Pizza while you’re there. 10% wig sales benefit SIMS & TENT! 🌈 🍕 💃🏻 Details can be found in the FB event, Parker Woodland Single Release Show & Pride Party! #harmonizeyourmind #mentalhealthforeveryone #atxmusic #simsfoundation #austinpride #homeslicepizza
Have you heard of neural nostaligia? Wonder why you are listening to the same playlist you've been since highschool? Researchers are finding that when we listen to the music we did as teenagers connect with us so differently than the music we hear as adults. So, if you feel a little dysregulated or need a moment to re-connect with yourself - blast a song from the past (which im sure you listened to last week, anyway 😏)
📸: @nikkiroy.collection
ONE HOUR LEFT OF #AMPLIFYAUSTIN Jake Garcia from @theblackangels and owner of @the13thflooraustin explains reasons artists face mental health challenges -- from the high of being on stage and the drop you feel off stage and the extreme shift of awareness you go through.
"[SIMS] is good for the community of music in Austin" says Jake
🚀 THE FINAL HOURS:
✨Make a one-time donation or become a monthly supporter at our link in bio
✨Share Jake's story to spark conversations about mental health in the music industry
"Everyone in the industry got laid off in 2020 and that was really hard on all of us and SIMS was there to provide mental health support during that time." says Taylor Hull, Marketing Director for Radio Coffee
Taylor's insights highlight the vital role SIMS Foundation plays in supporting the music industry's well-being. Your support ensures we continue amplifying these crucial voices in the music community.
🚀 How You Can Help:
✨Make a one-time donation or become a monthly supporter at our link in bio
✨Share Taylor's story to spark conversations about mental health in the music industry
Every act of support propels us closer to a future where mental health is prioritized and accessible for all who make the industry possible.
“Mental health matters in music”, says Erin Walter, singer, songwriter, bassist in @parkerwoodlandband. Our community is invaluable and so are the creatives who capture and create this lively city.
Help us keep up with the ongoing demand on mental health support in our music industry.
🚀 How You Can Help:
✨Make a one-time donation or become a monthly supporter at our link in bio ✨Share Ismael's story and spread awareness of the ongoing demand
✨Share your own story and lend your voice to address the demand for mental health support in Central Texas.
In her own words, Savannah Welch sheds light on the pressing need for mental health support in the music community. "[SIMS] seemed like such an obvious answer for a need in our community"
Savannah's insights highlight the vital role SIMS Foundation plays in supporting the music industries well-being. Your support ensures we continue amplifying these crucial voices in the music community.
🚀 How You Can Help:
✨Make a one-time donation or become a monthly supporter.
✨Share Savannah's advocacy to spark conversations about mental health in the music industry
Every act of support propels us closer to a future where mental health is prioritized and accessible for all who make the industry possible.
The demand for mental health support from the SIMS Foundation has surged to a point where your help is crucial for expansion. In the next 24 hours of #AmplifyAustin, we're amplifying the voices of our community – from musicians to promoters, photographers, and beyond – highlighting the need for mental health and substance use care.
✨ Your Support Makes a Difference: ✨
1️⃣ Expand Provider Network: Ensure swift access to compassionate care for everyone seeking support.
2️⃣ Boost SIMS Staffing: Help us meet the growing demand for mental health services.
3️⃣ Diversify Therapy Programs: Tailor our offerings to address unique community needs.
💡 Your one-time gift or monthly donation of $10 can be the lifeline someone desperately needs.
👉 Donate Now in our link in bio to make a difference today!
Together, let's make mental health support a constant presence in the lives of those who rely on the SIMS Foundation. Join us in creating a SIMS future where no one waits for the help they need. 🌟
Get ready to amplify the voices of our music community because AMPLIFY IS COMING! 🎤 On March 6th, starting at 6 pm, join us in a massive 24-hour giving celebration for #AmplifyAustinDay, benefiting 700+ nonprofits, SIMS included!
📆 When: March 6
⏰ Time: 6pm CT
📍 Where: Central Texas
You can make a donation day-of or support TODAY via our link in bio. This isn't just another giving day – this is Central Texas' BIGGEST day of giving, and we're thrilled to be a part of it!
Stay tuned as we partner with Austin's music industry, amplifying their voices about the soaring demand for more mental health resources since the pandemic. 💖Add your voice and become part of Austin music today by making a contribution at: https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/sims-foundation
Together, let's make mental health support a constant presence in the lives of those who rely on the SIMS Foundation. Join us in creating a SIMS future where no one waits for the help they need.
🎄✨ "Christmas is Trying to Kill Me" by Charlie Richards & Kris Schultz captures the humor in holiday chaos, but behind the laughter lies a truth — the festive season isn't easy for everyone. Loneliness, grief, and mental health challenges can weigh heavily on hearts. This year, as part of "Songs… In Places," Charlie and Kris are donating a portion of proceeds to SIMS, supporting musicians and industry professionals facing these struggles.
🤝 Join us in acknowledging the unseen battles many fight during the holidays. Venmo @Kris-Schultz with "Christmas Song/SIMS" in the note, and together, let's make a positive impact. 🎁
The beat of our music industry is strong, but behind the scenes, the struggle is real. High stress, endless hours, surrounded by substances, and low income make accessing mental health care a challenge.
For 28 years, the SIMS Foundation has been rewriting this narrative. Now, we need your help. We're aiming to raise $28,000, and your contribution of just $28 can make a significant impact! Your support enables us to provide personalized therapy, substance use recovery, and psychiatric services, addressing the unique challenges of our music community. GIVE TODAY: https://bit.ly/28kfor28
Why 28? It represents not only the years of our dedicated mission but also the vibrant life of Sims Ellison, an icon in the Austin music scene and who's heartbreaking suicide struck the cord to start the foundation to aid in mental care for our loved community.
Donate $28 or any amount you can spare at https://bit.ly/28kfor28
Let's come together to support our music community to GIVE MORE ACCESS to those who need it.
A weekend full of music and cheers! We can’t thank Texas Wine Jam enough for hosting us at this fantastic 2-day fusion of local tunes and exquisite wineries. 🍇 The incredible support, from donations to merch purchases and volunteering inquiries, made this event truly unforgettable. 🙌
Boi Orbison is a DJ and Native Texan based in Austin, Texas bringing Queer Country events to the greater community. We are so excited to have them with us for this year’s #MusicfortheMind benefit concert! He’ll kick off the night spinning some of your favorite country vibes, so don’t be late! Grab your tickets now and arrive early on October 9. Link in bio for tickets and more event details. #simsfoundation #JessWilliamson #TamecaJones #garretttcapps #nasacountry #angelwhite #boiorbison #livemusic #benefitconcert #austintexas #acl2023 #musicindustry #arlynstudios #thequiddityfoundation #mentalhealth #substanceuse #substanceusedisorder #musicbusiness #recoveryispossible #austinmusic #austinmusicians #austinmusicscene #recoveryispossible #recoveryrocks #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthishealth #musicandmentalhealth
We’re getting so excited for our upcoming 5th annual Music for The Mind Benefit Concert at historic Arlyn Studios on October 9th, 2023, presented by The Quiddity Foundation.
✨This intimate music experience, for only 100 lucky patrons, aids in furthering The SIMS Foundation’s mission to provide the full range of mental health and substance use recovery services for music industry professionals and their dependent family members.
🎟️ TICKETS: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/simsfoundation/963079
🔥This year’s lineup will include some amazing Texas-based artists, including our headliner, Jess Williamson, whose latest album Time Ain’t Accidental is evocative of iconic Western landscapes, tear-in-beer anthems, and a wholly modern take on country music that is completely her own. Joining Jess will be Austin’s own “soulstress,” Taméca Jones, as well as Garrett T. Capps and Nasa Country hailing from San Antonio, and an up and coming singer-songwriter from Dallas named Angel White, whose music beautifully blends R&B and Country in a new and unprecedented way. And legendary cowboy DJ, Boi Orbison will be spinning your favorite country tunes as you arrive for this special evening.
You won’t want to miss out on this exclusive celebration of music and wellness, so get tickets now before they're gone!
*Tickets include savory bites provided by local sponsors and access to an open bar throughout the event. All ticket proceeds benefit #SIMSFoundation.
#MusicForTheMind #JessWilliamson #TamecaJones #garretttcapps #nasacountry #angelwhite #boiorbison #livemusic #benefitconcert #austintexas #acl2023 #musicindustry #arlynstudios #thequiddityfoundation #mentalhealth #substanceuse #substanceusedisorder #musicbusiness #recoveryispossible #austinmusic #austinmusicians #austinmusicscene #recoveryispossible #recoveryrocks #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthishealth #musicandmentalhealth
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and while SIMS Foundation celebrates mental health awareness every day, today is about action! Prioritize your own mental health for #MentalHealthActionDay.
Caring for your own mental health can look like a lot of different things including getting outside to move your body, eating a good meal, spending time with a friend, or reading a book. No matter what you do, be kind to your mind while you do it!
Visit www.simsfoundation.org to learn more about our work and visit www.mentalhealthactionday.org for more information about how you can take action towards your mental health!
