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mental health fund

The Mental Health Fund at Sweet Relief provides financial assistance to musicians and music industry professionals who are struggling with mental health challenges. Acknowledging the unique pressures of the music industry, this fund offers grants to help cover the cost of mental health services, including traditional therapy, counseling, and alternative treatments. This assistance is designed for those experiencing financial difficulty, helping to remove cost as a barrier to accessing essential mental health care.

You are not alone, help is available! Scroll down to the digital application below to submit and get started.


If you are experiencing a life-threatening mental health crisis, please call 911 or 988 for immediate assistance.
If you would like to support our efforts, please click below to donate online. Scroll to the bottom of the page for instructions on to donate via check.

music's mental health fund

Need Help Finding a Therapist?
​Music's Mental Health Fund, a partnership between Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and Backline, provides financial assistance and case management to support the mental health and well-being of our music community. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Mental Health Care for Touring Teams
​Bands and companies can earmark contributions and subsidize their team's mental health care costs. Individuals and companies must be based in the US to be eligible for this program.  CLICK HERE to learn more, or reach out to us directly at [email protected]

DIGITAL APPLICATION:
Please find the digital application below. If you have any questions or issues, please email us at [email protected]

​​If you cannot fill out the digital form below, you can download and submit your application at the bottom of the page.
               MENTAL HEALTH FUND APPLICATION

               MENTAL HEALTH FUND APPLICATION

APPLICANT INFORMATION
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PROFESSIONAL CAREER HISTORY
FOR MUSICIANS
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MEDICAL INFORMATION
MONTHLY BUDGET FORM
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Income:
ASSETS:
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I hereby certify that I have answered the questions in this application to the best of my ability without any limitations whatsoever; the facts stated herein are true and I understand that any misrepresentation or false information will disqualify me for any assistance from the Fund. I further agree to notify Sweet Relief Musicians Fund of any change in my financial situation from the time of my application to the time a grant is made to me. I understand that the Grant Committee can require me to provide a copy of my first tax return filed after receiving a grant from the Fund and/or a summary of my total medical expenditures. (Any request for a summary of medical expenditures will be made within one year of the grant.) My signature below constitutes acceptance of this requirement. I hereby authorize Sweet Relief Musicians Fund to communicate with other entertainment assistance organizations which might assist me and/or those people or organizations listed in this application, or later provided by me, regarding the information contained herein.
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ADDITIONAL MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
These third party resources are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by Sweet Relief Musicians Fund of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. Sweet Relief Musicians Fund bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress.

Backline
Backline is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. We are building a safer and more supported music industry by connecting our community with quality mental health care resources that understand this line of work.

Entertainment Community Fund - Mental Health Services
The Mental Health Services Program helps entertainment industry professionals and their families to deal with a wide array of issues including work and personal stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions and ongoing supportive services. Social workers provide evaluation and referrals, short term treatment, crisis intervention, advocacy and connections to community treatment resources.

NAMI National Warmline Directory
A Warmline is a peer-run hotline that offers callers emotional support and is staffed by volunteers who are in recovery themselves.​
Please read this interview of Leighsa Montrose by Lorraine Viade, Supervising Psychologist of the Los Angeles Mental Health Department.
The Legacy of Suicide

DOWNLOAD & SEND:
Please download and fill out THIS APPLICATION. Once completed ,you can mail, fax, or email the completed application. Someone from Sweet Relief will be in touch with you as soon as possible.

Email to: [email protected]

Mail to:
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
2650 E Imperial Hwy Ste 208
Brea, CA 92821-6135

Fax to: 714-626-0473

How To Help
To make a donation online, click the "Donate" button above.
To donate by check:
Write check to:

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund

MEMO:
Mental Health Fund

Mail to:
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund
2650 E Imperial Hwy. Ste 208
​Brea, CA 92821-6135
​
If you wish to donate items, services or develop a fundraising event please contact us at [email protected] or call 949-215-9620

Sweet Relief Musicians Fund is a 501(c)3 non-profit charity. Federal ID# 95-4443269

Our Mission
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund provides financial assistance to all types of career 
musicians and music industry workers who are struggling to make ends meet while facing physical or mental health issues, disability, or age-related problems.​
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    • Our Story
    • Meet The Team
    • Testimonials
    • Community Partners
    • Supporters
    • Press Kit
  • Get Help
    • Request Assistance
    • Mental Health Fund
    • Hearing Health Fund
    • Natural Disaster Relief Fund: LA Fires
    • Resources
  • Donate
    • General Fund
    • Mental Health Fund
    • The Musicians Cancer Fund
    • Hearing Health Fund
    • Natural Disaster Relief Fund: LA Fires
    • Designated Artist Funds
    • The BGP Remembers Fund
    • Regional and Genre Funds
    • In Memory of...
    • Honoring Family & Friends
    • Charitable Bequest
    • View All Funds
  • News & Events
    • News
    • Events
    • An evening to Honor Taj Mahal
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Ways To Support
    • Intern or Volunteer
    • Become a Partner
    • Venues and Promoters
  • Shop
    • Soundwaves Art
    • Merch Store
    • Auctions
    • eBay
    • Benefit Albums
  • Contact Us