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

10/13/2026

Haven't seen our hip-hop tee yet?

The hip-hop community has deep roots in Austin, which is why we wanted to feature it in our latest merch drop. ⚡

Huge shoutout to Zachquietdwn for lending his voice (and his style) to our new campaign.

Grab yours today!

An evening of music, friendship, and gratitude—with you. ATXM Friendsgiving!📅 Sunday, November 8🕔 5–9 p.m.📍 Central Mach...
10/12/2026

An evening of music, friendship, and gratitude—with you. ATXM Friendsgiving!
📅 Sunday, November 8
🕔 5–9 p.m.
📍 Central Machine Works

Open mic lottery with backline, a Community Dessert Table, and a Gratitude Wall. Musicians, friends, families, and music supporters are all welcome!

Musician Gear Swap: Bring gently used instruments, pedals, microphones, cords and cables, mic stands, cases, and accessories to trade with fellow musicians.
For musicians: trades only—no sales. Power and an amp available for testing.

Free to attend. Everyone must RSVP through the link in our bio. Food and drinks available for purchase.

RSVP Required. See link in comments below.

Artwork courtesy of


Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) H.O.M.E. Austin Musician Treatment Foundation SIMS Foundation Sonic Guild Austin Central Machine Works

10/10/2026

Today, on World Mental Health Day, the SIMS Foundation is excited to launch a mini docuseries in collaboration with Austin-based actor and musician Jackson Rathbone, as he shares his own mental health journey and reflects on the unique challenges artists and creatives face when it comes to mental health.

World Mental Health Day is a global observance that highlights mental health as a universal human right. Studies show that 1 out of 5 people experience mental health challenges and that music industry professionals are at an even greater risk of experiencing depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and more.

Follow along over the next few weeks to learn more about Jackson’s story and how the SIMS Foundation is helping local musicians across Central Texas access the support they need to thrive.

10/08/2026

We are SO grateful for an amazing benefit a few weeks back at Meanwhile Brewing Company supporting the Dick Chalmers Music Venue Program.

If you're not familiar, SIMS helps out anyone in the music community, but this program specifically sets aside funds for our music venue folks. 💓

Shoutout to KUTX 98.9 for the support! And if you're a music venue who wants to host the next one, send us a DM or check out our website for more details.

🎃 SIMS October EventsSave this list or reach out to our team if you want to volunteer!🎷 Oct 9- Dan Wilson Live Taping & ...
10/06/2026

🎃 SIMS October Events

Save this list or reach out to our team if you want to volunteer!

🎷 Oct 9- Dan Wilson Live Taping & Listening Room Concert @ Monks Jazz

🎶 Oct 14- Sober Sessions, Hosted by Nolo & Recovery Unplugged @ 5419 S Congress Ave, ATX

🤠 Oct 15- H***y Tonk Thursdays @ Gruene Hall

🎙️ Oct 17- SIMS Saturday @ Love Wheel Records

💿 Oct 23-25- Austin Record Convention @ Palmer Events Center

🤘 Oct 27- Dick Chalmers MVP Benefit @ Valhalla

Tell us which ones you're planning on going to!
👻 Oct 31- The Farout Halloween ft. The Jesus and Mary Chain @ Far Out Lounge & Stage

ACL Weekend One was a BLAST! 🙌Thank you so much to Hulu and Disney+ for featuring Brandee, our Director of Clinical Serv...
10/05/2026

ACL Weekend One was a BLAST! 🙌

Thank you so much to Hulu and Disney+ for featuring Brandee, our Director of Clinical Services, and for shining a spotlight on the SIMS Foundation.

We had such a great time providing on-site support for the Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL) performers & crew, and we can't wait to do it all again this weekend (hopefully with a little less mud!). ☔

AUSTIN - It's that time of year again, and we hope everyone is ready for ACL Fest 2026! 🙌SIMS Foundation is now in our 3...
10/02/2026

AUSTIN - It's that time of year again, and we hope everyone is ready for ACL Fest 2026! 🙌

SIMS Foundation is now in our 31st year of serving Austin's music community with access to mental healthcare and substance use recovery services, and we will return for our fourth year to help provide on-site mental healthcare in ACL's Artist Village for the duration of the festival to the musicians and music industry professionals that bring it all to life.

We are also excited to be celebrating World Mental Health Day at ACL on Saturday, Oct. 10th, so stay tuned for some fun content to come. Look forward to seeing many of you out there! 💙

10/02/2026

Reaching out for help is the hardest step, but we're here to help navigate the rest.

If you've ever wondered what happens after you contact SIMS, our Director of Clinical Services, Brandee Smith, is here to walk you through the process.

If you need help, reach out by clicking on the 'Get Support' tab on our website, today.

09/30/2026

Hey metal music fans!

You know more than anyone else that real ones show up for their own.

That's why we teamed up with Never Rest to promote our new shirt, specifically for all of the metal music fans out there.

Every shirt keeps mental health care & recovery services going for the people who make this scene what it is- so grabs yours today! https://store.simsfoundation.org/

📣 Breaking News: 📣 SIMS Foundation is thrilled to announce that our special guest speaker for 2026's Music for the Mind ...
09/29/2026

📣 Breaking News: 📣 SIMS Foundation is thrilled to announce that our special guest speaker for 2026's Music for the Mind will be the one-and-only Brené Brown! 🤩

Brené Brown is the author of seven New York Times bestsellers and co-host of The Curiosity Shop podcast with Adam Grant. Brené holds the position of Professor of Practice in Management at The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business. She is also a research professor at the University of Houston, where she holds the Huffington Foundation Endowed Chair at the Graduate College of Social Work. Brené spends most of her time working in organizations around the world, helping develop braver leaders and more courageous cultures.

Come see Brené alongside our award winners Amy Corbin of C3 and Geronimo Rodriguez of Central Health at Music for the Mind on Nov. 18, 2026 at Assembly Hall!

There are a few individual seats remaining, so hurry and lock in your seat today.

For more info on tickets and sponsorships, please visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/simsfoundation/event/2026mftm/

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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