Dissonance

Dissonance Dissonance is an arts organization, a mental health organization, a recovery support organization. https://linktr.ee/itsdissonance Why Dissonance?

Dissonance is an arts organization. It’s also a mental health organization. And a recovery support organization. Dissonance is the tension - or even clashing - between two disharmonious elements. In both music and psychology, dissonance is the source of cognitive confusion, discomfort, conflict, or distress. People experience dissonance when they are confronted with information that is inconsisten

t with their beliefs. Dissonance is:
The musician who has been sober for years but makes a living playing in nightclubs and bars. The artist who believes they have to isolate to create but desperately wants to connect with others. The person who thinks they have a problem but doesn’t know where to go for help. The friend and ally who wants to offer support without saying or doing the wrong thing. There is a romanticized notion that you must be in great pain to make great art. This myth has normalized destructive behavior amongst artist and fans, and created business practices that often perpetuate it. We often venerate artists that are troubled and unstable, and while saddened, are not always surprised when another creative soul loses their life to drugs or mental illness. Our Mission:
Dissonance examines the intersection of creativity and wellbeing, working to create safe spaces, smash social stigmas, and shape education and business practices relating to mental health, addiction, and compassion in the arts. In short, we want to contribute to a healthier environment in the arts community. Collectively, we need to find new ways to support, sustain, and celebrate creativity. Who We Are:
Dissonance is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization run by a board of directors with experience in the fields of mental health, arts administration, marketing, management, recovery, education, advocacy, music, and theater. Contact Dissonance to learn about resources, offerings, and how to get involved. What We Do:
Dissonance is a resource for artists, industry folks, educators, healthcare providers, and fans. We produce events, collect stories, and share insights from people who have lived experience relating to our mission. This space is here to continue the conversation, to collect and compare resources.

You still have time to attend Morningside After Dark tonight, Monday 2/23. It will be uplifting, for sure! We are once a...
02/24/2026

You still have time to attend Morningside After Dark tonight, Monday 2/23. It will be uplifting, for sure! We are once again proud to sponsor the musicians playing this evening.

Like RPGs and need a place to process recent traumatic events? Together in Grief is a free offering of support for our c...
01/29/2026

Like RPGs and need a place to process recent traumatic events? Together in Grief is a free offering of support for our community this Saturday, January 31 taking place at Sentier Psychotherapy. Please see the flier for specific game times for adults and for adolescents.

Backline has introduced an important layer of support for the music industry with their B-Line. Put these numbers in you...
01/27/2026

Backline has introduced an important layer of support for the music industry with their B-Line.

Put these numbers in your phone:
Call 855-BLINE99 or text 254-639

"If you’re facing a crisis or just need someone to talk to, trained crisis counselors who understand our world are ready to help. From burnout and anxiety to substance use and crisis moments, no crisis too small and no hour too late."

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Introducing B-LINE, a 24/7 mental health and crisis support line created exclusively for music industry professionals and their families.

Whether you’re an artist, crew member, manager, agent, assistant, or if you’re a family member navigating the difficult demands of the music industry, B-LINE is here for you.

If you’re facing a crisis or just need someone to talk to, trained crisis counselors who understand our world are ready to help. From burnout and anxiety to substance use and crisis moments, no crisis too small and no hour too late.

Call 855-BLINE99 or text 254-639.
Real support. Real understanding. Real humans. 24/7.

We love you, Minnesota. We are in this together.
01/27/2026

We love you, Minnesota. We are in this together.

Pssst…It’s ok if you have a hard time during the holidays. It’s common! Here are some tips for coping with stress this t...
12/24/2025

Pssst…

It’s ok if you have a hard time during the holidays. It’s common! Here are some tips for coping with stress this time of year even if you feel holly jolly - and especially if you don’t.

11/21/2025

We appreciate folks who utilize the resources on our website, attend events, watch Dissonance Sessions episodes, share their stories, and reach out for connection. We love this community of musicians and artists and healers.

Funds do help! We are completely volunteer-run, and $ helps us do cool things like what can see in this video that Jason put together in support. Chip in here:

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Dissonance

We highly encourage you to attend this show happening over at Mixed Blood Theatre CompanyIt is all about the science of ...
11/14/2025

We highly encourage you to attend this show happening over at Mixed Blood Theatre Company

It is all about the science of HAPPY! We could all use that.

This weekend they are also including a post show event that caught our eye.

Read more here:

DIY Glimmer Journal Activity post The Happiness Gym on Sunday, November 16th and 23rd.

The Happiness Gym is all about science based techniques you can use to improve your mental health.

So who better to enlist than NAMI.
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

We are excited to be welcoming NAMI to a very special post show event THIS SUNDAY and next. They will be guiding us through the wonderful world of Glimmer Journaling.

"Glimmers", first introduced by social worker Deb Dana¹ as a part of Polyvagal Theory, are micro-moments of joy that make us feel happy, hopeful, and safe.

Please reserve your tickets TODAY and join us post show. Link in comments

Mental Health is health every day. We love you!
10/11/2025

Mental Health is health every day. We love you!

‪A gentle reminder for :‬

‪Not taking care of your mental and physical health is not the same as being creative. Take care of yourself so that you can take care of your creativity. ‬

‪Thanks for being you and if you need help, it's here.‬

‪www.dissonance.website/get-help-directory/‬

06/29/2025

Board members Jeremiah and Katy had fun riding along with Twin Cities Recovery Project Inc. yesterday. Thank you to Abu for committing to these rides each week. They ride every Saturday in the summer. If you are looking for activities and community we hope you join in. We will be planning more rides throughout the summer. Minneapolis has such beautiful trails. .

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