SIMS Foundation

Please note that the SIMS Foundation's offices will be officially closed for the holiday break from December 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025. If you experience an emergency, please call 911. We wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday season! ✨

Our Director of Clinical Services, Brandee Smith, shares some practical tips to help you navigate the season with balance and well-being in our latest newsletter. Read more: simsfoundation.org/healthy-holida…

The holiday season can be especially tricky for those in the music industry. The mix of work demands, social obligations, and family expectations often make it a challenging time.

SIMS CEO Derrick Lesnau and Board member Micah Clements with National Association of Benefits and Insurance Providers (NABIP) rep, Victoria Treviño. Their golf tournament raised over $2K for SIMS Foundation, and we are so grateful. 🙏

One week from today at Hotel Vegas - The Cosmic Clash x The Nothing Song Present: A Benefit for SIMS Foundation featuring Semihelix, Paper Sisters, and Tiny Specks. $15 suggested donation. Doors at 6pm // 21+ only. See you there! tinyurl.com/49nbwbn6

@thecosmicclash presents a FREE show @nomadbar with The Harms, Semihelix, & Onism E. A % of the bar sales will benefit SIMS. bit.ly/CosmicClash1026

@peggyporchparty is hosting Ray Prim and his band at 8502 Horseshoe Ledge. Info & tickets: bit.ly/RayPrimatPeggys

There are several benefit events coming up on Saturday 10/26!

Join us and @ParkerWoodland this Sunday at @coco_coquette to celebrate the start of #pridemonth with their new single MAKEUP. 10% of wig sales benefit SIMS & @TransTexas! Plus @homeslicepizza! #harmonizeyourmind #mentalhealthforeveryone #atxmusic

SO excited about @RKSBandOfficial tomorrow night @acllive!!! It’s sold out and a portion of the proceeds benefit the SIMS Foundation. Come say hello at our table!

Join us next Wednesday for our monthly Substance Use & Recovery 101 workshop. Cohosted by @C4RAustin. Learn how to spot an overdose and how you can help/support. Grab some free Narcan! 🗓️ May 29, 2-4 📍 HAAM - HQ 🎫 FREE & OPEN TO ALL RSVP: eventbrite.com/e/sims-foundat…

🫶 To help us welcome Derrick, an anonymous community donor is matching donations Mental Health Awareness Month! Your support helps us expand our provider network and wellness offerings. Tap the link in our bio to jump in on this matching opportunity! simsfoundation.org/donate

“I am honored to join the SIMS Foundation and work alongside a dedicated team to provide our local community of musicians with access to the critical mental healthcare and substance use disorder resources needed to allow them and their families to thrive.”

🎉 The SIMS Foundation proudly announces the appointment of Derrick Lesnau as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 28, 2024.

Embrace imperfection. No one expects perfection, not even you. Embrace everything as part of the journey and keep moving forward. 🫶

Focus on passion and purpose. Remember why you love performing and let that drive you 🔥

Y'all ever get those pre-performance jitters? Swipe 👉 to see some tip and tricks to transform those stage fright nerves into pure onstage bliss ✨