Every month, MusiCares offers a variety of programs, support groups, and health clinics to music people in need. This May, MusiCares is honoring Mental Health Awareness Month with a number of resources dedicated to mental health awareness and the unique struggles within the music community.

Programming kicks off with a hearing clinic at Desert Hearts Music Festival on May 6, followed by the continuation of our Musicians in Recovery series on May 9. MusiCares is also launching a brand new emotional health support group for songwriters and composers this month. 

Take a look at the full event list below to see what MusiCares has coming up. Be sure to check back here throughout the month for additional programs and updates!

May 6: Desert Hearts Music Festival

MusiCares is hosting a hearing clinic during Desert Hearts Music Festival in Los Angeles. Eligible professionals will be fitted for free, custom ear plugs during the hearing clinic. 

Additionally, MusiCares will be providing Naloxone training and distribution.

All services are open to artists and crew only, while supplies last. 

DATE: May 6\
TIME: TBD

May 16: Musicians In Recovery Featuring Patty Schemel & Mix Master Mike

Presented by MusiCares & Sober 21

Join us for the second installment of our Musicians in Recovery series in partnership with Sober 21, Elia Einhorn's project in collaboration with The Creative Independent. 

Moderated by Brendan Berry, MusiCares' Mental Health & Addiction Recovery Services Client Manager, the recorded hour-long discussion will feature Patty Schemel and Mix Master Mike as they share their personal experiences getting sober in the music world. 

DATE: May 9\
WATCH: Premiering on MusiCares' YouTube and Facebook pages. Link coming soon.

May 18: Care/Feel: Queer Mental Wellness in the Music Industry w/ Adam Lambert & Guests

In Partnership With Feel Something Foundation & BMG

MusiCares will be co-hosting an event with Adam Lambert's Feel Something Foundation and BMG on May 11. The hour-long panel discussion will be moderated by Adam Lambert joined by LGBTQIA+ industry professionals and artists discussing the intersection of queer identity and mental wellness in the music industry.

This in-person event is invite-only, but recorded content and coverage from the event will be shared across MusiCares' social media pages at a later date. 

DATE: May 11\
TIME: 6:00PM - 9:00PM PT\
REGISTRATION: In-Person Event, Invite Only

May 26-28: Cali Roots Music Festival

MusiCares is hosting a hearing clinic during Cali Roots Music Festival in Monterey, Calif. Eligible professionals will be fitted for free, custom ear plugs during the hearing clinic. 

Additionally, MusiCares will be providing Naloxone training and distribution.

All services are open to artists and crew only, while supplies last. 

DATE: May 26-28\
TIME: 2:00PM - 5:00PM PT

Support Groups

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, MusiCares is launching a brand new Emotional Health Support Group for Songwriters and Composers on May 1. Join your peers every Monday at 1PM PT / 4PM ET in discussing the unique challenges that face songwriters and composers in today's music industry landscape. Attendees have the option to attend anonymously. 

MusiCares offers 11 free weekly support and addiction recovery support groups, including groups for the women's music community, Black music community, and LGBTQIA+ communities. These music community groups are open to anyone interested in participating. 

Support groups are a safe and secure place to sort through a variety of wellness issues or concerns. Each group is led by a licensed professional, and additional assistance is available if needed. 

DATE: Weekly, Ongoing\
TIME: Weekly, Ongoing\
REGISTRATION: Learn more and contact a group facilitator here.