SIMS Foundation

Thank you to our friends at Arlyn Studios for choosing SIMS Foundation to be the nonprofit partner for their 40th Anniversary celebration this past weekend! Arlyn Studios is an Austin institution, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of this tremendous milestone and to everyone in our local music community for their support. ?? #arlynstudios #simsfoundation #atxmusic #mentalhealthmatters #40thanniversary #restoretherhythm #grateful Derrick Lesnau Marissa A. Rivera, LPC-S, QTAP Conrádo C. Sarah Andrews Ellee Fletcher

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

Today, we at SIMS Foundation are excited to launch a new campaign to benefit our local music community. And we need your help! ?? ?? Join SIMS Foundation to Restore the Rhythm and support access to mental healthcare for Austin’s music community! For 29 years, we have provided life-saving mental health and recovery services to musicians and music professionals. But now, we needs your help to expand services and create a new future for those who need us most. ?? Learn more about how we are rebuilding our support model to serve our community for decades to come. Let’s work together to ensure Austin musicians can keep creating the music we all love! Donate today at https://lnkd.in/gbW5yXxT “SIMS Foundation is our lifeline, helping musicians thrive. Your support keeps this vital work alive." - Gina Chavez, local musician #RestoretheRhythm #SupportLocalMusic #MentalHealthMatters #AustinMusic #SIMSFoundation #LiveMusicCapital

For almost 30 years, the SIMS Foundation has been honored to provide direct access to mental health care for thousands of Austin musicians, music industry professionals, and their dependent families. Austin's vibrant music scene is what makes our city so special and unique. Yet we know that working musicians face unique challenges when it comes to mental health, which is why we must come together as a community to support our artists and preserve our city's?culture. Today, on World Mental Health Day, we hope you will consider a gift to SIMS to keep this important mission going!??? https://lnkd.in/gbW5yXxT #worldmentalhealthday #simsfoundation #mentalhealthishealth #mentalhealthmatters #austinmusic #atxmusic

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?? The SIMS Foundation proudly announces the appointment of Derrick Lesnau as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 28, 2024. With a deep-rooted commitment to community service and a proven track record of leadership, Lesnau brings invaluable expertise to lead SIMS into our next phase of growth and impact. ?? “The mental healthcare access SIMS provides to our musicians and their families continues to be a one-of-a-kind resource for our community today,” says Lesnau. “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. I'm excited to be a part of SIMS' next chapter with a shared vision to grow our impact and increase support for our music community.” ?? To help us welcome Derrick, an anonymous community donor is matching donations for Mental Health Awareness Month! Your support helps us expand our provider network and wellness offerings. Jump on this matching opportunity: simsfoundation.org/donate

THANK YOU to everyone who supported our #AmplifyAustin Behind the Beat campaign! From our industry leaders who took time and shared stories, to our donors, board members, and supporters -- we couldn't do this without you! Together, we raised 64% of our goal at a whopping $12,852! #AmplifyAustin might be over, but we still need your help keeping up with the high demand of mental health services! Go to https://lnkd.in/gTBF6a-P to make a donation or leave a comment about why you love SIMS ?

THANK YOU to everyone who’s donated so far! We’re at 42% to our $20,000 and have 4 HOURS TO GO! Help us keep up with the demand for mental health care in our Central Texas Music Community. Make your one-time or monthly contribution at https://lnkd.in/g_vfiKzd ??

TODAY official kicks off #AmplifyAustin and the demand for mental health support from the SIMS Foundation has surged to a point where your help is crucial for expansion.Starting at 6pm and for the next 24 hours of #AmplifyAustin, we're amplifying the voices of our community – from musicians to promoters, photographers, and beyond – highlighting the need for mental health and substance use care. ? Your Support Makes a Difference: ? 1?? Expand Provider Network: Ensure swift access to compassionate care for everyone seeking support. 2?? Boost SIMS Staffing: Help us meet the growing demand for mental health services. 3?? Diversify Therapy Programs: Tailor our offerings to address unique community needs. ?? Your one-time gift or monthly donation of $10 can be the lifeline someone desperately needs. ?? Donate Now: https://bit.ly/amplifySIMS Together, let's make mental health support a constant presence in the lives of those who rely on the SIMS Foundation. Join us in creating a SIMS future where no one waits for the help they need. ??