SIMS Foundation

🎉 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: ✨ 1️⃣ Expand Provider Network: Ensure swift access to compassionate care for everyone seeking support. 2️⃣ Boost SIMS Staffing: Help us meet the growing demand for mental health services. 3️⃣ 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. 🌟

Attention all brands, companies, and organizations! Are you interested in supporting mental health in the music industry during the upcoming SXSW event? We are currently accepting donations of wellness items, travel amenities, earplugs, gift cards, and anything else that can be useful for artists and industry workers might need to be included in these survival kits. If you would like to donate, please reach out to [email protected] before March 1st!

The SIMS Foundation team is looking for an additional board member! We are actively recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic board member with PR & Marketing expertise.⁠ ⁠If you are passionate about mental health, working collaboratively, and ensuring that our music community can thrive, we’d love to hear from you! Please email [email protected] for more information and visit simsfoundation.org to learn more about our work.

Our August newsletter is out and full of great ways you can beat the heat and help further our mission. Also, we are looking for a Staff Clinician to join our team! Check it out and help support emotional wellness for our music community. https://lnkd.in/gcjjjnXa

Join Our Board of Directors! Do you want to share your talent and experience with a growing nonprofit that helps our music community thrive? The SIMS Foundation team is looking for a new board member. We are actively recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic board member with Accounting/Finance expertise to help SIMS grow.⁠ ⁠ If you have a passion for ensuring emotional wellness in our music community then we’d love to hear from you. Please email [email protected] for more information.