Backline connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources – streamlining access to a network of trusted organizations and care providers that understand this line of work. 

This year has brought mental health to the forefront of so many people’s minds. At Backline, we’re so grateful that people are giving their mental health the attention it deserves, but our work is far from over.  According to a 2020 study by Vertava Health, over 50% of musicians struggle with depression, 12% reported having suicidal thoughts and over 73% of independent musicians have struggled with anxiety. 

Whether you’re backstage, on stage, or watching in the crowd, your donation directly helps the music industry build back stronger.  We are so grateful for all the support we’ve received thus far and we urge you to keep showing up for the music community. 

With your donations, we can provide more music industry professionals with mental health & wellness services, such as: one-on-one case management, support groups, and exclusive wellness offerings. With your support, we can scale our existing programs to serve more music industry professionals, and continue to build new programs that meet the needs of our community in real time. 

By sharing our Network for Good campaign, we can increase the size of our operations to match the needs of our population.  With help from you, we can diversify our offerings and further reach into the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities to provide mental health support and resources. 

We are so excited to present our second annual holiday gift guide, featuring some of our favorite brands and products that are donating a portion of their proceeds to Backline. Shop small and buy your loved one a gift while also supporting the mental health of the music industry. 

Whether that means showing up for yourself, your family, your friends, your bandmates, your fans, or for Backline, we are so grateful that you’re still here, showing up! Some days just waking up and getting through the day is how we show up. We want to know… how are you showing up? 

Spread the word about Backline and help us build our presence! Help us increase the size of our operations to match the needs of our population!