Support & Wellbeing Resources

Building from the inside out also means knowing when to reach for support.

Creative work takes courage.
But even the strongest artists, managers, and educators need space to breathe, reflect, and receive support.
You don’t have to hold it all on your own.

This page gathers trusted UK-based organisations and collectives offering emotional, psychological, and practical support for people working in music and the wider creative industries.
It’s updated regularly to keep every link and contact current.

For Music & Creative Industry Professionals

Music Minds Matter
24/7 free and confidential mental health support for anyone working in music.
Run by Help Musicians UK, offering phone, email, and online counselling services.

Help Musicians
Supporting the whole musician – financial aid, creative funding, and mental health support for every stage of a music career.

BAPAM – British Association for Performing Arts Medicine
Specialist healthcare, clinical assessments, and advice for musicians, performers, and creatives working under physical or emotional strain.

Music Industry Therapist Collective (MITC)
Founded by Tamsin Embleton, MITC offers psychotherapy, consultancy, and wellbeing guidance from professionals who understand the pressures of touring, performance, and creative life.

Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Offers counselling and wellbeing services for music and performing arts students, and collaborates widely across the industry on mental health initiatives.

General Mental Health & Wellbeing

Mind
Information, advice, and community support for anyone experiencing a mental health problem.

Samaritans
24-hour listening service offering confidential, non-judgemental support to anyone who needs to talk.

Shout
Free, 24/7 text-based service providing immediate mental-health and crisis support.

CALM – Campaign Against Living Miserably
Promoting open conversations about mental health and offering support to anyone feeling isolated, low, or suicidal.

The Mix
Support for under-25s, offering free counselling, helplines, and online community resources.

If You Need to Talk

If you’ve been affected by something explored in The Invisible Infrastructure or are navigating a difficult moment in your creative journey, please reach out.

We can help signpost you towards appropriate professional or wellbeing support.

A Note from Basil

“Behind every strong creative career is a network of care.
Reach for it when you need to — that’s part of the infrastructure too.”