Universal Music Group and Music Health Alliance (MHA) have partnered to launch the Music Industry Mental Health Fund, providing comprehensive mental health resources for music industry professionals across the United States.

The fund expands upon their existing four-year relationship, which has already helped nearly 1,000 artists access healthcare. The new initiative offers:

• Individualized recommendations for mental health counselors and psychiatrists
• Financial grants to offset treatment costs
• 24-hour response time for initial inquiries
• Access to MHA's team of healthcare advocates
• Support for both current and former music professionals

"We have been working on ways to establish a streamlined pathway for mental health access, funding, and care planning," says UMG's Chief Impact Officer, Susan Mazo.

The MHA's comprehensive services include:

• Dental care through the Richard M. Bates SMILE Fund
• Group health services
• Individual and family health insurance
• Mental health resources
• Senior care support and Medicare
• Vision care resources

MHA Founder and CEO Tatum Hauck Allsep emphasizes their holistic approach, which includes financial assistance, continuous care for both mental and physical health, psychiatric support, and intensive outpatient and inpatient programs to ensure the long-term well-being of music industry professionals.

The fund is open to all members of the music industry, regardless of their affiliation with Universal Music Group, demonstrating a commitment to industry-wide mental health support.

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