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Christopher Meredith Foundation powers up Music Support with new partnership

Music Support, the charity that provides help and support to anyone who works in music and live events affected by mental ill-health and/or addiction, has announced a new partnership with The Christopher Meredith Foundation (CMF), enabling them to grow existing provisions and develop new programs which support music industry peers and their loved ones.

The partnership includes funding which will contribute towards three key areas across three years: Funding or part-funding qualifying beneficiaries to receive the treatment they need, including counselling, psychotherapy and residential addiction treatment; Developing Music Support’s “Safe Hub” backstage at festivals, a space where artists and crew can take time out or speak to a Mental Health First Aid trained individual - due to the partnership, the charity has already run Safe Hubs this summer at Splendour festival in Nottingham and Boomtown festival in Winchester; Developing complementary programs for families and friends (including colleagues) who are supporting loved ones struggling with problematic drinking, drug use or other addictions - this includes new online resources and a workshop developed by addiction experts with lived experience.

Adfam research (2019) found that 1 in 10 people in Great Britain is currently dealing with a friend or family member’s drinking, drug taking or gambling. Music Support has seen a significant rise in the numbers of music industry workers’ loved ones seeking help since its launch in 2016.

Music Support was established in 2016 by veterans of the Music Industry with lived experience of mental ill-health and/or addiction as a personal and confidential support service provider that understood the specific needs and challenges that exist within the industry.

The charity’s new services for family and friends will commence in Autumn 2023 and roll out over the next twelve months, including dedicated online resources, an online support workshop and befriending programs for family and friends.

Pictured: Leeds Safe Hub team 2022. (Photo: Music Support)

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