Posted on November 20, 2024UncategorizedUpdated Service Model InsightsAs we announced in October, SIMS Foundation is currently implementing some changes to our service model to help us improve how we connect our clients to care. As we work to implement these changes, we want to share with you some details about the process and provide some insights regarding the need for this transition. […] Read More
Posted on November 20, 2024UncategorizedOpen Enrollment – Explore Your Healthcare Insurance OptionsThe open enrollment period for health insurance has started and runs from November 1, 2024, through January 15, 2024. The Open Enrollment Period for 2025 ends on January 15th, but you must enroll by December 15th for coverage to start 1/1/25.This is an important opportunity to explore coverage options for the upcoming year. We’re happy […] Read More
Posted on November 20, 2024November 20, 2024UncategorizedHealthy Holidays for Music Industry Professionals: 5 Tips for a Balanced Season The holiday season can be especially tricky for those in the music industry. The mix of work demands, social obligations, and family expectations often make it a challenging time. Here are some practical tips to help you navigate the season with balance and well-being. Balance Work and Rest The holidays can be a busy season […] Read More
Posted on October 22, 2024October 22, 2024UncategorizedLetter from Our Board Chair: SIMS Service PauseDear SIMS Foundation Community, Last week, we sent a letter to our clients and therapeutic providers to notify them about our need to institute a 90-day pause on service provision while we enter a Strategic Planning process to restructure our service delivery model. (Please note that this pause will not impact a client’s ability to […] Read More
Posted on March 4, 2024March 4, 2024UncategorizedProvider Spotlight: Denisa WashingtonProvider Spotlight: Denisa Washington Q. Can you share a bit about your background and what inspired you to become a counselor? A. I was born and raised in Greenville, MS. From a young age, I developed a keen interest in observing human behavior, influenced by the complexities of family dynamics in my upbringing. This […] Read More
Posted on February 10, 2024February 12, 2024UncategorizedProvider Spotlight: Eboni HamiltonProvider Spotlight: Eboni Hamilton Q. Can you share a bit about your background and what inspired you to become a counselor? A. My path to counseling is somewhat practical. I’ve always been empathetic, sensitive, and an attentive listener (and talker). Growing up, my friends always came to me for advice and I often found […] Read More
Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021UncategorizedMy Friends Call Me RoboKateDISCLAIMER: This blog post describes an intense medical procedure in graphic detail. My name is Kate Howard. I am a musician. I am 57 years old. On May 14th, I will release my debut CD, “The Best Medicine”. My age is not the only thing that distinguishes me from my peers in the music industry. […] Read More
Posted on January 7, 2021UncategorizedMoving Towards Your Highest PotentialRecovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who manage other health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma and heart disease. Read More
Posted on October 5, 2020October 7, 2020UncategorizedBreaking Down Was the Best Thing That Ever Happened to MePatty Lynn is a singer-songwriter who performs as one half of The Wind and the Wave, and the latest addition to the SIMS Board of Directors. Here, she discusses her road to therapy and how she got involved with SIMS. Read More
Posted on October 1, 2020October 30, 2020UncategorizedTips to Stay Recovery Focused in a COVID WorldRecovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who manage other health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma and heart disease. Read More
Posted on September 1, 2020September 1, 2020UncategorizedCelebrate RecoveryRecovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery, just as we celebrate improvements made by those who manage other health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma and heart disease. Read More
Posted on September 1, 2020September 1, 2020UncategorizedSuicide Awareness in Minority CommunitiesAs suicide rates rise to the second leading cause of death for persons 10-34 in Texas, our communities are looking to find ways to build awareness around a topic that many only just realized existed.In our community, we all deal with mental fatigue from everyday obstacles and social injustices that make us feel alone in our thoughts and situations. Read More
Posted on June 1, 2020June 19, 2020UncategorizedThe Silver Lining Does Exist, and it’s called Post Traumatic Growth.Licensed Professional Counselor and SIMS Provider Ashley Logan, discusses the emergence of Post Traumatic Growth, a process of positive changes that result from life crises or traumas. Read More
Posted on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019Uncategorized(26.2) Miles for MusiciansSIMS supporter Chantel Ortiz is running the 2019 Austin Marathon to honor the memory of her cousin Caleb and raise money for SIMS. Here, she talks about the hope Caleb inspired in others throughout his life and why she chose to give back to mental health in Austin music, one step at a time. Read More
Posted on December 7, 2018April 23, 2019UncategorizedMy Story of Life RecoveryMusician and entrepreneur Gabe Vasquez talks about his path to sobriety and how SIMS has helped him do a complete “life recovery,” so he can now help others. Read More