A therapist on what it’s like to work with patients during the pandemic
Licensed Professional Counselor and member of the SIMS Provider Network, Mary Firme, discusses moving to virtual therapy with Vox.
Black lives matter. Black mental health matters too.
A look into the importance of mental health for Black communities, and an extensive list of Black mental health resources from the nonprofit To Write Love on Her Arms.
Halsey — A Conversation About Bipolar Disorder
In this educational and powerful interview, Halsey sits down with Dr. Snehi Kapur to discuss her own experience and inform viewers how they can be better allies to people who live with bipolar disorder.
Tunes Tuesday! SIMS Foundation Ambassador Jaimee Harris takes the WAA stage
Jaimee Harris joins We Are Austin to talk about SIMS, Sofa Sessions, and the importance of access to mental health and substance use recovery services for the music industry.
Redefining Purposefulness: An Interview with Austin’s Local Creatives
SIMS Foundation’s James Whelan was interviewed for this in depth look at how the current pandemic is affecting the Austin music community, told from multiple perspectives throughout our local industry.
Jackie Venson hosting benefit concert to support local music nonprofits
Jackie Venson talks about the concert and guitar auction she’s hosting on May 20 to raise funds for SIMS, HAAM, and HOME.
10 Dance Songs For Mental Health Awareness Month
10 electronic tunes that bravely face the darkest parts of our minds, inviting us to find peace in musical escape.
Music Monday: SIMS Foundation Sofa Sessions and The Bright Light Social Hour
The Bright Light Social Hour gives We Are Austin a preview of their performance on SIMS Sofa Sessions, May 21.
SIMS Foundation: Sofa Sessions on Good Day Austin
Austin musician Shawn Pander joined Good Day Austin’s Casey Claiborne to talk about SIMS Presents: Sofa Sessions and perform a song.
Local Mother’s Day gift ideas and weekend music fun from Good Party ATX!
We Are Austin and Good Party ATX give their weekly rundown on local happenings and highlight the SIMS Sofa Sessions.
City Council will do more research on proposal to give emergency aid for musicians
SIMS Executive Director Patsy Dolan Bouressa was interviewed by KXAN to discuss potential emergency aid for Austin artists.
Q1 Newsletter: SIMS turns 25, a message from our Exec. Director, and get ready to Amplify SIMS!
In our first newsletter of 2020, we talk about our 25th Anniversary, introduce our new Executive Director, Patsy Dolan Bouressa, and preview upcoming events including Amplify Austin Day.
Leaders of Red River Cultural District Unite to Address Public Safety
City of Austin police officials and council members are taking steps to improve public safety in the downtown entertainment district near Red River Street, but business leaders in the area are not just sitting around waiting to see changes. District leaders have been partnering with groups like the nonprofit SIMS Foundation to provide free training […]