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Emotional wellness for the music community. Visit simsfoundation.org or 512-494-1007 for support. 501(c)3 nonprofit

04/03/2026

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and at the SIMS Foundation we literally could not do our work without the help of our amazing volunteers!

Thanks to one of our longtime volunteers, Stephanie Holmes, who shares with our Director of Operations Conrado Markel why she thinks it's important to be involved with our community. 🫶

Want to learn more about how you can become a SIMS volunteer? Click the link in our bio!

04/02/2026

If you were following our April Fools post yesterday, you may know the SIMS team is not actually a rock band (yet 😉).

But for those who may be new to our page, here’s what we actually do.

SIMS Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting musicians, music industry professionals, and their family members across Central Texas by providing access to mental health care and substance use recovery services.

None of this would be possible without our incredible community of donors, volunteers, and supporters—like you. 🤍

Want to learn more? Head to simsfoundation.org!

(And thank you for all the clever band name suggestions yetserday, including but not limited to: The April Fools, The 501(c)(3)s and The Mental Health Band!)

04/01/2026

🚨 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨

The SIMS Foundation team is officially starting a rock band 🎸

After years of supporting musicians, we figured… it’s our turn.

We’re currently accepting name ideas for our debut era. Drop your best band name below 👇

(Yes, there will be merch. Yes, we will go on tour. No, we don’t all know how to play instruments yet. 😜)

03/26/2026

Calling all Led Zeppelin fans! 📣

Join the Interplanetary Help Desk for a very loud, music-filled night celebrating Led Zeppelin.

Albums I through IV will be played in their entirety, so if you’re ready for a whole lot of Zeppelin, don’t be late. 😃

Best of all, 100% of ticket sales will be donated to three local organizations, including SIMS Foundation, ATX Musicians, and Sonic Guild.

Friday, April 3rd
6–9 PM
Hotel Vegas Hotel Vegas
21+ event

For tickets and more information, visit interplanetary.org.

03/24/2026

Thank you, Lars, from Jet Cemetery for sharing your experience and the impact SIMS has had on your journey. We’re so grateful to be part of your story!

Want to learn more about what we do or help us support more people in our community? Visit SIMSFoundation.org!

03/23/2026

Monday motivation! 🩵

03/20/2026

This month, we’re celebrating Women’s History Month! Today, we’re proud to feature Geannie, one of our wonderful Advisory Board members who helps us connect wellness and mental health in meaningful ways. 💛

03/19/2026

From live shows to Sober Space hosted by SIMS Foundation, SXSW 2026 truly captured the spirit of why we support the Central Texas music community.

As we reflect on an incredible week filled with connection, music, and community, we want to share a few snapshots from the journey... including unforgettable performances from Nakia and Erin Walter Music of Parker Woodland along with our SIMS team out and about.

Support our local music community with a gift to SIMS! https://secure.qgiv.com/for/simsfoundation/

03/18/2026

We enjoyed the opportunity to speak on the panel, “How to Not Lose Your Head While Pursuing Your Biggest Dreams" at the Spark Your Flow event.

SIMS Foundation, CEO, Derrick Lesnau, shared some insights, and we appreciate the chance to talk about our mission.

We’re also thankful for the strong music community around us—one that we’re honored to support in staying healthy, grounded, and thriving.

SXSW

03/16/2026

We’re having a great time out and about at SXSW! We wanted to share a few of our photos from the experience so far.

We’d love to see your pictures too! Share your favorite moments with us! 📸✨🎶SXSW

If you’re around, keep an eye out for us at Sober Space each day in the Brazos Room at the JW Marriott. Check the official SXSW schedule for times. Stop by, say hello, and take a moment to recharge with us.

For schedule click here: https://schedule.sxsw.com/search?q=sober+space

03/12/2026

Thank you to CBS We Are Austin and Trevor Scott for hosting us and giving our Board Chair Marissa Rivera and our Director of Operations Conrado Markel the opportunity to talk about how SIMS Foundation will be hosting Sober Space all throughout SXSW!

Sober Space offers SXSW attendees a supportive, substance-free place to recharge, connect, and take care of their well-being during the high-energy conference, as we know many need extra support in avoiding substances during times like these.

You can find Sober Space in Brazos Hall at the JW Marriott every day of the conference from 4-5 p.m. Reach out with questions! 💙

03/11/2026

Looking for something fun to do? Check out some of these upcoming events supporting SIMS!

Hope to see y'all there. 😎

Joyce Manor, Stubb's Austin, Live Nation Austin, Gruene Hall, Armadillo Den, Fleet Coffee, The Cosmic Clash, Sober Sessions, Glad You Made It, Central Machine Works Austin, Play to the Plants

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+15124941007

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http://www.simsfoundation.org/

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