Amplified Minds

03/05/2026

Your mind is powerful — but it’s also easy to get caught up in the rush of life. Practicing just a few mindful moments each day can help you reset, reduce stress, and reconnect with yourself.

Even 5 minutes of mindfulness can shift your mood, your focus, and your energy. Make it a daily ritual and watch the change unfold.

💛 Tip: Set a reminder, put your phone down, and just be present. Your mind will thank you.

03/01/2026

Who we are. Why we exist.

Amplified Minds was born from love, loss, and the belief that no one should struggle with their mental health alone. Inspired by the legacy of Deep Ellum’s hometown heroes from Specter 45, we’re here to amplify the voices that too often go unheard.

We believe if support doesn’t exist, we build it.
If resources aren’t accessible, we create them.
If our community needs help, we show up.

Texas consistently ranks last in access to mental health resources. That’s why our work is crucial—without organizations like ours, countless people would go without support. You can make a difference: donate today to help Amplified Minds continue providing essential mental health services to those who need it most.

Our mission is simple: provide full-circle mental health support and make sure creatives and community members across Texas know they’re not alone.

Because everyone deserves to be heard. Donate today! https://buff.ly/EDgrh0u

02/25/2026

🎶 Fort Worth – We Are Here For You! 🎶

Our Fort Worth group kicks off THIS Sunday, 3/1 at 2 PM! ✨ Join us at Canvas at The Wellness Center Health & Therapy – FREE for anyone 18+, no sign-up needed! We are excited to support our friends in Fort Worth – please help us share! 💛

📍 5521 Bellaire Dr S, Suite 114, Fort Worth, TX 76109
🕑 Sunday at 2 PM
Learn more! https://buff.ly/JF3UZf6

02/23/2026

🌶️ What an amazing day at the 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off at Stan’s Blue Note!

Because of this incredible community — the teams, volunteers, and everyone who came out to taste and vote — an incredible $8886 was raised to support our organization and the community we serve. ❤️

A huge thank you to Stan’s Blue Note for hosting this event and continuing to support our mission, and a big thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for helping make the day possible. We truly couldn’t do this without you.

Events like this remind us how powerful this community is when we come together. We’re so grateful to everyone who showed up and made this year such a success.

Already looking forward to next year! 🔥

Read more here! https://buff.ly/oUVzGBA

02/19/2026

We’re proud to support our friends Backline and their launch of B-LINE, the first-ever 24/7 mental health and crisis support line specifically for the music industry.

Whether you’re a musician, crew member, or part of the industry family, trained counselors who understand the unique pressures of this world are here for you. This line exists to support and strengthen the entire music community, because mental health matters at every level—from stage to studio.

📞 Call 855-BLINE99
📱 Text 254-639

Reach out. Together, we take care of the music community. 💙 Learn more at https://buff.ly/97eW2pz

02/12/2026

Thank you to Fort Worth Star-Telegram for their coverage of our panel, Beyond the Stage: Navigating Mental Health in the Industry. Big thank you to Peter, Kirk, Jenni Rose and Cameron for sharing their stories, insight and openness. We are so grateful for your voices and contributions!

A special thank you to Jambaloo and Mullen & Mullen Music Project for not only giving us the opportunity to host but also for choosing us as a charity partner for this year's festival. We are genuinely grateful for this partnership and deeply appreciate the visibility, support, and belief in our mission—and in the incredible community we serve.

FYI- our Fort Worth Group begins on Sunday March 1st at 2pm, led by Kirk. For more information visit our site! https://amplifiedminds.org/group-therapy-fort-worth/

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article314672617.html

The Jambaloo festival has brought local acts to Fort Worth venues all week. Wednesday, two sat down for a candid mental health conversation.

02/10/2026

Heads Up! 💛 Our Music Therapy Group is relocating to a new space starting March 14, sharing a space with our friends at Dallas Art Therapy! 🎨✨

Same healing, connection, and creativity—just a fresh new space to grow in together.

📍2007 N. Collins Blvd #411 Richardson, TX
🗓 See you there!

To sign up, please visit the link: https://buff.ly/5DPKGns

02/09/2026

🎤 Beyond the Stage: Navigating Mental Health in the Industry 🧠
Wednesday, Feb 11 — 6 PM @ Tulips, Fort Worth
🎟 FREE!

We’re so grateful to be part of JAMBALOO to bring you this powerful panel! 🌟

The spotlight doesn’t show everything — join us for an honest, inspiring conversation + audience Q&A about the mental and emotional challenges musicians and creatives face every day. From burnout and imposter syndrome to identity and creative pressure, this panel is about real talk, real stories, and real connection.

💬 Featuring incredible panelists:
• Dr. Peter Thomas – VP of Amplified Minds & Psychologist
• Kirk Stafford, LCSW, LCDC – Therapist specializing in mental health & recovery
• Jenni Rose – Singer/Songwriter, Vandoliers
• Cameron McCloud – Founder & frontman, Cure For Paranoia

✨ Come engage, learn, and be inspired — whether you’re on stage, behind the scenes, or just passionate about mental health in the creative world.

📍 Tulips — 112 St Louis Ave, Fort Worth, TX
📅 Wednesday, Feb 11 | 6 PM
🗓 RSVP & details: https://jambaloo.live/amplified-minds-panel/
FB Event Link: https://buff.ly/Ddy6Idq

02/06/2026

🌟 Big thanks to Buddy Magazine for the shoutout!! 🌟

We are proud to partner with JAMBALOO —a collaboration that’s so important for supporting the mental health of our creative community. 🧠✨ Join us for a special panel Beyond the Stage: Navigating Mental Health in the Industry next Wednesday to learn more and connect with resources for artists.

Read more here: https://buddymagazine.com/jambalootm-amplified-minds/

Amplified Minds, a Dallas-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has provided free mental health support to the creative community for more than a decade, is expanding its services into Fort Worth, marking a new phase of growth across North Texas. The expansion will be led by Kirk Stafford, a licensed clini...

01/31/2026

Amplified Minds, adult art therapy group, meets Saturday from 2–4 PM. This free group offers a calm, supportive space to use art for reflection, emotional processing, and connection. All materials provided. No art skills required. RSVP 972-544-6633

01/31/2026

Tomorrow!! Make sure to RSVP!!

Amplified Minds, adult art therapy group, meets Saturday from 2–4 PM. This free group offers a calm, supportive space to use art for reflection, emotional processing, and connection. All materials provided. No art skills required. RSVP 972-544-6633