Find Support

You do not need to know the diagnosis or the final treatment destination before asking for help. Start with the urgency of the situation, your location and the kind of support you need. This directory provides starting points, not a guarantee of eligibility, funding or availability.

If safety is the immediate concern

Contact local emergency services for immediate danger or a serious medical emergency. Use the urgent-help page for US, UK and EU starting points. This website is not monitored as a crisis service and does not receive confidential clinical messages.

For a clinical assessment

A primary-care clinician, registered mental health professional or appropriate specialist service can help assess symptoms and discuss treatment. Explain what has changed, how daily life is affected, and any medicines or substance use relevant to safety. Ask about qualifications, fees, privacy and what the first appointment involves.

Use the treatment comparison guide for private options and the levels-of-care guide to understand the difference between therapy, residential programmes and hospital services. The appropriate route should follow assessment rather than assume every reader needs intensive care.

For people working in music in the UK

Music Minds Matter offers mental health support for people working in music and provides information on accessing its services. Confirm the current contact route and which support fits your circumstances. It is not a replacement for emergency care.

For performing-arts professionals in the UK

BAPAM provides information about mental health support for the performing arts and has guidance on choosing appropriately qualified professionals. Check the current assessment process and eligibility directly.

For music professionals seeking US industry support

MusiCares describes mental health, addiction-recovery and other assistance programmes for eligible music professionals. Ask about current criteria and availability rather than assuming support is automatic. A programme description is not proof that a particular expense or service will be funded.

For people exploring private treatment

Read the labelled THE BALANCE profile as one provider introduction, then verify the proposed service directly through the provider's official website. The profile is not an independent ranking or an individual recommendation. Local care, public services and other providers may be more appropriate for your assessed needs.

For managers, families and advisers

Use the referral guide and planning checklists to organise a proportionate first step. Clarify the person's wishes and your role before sending sensitive information. You can ask about a provider's process without distributing a full medical history.

Contacting a service

Performer Recovery does not operate an admissions line, enquiry form or referral inbox. Contact the chosen organisation through its official channels for current availability, eligibility and appointments. Ask about its privacy practices before sending sensitive information.