named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Artist Ambassador Program
Outreach initiative to raise awareness and destigmatize mental healthcare among artists through peer advocacy.
Care Navigation
Offers free personalized guidance and referrals to help artists find mental health treatment tailored to their needs and resources.
Community Building Events
Hosts house concerts and events to build community among artists and promote mental wellness.
Educational Seminars
Provides educational resources and seminars on topics such as performance anxiety, eating disorders among musicians, and the intersection of trauma and art.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Mental Health Education and Awareness 2 activities
- Operating an Artist Ambassador program to promote mental health awareness in creative communitiesRuns an Artist Ambassador program that partners with creatives to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and foster dialogue around mental healthcare for artists; ambassadors serve as liaisons, contribute to educational content development, and promote access to affordable treatment.
- Supporting access to mental healthcare through outreach and community engagementConducts outreach and builds community among artists through house concerts, events, and engagement initiatives with a focus on inclusivity and historically underserved groups to support mental health access.
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Artist Support Grants 1 activity
- Compensating artists for participation in community-building eventsCompensates artists, including Artist Ambassadors, with competitive fees for performing or contributing professionally to community-building events such as house concerts and other engagements focused on inclusivity and underserved groups.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Conducting research and educational outreach on artist mental healthConducts research and delivers educational seminars and presentations on mental health treatment for artists, including at professional forums such as the American Psychiatric Association annual meeting and the New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute.
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Healthcare Provider Directories and Clinical Support Services 1 activity
- Curating and maintaining a network of vetted mental health clinicians for artist careVetted 300 mental health clinicians for inclusion in a network providing affordable, tailored mental healthcare to artists in New York City; maintains curated lists of low-fee and insurance-based outpatient treatment options.
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Organizing and benefiting from fundraising concerts for artist mental health servicesHosts and benefits from fundraising concerts, including a November 16, 2025 benefit concert at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage, with all proceeds supporting access to mental healthcare for creative professionals; selected as beneficiary of the World Doctors Orchestra 2025 fundraiser concert at Carnegie Hall.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Providing free personalized care navigation and referrals for artists seeking mental healthcareOffers free, personalized care navigation services to connect artists with affordable, high-quality mental health professionals who understand their artistic backgrounds and professional needs; includes screening applicants through mental health professionals on staff and maintaining a referral network in New York City. Served nearly 350 artists prior to pausing services in June 2026 due to funding constraints.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$50K
Contributions & grants$50K100%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$200%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$42K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$36K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$36K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$32K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue +15.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 2
- DOMINIC MOROSS — DIRECTOR
- JULIAN GREGORY — DIRECTOR
relationships · 32
Who they work with
- Allison Walsh Partner — Artist Ambassador and multi-disciplinary performer supporting mental health initiatives in creative communities.
- American Psychiatric Association Partner — Presented on artist mental health at its 2025 annual meeting.
- Anna Freud Center Partner — Training institution associated with clinical director Amy M. Rosenthal, indicating professional collaboration in child and adolescent mental health.
- Annie Nikunen Partner — Multi-disciplinary artist serving as an Artist Ambassador to advance mental health awareness in the arts.
- Artist Ambassadors Partner — Collaborates with individual artists who advocate for mental health awareness in the arts through the Artist Ambassador program.
- Artists Health Insurance Resource Center Partner — References the Artists Health Insurance Resource Center for assistance with health insurance access.
- Backline Partner — Lists Backline as a mental health resource for musicians, indicating a referral or collaborative relationship.
- Chryssie Whitehead Partner — Artist Ambassador supporting educational events and outreach for artist mental health.
- Columbia University Partner — Academic institution affiliated with multiple team members, including Alana Mendelsohn, Chengkai Hu, Gianni de Falco, and Hong Kiu Mak, indicating shared professional and educational ties.
- Community Access to Addiction and Mental Healthcare Project (CHAMP) Partner — Lists CHAMP as a resource to help individuals access insurance coverage for mental health and substance use treatment.
- Facebook Partner — Platform used to spread awareness about the organization
- Guggenheim Museum Partner — Arts institution with which volunteer Chengkai Hu is affiliated through the Young Collectors Council Acquisition Committee, indicating collaborative engagement.
- Instagram Partner — Platform used to spread awareness about the organization
- Julia Adolphe Partner — Artist Ambassador who supports outreach and programming for mental health in the arts.
- Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis Partner — Training institution associated with clinical director Amy M. Rosenthal, indicating professional collaboration in psychoanalytic training.
- Medical Society of the State of New York Partner — Spotlighted the benefit concert, affirming its significance for the medical and arts communities.
- Michael Stephen Brown Partner — Artist Ambassador supporting the organization’s mission through engagement with creative communities.
- MusiCares Partner — Includes MusiCares as a key resource for mental health and welfare services in the music community.
- New York City Ballet Partner — Arts organization with which volunteer Chengkai Hu serves on the Young Patron’s Circle event hosting committee, indicating institutional connection.
- New York Psychoanalytic Society and Institute Partner — Presented on artist mental health at its Horowitz-Sondheim Clinic.
- New York University Partner — Educational institution where care navigator Lidziya Rubanava earned a Master of Social Work degree, indicating professional training affiliation.
- Porter’s Call Partner — Includes Porter’s Call as a support organization for touring and performing artists.
- SIMS Foundation Partner — References the SIMS Foundation as a provider of mental health and substance use recovery services for musicians.
- Sarah Kirkland Snider Partner — Artist Ambassador contributing to mental health advocacy in the arts.
- Sweet Relief Partner — Lists Sweet Relief as a financial assistance resource for musicians facing mental or physical health challenges.
- The Juilliard School Partner — Educational institution where Chengkai Hu is studying music composition, and where Vicky Ma studied violin, indicating shared artistic training and community engagement.
- World Doctors Orchestra Partner — Collaborates on a benefit concert at Carnegie Hall to support artists' mental health.
- World Doctors Orchestra Partner — Collaborating on a debut performance at Carnegie Hall on November 16, 2025.
- World Doctors Orchestra Partner — Selected as beneficiary of its 2025 fundraiser concert at Carnegie Hall.
- artists Network — Community members who receive support in accessing mental healthcare
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Art-Integrated Mental Health Approachmethodology: art-as-therapyBy integrating art-making and artistic expression into mental health support, we improve emotional well-being because creative practice is both therapeutic and a culturally resonant entry point to care.
- Artist-Centered Care Navigationmethodology: care_navigationBy connecting artists with vetted, affordable mental health clinicians who understand the artistic community, we improve access to care because trust and cultural relevance reduce barriers to engagement.
- Artist-Led Program Designmethodology: artist-centered collaborationBy centering artists in organizational design and service delivery, we increase relevance and uptake of mental health support because co-creation ensures services align with community needs and values.
- Equity-Centered Community Engagementmethodology: equity-centered_inclusionBy intentionally engaging historically underserved artist communities through culturally relevant programming, we improve mental health access because inclusion reduces systemic barriers and builds trust.
- Stigma-Reducing Service Accessmethodology: stigma-reducing engagementBy supporting artists without requiring disclosure of mental health experiences, we increase help-seeking behavior because privacy protection lowers the risk of stigma and professional repercussions.