Recovery & Emergency Financial Assistance for Musicians offered at MusiCares Foundation

Provides emergency financial assistance to musicians and recording industry professionals in times of need. Assistance grants may be applied to medical and dental expenses, such as doctor/dentist/hospital bills, prescriptions, addiction recovery treatment, psychotherapy and treatment for chronic illnesses. Assistance may also be provided for emergency rent and utility payments. Also provides addiction recovery services and support and referrals to other appropriate agencies.

Categories

Eye Care Expense Assistance Rental Deposit Assistance Gas Service Payment Assistance Sewer Service Payment Assistance Medical Care Expense Assistance Heating Fuel Payment Assistance Dental Care Expense Assistance Water Service Payment Assistance Specialized Information and Referral Rent Payment Assistance Health Insurance Premium Assistance Incidental Medical Expense Assistance Prescription Expense Assistance Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance Electric Service Payment Assistance

Physical Address

3030 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404

Hours

M-F, 9am-5pm.

Voice

(800) 687-4227

Website

https://www.musicares.org/get-help

[email protected]

Application process

Email for intake. Typically emails are returned within two business days.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Members of the professional music community only. Must have proof of work in the music industry for at least five years or credited contribution to six commercially released recordings or videos. Documentation can be provided in a variety of ways including: - Liner note credits - Copies of contracts - Check stubs - Brochures or flyers - Newspaper articles

Agency info

MusiCares Foundation

Provides emergency financial assistance and addiction recovery services for musicians and others in the recording industry.