You Got This is an outreach program providing mental health and self-care resources, education, and activities to foster hope and social connection for the creative community.
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Upcoming Events
Yoga for Musicians – Summer Sessions
Every Other Wednesday (May 11th, May 25th, June 8th, June 22nd, July 6th, July 20th, August 3rd)
Wild Lotus Yoga (4842 Perrier St.)- Led by Rebecca Crenshaw, Musician & Yoga Teacher
A series of classes tailored to musicians and accessible to all levels that will address topics including physical alignment, posture, mindfulness, breathwork, and common overuse injuries. Ideal for any performer who wants to:
- Understand how yoga can influence and improve posture and musicianship
- Tune in to the mind-body connection
- Practice yoga in a community where questions (and gig announcements!) are encouraged
Donation Based (Cash or Venmo only). No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Proceeds benefit the Musicians’ Clinic.
Share with fellow musicians or bring your whole band!
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
YOU GOT THIS (YGT) is a compassionate, inclusive mental health outreach program for the New Orleans creative community (including musicians, dancers, performers, students, and more) designed to help calm suicidal thoughts and ease suffering. We advocate for committing to life. YGT programming is designed to keep our creative community connected and informed, helping to build mindful, healthy habits around mental health and self-care.
YGT is directed by a New Orleans Musicians’ Assistance Foundation (NOMAF) community health task force in collaboration with local, national, and international mental health and performing arts medicine partners. Our community-based programming is anchored by our medical clinic offerings, including a range of mental health providers (which NOMC patients have access to regardless of insurance status) and partnering substance abuse agencies.
Our intention is to increase access to trusted resources that are confidential, supportive, and clinically effective and create healthy cultures by fostering hope and social connection for our valued creative artists.
Get involved: come to a YGT event, follow us on Instagram, or sign up for our weekly e-letter!
Recommended Crisis Resources
Local New Orleans
Metropolitan Human Services District (24/7)
Call (504) 826-2675
Via Link (24/7)
Call 211 or (504) 269-COPE (2673) | Chat online at vialink.org
National Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24/7)
Call 1-800-273-8255 | Chat online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat
Crisis Text Line (24/7)
Text HOME to 741741
SAMHSA National Helpline for individuals/families facing mental health or substance use disorders (24/7)
Call 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Trevor Project for LGBTQ Youth (24/7)
Call 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline for Transgender Community (9 am–3 am CST)
Call 1-877-565-8860
Veterans Crisis Line (24/7)
Call 1-800-273-8255 (press 1) | Chat Online | TEXT 838255
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline (24/7)
Call 1-800-656-HOPE(4673) | Chat Online
National Gambling Helpline (24/7)
Call 1-800-522-4700 | Chat Online
OUR APPROACH
COMPASSION
It’s ok to speak up and you are not alone. The YGT community is mindful of the difficulties our performers face and are here as a resource for care and connection.
COMMUNITY
Together we are stronger. We realize it can be difficult to reach out and we strive to create an inclusive community with open conversation and support.
CONNECTION
Social connection and togetherness is a fundamental part of mental health support. YGT programming and events invite you to engage with and contribute to your community.
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