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.
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.
Upcoming Events
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 988 | 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
YGT MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
YGT Archives
Mental health self-care and community resources for everyone.
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