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SIMS President and Clinical Director, Sandy Bruce to step down (more)
SIMS’ outreach and literally life-saving services would be an impossibility were it not for your support and the commitment and expertise of our small paid staff. For the past three and a half years, the organization has been led by President and Clinical Director, Sandy Bruce. Today, it is with great sadness that we share that Sandy has announced her departure from the SIMS Foundation, effective June 26, to teach at the University of Texas and to do consulting work.
Sandy’s tenure with the organization has been marked with myriad stabilization initiatives, a successful public awareness campaign, an expansion of services, new community partnerships, overseeing ethical and financial accountability, and leading the staff to a new echelon of professionalism. She has been an exemplary steward of board and client trust, leading the organization on the front lines and acting as an advocate not only for the foundation but for mental health and addiction issues our musicians face. Read the entire press release here
Join us 5:30 to 8 pm on Thursday, June 26 at Central Market North for Sandy’s farewell party
and a SIMS benefit with, of course, live music!
• Choose a date
• Select a band from our roster of local legends
• Sit back and take the credit
Now get ready to rock. On your decided day, your artist and sound crew will arrive. We will set up, serve, and take away a selection of tasty offerings–and the drinks are on us! We even
send SIMS staff and volunteers to make sure everything goes smoothly. All you have to do is enjoy a decision well made. Contact Maria Maddocks and your work is done: (512) 472-1008 • mmaddocks@simsfoundation.org
THIS MONTH'S FEATURED FRIEND ..Direct Events is a driving force in the Austin music scene and has been an active supporter odf SIMS since our inception.
Direct Events operates and manages the Backyard, The Austin Misuc Hall, La Zona Rosa and The Glen. Please support thoise who support SIMS.
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SIMS Calendar of Events
City of Austin Live Music Task Force to hold public hearings on music venues and musician services 7/14 8pm (more)
Austin Music Foundation small group sessions: 6/18 7pm Studio essentials: What engineers wish you already knew...
7/07 7pm Studio Essentials: Mastering Your Recording (more)
SIMS FOUNDATION
The SIMS Foundation was founded in 1995 by the friends and family of Sims Ellison, a young Austin musician who died that summer from suicide after battling depression. Their aim was to provide low-cost counseling and other mental health services that would be tailored specifically to the needs of musicians and their families. Today SIMS continues to support the local music community by providing such services. Services available from SIMS include information and referral services; individual, family, and couples counseling; therapy for children and adolescents; and addiction recovery services. SIMS services stand out from other mental health providers because of the attention paid to the specific needs of musicians and their families. SIMS welcomes musicians from all musical genres, races, and ethnicities who meet the eligibility requirements. Even those who do not meet the eligibility requirements can find support through SIMS because the clinical staff members stay well-informed of area services and can provide callers with information on other community resources that may be of benefit to them. This may include financial, medical, housing, or informational resources.
Sims Ellison (1967-1995)
If you are a musician looking for help, call the SIMS confidential line at (512) 494-1007. For emergencies, call the Travis County Help Line at (512) 472-HELP (472-4357) or the Suicide Hotline at 1-800-784-2433. Eligibility requirements for treatment are explained at www.simsfoundation.org. To make a contribution to the SIMS Foundation, call (512) 472-1008 or visit www.simsfoundation.org.
Come join us for a show that is NOT in the blazing heat!! Plenty of FREE parking!! Click on the poster below for more information (map to venue, links to bands, etc..)
My name is Robert Brown I knew Sims and video taped him in his band. Im glad to see you accepted my invite and what you have done in the name of good mental health. Im torn myself and very depressed..however this to will pass.Thanks again my friend. Peace
come to the parteeee! Scorpio Rising CD release with special guest! Saturday, June 28, 2008 Trophy’s 2008 S Congress Ave Austin, Texas Vinyl Dharma 12:30 Scorpio Rising 11:30 Shandon Sahm 10:30
a personal invitation for my CD RELEASE. It will be on JUNE 29th(Sunday) @ Ruta Maya(S Congress, behind EXPOSE) from 8-10pm... there's a $10 cover but u get a "limited Edition" copy of the CD plus you get to see me perform with my Band. Will be great to c u there Have a great day Kalu James
Health Care for All Texas is meeting on Monday, May 19, 2008 at the Carver Library, 1161 Angelina Street in East Austin at 6:00 PM. They should be done by 7:30.
April 1 our record "Strange Invitation" is released nationally! We have an instore at Waterloo on April 1 @ 5pm, and the record release party is at Threadgills South on April 4. Hope you can make it out!
ANYTHING I CAN EVER DO TO HELP BRING MUSIC TO YOUR CAUSE..I HOPE YOU WILL CALL ON ME..
THANK YOU..FOR STOPPING IN & ADDING ME TO YOUR FRIENDS.. ITS GOOD TO HAVE FRIENDS..;)
MY NEWEST CD....SILENCED MY TONGUE WILL BE AVAILABLE APRIL 9th..THROUGH CD BABY. JUST LETTIN FOLKS KNOW THAT IS WHY IM PREVIEWING 6 OF THE 12 TRACKS ON MY PAGE..
MUCH LOVE & MANY THANKS FOR YOUR FREND-(SPACE)-SHIP..LOL Visit as often as you like to say HI!!!
