Wellbeing Resources
A resource of both industry and public wellbeing support services including helplines, group networks and industry assistance organisations.
Whether you’re looking for resources for yourself or in order to help a colleague, we hope this resource page will aid you.
Backup will continue to develop the information provided here.
Helplines / Textlines
Backup Helpline – 0800 464 7068 – Full Details here
In addition to the Backup Helpline below is a list of other Industry and Public helplines / text lines for immediate wellbeing support
Music Support Helpline
HELPLINE: 0800 030 6789
Open: Monday – Friday, from 09:00 – 17:00
Available For: Anyone who works in UK music and live events
Overview: Help and support for peers who work in UK music and live events affected by mental ill-health and/or addiction challenges
The Film and TV Charity
HELPLINE: 0800 054 0000
Open: 24 Hours
Available For: Anyone working in the UK film, TV and cinema industry.
Overview: Helping and supporting film, TV and cinema. From advice and support, training, financial support, counselling.
Theatre Helpline
HELPLINE: 0800 915 4617
Open: 24 Hours
Available For: Anyone working in the theatre industry
Overview: 24 hour confidential service providing advice & support for any theatre professional. Supported by SOLT & UK Theatre
Samaritans
HELPLINE: 116 123
Open: 24 Hours
Available For: Anyone
Overview: Whatever you’re going through, you can call the Samaritans any time, from any phone for FREE.
Shout
TEXTLINE: Text ‘Shout’ to 85258
Open: 24 Hours
Available For: Anyone
Overview: Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope.
nhs moodzone
Available For: Anyone
Overview: Mental health helplines. Whether you’re concerned about yourself or a loved one, these helplines and support groups can offer expert advice.
Click below for various specific charity helplines.
Industry Charities
Backup provides financial aid for wellbeing support, if you, or someone you know is struggling and needs mental health support with a dedicated course of counselling click here
Backup sometimes collaborates with other industry charities to help individuals get the support that they need.
Below are some of the other industry charities Backup work’s with that provide wellbeing support either directly and/or financial aid for wellbeing help.
The Film and TV Charity
Available For: Anyone working in the UK film, TV and cinema industry.
Overview: Helping and supporting film, TV and cinema. From advice and support, training, financial support, counselling.
Music Support Helpline
Available For: Anyone who works in UK music and live events
Overview: Help and support for peers who work in UK music and live events affected by mental ill-health and/or addiction challenges
PSA – stagehand
Available For: PSA Members
Overview: Financial relief in cases of need, hardship or distress to people who are, or have been, members of the PSA, and their dependants. Other charitable purposes for the general benefit of the public
the theatrical guild
Available For: Anyone working in the UK Theatre industry
Overview: Helping and supporting backstage and FOH workers in Theatre. From advice and support, training, financial support, counselling.
Industry Support Groups
Information on various industry support groups, training and workshops
ADDICTION & RECOVERY WORKSHOP
TPG – Tour Production Group have commissioned Music Support to create and deliver an Addiction and Recovery Aware training workshop. TPG and Music Support are able to offer bursaries to complete the training for FREE if you are a FREELANCER working in live music or live event production.
For further information about eligibility and how to apply visit https://musicsupport.org/addiction-and-recovery-workshop/
The free bursaries have been made possible thanks to funding from Backup, We Need Crew, Massive Attack, Hipgnosis Songs and Rock-it Cargo