Ahead of World Mental Health Day, NMPA’s SONGS Foundation Gives $50,000 to TSF to Expand Songwriter Mental Health Care

Gift to The SONA Foundation’s Therapy Assistance Project will help more music creators access care on their own terms

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — For songwriters and composers who need mental health support, the cost of therapy can be the barrier that keeps them from getting started. A $50,000 gift from the National Music Publishers’ Association’s Supporting Our Next Generation of Songwriters (SONGS) Foundation will help The SONA Foundation bring its Therapy Assistance Project (TAP) to even more music creators.

TAP helps songwriters and composers access one-on-one therapy while giving them the freedom to choose a mental health provider who is right for them. The new funding will support hundreds of hours of individualized care. Applications are now open to songwriters and composers based in the United States.
“The SONGS Foundation is very pleased to support The SONA Foundation’s Therapy Assistance Project,” said David Israelite, President of the NMPA SONGS Foundation. “The program is unique in that it gives songwriters the freedom to work with mental health providers of their choosing. TAP’s mission directly aligns with the SONGS Foundation’s goal to alleviate the financial stress that many working creators carry and to provide mental health resources. We look forward to these funds continuing the success of this program.”

Established in 2024, TAP provides recipients with more than six months of weekly, one-on-one therapy. By helping with the cost of care and allowing each person to select their own provider, the program makes it easier to seek support that fits their needs and to stay with it over time.

“The SONA Foundation is committed to providing resources to music creators in the areas of mental health, financial wellness and career development. Our TAP program is unique in that we seek to both demystify the process of getting started with therapy and remove the financial barriers that often stand in the way of getting help,” said Kellie Brown, Executive Director of The SONA Foundation. “We are grateful to the SONGS Foundation Board of Directors and staff for this extremely impactful gift and look forward to continuing to work together to serve the music community in meaningful ways.”

Eligible songwriters and composers may apply for a TAP grant at: www.sonafoundation.com.

Upcoming SONA Foundation Events
October 11, 2026 — House Concert with Stephan Jenkins of Third Eye Blind | Nichols Canyon, Los Angeles
November 8, 2026 — The SONA Foundation Pickleball Tournament | Calabasas Pickleball Club
November 18, 2026 — House Concert with The Rescues | Calabasas, California
December 1, 2026 — The SONA Foundation Wellness Fest, presented by Spotify’s Heart & Soul | Invitation Only

Additional information can be found at: www.sonafoundation.com

About the NMPA SONGS Foundation
The Supporting Our Next Generation of Songwriters (SONGS) Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the National Music Publishers’ Association. The foundation supports programs that address the financial, health and professional needs of songwriters and composers while helping sustain the next generation of music creators.

About The SONA Foundation
The SONA Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of songwriters and composers by providing resources, education and direct assistance. Through initiatives including the Therapy Assistance Project, the foundation
works to remove financial barriers to mental health care and connect music creators with meaningful, individualized support.

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