Universal Music Group launches new mental health fund with Music Health Alliance

Universal Music Group has announced the launch of a new music health fund in partnership with the Music Health Alliance – find out more below.Yesterday (February 13), Universal Music Group revealed the Music Industry Mental Health Fund, which will provide mental health services to current and former music professionals across the US, even those not signed with or connected to the label.The partnership builds upon both companies’ previous four-year healthcare program through personalised recommendations for mental health counsellors, grants to offset costs and funding resource recommendations if necessary to ensure the continuation of care through additional financial and mental health support.Besides the services provided through the Music Industry Mental Health Fund, the MHA also provides dental care resources, individual and family health insurance, senior care support, vision care resources and more.UMG and the MHA have in the past served “nearly 1,000 clients and saved them more than $12.5million in healthcare costs” – for more information on the Music Industry Mental Health Fund, visit here.It is currently unclear if the fund will be expanded to include professionals across the world.A post shared by Universal Music Group (@universalmusicgroup)The fund’s announcement comes shortly after former NME Cover star Chappell Roan won her first Grammy at this year’s ceremony on February 3.

While collecting the award for Best New Artist, she called out the music industry and “demanded that labels in the industry profiting millions of dollars off of artists would offer a liveable wage and health care, especially developing artists.”The speech earned a standing ovation from those in attendance and a groundswell of support on.