Support Partners:

Executive Summary

DI Records proposes the establishment of a dedicated Mental Health & Suicide Prevention initiative to support artists, staff, and the wider creative community. This initiative will integrate education, access to resources, partnerships, and advocacy into the label’s long-term identity.

The program aligns with DI Records’ mission of authenticity, care, and leadership within the independent music industry.

Purpose & Need

Research consistently shows that creatives face elevated risks of:

Depression and anxiety
Substance misuse
Burnout
Suicide and self-harm ideation

The music industry often lacks structured mental health support, leaving artists to navigate these challenges alone. DI Records has an opportunity to lead by example.

Goals

Normalize mental health conversations within DI Records and its community
Provide immediate access to crisis and local support resources
Reduce stigma around mental illness and suicide, potentially via an online support community.
Support artist longevity through wellness-focused practices and periodic artist/employee check-ins
Partner locally to strengthen regional impact in Colorado

Program Components

1. Awareness & Education

Mental Health Awareness campaigns (World Mental Health Day, Mental Health Awareness Month)
Educational content on stress, burnout, creativity, and suicide prevention
Social media and website-based resource hubs

2. Crisis & Suicide Prevention

Promotion of 988 and Crisis Text Line resources
Clear crisis response information on DI Records platforms
Suicide prevention awareness training opportunities
Potential app building and integration to text or call a peer counselor/support team

3. Artist & Staff Support

Resource referrals for therapy and counseling
Optional wellness check-ins
Peer support culture development
Look into grants to help subsidise counseling costs

Partnerships may include:

Joint awareness events
Guest speakers or panels
Benefit concerts
Resource sharing and referrals

Long-Term Vision

Within 12 months, DI Records aims to be recognized as:

A label that prioritizes mental health and suicide prevention
A safe, stigma-free space for artists
A regional leader in music-industry wellness advocacy

Conclusion

This initiative is not just about prevention — it’s about preservation: of lives, creativity, and community.

DI Records has the opportunity to lead with empathy, responsibility, and impact.

“This is more than a program — it’s a promise to the people behind the music.”

Worried About Someone Else?

You don’t have to handle it alone.

Call or text 988 for guidance supporting someone
Ask directly if they’re okay — it won’t make things worse
Stay with them if you’re concerned
Help connect them to support

Looking out for each other can make a life-saving difference.

Want to Learn more?

If you’d like to learn more about how to best prevent suicide in your community, please feel free to sign up for The Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County’s FREE monthly Question, Persuade, Refer training. For more information or to sign up, please CLICK HERE.
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