A registered Canadian charity supporting the music community with counselling, financial support & resources during times of hardship.
Who can register?
Unison is open to all Canadian music industry professionals.
(Some financial support programs have extra eligibility requirements.)
Unison helps in 3 key areas:
- Counselling & mental health support
- Community & industry initiatives
- Financial assistance programs
Counselling & Mental Health Support
- Access to free, confidential counselling services, including 24/7 crisis support
- Professional support and wellness tools for music workers & their families
- Promoting mental wellness across the Canadian music industry
Community & Industry Initiatives
- Programs that strengthen Canada’s music community
- Initiatives that promote well-being and long-term sustainability
- Creating safe spaces for open conversations about mental health
Financial Assistance Programs
Emergency Financial Support Program
For Canadian music workers with 5+ consecutive years in the industry who are facing an emergency situation.
Grocery Gift Card Support Program
For music workers who earn the majority of their income from music and are experiencing food insecurity due to unemployment, underemployment and/or the high cost of living.
The Slaight Family Foundation Legacy Program
For veterans of the Canadian music industry with 10+ years contributing to Canada’s music community, who are over the age of 60 and/or coping with unexpected or chronic illness.
Learn more about programs and support at unisonfund.ca
Call 1-855-986-4766 to access 24/7 counselling support.