WIM Resources

Safer Spaces Resources

Safer Spaces Resources:

Gender-Based Violence Knowledge Centre: Government of Canada website providing services and information.

HAVEN Helpline: A 24/7 hotline for artists and music industry professionals to report harassment. Online submission form.

Good Night Out Vancouver: A society focused on preventing sexual harassment and assault in the hospitality and music industries.

Dandelion Initiative: A Toronto-based organization offering programs to build capacity around safer spaces, led by survivors. Contact email.

SoundGirls: An international organization with Canadian chapters (Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Alberta) supporting women in audio and music production.

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources: 

If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts, please reach out:

Suicide Crisis Helpline: Call or text 9-8-8 

Canadian Mental Health Association

The Lifeline Canada Foundation

Inkblot Secure online video counselling tailored to your needs. 

Greenshield Cares (Women 18+): Free virtual therapy for women across Canada.

Maple (Mental Health Physicians): Connect with mental health physicians online (available in select provinces).

Bliss by CIMHS (Self-guided CBT-based therapy for depression.)

 

GreenShield Essential Medicines, support for drug coverage for those without or without enough drug coverage. (only available currently in Ontario, BC, Nova Scotia and Alberta)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources

ADVANCE Event Curation Toolkit: Click Here

Global Trans Charter for the Music & Entertainment Industries: Click Here

Industry Links

Musicounts Track: Click Here

International Market Resources

Baltic Music Market Knowledge: Click Here

Finland Music Market Knowledge: Click Here

Music Funding Organizations