EMERGENCY NUMBERS


IN CASE OF CRISIS
Call (512) 472-HELP
(512-472-4357)
or 1-800-SUICIDE
(1-800-784-2433)
or 911

RECOVERY & SUPPORT GROUPS
Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa.org
Al-Anon / Alateen www.al-anon.org
Narcotics Anonymous www.na.org
Cocaine Anonymous www.ca.org
Overeaters Anonymous www.oa.org
Gamblers Anonymous www.gamblersanonymous.org

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund 1-888-955-7880 www.sweetrelief.org
MusiCares Foundation 1-800-877-626-2478 www.grammy.org/musicares
Society of Singers www.singers.org
Musicians Foundation www.musiciansfoundation.org

INFORMATION & SUPPORT
Austin Music Foundation austinmusicfoundation.org
Texas Music Officewww.governor.state.tx.us/music
City of Austin Music Commission 512-974-6318
ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors, & Publishers) 1-800-95-ASCAPwww.ascap.com
BMI www.bmi.com

RECOVERY CENTERS:
Benchmark Recovery www.benchmarkcenter.com
Spirit Lodge www.spiritlodge.com
Austin Recovery austinrecovery.org
La Hacienda www.lahacienda.com
The Arbor www.thearbor.com

RECOVERY ADVOCATES:
Chris Gates chris-gates.com
Candy Finnegan www.candyfinnigan.com

OTHER
A&E Intervention www.aetv.com/intervention

RECOVERY SERVICES
Grammy Foundation / MusiCares www.grammy.org/musicares
SIMS Foundation www.simsfoundation.org
HAAM myhaam.org

OUR EVENTS

BOARD / STAFF


POLLY PARSONS, President
ERIKA PINKTIPPS, Executive Director
LUKE LEWIS, Board of Directors
LIZ LAMBERT, Board of Directors
ANNETTE BEAVERS, Board of Directors
HARPER FERGUSON, Board of Directors
BRENDAN BENSON, Musical Advisory Board

CONTACT


Sign up for our newsletter and info

info@gramparsonsfoundation.org

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Gram Parsons Foundation is to support musicians and artists worldwide with addiction and recovery services. We are motivated by the desire to assist the musical and artistic community by directing and providing solutions to drug and alcohol addiction, and to impart a message of prevention and awareness to the musicians/artists of tomorrow.

NEWS
Watch GPF Launch in it's Entirety! | Apr 3, 2012

Hi Friends! Would you like to experience the entire Gram Parsons Foundation launch concert in the comfort of our living room? Well your wish is our command..... tune in on Thursday, April 5 and log on to www.VenueOne.com to see the entire broadcast. Please share this promo video with your friends:http://vimeo.com/39690865 and then.....[Continue Reading]

NEWS
BENCHMARK RECOVERY | Mar 21, 2012

Polly Parsons and the Gram Parsons Foundation were honored to have Benchmark Recovery support us and the launch events for GPF. We had the most incredible day with the most incredible people. Amazing artists, supportive volunteers, generous patrons and all the love and goodwill you can imagine. Benchmark was key in helping us fulfill our vision....[Continue Reading]

NEWS
VIP Event - ON SALE NOW! | Mar 8, 2012

www.gramparsonsfoundationvip.eventbrite.com

Gram Parsons Foundation and Benchmark Recovery are pleased to announce our Courtyard event, which is our private, ticketed soiree and will have limited availability due to space constraints. It is our main fundraiser for our launch and will be an affair to remember. Upon arriving, guest will have a chance to check in and recieve their program for the evening and participate in the step and repeat before entering the magical space created by Matchbox Marketing & Events. We will have an incredible sushi bar from Kenichi set up for your enjoyment, along with celebrity mixologist, the Tipsy Texan, mixing delights with  ZICO, Sweet Leaf Tea and Vitamin Water. Entertainment will also be provided.

Our host, Polly Parsons - the daughter of Gram Parsons, will speak about the Foundation, how it came about and the goals for this year. She will also share some personal stories and insight into the world of addiction and recovery and why this mission is so important to her.

  

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NEWS
Our Launch Event! | Feb 28, 2012

We are just two weeks away from our exciting LAUNCH event on March 14 in Austin!
Be there to see Blitzen Trapper, Brendan Benson w/Eric Burdon, Great Lake Swimmers, Alberta Cross and more![Continue Reading]

NEWS
Press Release | Feb 8, 2012

Gram Parsons Foundation Launch Events and VIP Fundraiser Announced for March 14, 2012

Events Scheduled at Hotel San Jose in Austin, TX

Day Event to Feature Special Performances by Blitzen Trapper, Brendan Benson, Alberta Cross, Cory Chisel & The Wandering Sons, Great Lake Swimmers, and Many More

 

 

 

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NEWS
WELCOME FRIENDS | Jan 4, 2012

So glad you stopped by today. We are pleased to announce the revivification of the Gram Parsons Foundation. The motivation in 2004 to start the Foundation was to disperse all the monies raised from the incredible two-city Return to Sin City: A Tribute to Gram Parsons which included the stellar talent of artists like Keith Richards, Norah Jones, Dwight Yoakum, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, John Doe, to name just a few....[Continue Reading]

"In the early stages of the MusiCares MAP FundSM – we were honored to be the beneficiary of the "Return to Sin City a Tribute to Gram Parsons" concert organized by Polly Parsons and the Gram Parsons Foundation. It was a privilege to work with Polly, whose love and support of the MusiCares MAP Fund helped us raise money for those in the music industry that struggle with addiction."
Wynnie Wynn, Senior Manager, MusiCares Foundation/MAP Fund

www.musicares.org

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