Mental Health & Wellbeing
Working in wine can be rewarding, demanding, and occasionally overwhelming. Long hours, high-pressure environments, constant proximity to alcohol — these take a toll. These resources exist for the whole person behind the wine professional, whether you need support today or simply want to build better habits for the long term.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
For anyone facing a mental health crisis, call the 988 Lifeline (US) on 988 or visit the website at 988lifeline.org. For US readers, you can also reach the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741 to text with a crisis counselor.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
If you need help with substance use, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is an comprehensive government resource, including Find Your Treatment containing links to confidential access to helplines, crisis lines for mental health needs via phone, text, and web.
John W. Brick Foundation
Founded in 2015 by Victor and Lynne Brick, the JW Brick Foundation aims to change the way the world treats mental health; through a long-term goal to integrate healthy lifestyle practices, including nutrition, movement, meditation and holistic practices. The site features a questionnaire to help you build your own ecosystem of support tools and resources and get started on a self-guided path.
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
NAMI is the US’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
SevenFiftyDaily
The Mental Health Guide for Beverage and Hospitality Professionals contains a wealth of resources and strategies for maintaining mental health in an industry already prone to anxiety, depression, and substance abuse.
Healthy Pour
Healthy Pour is an organization that provides consultation and education to bars, restaurants, hotels, brands, non-profits organizations, and mental health therapists regarding the mental health and support of individuals working in and around the hospitality industry.
Millions of people use GoodTherapy to find therapists and counselors, rehab and residential treatment centers, and mental health resources.