Heal The Scene Updates
Stories from our staff and community on progress towards our mission of healing the scene, including behind-the-scenes goals and results, interviews from supporters and volunteers, special podcasts, and more.
Second cohort of local support walls launches
The second cohort of HeartSupport regional chapters is launching, ready to fundraise for their own Support Walls to heal the scene in their own neighborhood venues!
Solidarity in shared experiences: Kelly and Aria’s story
Two women at Furnace Fest 2025 found solidarity — and ongoing support — in their shared experiences.
Canadian band Wishwell partners with HeartSupport to bring mental health hope on their upcoming album ‘Controlled Emergency’
Canadian indie rock band Wishwell will be releasing a new album in 2026 saturated in mental health themes, making it the perfect partner for HeartSupport’s mission — but it’s far from the first time the band has aligned itself with the organization.
Mental health at sea: HeartSupport on the Emo’s Not Dead Cruise
HeartSupport partnered with the Emo’s Not Dead cruise to bring mental health to the sea, including running a special mental health pen pal program throughout the cruise.
One of HeartSupport’s first fan-powered Support Wall takes flight in Minneapolis
During HeartSupport’s fully fan-led activation of a community support wall, the multiplying capacity of local chapters was made incredibly clear.
How can you bring a Support Wall to heal the scene in your city?
Support Walls are now available to bring to any city, to be used for real mental health support at rock and metal shows! Here’s how to bring one to your community.
What is it really like to be a part of our Support Calls program?
One Support Calls participant says “I was able to fully open up about things that were bothering me and I was dealing with in silence for so long.”
HeartSupport’s 2026 Goals
These are HeartSupport’s goals for bringing mental health to the heavy music scene in 2026.