Musician behavioral health nonprofit celebrates 30 years of service

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The organization dedicated to helping the people keep Austin’s “Live Music Capital of the World” reputation alive celebrated its 30th anniversary on Sunday.

The SIMS Foundation has connected musicians with behavioral healthcare services for nearly 30 years. It started in 1995 after Austin musician Sims Ellison took his own life. 

“The community realized that somebody needed to step up and do something,” said Derrick Lesnau, SIMS Foundation’s CEO. “So in 1995...