For the crew
Mental health resources for hospitality workers
STOP SUFFERING IN SILENCE.
Pride and passion can live together, but the work we do is tough. If you need help, it’s out there. Check out these organizations doing the hard work of supporting restaurant and hospitality folks in the thick of it. Got an organization you think should go here? Email us.
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These listings are shared for general information only. Details, programs, and availability can change, so please confirm directly with each provider.
- Visit resource: The Burnt Chef Project
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The Burnt Chef Project
A hospitality-focused organization that shares mental health awareness information and resources for people working across the industry.
- Visit resource: The Burnt Chef Project USA
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The Burnt Chef Project USA
The U.S. branch of The Burnt Chef Project, with hospitality-centered mental health awareness and support information.
- Visit resource: CHOW
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CHOW
Culinary Hospitality Outreach Wellness
A wellness-focused organization created for the culinary and hospitality community, with resources and programming information to explore.
- Visit resource: Ben’s Friends
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Ben’s Friends
A community built around peer support for people in the food and beverage industry. Visit directly for current meeting and participation details.
- Visit resource: Southern Smoke Foundation
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Southern Smoke Foundation
A nonprofit supporting food and beverage workers, including mental health resources and information on its current offerings.
- Visit resource: Not 9 to 5
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Not 9 to 5
A hospitality community focused on mental health education and workplace conversations for people in the industry.
- Visit resource: Another Round Another Rally
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Another Round Another Rally
A nonprofit that supports people in the hospitality industry through a range of initiatives. Its site has the latest information on available programs.
- Visit resource: Safe Bars
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Safe Bars
An organization focused on safer, more respectful bar and nightlife spaces, with educational resources for the people who work in them.
- Visit resource: Serving Up Support: Maine
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Serving Up Support: Maine
A Maine-focused hospitality initiative sharing information and support resources for people working in the restaurant community.