On November 18, 2024, the Lottery League hosted a special roundtable discussion at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Foster Theater focused on addiction recovery and mental health awareness within the music, arts, and service industries.
The conversation brought together mental health professionals, peer support advocates, and members of the creative community to openly discuss the challenges that musicians, artists, and service industry workers often face — including burnout, substance use, and the pressures that come with creative and nightlife environments.
Hosted by Lottery League co-founder Michael James, the panel featured:
Aliha Lambert & Ruth Earley – Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, IFS and somatic mental health therapists, and founders of Paralleled Bloom Counseling
Bradley Robinson, MSSA, LSW – Psychotherapist
Tony Kost – Peer support specialist and co-chair of Cleveland’s chapter of Ben’s Friends, a national support network for the hospitality industry
This event was part of the 2024 Lottery League season, continuing our commitment to supporting the broader music community not only through creative collaboration, but also through conversations that strengthen the health and sustainability of the scene.
We are grateful to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and all of the panelists who contributed their time, insight, and openness to this important discussion.
Resources & Support
As part of the conversation around mental health and addiction awareness in the music, arts, and service industries, the following organizations and resources were shared as helpful starting points for those seeking support, counseling, or recovery resources.
Briley’s Sober Home
A Cleveland-based sober living community that supports individuals in recovery, with a special focus on hospitality and service industry workers.
https://www.brileysoberhome.org/
A Cleveland-based sober living community that supports individuals in recovery, with a special focus on hospitality and service industry workers.
https://www.brileysoberhome.org/
Psychology Today – Therapist Finder
A widely used database that allows you to search for therapists by location, insurance provider, therapy type, and specialty, making it easier to find a provider that fits your needs.
https://www.psychologytoday.com
A widely used database that allows you to search for therapists by location, insurance provider, therapy type, and specialty, making it easier to find a provider that fits your needs.
https://www.psychologytoday.com
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
A network of therapists offering affordable sliding-scale counseling, typically ranging from $40–$70 per session, designed to make therapy more accessible.
https://www.openpathcollective.org
A network of therapists offering affordable sliding-scale counseling, typically ranging from $40–$70 per session, designed to make therapy more accessible.
https://www.openpathcollective.org
If you or someone you know is struggling, reaching out for support can be an important first step. The Lottery League encourages members of our community to make use of these resources when needed.