Sounds of Saving (SoS) is a 501c(3) non-profit that designs and provides tools, content, resources, and curriculum to young people, ages 14 to 24, on how to discover and utilize music to support their mental health and wellness. Our programs are designed to be intersectional and inclusive, with strong attention paid to marginalized communities.
The mental health crisis amongst adolescents and young adults has reached a staggering and dangerous peak, worsened by the epidemic of loneliness. Young people are battling this crisis with very limited tools and resources being made available to them.
SoS is focused on meeting this moment through the responsible development of a cutting edge curriculum, live community building music experiences and content focused on mental wellness and emotional regulation through the use of music. Our programs are young adult centered, culturally competent and highly engaging—with many opportunities for self-led discovery and peer bonding.
SoS was founded in response to the loss of our co-founder Nick Greto’s beloved Uncle Mike, who died by suicide. The passing of his uncle inspired him to take a more in depth look into the ways that we talk about mental health and how we seek and receive help. For millions of people like Nick, who come from households where the idea of mental healthcare was not acknowledged, music served as the portal to accessing, processing, and regulating emotions. Experiencing music and lyrics is a universal way of connecting to ourselves and others. This truth became the basis of SoS.
SoS began in 2018 as a nonprofit studio that focused on the creation of impactful content featuring artists and musicians telling their stories of perseverance and coping through mental health crises. In 2019, Charlie Gross joined Nick as a co-founder at SoS, bringing with him the unique perspective of having worked professionally within the music world and as a licensed and practicing psychotherapist. Together, they have been working to grow the organization into one that harnesses the power of music and storytelling as a bridge to overall mental health and wellness.