01 / GATHER
Come for the music.
Music creates common ground. Our events offer a welcoming way to come together around a cause that touches so many lives.
Music with a purpose. Hope for a community.
One stage.
Many voices.
A cause that matters.
Bringing people together through music to raise awareness of addiction, encourage recovery, and support individuals and families affected by it.
Music For A Cause · A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Awareness · Connection · Hope
Music brings us togetherEducation opens mindsCommunity creates connection
Why we come together
Behind every struggle
is a person.
And a family.
Dignity. Understanding. Possibility.Addiction affects more than one life. It touches families, friendships, workplaces, and entire communities. Music For A Cause brings people together to listen, learn, and respond with compassion.
Through music events and guest speakers, we create opportunities for awareness, education, and meaningful conversation—and raise funds to support organizations serving people affected by addiction.
Our vision: Communities where people affected by addiction are met with understanding, connection, dignity, and hope.
A symbol of hope and renewalThe meaning behind our logo
What is the MFAC logo,
and why do we use it?
Our logo is a phoenix. In mythology, the phoenix is a bird that rises again from its ashes, symbolizing renewal, resilience, and a new beginning.
For Music For A Cause, it represents the fall and the rise: the pain and loss addiction can bring, and the possibility of rebuilding a life through recovery. It reminds us that a difficult chapter does not have to be the end of someone’s story.
There is another way. There is hope. People and families affected by addiction deserve compassion, connection, and access to support. Recovery can take time and follow different paths. No one should have to face that journey alone.
Through music, education, and community support, MFAC helps carry that message forward: hope is possible, help is available, and a new beginning can start with reaching out.
Find support in Rhode Island ↗The music is the beginning
A shared experience.
A meaningful purpose.
Our approach connects the energy of live music with education and opportunities to support recovery.
02 / UNDERSTAND
Listen. Learn. Connect.
Guest speakers and conversations help challenge stigma, build awareness, and shine a light on addiction and recovery.
03 / SUPPORT
Turn compassion into action.
Fundraising helps support organizations working with people and families affected by addiction. Beneficiaries and funding details will be shared for each event.
Save the date · March 6, 2027
Music, Hope
& Recovery.
Join Music For A Cause for a benefit concert bringing our community together through live music, addiction awareness, and hope for individuals and families affected by addiction.
Save the date now. We will share confirmed venue details, the program, and ticket information as planning progresses.
Ask about the March benefit ↗Music For A Cause Benefit Concert
Proposed venue:
The Greenwich Odeum
59 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI
Venue confirmation pending.
- Live music and recovery stories
- Addiction education and family resources
- Community connection and fundraising
Planned general admission: $50
Tickets are not yet on sale. Final ticket details will be announced.
Event time, performers, speakers, and beneficiary organization will be announced once confirmed.
Explore event sponsorship ↗Find your part in the story
You don’t have to be on stage
to make a difference.
Bring your business, your talents, or your willingness to help. There is a place for you in the cause.
Become a sponsor
Connect your business with a meaningful community mission. Explore event sponsorship and ways to support our work.
Explore sponsorship ↗Share your talents
Musicians, speakers, and volunteers can help bring an event to life. Tell us what you would like to contribute.
Get involved ↗Support the mission
Help create opportunities for education, connection, and community giving. Online donations are not yet enabled.
Prepare a giving inquiry ↗Partner with the cause
Your support.
A stronger community.
Help bring music, addiction awareness, and hope to our community. Every contribution helps bring hope. Whether you’re an individual, a family, or a local business, your support helps MFAC use music to raise awareness, encourage recovery, and support people and families affected by addiction.
Lead Sponsor
$5,000
- Premier logo placement on event materials and the event page
- Recognition in sponsor social media posts
- Acknowledgment from the stage
- Post event impact report
Supporting Sponsor
$2,000
- Logo placement on event materials and the event page
- Acknowledgment in a sponsor social media post
- Recognition from the stage
- Post event impact report
Community Partner
$500
- Business name on the event page and sponsor display; logo in the event program
- Acknowledgment in a group sponsor thank you post
- Post event impact report
Recovery Advocate
$250
- Name on the website supporter list, with permission
- Inclusion in a collective thank-you post
- Name in the event program
Hope Supporter
$100
- Name on the website supporter list, with permission
- Inclusion in a collective thank-you post
Friend of MFAC
$50
- Name on the website supporter list, with permission
Give Hope — Any Amount
Your choice
- A contribution that fits your budget
- Choose event support or support for MFAC’s year-round mission
Sponsor the March 6, 2027 Event
Help bring our benefit concert, addiction awareness, and recovery resources to the community. Event recognition follows the levels above.
Discuss event sponsorship ↗Support MFAC Year-Round
Support our broader mission of music, education, connection, and hope beyond a single event. Give at any amount; contact Kevin to discuss recognition for ongoing support.
Discuss year-round support ↗A letter to our sponsors
Learn why your support matters and review all sponsorship levels in our general sponsorship letter.
Read or print the sponsorship letter ↗Take the next step
Become an MFAC Sponsor
Tell us how you would like to help. Fields marked * are required.
Online payments are not yet enabled. Contact Kevin for contribution instructions. Public recognition is optional; event program benefits apply to event sponsorships. Recognition is subject to receiving your commitment and approved logo before production deadlines. Contact Kevin Ethier to discuss upcoming events, sponsorship availability, and the best fit for your business.
Learn with compassion
Understanding addiction.
Supporting the whole family.
Clear information can open a conversation and help someone take the next step. Explore addiction, family impact and recovery through trusted educational resources.
Find help in Rhode Island and contact a local team ↗
MFAC offers education and community connection. We do not diagnose conditions or provide treatment. Professional assessment can help you find care that fits.
Addiction and recovery
Substance use disorders affect health and behavior. Repeated difficulty cutting down, strong urges and continued use despite harm can be reasons to seek an assessment. Recovery can include medical care, counseling, medication, peer support and practical help.
CDC addiction education ↗How families are affected
Partners, children, parents and caregivers may experience worry, broken trust, financial strain and disrupted routines. Family members deserve support of their own. Counseling, clear safety boundaries and family peer support can help. Children are not responsible for fixing an adult’s addiction.
SAMHSA family support resources ↗Alcohol use disorder
Alcohol use disorder is the clinical term for difficulty controlling drinking despite harmful consequences. Effective options include behavioral treatment, medication and mutual support. Sudden withdrawal after prolonged heavy drinking can be life-threatening; seek medical advice before attempting to stop when dependence is possible.
NIAAA alcohol education ↗Opioids and overdose prevention
Opioid use disorder is treatable. Medications including buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone can support recovery. For a possible opioid overdose, give naloxone if available and call 911 immediately. Follow product and dispatcher instructions and stay until help arrives.
Problematic pornography use
Sometimes called “porn addiction,” problematic pornography use may occur within compulsive sexual behavior disorder. Assessment focuses on persistent loss of control and significant harm or impairment. Frequency, strong sexual interest or moral concern alone does not establish a disorder. Confidential professional care can address behavior, distress and relationship concerns.
Mayo Clinic assessment and care ↗Gambling disorder
Gambling disorder is a recognized behavioral addiction. Warning signs include chasing losses, hiding betting, repeated failed attempts to stop and risking household finances or relationships. Counseling and family support can help; another bet is not a solution to debt.
American Psychiatric Association education ↗
Rhode Island gambling support ↗
Understanding the loss of life
Every number represents a person and a family. These measures cover different years and definitions, and may overlap. They must not be added together or described as a single addiction death total.
| Measure | Reported figure | Source and context |
|---|---|---|
| United States drug overdose deaths | 79,384 in 2024 | CDC final data ↗. All drug types and intents; not only people with a diagnosed addiction. |
| United States deaths from excessive alcohol use | About 178,000 annually in 2020–2021 | NIAAA estimates ↗. Annual average including disease and injury; not a 2026 count. |
| Rhode Island accidental overdose deaths | 329 in 2024 | RIDOH June 12, 2025 release ↗. Accidental deaths; different scope from the national measure. |
These sources do not establish a reliable annual U.S. death count caused by gambling or problematic pornography use. Resources reviewed October 30, 2026; figures retain their original reporting periods.
Rhode Island help directory
Connect with someone who can help.
You do not need to know which program is right before you reach out. Tell the team what you are looking for and ask about assessment, eligibility, costs and the next available appointment. Family members can ask for support too.
Medical emergency: For suspected overdose, unresponsiveness, trouble breathing or immediate danger, call 911. Do not wait for an email reply.
Urgent assessment and connection to care
24 hour walk in support
BH Link
Adult mental health and substance use crisis assessment, stabilization and connections to care. Walk in without an appointment, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Ask for: the crisis assessment team
975 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
24 hour assessment
Butler Hospital
Psychiatric assessment and guidance on appropriate care. Assessment and emergency admission services are open 24/7; call ahead when possible.
Ask for: Assessment and Admissions or the Behavioral Health Service Call Center
345 Blackstone Boulevard, Riverview Building, Providence, RI 02906
Substance use treatment and behavioral health care
Outpatient treatment
CODAC Providence
Substance use treatment and assessment, including medication treatment options for opioid use disorder. CODAC also offers counseling and recovery services.
Ask for: the intake or admissions team
349 Huntington Avenue, Providence, RI 02909
Ask which CODAC location and services best match your needs. Appointments and care plans depend on assessment.
Medical and behavioral health
Thundermist Health Center
A community health center serving West Warwick, Woonsocket and South County. Call patient services to ask about behavioral health appointments and appropriate referrals.
Ask for: patient services and behavioral health scheduling
West Warwick: press 2. Wakefield: 401-783-0523, press 2. Woonsocket: 401-767-4100, press 2. Ask specifically about a clinician experienced in your concern, including compulsive sexual behavior or problematic pornography use; specialty availability is not confirmed.
Peer recovery and family support
Peer recovery support
Anchor Recovery Providence
Recovery community support, meetings and connections with peer supporters who have lived recovery experience.
Ask for: a peer recovery specialist or recovery coach
790 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904
Provider-listed hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call before visiting.
Peer recovery support
Anchor Recovery West Warwick
Local recovery support and connections for people in recovery and their families.
Ask for: a peer recovery specialist or recovery coach
1229 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893
Provider-listed hours: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The provider labels this program “Warwick”; its listed street address is in West Warwick.
Support for loved ones
Rhode Island Al-Anon Family Groups
Peer support for people affected by someone else’s drinking. Ask about local Al-Anon meetings and age-appropriate Alateen options.
Ask for: the volunteer information team
106 Rolfe Street, Cranston, RI 02910
The office is volunteer-staffed. Leave a message and call ahead before visiting. Peer support is not medical treatment.
Remote family support serving RI
Herren Project
Recovery resource assistance, family consultations and online support groups for loved ones affected by alcohol or drug use. Contact the recovery team for next steps.
Ask for: the Individual and Family Services recovery team
A regional resource with remote support, not a Rhode Island walk-in crisis center. Its inquiry form typically receives a response within 24–48 hours on weekdays.
Gambling counseling and education
Gambling treatment
Problem Gambling Services of Rhode Island
A CODAC behavioral health service offering help for harmful gambling and its effects on relationships and daily life.
Ask for: the gambling assessment or counseling team
1052 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910
Education and referrals
Rhode Island Council on Problem Gambling
Information and resources for individuals, families and communities affected by gambling. Its site lists the PGS counseling program at 401-499-2472.
Ask for: the resource or referral team
15 Messenger Drive, Warwick, RI 02888
Use the counseling program contact for treatment questions; the Council number is listed for education and resources.
Not sure where to start?
Try saying: “I live in Rhode Island and I’m looking for help for myself or a family member. Can I speak with someone about an assessment, support group or referral? What are the next steps, costs and wait times?”
Find a Rhode Island community behavioral health clinic ↗
Contact details checked October 31, 2026 using the linked provider pages. Hours, addresses, availability and coverage can change; confirm before traveling. Ordinary email may not be secure: use it for an initial contact request and ask how to share health details safely. These are independent organizations, not confirmed MFAC partners or endorsements. MFAC does not monitor their calls, messages or intake requests.
Take the next step
Find substance use treatment ↗ · Rhode Island recovery resources ↗ · Family care navigation guide ↗
For an unresponsive person, abnormal breathing, seizures or immediate danger, call 911. MFAC’s email and phone are for organizational inquiries and are not emergency services.
Start a conversation
Let’s make a little more
hope possible.
We would love to hear from you. Contact Kevin Ethier about sponsorship, volunteering, events, or giving.
kethier@ienrollsolutions.com
Cell: 401-862-1871
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