Some resources available to our members who are in need of help –

Behind the Scenes – financial support in the form of grants for entertainment technology professionals.  We have had members use this service before.  behindthescenescharity.org

is very pleased to announce the launch of the Entertainment Industry Therapist Finder, in partnership with HelpPRO. The Finder only includes listings for mental health professionals who have previously worked with clients in the entertainment industry or who have personal professional experience in the industry themselves.
 
Users are able to search for a therapist using a simple search form which includes location, insurance accepted, what areas the therapist specializes in, and therapist availability such as whether they see clients remotely or on nights and weekends. An advanced search is available which also includes such criteria as theoretical approaches, credentials held by the therapist, specific populations they have experience with, and languages spoken. Both searches indicate whether the therapist is accepting new clients.
 
Don’t forget to check our other resources, the free, anonymous online self-assessments and extensive list of resources.

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Actors Fund – all sorts of support – you don't have to be an actor -  financial counseling, mental health assistance, addiction and recovery, health care programs, amongst others.  This is one of the premier benefit services in the entertainment industry.  http://www.actorsfund.org

Union Plus – an assortment of programs.  This is run by the AFL/CIO.  We probably know it best as the provider of the Union Plus credit card and discounts on services, but they also provide all sorts of programs and assistance for union members.  I have attached a brochure that we can send out to the membership if we want.  https://www.unionplus.org/hardship-help/hardship-help-financial-assistance?modal=register

IATSE Health Insurance – For our members that have health insurance through the Union, the insurance will pay for addiction rehab http://www.iatsenbf.org/assets/Plan-A-Summary-of-Benefits-and-Coverage.pdf

Alcoholics Anonymous

www.aa.org/ 

Official site of the Alcoholics Anonymous World Services Inc.

NA

https://www.na.org/ 

General information, meetings, pamphlets, contacts and their magazine "NA Way."

‎NA.org · ‎Literature · ‎NA Events Worldwide - Events ... · ‎Contacts

Rehab: New Haven, CT Alcohol Treatment & Drug Addiction Recovery

www.recovery.org/browse/new-haven-ct/ 

Top New Haven, CT Addiction Recovery Centers: Reviews and Ratings. If you are .... Other Nearby Cities and Top Treatment Center Areas in Connecticut:.

http://wrinstitute.org/faq.aspx  - the Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Assistance Fund assists members of the entertainment industry with medical rehabilitative needs (physical, occupational, COPD, and therapy programs).

United Labor Agency (ULA)  http://www.ctula.org   

Services are provided to all workers, union and non-union through the state of CT

United Labor Agency 56 Town Line Road, Rocky Hill, CT  06067 (860) 258-6640 fax: (860) 258-6644

211ct.org  United Way of Connecticut

Helps people find and access the health and hman services they need, including food, shelter and other basic needs.

ctfoodbank.org  Mobile food pantries during Coronovirus   give or receive to this great organization