Assistance for Financial and Health Related Needs
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. 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
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. Resources for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 | AFL-CIO
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