If you are in need of any kind of help during this pandemic, whether its financial, medical, food etc...  Please look into these organizations below who are here to assist us during what is the most challenging of time for us all.  Also our Facebook/IATSE Local 74 is constantly updated with new programs that are available faster than we can type it all down here so please follow us.  

Self Care Tips to Maintain Emotional Resilience During Covid 19 or anytime when life is difficult.

1. Cultivate Flexibility - Make plans and do the things that are within your own control.

2. Stay Informed, but try to set healthy limits.  Don't watch news 24/7.  Go offline all weekend or from 7pm on.   Set your limits to maintain your emotional wellness.

3. Connect with others. Maintain your healthy relationships with family and friends.  Use zoom, google duo, facetime or just call someone and say HELLOOOOOOOOO!   Find a pandemic buddy(s)  www.iatsecares.org/buddy-up/  or volunteer to be one.  

4. Don't be afraid to ask for HELP!!!  There are organizations listed here and on our facebook page, but this is not limited to ask your Doctor, clergy or counselor if distress impacts activities of your daily life for several days or weeks. 

5. Take care of yourself.   Take care of  both your mind and body. Eat healthy, get your sleep, exercise, give yourself a break and take a deep breath, meditate, avoid excessive alcohol or drug use.  

6 Be kind to yourself and others.  Remember, everyone reacts to stress and crisis differently.  Try to refrain from criticizing yourself and others.  Try hard...very hard....

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

BTS 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.  Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Initiative as well.  
 
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:.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-TALK

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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

Resources for Workers Impacted by COVID-19 | AFL-CIO

how to get help with paying bills, rent, mortgages, debts and more 
https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/