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The Actors Fund offers a broad spectrum of online and phone programs to support the unique, essential needs of all who work in entertainment and the performing arts. Learn more and register for free workshops and services pertaining to The Career Center ([link removed][UNIQID]) , Financial Wellness ([link removed][UNIQID]) , Health & Health Insurance ([link removed][UNIQID]) , Housing ([link removed][UNIQID]) and Social Services ([link removed][UNIQID]) .


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** Support Group for Entertainment Professionals
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** Tuesday, October 6 2-3:30 pm ET
Continues each Tuesday for 8 consecutive weeks

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Virtually join other performing arts and entertainment professionals to discuss the stress of change and the unknown during the COVID-19 pandemic. The eight-week group will be a way to connect with others in the community, reflect on the new normal and develop coping strategies. Topics of discussion include handling uncertainty, dealing with loss, managing relationships and loneliness, finding ways to cope, and navigating hope and resilience. This supportive space will allow you to share with and learn from others as we move through this wave of change together.

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** The Career Center
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The Career Center offers a comprehensive suite of online programs and services that help entertainment industry and performing arts professionals to identify and find sideline work and discover new careers outside the industry.

Get started by attending The Career Center Orientation (afternoon ([link removed][UNIQID]) or evening ([link removed][UNIQID]) ) to enroll in the career services offered.

Attend How to Job Search During A Pandemic, Part 1 ([link removed][UNIQID]) * and Part 2 ([link removed][UNIQID]) . *Please note: Part 1 time listed in Pacific Time.

Additional workshops include Advanced LinkedIn Parts 1 & 2 ([link removed][UNIQID]) and the Resume Writing Workshop ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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** Financial Wellness
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Financial Wellness workshops and seminars increase your financial knowledge and help you learn the tools and skills to support lifelong financial health and stability.

Take Budgeting Nuts & Bolts ([link removed][UNIQID]) to learn the basics of financial wellness.
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** Health & Health Insurance
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The Actors Fund offers personalized health insurance counseling and enrollment support, referrals to health care resources, and seminars on how to care for yourself.

The Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts ([link removed][UNIQID]) , our primary and specialty care health center, is open for appointments. The Health Center accepts most insurance plans, including commercial insurances, several Marketplace/Exchange plans, Medicare and Workers’ Compensation. Call 212.930.7300 for an appointment.

The Artists Health Insurance Resource Center has switched to an online contact system. Fill out a short form at actorsfund.org/AHIRC and a Health Benefits team member will contact you within two business days (Please fill out this form even if you’ve been helped by us before).

Each month’s Health Insurance HQ ([link removed][UNIQID]) provides an update on the health care landscape from the expert team at The Actors Fund’s Artists Health Insurance Resource Center. This month, learn tips for Medicare fall Open Enrollment.
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** Housing
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The Actors Fund operates several affordable housing residences across the country, and also offers resources to help you learn more about affordable housing opportunities and other housing-related issues you may encounter.

Join us ([link removed][UNIQID]) to learn how to successfully apply for middle-income, rent stabilized apartments along the Brooklyn waterfront at One and Two Blue Slip ([link removed][UNIQID]) .

The waitlist to live at The Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence is shorter than ever. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply ([link removed][UNIQID]) for low-income, shared housing in the heart of Manhattan.

Housing stability is a central concern during this pandemic and many are in a precarious housing situation. The Actors Fund has partnered with Housing Court Answers to present a one-time webinar on Navigating Housing Court, Evictions and Tenant Rights During COVID ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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** Social Services
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With respect and understanding, our professional social workers offer our community help to address a wide array of challenges via online and phone counseling and support groups, education and practical help—completely free of charge.

Upcoming online support groups include the Support Group for Dancers ([link removed][UNIQID]) and Mindfulness Meditation with The Actors Fund ([link removed][UNIQID]) .
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Programs of The Career Center, Career Transition For Dancers and The Dancers Resource at The Actors Fund are supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council. These programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature.
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