Our workshops and seminars are free for everyone in performing arts and entertainment.

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Workshops,
Groups & Seminars
The Actors Fund offers a broad spectrum of 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]) , Financial Wellness ([link removed]) , Health & Health Insurance ([link removed]) , Housing ([link removed]) and Social Services ([link removed]) .


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FEATURED WORKSHOP


** How to Manage Chronic Back Pain
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Wednesday, October 2, 5:30–6:30 pm
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Chronic back pain is a common yet misunderstood problem. Effects can range from being a mere nuisance to severely impacting your work and way of life. This workshop will introduce a better understanding of what areas are involved in chronic back pain and how to address them, and help you learn non-operative ways of managing chronic back pain.


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

Some upcoming workshops include The Career Center Orientation ([link removed]) (including a Monday evening session! ([link removed]) ) to enroll in the career services offered; What Now? A Roadmap to Meaningful Work ([link removed]) ; Creative Career Storytelling: Engaging Your Audience ([link removed]) ; Accepting the Offer ([link removed]) and the Performing Arts Worker Mixer ([link removed]) .
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** Financial Wellness
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Financial Wellness seminars increase your financial knowledge and help you learn the tools and skills to support lifelong financial health and stability.

Attend a free session of Budgeting Nuts & Bolts ([link removed]) to learn the basics of financial planning and prepare you for future workshops to best manage and plan your budget.
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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, primary medical care at The Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts ([link removed]) and seminars on how to best care for yourself.

Each month’s Health Insurance HQ ([link removed]) 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.

Get your free flu shot at The Friedman Health Center ([link removed]) , and join us for upcoming workshops including How to Manage Chronic Back Pain ([link removed]) , Every Artist Insured ([link removed]) and Welcome to Medicare ([link removed]) .
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** Housing
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The Actors Fund operates several affordable housing residences ([link removed]) across the country, and also offers resources to help you learn more about affordable housing opportunities and other housing-related issues you may encounter.

Some upcoming seminars include Apartment Hunting 101: Strategies for Finding Housing in NYC ([link removed]) , Applying for Affordable Housing in both Manhattan ([link removed]) and Brooklyn ([link removed]) , ([link removed] Housing for Seniors) and Affordable Housing for Seniors ([link removed]) .
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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 counseling and support groups, education and practical help—completely free of charge.

Upcoming support groups include the Support Group for Injured Dancers ([link removed]) , Self-Care to Give Care ([link removed]) and Self-Care For Women in the Entertainment Industry ([link removed]) .
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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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