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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]) , Financial Wellness ([link removed]) , Health & Health Insurance ([link removed]) , Housing ([link removed]) and Social Services ([link removed]) .

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** National Support Group for Dancers
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The National Support Group for Dancers is an 8-week virtual support group for professional dancers and choreographers who are currently not performing due to injury or as a result of the abrupt halt in the performing industry. Through open discussion and the sharing of resources, this group will provide a safe space for dancers to support one another through current challenges.

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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 (Monday ([link removed]) or Thursday ([link removed]) session) to enroll in the career services offered. Once you've done that, you can attend workshops including Dancers on the Move ([link removed]) , Linkedin Suite for Entertainment ([link removed]) and C ([link removed]) areer Journey ([link removed]) *.

Additional workshops include How to Job Search in a Pandemic, Part 1 ([link removed]) and Part 2 ([link removed]) *.

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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]) , proudly sponsored by Actors Federal Credit Union, to learn the basics of financial wellness.

Additional workshops include Managing Debt and Credit ([link removed]) and Investing Basics for Creative Professionals - Part 2 ([link removed]) .
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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.

You can also join us for Welcome to Medicare ([link removed]) and Every Artist Insured: Getting Affordable Coverage in NY/NJ During COVID-19 ([link removed]) .

The Friedman Health Center for the Performing Arts ([link removed]) , 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.

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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.

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

Our Housing Connect 2.0 ([link removed]) Tutorial will help applicants navigate New York City’s latest housing lottery system, understand changes to the process and show you how to set up a new profile. If you haven't already, we recommend that you participate in our Applying for Affordable Housing ([link removed]) webinar as a prerequisite.

Additional online seminars include Affordable Housing for Seniors ([link removed]) and Apartment Hunting 101: Strategies for Finding Housing in New York City ([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 online and phone counseling and support groups, education and practical help—completely free of charge.

Upcoming online groups include Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Orientation: Cohort open to people of color ([link removed]) and Cohort open to all ([link removed]) , Support Group for Entertainment Professionals ([link removed]) * and the National Dancer Info Session ([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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