Our free and confidential social service programs are available nationally and address a wide array of challenges faced by people in performing arts and entertainment. With respect and understanding, our professional social workers offer counseling and support groups, education, emergency financial assistance and practical help. If you are in need of counseling and support because of sexual harassment, The Actors Fund provides safe and confidential help.
Social Services and Financial Assistance
Entertainment Assistance Program
Facing a challenge and don’t know where to turn? We can offer counseling and support as well as emergency financial assistance.
HIV / AIDS Initiative
We work with entertainment professionals to create confidential, holistic plans and support systems that will meet your immediate and long-term emotional, medical and financial needs.
The Dancers' Resource
Geared toward professional dancers dealing with significant injury, we help by mitigating the isolation many dancers experience during recovery by providing emotional support and sharing resources.
Women's Health Initiative
The Phyllis Newman Women’s Health Initiative addresses the myriad concerns women face when dealing with a serious medical condition.
Disability Support
We provide supportive services for entertainment professionals and their families when they are coping with a short- or long-term illness or disability.
Senior Services
We help entertainment industry professionals ages 65 and older, their families and caregivers to address the myriad issues they may face on a daily basis.
Mental Health
Our licensed clinicians help industry professionals and their families deal with and provide ongoing support services for issues like work and personal stress, anxiety, depression and life transitions.
Addiction and Recovery Services
We help performing arts and entertainment professionals and their families when there is a problem with substance use or addiction.
Employer/Union Partner Programs
The Actors Fund contracts with entertainment industry unions, health plans, employers and other organizations to provide member/employee assistance services designed to meet their specific needs.
Conrad Cantzen Shoe Fund
Since 1945, the Conrad Cantzen Shoe Fund has been making sure that entertainment professionals have been attending auditions looking and feeling their best.
The Songwriters Lifeline
The Songwriters Lifeline at The Actors Fund provides assistance to songwriters, composers and the musicians and singers who bring their work to life.
Disaster Resources
It's important to make sure that you and your loved ones are are prepared and informed in the event of a disaster or emergency. These useful links can help you plan ahead or find relief.
Funeral & Burial Assistance
One of the earliest services The Actors Fund provided was assistance with the cost and arrangements of funerals and burials.
Am I eligible for help?
The Actors Fund assists those working in theater, film, television, radio, music, dance, opera and circus.
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