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While this charity continues to provide basic needs grants for medical emergencies and
counseling grants, it is best known to IATSE workers for its mental health initiative. The BTS
website provides so many resources (for both the United States and Canada) that it truly is
difficult to mention them all. In addition to mental health and emotional support resources
there are resources for substance misuse, eating disorders, help in finding a therapist,
resources for anxiety, depression, bipolar psychosis, schizophrenia, and many other
issues.
Behind the Scenes administers an entertainment industry Mental Health First Aid Course
that takes the fear and hesitation out of starting conversations with somebody you may be
worried about by teaching you how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a mental
health problem, how to listen nonjudgmentally and give reassurance, and how to refer that
person to appropriate professional support and services.
- Bystander Intervention/Anti-Bullying online training provided with Right to Be:
btshelp.org/bystander
Locals may arrange for private sessions of this course for their workers. Public classes
are provided quarterly. - Mental Health First Aid Training:
United States: Contact mhfa@btshelp.org for schedule of classes or to arrange a
private session for your local union.
Canada: Training is available through the AFC at https://afchelps.ca/mhfa.