Mental Health & Well-Being
Mental Health Resources
National Alliance of Mental Illness, Behind the Scenes, and IATSE
Mental Health First Aid Training
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a skills-based training course that teaches you how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem, or experiencing a crisis, and help connect them to the appropriate care. Find a course through Behind the Scenes in the U.S. or AFC in Canada. This training is eligible for reimbursement through the Certification Reimbursement program.
Anonymous Self-Assessment Screening
Behavioral health self-assessment screenings are a quick way to determine if you or someone you care about could benefit from the help and support of a mental health professional. These free screenings are anonymous and private, easily accessible, and quick to complete.
Alcohol and Substance Use and Abuse Resources
These tips and tools can help you, a co-worker, a friend, or a loved one deal with alcohol and drug use. You can equip yourself to respond to signs of substance use in the workplace with Naloxone Training and BTS Substance Use Task Group’s Webinar on Understanding Substance Use and Abuse in the Entertainment Industry.
#BeThe1To Help Save a Life
Download Know the Warning Signs posters, graphics, and wallet cards to help prevent suicide. These resources are available in English, Spanish, and French and refer to U.S. and Canadian organizations.
Entertainment Industry Therapist Finder
Find a therapist who understands what you do for a living and the associated stresses and challenges. The Entertainment Industry Therapist Finder only includes listings for mental health professionals who have previously worked with clients in the entertainment industry or who have personal professional experience in the industry themselves.
Hard Hat Courage
Hard Hat Courage is the construction industry's collective commitment to save lives by making it safe to talk about our mental health—every day, on every jobsite.
Their mission is to save lives across the construction industry by prioritizing their colleagues' mental health just as much as their physical safety. Together, they’re equipping construction craft and industry professionals and their companies with the tools to take care of themselves and support each other—because every life matters, and every conversation counts.
Hope for the Day
Hope For The Day® (H.F.T.D.) is a non-profit movement empowering the conversation on proactive suicide prevention and mental health education. Click here to search resources.
Stop Bullying and Harassment
Register for a free webinar and learn how to safely intervene if you see a co-worker being bullied or intimidated. Download posters, one-sheets, and brochures.
Toolbox Talks
Find sample language on mental health and respectful workplaces for toolbox talks or company meetings, including suggested topics, brief pre-scripted talks, and one-sheets.