Mental Health, Sexual Harrassment, Anti-Bullying and Suicide Prevention Resources
GENERAL:
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC): https://www.eeoc.gov/sexual-harassment
Offers clear guidelines on what constitutes sexual harassment and provides educational materials that can be posted in workplaces.
- RAINN: https://rainn.org
The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is an American nonprofit anti-sexual assault organization, the largest in the United States
- National Sexual Assault Hotline.
Free, Confidential, 24/7 Support: 1.800.656.HOPE (4673)
- The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. We provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round. Call 866-488-7386 or Text START to 678-678. https://www.thetrevorproject.org
- National Sexual Violence Resource Center: https://www.nsvrc.org
NSVRC provides research & tools to advocates working on the frontlines to end sexual harassment, assault, and abuse with the understanding that ending sexual violence also means ending racism, sexism, and all forms of oppression. Resources, including posters and online materials, to help define sexual harassment and provide guidance on prevention and response.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Dial or text 988
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health crisis a crisis counselor will help you to safely identify options and information about mental health services in your area. - New Mexico Crisis and Access Line: https://nmcrisisline.com/
Crisis Line (855) NMCRISIS (662-7474) 24/7 Warm Line (855) 466-7100 7am to 11:30pm
If you or a loved one is experiencing any kind of emotional crisis, mental health or substance use concern, you can find help 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by calling the New Mexico Crisis and Access Line or Peer- to-Peer Warmline. - Keep NM Alive: https://www.keepnmalive.org
Harm reduction, treatment and support for opioid and other substance dependency. Fentanyl’s impact can be felt by every community, affecting individuals, families and neighborhoods alike. Find treatment, guidance and hope as we walk alongside you on this journey. - Never Use Alone Hotline https://neverusealone.com(877) 696-1996 or 800-484-3731
Never Use Alone is the US National Overdose Response line that people can call when they’re using by themselves, with no one to call for help. US Hotline, toll free, 24/7
FILM INDUSTRY SPECIFIC: Guidelines and resources tailored to the entertainment industry including codes of conduct, best practices for preventing harassment, and helplines for reporting incidents. These resources are designed to address the unique challenges and power dynamics present in the film industry.
- Screen Actors Guild- (SAG-AFTRA) This SAG-AFTRA Code of Conduct on Sexual Harassment (“Code of Conduct”) marks our rededication to upholding professional standards and addressing the toxic and often unlawful workplace culture that many of our members face on a daily basis. We expect our members to live up to these standards, including in their dealings with other members and employees. https://www.sagaftra.org/sites/default/files/sag-aftra_code_of_conduct_f2_2.pdf | 24-Hour Hotline: (844) SAFER-SET / 844-723-3773
- Producers Guild of America (PGA) https://producersguild.org/sexual-harassment-on-set/ | Set Etiquette Training provides eligible independent productions with access to free harassment prevention training, and two-hours of free legal consultation related to the training. The trainings are designed with the purpose of establishing a culture on set such that harassment and other abusive conduct are prevented from occurring. http://producersguild.org/set-etiquette-training/
- Behind the Scenes Charity.org
https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/mentalhealth/stop-bullying-harassment-and-intimidation/
https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/mentalhealth/bystander-intervention-webinar/
https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org/mentalhealth/mental-health-first-aid-training/ - MyConnext https://www.myconnext.org
MyConnext has resources & reporting tools for safer workplaces. Find resources, learn your rights, and access reporting procedures to choose your next steps on their website. ‘By entertainment workers, for every worker.’ - Hollywood Commission https://www.hollywoodcommission.org
The Hollywood Commission works to stop discrimination, harassment and abuse in entertainment. We believe every entertainment worker should be empowered to speak up about misconduct – without fear of retaliation and with the confidence that there will be consequences for perpetrators. To do so, we work with leaders and organizations to change the culture, evolve practices, and measure industry progress on inclusion, harassment and accountability.
The Hollywood Commission offers training and access to resources such as pro-bono legal help, free support groups and low-cost therapy. Individuals can reach out through ‘The Entertainment Industry Helpline’. Calls can be scheduled through their website (https://www.hollywoodcommission.org/helpline) and Fridays are open to callers from 9:30am to 4:30pm PT (855)943-5463.
- Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund) https://entertainmentcommunity.org
Free, confidential help including short-term one-on-one counseling, referrals for helpful resources, and assistance locating legal services for those who have experienced sexual harassment.
INTIMACY COORDINATORS: an Intimacy Coordinator is “an advocate, a liaison between actors and production…in regard to nudity and simulated sex and other intimate and hyper-exposed scenes.” www.sagaftra.org
- Intimacy Professionals Association
SAG Accredited Training, Workshops, consulting and choreography
(Virtual and in person)
https://www.intimacyprofessionalsassociation.com
- Christine McHugh
(505) 919-8233
info@christinemchughIC.com
www.christinemchughic.com
- Zoe Burke
(316) 516-1911
patriciazoeburke@gmail.com
- Teresa Jones
(505) 306-8688
info@teresajonesic.com
- Jacqueline Torres
jacquelinetorresIC@gmail.com
(505)-303-0226
www.jacquelinetorresIC.com