Actors Fund Entertainment Assistance Program

Our Entertainment Assistance Program functions as an entryway and guide through The Fund’s many programs when you’re facing personal or work-related problems. It is also a conduit for emergency financial assistance in times of pressing need or in response to catastrophic events.

With a focus on support and education, our Entertainment Assistance Program services include:

One-on-one counseling and referrals to helpful resources
Support for issues around sexual harassment
Assistance in locating legal and health services
Information on affordable housing and advice in dealing with landlord/tenant issues
Seminars and groups on topics such as financial wellness and coping with depression
Emergency financial assistance for basic living expenses such as rent or medical expenses

Eligibility 
Any performing arts or entertainment professional may call on the Entertainment Assistance Program for support, information or referrals to community agencies.

Eligibility for financial assistance requires an application, documentation of your professional earnings and an interview and in general is based on:

A minimum of five years of industry paid employment with earnings of at least $6,500 for three out of the last five years, or
Twenty years of industry paid employment with a minimum of ten years of earnings of at least $5,000 for each of those years, and
Financial need
For assistance, please contact: 
We provide assistance nationally. Please contact our regional office closest to you.

New York City
212.221.7300, ext. 119
intakeny@actorsfund.org

Chicago
312.372.0989
intakechicago@actorsfund.org

Los Angeles
323.933.9244, ext. 455
intakela@actorsfund.org

Find more information about this fund here.