IATSE 891
Benefits of Film (IATSE Local 891 ELHT)
CONTACT
Employee/Member Assistance Program (MAP/EAP)
Name of Provider: Family Services of Greater Vancouver
Counselling / Intake Phone Number: +1-800-667-0993
Provider Website: https://www.fseap.ca
App for Download: Yes - https://www.fseap.ca/myfseap
About Program: FSEAP's EFAP short-term clinical counselling services are confidential and include the following:
24/7 Access and Crisis Support​
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1.800 Voice and TTY accessible from anywhere in North America
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Multi-lingual
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Offers immediate crisis support and stabilization, crisis counselling, assessment, and referral services
Personal Counselling
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Effective short-term, professional counselling for individuals, couples, and families
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Able to address a broad range of mental health issues and concerns that include:
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anxiety, depression, stress, traumatic experiences
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family and parenting concerns, relationship challenges
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substance use concerns and addictions
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grief/loss
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struggles with change or life transitions, and more.
Addiction/Rehabilitation Programs & Treatment Funding
Funding/reimbursement for Treatment/Rehabilitation:
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What is the benefit: Residential or non-residential rehab or detox for drug/alcohol misuse
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Amount Available: 70% up to a lifetime max of $20,000/person
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Eligibility & Terms: For 891 members and their eligible dependants.
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How to Access: By contacting Health Benefits at Local 891.
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Do I Need a Referral: For non-residential, the Plan requires either a referral from the member or dependent’s doctor, Family Services or Homewood Health (if the member is in receipt of STD/LTD benefits)
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Union or Benefit provider contact for inquiries/making a claim: Local 891 @ +1-604-664-8914 or benefitsoffilm@iatse.com
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Extended Health Benefits Specific to Mental Health:
What is the Benefit/Value: $1400/calendar year for Registered Clinical Counsellor/ Psychologist/Social Worker per person.
Eligibility: For 891 members and their eligible dependants.
How to Claim: https://my.canadalife.com/sign-in
Extended Health Benefit Plan Provider Name and Contact: Canada Life: +1-855-729-1839
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Short-Term Disability Program
Short-term Disability Administered by: Homewood Health
Provider/Administrator: Homewood Health
Contact Information: +1-844-299-3380
Description of Benefits: STD benefits at $725/week to a max of 40 weeks.
Eligibility: Must have an active hour bank at the time of date of disability, etc
How to Access a Claim: Call Health Benefits at Local 891 to confirm initial eligibility.