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.
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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 ​​
Extended Health Benefits Specific to Mental Health:
What is the Benefit/Value: $5000 combined max, per person, per calendar year for Registered Clinical Counsellor/Psychologist/Social Worker per person combined – the list has been expanded with many counsellors, see below:
Counsellor (certified or clinical) Psychologist Social Worker Psychotherapists (Registered psychotherapist Licensed psychotherapist Psychotherapist Counselling psychotherapist Psychoeducator) Counsellors (Licensed counsellor Canadian certified counsellor Certified clinical counsellor Registered counsellor Registered professional counsellor Registered clinical counsellor Registered therapeutic counsellor Licensed counsellor Clinical counsellor Clinical therapist Certified counsellor Counselling therapist Mental health therapist Marriage and family therapist Psychoanalyst Sexologist)
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​
Short-Term Disability Program
Short-term Disability Administered by: Canada Life
Provider/Administrator: Canada Life
Contact Information: +1-888-292-4111
Description of Benefits: STD Benefits at $729/week to max 52 weeks - LTD $3200 per month up to 5 years
Eligibility: Must have an active hour bank at time of disability.
How to Access a Claim: Call Health Benefits at Local 891 to confirm initial eligibility at 604-664-8914 or benefitsofilm@iatse.com