Harassment and
Violence Emergency Network
Launched June 1st is a Dedicated helpline to support members when reporting incidents of harassment and work related violence in the entertainment industry.
The Helpline, a bilingual critical incident reporting line available to ACTRA and DGC members across Canada.
The HAVEN Helpline will offer 24/7 support from Morneau Shepell, the leading provider of assistance programs in Canada. The Helpline will be available for ACTRA and DGC members to report any harassment incident related to the workplace and set, and will provide additional resources, such as confidential counselling services, and total well-being support. DGC and ACTRA members can access these services by phone, web chat and online through Morneau Shepell’s LifeWorks app.
1-855-201-7823
For calls regarding harassment or violence, the caller will always have the option to speak with a counsellor. The HAVEN Helpline and associated counselling services are part of the commitment by ACTRA and the DGC to a trauma-informed approach to responding to harassment in the workplace.
Over the last year , it has become clear a cultural shift within our industry is needed to prevent and reduce harassment. ACTRA has remained dedicated in commitment to address this issue. The launch of the HAVEN Helpline will ensure members have access to available support resources 24/7 if they experience or witness an incident of harassment in the workplace.
Members owe it to the courageous individuals who’ve exposed the truth about harassment and misconduct in our industry to have their backs. These resources are a major step forward helping us do just that,
The HAVEN Helpline is the latest step after the DGC and ACTRA became signatory to the Canadian Creative Industries Code of Conduct in March 2018. The creation of reporting mechanisms and support services are two of the steps outlined in the Code to which both organizations committed to address harassment within the film and television industry.
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