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Talking About Your Mental Health

WEBIf you’re struggling, a mental health professional can help. Reach out to a counsellor or therapist for support. The Unison Fund provides free and confidential counselling services for registered Canadian music-makers and their immediate family in need of help. Call 1-855-9UNISON to access our resources and support available 24 …

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How Being Kind is Good For Your Health

WEBWe know that being a kind person uplifts and encourages the people around us. Kindness helps us relate to other people and have positive relationships. However, treating others with kindness isn’t just good for the world and the people around us—it’s good for ourselves! In fact, there are several physical and social benefits that are […]

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Mental Health resources

WEBTelus Health (Formerly Lifeworks) A free confidential hotline and online resources for personal and practical issues. This service is free, anonymous, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Individuals experiencing a crisis situation can speak to a counselor immediately by calling 1-855-9UNISON (1-855-986-4766).

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Mental Health Resources for Asian Communities in Canada

WEBThe Asian Mental Health Collective is an organization working to normalize and destigmatize mental health within the Asian American community by connecting AAPI mental health providers with clients and creating community in a private Facebook group. The platform also shares resources on how to find the right therapist, as well as videos …

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Counselling & Health Solutions

WEBThe Unison Fund offers two platforms to access Health & Counselling Solutions, Telus Health (Formerly Lifeworks) (a free confidential hotline and online resources), and Togetherall (an online peer-to-peer mental health community). BEFORE ACCESSING THESE SERVICES, PLEASE REGISTER WITH UNISON. Individuals experiencing a …

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Peer-To-Peer Support by Togetherall

WEBIntroducing Togetherall: An online peer-to-peer mental health community available free to all Unison members. When it comes to mental health, everyone’s needs are different. Whether impacted by social isolation and stigma, or simply restricted by the lack of accessible services during the pandemic, many people struggling with mental health

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The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation

WEBUnison is a non-profit, registered charity that provides counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community. We are here to help professional music makers in times of hardship, illness or economic difficulties.

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Mental Health Resources for Black Canadians

WEBPosted by: Roo Kailey *This resource list is a working document that we will continue to update as we discover new resources. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have resources you think should be added to the list/a link doesn’t work/you’re concerned about a particular resource I’ve linked. National Mental …

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COVID-19 Resources for the Music Community

WEBPosted by: Roo Kailey This is a very challenging time for our industry, especially for the music-makers and music professionals in our community, many of whom are dealing with canceled performances, and loss of work. The Unison office has decided to compile a list of helpful resources for Canadian music-makers and music professionals …

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Getting Your (Current) Body Back On Stage

WEBPosted by: Michelle Anbar-Goldstein. Welcome back to the limelight, everyone! Without much warning we are all of a sudden allowed to trickle back into in-person meetings, rehearsals and onto stages (both indoor and outdoor) and resume doing our thing IRL (in real life).

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Mission & Commitment

WEBIt is our responsibility to be better and do the work for our music community, and we are only just getting started. Please remember to be safe and take care of your mental health. For support doing these times, please call our toll-free counselling and health solutions hotline: 1-855-9UNISON (1-855-986-4766).

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Queer History Month

WEBPublished: 31 October 2021. Queer History Month happens every October to support the 2SLGBTQIA+ community– raising awareness and increasing visibility of the lives, histories and experiences of queer people by recognizing their contributions, and making sure that their stories get told, as they often slip through the cracks of time.

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Financial Support

WEBIf you require assistance with the application process, please contact the Program Manager at 416-479-0675 ext. 107 or by email at [email protected]. 2. UNISON’S EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM. This program was created to support music workers who have been employed a minimum of 5 consecutive years in the …

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Performance Fuel: Musician Nutrition 101

WEBAt Music Fit Collective, we coach a simple way to help you understand what to eat and how much to eat, regardless of what style of eating you prefer (Keto, Paleo, vegan..etc).We also understand that food is a part of our culture and our social health is just as important as our nutritional health.

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How to Support Artists During COVID-19

WEBPosted by: Roo Kailey. The economic impact of COVID-19 has been equal parts swift and devastating. As venues, tours, and festivals shut down indefinitely in response to necessary public health measures aimed to flatten the curve, musicians and music industry workers who rely on live gigs for revenue are one of the hardest hit …

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