Learn the skills. Step in with confidence. Be the support someone needs.
Register now: afchelps.ca/MHFA
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the J & W Murphy Foundation for our MHFA initiatives.
Learn the skills. Step in with confidence. Be the support someone needs.
Register now: afchelps.ca/MHFA
We gratefully acknowledge the support of the J & W Murphy Foundation for our MHFA initiatives.
📅 February 27 | 9 am–4 pm ET (6 am–1 pm PT)
💻 Live on Zoom
💲 $240 per person (subsidized spots available for those facing financial barriers)
Subsidized spots for February 27 have been claimed. Limited subsidized spaces for future courses open two weeks before each session.
This one-day, scenario-based course by Opening Minds/Mental Health Commission of Canada, teaches you to:
- Spot early signs of mental health challenges
- Challenge stigma
- Use the ALGES action plan in crisis situations
- Have compassionate conversations
- Support your own well-being
When someone is struggling, knowing how to respond can make a real difference. Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Essentials gives you the tools and confidence to step in with care — on set, backstage, in the office, or at home.
20.02.2026 18:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0We believe everyone deserves friendships, connection, a sense of belonging, hope, access to help, and moments of lightness. 💛
14.02.2026 13:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0We hope you find a little of that this Valentine’s Day. Your health, balance, and well-being matter, and we’re with you every step of the way. 🌟
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💖 This Valentine’s Day and every day we choose self-love. 🌟
Welcome to the self-love club! 💫 We’re here for everyone in Canada’s performing arts and entertainment industry as you navigate your wellness journey and keep doing the work you love.
MHFA Essentials Course details:
📅 7 hours
💰 $240 (non-refundable/non-transferable)
💡 Subsidized spots available if cost is a barrier
New dates are available for registration online! Contact us for info on private courses or subsidized spots.
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MHFA courses have been refreshed by Opening Minds | Mental Health Commission of Canada. The streamlined MHFA Essentials course can now be completed in one day, making it easier to get this vital training. MHFA teaches you to recognize mental health challenges & provide support when it matters most.
03.02.2026 18:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0Mental health challenges can show up anywhere in our industry — on set, in rehearsal, or behind the scenes. That’s why Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is so important. 💛
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Led by tax expert Sunny Widerman, this workshop is judgment-free and practical.
♿ ASL, captions, and translated captions available.
👉 Sign up today to attend live or get a link to replay
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In this workshop, you'll go over:
• Tax basics for creatives
• GST/HST
• Deductible expenses you can claim with confidence
• Simple habits to make tax season easier
Self-employment, contract work, and multiple income streams can often make taxes confusing and tax season stressful.
This workshop is designed for creatives who want clear guidance, practical tips, and confidence for tax season.
Freelancers, artists, and creatives: tax season doesn’t have to be stressful.
Join Tax Bootcamp for Creatives with Sunny Widerman
📅 Feb 12, 2026 | 🕐 1–3 pm ET | 💻 Zoom (recording provided)
Workshop details:
📅 January 20, 2026
⏰ 1:10–2:10 PM ET | 10:10–11:10 AM PT
💻 Virtual (Zoom)
♿ ASL interpretation, closed captions, and translated captions available
📹 Recording provided to all registrants
💰 Free
Tap into the over four decades of experience in the financial sector from Nick Pawliwec from CPA Canada and gain practical strategies to take control of what you owe and protect your future financial plans.
Sign up today to attend live or get replay link if you can't make it!
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Ready to level up your get-out-of-debt game? 💪
Learn how credit really works, spot the difference between good vs. bad debt, uncover the true cost of minimum payments, and avoid high-cost traps like payday loans.
If you're ready to build resilience and respond to life's challenges with greater calm and confidence, register today!
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Workshop Details:
📅 January 29, 2026
⏰ 1:00 – 2:30 PM ET | 10:00 – 11:30 AM PT
💻 Virtual via Zoom (small group, interactive, spots are limited)
🎓 Led by Beste Kalender, MSW, RSW
♿ ASL interpretation, closed captions & translated captions
🔒 Not recorded (to protect privacy and presence)
💰 FREE
Learn practical DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy)-inspired techniques to navigate strong emotions, recognize your triggers, and create a personalized coping plan. No prior experience is required.
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Do intense emotions ever feel overwhelming or out of control?
You're not alone, and there are skills that can help. Join us for Mindfulness and Managing Triggers, an interactive mental wellness workshop/practice with registered social worker and mental health clinician Beste Kalender.
Every month or so, we share The AFC Roundup ✨
It’s your go-to update for upcoming workshops, info about our programs and services, and news fromthe entertainment industry community.
Take a look and sign up to get The AFC Roundup delivered straight to your inbox.
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Workshop Details:
📅 January 20, 2026
⏰ 1:10-2:10 PM ET | 10:10-11:10 AM PT
💻 Virtual via Zoom
🎓 Led by CPA Canada expert Nick Pawliwec
♿ ASL interpretation, closed captions & translated captions available
📹 Recording provided to all registrants
💰 FREE
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Learn how credit works, understand good vs. bad debt, and discover practical strategies to take control of your finances — no prior knowledge required. If you're ready to build financial confidence and take the first step toward a debt-free future, register today!
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Another year, another financial wellness workshop!
Struggling to manage debt with an unpredictable income? You're not alone, and there's no shame in seeking support. Join us for The Journey Out of Debt, a free beginner-friendly workshop from CPA Canada's Financial Literacy Program.
We're back! Our operations have resumed 🔔 We are excited for another year of supporting workers in Canada's performing arts and entertainment community!
We hope you had a lovely holiday break. Cheers to getting er' done in 2026!
✨200+ GIFs shared. Because when the work gets heavy, joy is resistance.
✨50 weekly check-ins. 50 weeks of asking: what are you carrying? what made you laugh? We're humans first.
✨234 people trained in mental health first aid. Our goal: someone trained in every industry workplace. Culture change from within.
✨79 counselling sessions from therapists who actually get it. No judgment. Just tools + understanding.
✨2,986 people signed up for workshops. 1,331 showed up live. Because showing up matters.
✨3,802 people reached. 24% more than last year. The precarity is real. So is our commitment to each other.
✨$966,983 delivered in 6 days or less. That's rent. That's groceries. That's dignity.
✨63% of our emergency aid went to housing. Because staying housed = staying creative.
