Calltime Mental Health is a public resource and mental health campaign for all workers in the motion picture industry.

This is an initiative by British Columbia's motion picture industry unions to assist workers and employers grappling with mental health and addiction issues both in and out of the workplace.

What we do

Learning Centre

We have developed a series of modules to help you recognize mental health and addiction issues, signs, and symptoms, and how to assist you and your fellow crew and union members get the support they need.

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Resources

If you are looking to help, or you are looking for help, we've got you covered with our list of resources.

We cover 12 topics from Indigenous, Suicide, Depression to Finance and Alcohol / Substances.

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Union Member?

Calltime Mental Health has you covered. Counselling and referral services are available to you through your union benefits plan.

Don’t wait to get the help you need.

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Podcast

The Calltime Mental Health Podcast is hosted by Gregg Taylor, clinical councillor, and consultant to Calltime Mental Health. This Podcast is designed for the motion picture industry to give support, information about mental health, and to reduce the stigma.

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Become a Champion!

The Champions Campaign is building a group of motion picture sector members who want to actively participate in promoting and sharing Calltime Mental Health content, resources and promotions with their colleagues and networks, on and off set.

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Connecting Through Storytelling and Mental Health

At Calltime Mental Health, we believe storytelling can spark meaningful change. Stories create connection, challenge stigma, and open up the conversations the motion picture industry continues to have around mental health. That’s why we’re proud to partner with Voices With Impact for the 2026 Voices With Impact Film Premiere on June 3, 2026. Calltime Mental Health Society was created by a committee composed of representatives from BC’s six film sector unions: IATSE 891, ICG 6

May 252 min read

Coming Together When It’s Hard: Mental Health Week 2026

Each May, the Canadian Mental Health Association marks Mental Health Week. This year’s theme is: “Come Together, Canada – Stronger connections, better mental health.” It’s a simple message. But depending on where you’re at right now, it might land a bit differently. Because for a lot of people in our industry lately, things haven’t been simple. When Loss Hits Close to Home Over the past while, many of us have felt the impact of loss in our community. Not just the ongoing unce

General Mental Health

Apr 303 min read

Different Brains, Same Set: Why Neurodiversity Matters

Each year, Neurodiversity Celebration Week (March 16 - 20, 2026) invites us to recognize something simple but important: human brains don’t all work the same way. For people working in film and television, that probably isn’t surprising. On almost every production, we work alongside people who think differently, communicate differently, and approach problems from different angles. Many crew members live with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, sensory sensitivities, or other neurological

Neurodiversity

Mar 83 min read

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