The Member and Family Assistance Program (MFAP), jury duty coverage, and bereavement leave are accessible to all members of local unions 527, 1370, 1541, 1598, 1907, and 2499 – not just those covered on the benefit plan. The MFAP, provided by Homewood Health, is a counselling, resources, and support service that’s available to members – and their dependents – in person, by phone, by video, or online. It offers a confidential and caring environment and will provide counselling for any challenge, such as: family, marital, relationships, addictions, anxiety, depression, life transitions/change, grief/bereavement, stress, nutrition, lifestyle changes, weight management, smoking cessation, childcare and parenting, elderly and family care, financial, legal, workplace issues, pre-retirement, and shift work. The MFAP is free and accessible 24/7.