Getting Help
The NABS Allocations Committee works with Family Services Employee Assistance Programs (FSEAP), a national group of professional counselors, to review and assess applications. The Allocations Committee acts promptly and in complete confidence to provide the needed help.
Who Qualifies?
NABS provides assistance to anyone and/or their families who have earned all or most of their income from advertising. This may include employment in an advertising agency, media, broadcast or print production, graphic arts, advertising or promotions departments within a company and other advertising-related jobs.
Such people include those working with:
- Advertising Agencies
- Media Buying Companies
- Media Sales Companies
- Direct Marketing Companies
- Broadcast Production Companies (business depends on production of advertising)
- TV and Radio Broadcasters (business depends on the sale of advertising time)
- Magazine (business depends on the sale of advertising space)
- Newspapers (business depends on the sale of advertising space)
- Out of Home (business depends on the sale of advertising space)
- Print Production Companies (business depends on the sale of advertising space)
- Manufacturer’s Advertising Departments
- Client’s Advertising Departments
- Advertising Trade Magazine & Newspapers
- Advertising Industry Associations
- Advertising Freelancers
- Immediate Family members of those who qualify above (spouse/partner, dependent children as defined by CCRA)
** If you don’t see yourself on this list but think you might still qualify NABS would be happy to speak with you - call NABS (416)-962-0446.
How To Apply
Individuals seeking assistance should write or call their regional NABS office. A friend, family member, colleague or co-worker may also inquire on behalf on an individual in need. All inquiries, applications and assistance are completely confidential.
For more information or to apply for assistance contact Leslie Clare, Executive Director, 416-962-0446 x 223 or Melissa Denny, Project Manager 416-962-0446 x 225 or Lanny Pepler, Regional Manager NABS West 604-261-3087.
Please email Leslie Clare: lclare@nabs.org.