Our Mission, Vision, and Values
We believe that those who work in entertainment have the right to work in healthy and safe environments guided by principles of prevention and harm reduction.
Vision
WECA envisions an entertainment industry guided by trauma-informed principles, by which the health, safety, and wellbeing of artists and entertainment workers are prioritized throughout the entire creative process, from pre- to post-production.
Mission
WECA strives to be the premiere hub of wellbeing in entertainment in the United States, ensuring that creative spaces are well-equipped to promote the health, safety, and wellbeing of cast and crew members. WECA is committed to decreasing mental health stigma, increasing access to support, and establishing industry standards for wellbeing. These goals are achieved by developing resources and training, partnering with productions to provide risk assessment and consultation, and supporting and uplifting ongoing mental health research.
Values
WECA is guided by values of social justice, intersectionality, and trauma-informed knowledge. We believe that the creative arts are an essential component of human wellbeing where individual and community healing can occur. We believe that those who work in entertainment have the right to work in healthy and safe environments guided by principles of prevention and harm reduction.
We believe that the creative arts are an essential component of human wellbeing where individual and community healing can occur.
It takes a village! Special thanks to our community partners for shared vision of wellbeing in entertainment.
If you feel aligned with WECA’s mission, vision, and values, and would like to become a community partner please send as an intro email and say hi!
Your support makes all the difference. More than ever, we need an all-hands-on-deck approach to ensure that wellbeing is prioritized in the entertainment industry. By volunteering with us, you can directly engage with the projects you care most about. Join our dedicated team of volunteers and lend your skills and expertise to help us achieve our mission.
If you prefer to make a financial contribution, a donation can go a long way in supporting our programs and initiatives. Every dollar counts and helps us provide vital resources, training and support to all types of entertainment workers.