Directory of State and Local Lawyer Assistance Programs 2008-2009 |
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This updated directory from CoLAP lists state and local bar association programs addressing a range of personal problems experienced by lawyers. The 2008-2009 Directory: State and Local Lawyer Assistance Programs identifies over 100 bar association committee chairs and program managers. They are the contact persons for programs related to alcohol or drug dependencies, clinical depression, stress, gambling, marital and other domestic problems and other personal problems. A special listing identifies lawyer assistance hotlines, many of which are toll-free, as well as such resources as the National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism, the National Council on Alcoholism, International Lawyers in AA, Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
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Mental health counseling - If you, another law student, a lawyer, or a judge you know is suffering from stress, depression, or any other mental health problems, call the ABA Service Center at 800-285-2221 and ask for the Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs at extension 5359. The commission staff can give you the phone number of the lawyer assistance program in your area from which you can obtain confidential assistance.
Visit the ABA's Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs website.
Substance Abuse - The ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance programs has a closed and confidential online discussion forum for law students who are in recovery from alcoholism or drug dependence. To join, e-mail spilisd@staff.abanet.org.
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