Lawyer Well-Being
To connect Pennsylvania attorneys with available resources to better understand and support their mental health and well-being, particularly as they relate to the legal profession.
RESOURCES
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) is a confidential and safe resource for Pennsylvania attorneys and their family members who may be struggling with their mental health or substance use. Since 1988, LCL has confidentially assisted and supported thousands of individuals who have faced myriad challenges (including grief, stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, gambling problems, problematic alcohol or prescription drug use, etc.), helping them navigate through dark and difficult times. If you are or someone you know is struggling, please call LCL. You may save a life. There is help, and there is hope.
Confidential 24/7 Helpline: (888) 999-1941
LCL facilitates regular lawyers-only, volunteer-run recovery meetings open to attorneys, judges, and law students. Consult the meeting schedule for more information.
LCL is a confidential assistance program for the Pennsylvania legal community and their family members. LCL does not report information about any attorney, judge, or law student to the Disciplinary Board.
Below are resources supporting general mental health and well-being.
Below are resources supporting mental health and well-being within the legal profession.
Below are resources supporting individuals within BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) and LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning) communities.
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) is a confidential and safe resource for Pennsylvania attorneys and their family members who may be struggling with their mental health or substance use. Since 1988, LCL has confidentially assisted and supported thousands of individuals who have faced myriad challenges (including grief, stress, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, gambling problems, problematic alcohol or prescription drug use, etc.), helping them navigate through dark and difficult times. If you are or someone you know is struggling, please call LCL. You may save a life. There is help, and there is hope.
Confidential 24/7 Helpline: (888) 999-1941
LCL facilitates regular lawyers-only, volunteer-run recovery meetings open to attorneys, judges, and law students. Consult the meeting schedule for more information.
LCL is a confidential assistance program for the Pennsylvania legal community and their family members. LCL does not report information about any attorney, judge, or law student to the Disciplinary Board.
Below are resources supporting general mental health and well-being.
Below are resources supporting mental health and well-being within the legal profession.
Below are resources supporting individuals within BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) and LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning) communities.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, December 9, 2024 | 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Public Event | Mindful Mondays Virtual Sit, Mindfulness in Law Society (Virtual, Weekly) |
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Public Event | Wakeful Wednesdays Virtual Sit, Mindfulness in Law Society (Virtual, Weekly) |
Tuesday, January 21 - Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | Public Event | Annual Institute for Well-Being in Law Well-Being Conference, Institute for Well-Being in Law (Virtual) |
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OTHER RESOURCES
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HELPLINES
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Dial 9-8-8
Crisis Text Line
Text "HOME" to 741741
The Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 9-8-8 and press 1
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-SAFE (7233)
PA GET HELP NOW
(800) 662-HELP (4357)
Pennsylvania 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 or
Text your zip code to 898211
Pennsylvania Behavioral Health
Support & Referral Helpline
(855) 284-2494 toll-free
For TTY, dial (724) 631-5600