Attorney Wellness

Resources:

ABA Commission on Lawyers Assistance Programs

An extensive list of Mental Health Resources for the Legal Profession including a state-by-state directory of Lawyer Assistance Programs.

New York State Bar Association’s Lawyer Assistance Program

The program offers confidential assistance for law students, lawyers, and judges who are struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug use and other conditions that are creating difficulties for you or someone you care about. And check out the Attorney Well-Being Section of the NYSBA’s website for a plethora of additional articles and resources.

Nassau County Bar Association Lawyer Assistance Program

Offering confidential professional counseling sessions via doxy.me, a HIPAA compliant telehealth video platform; call Beth Eckhardt, LAP Director to set up an appointment. Visit the Nassau County Bar Association LAP website for additional information.

New York City Bar Lawyer Assistance Program

Confidential hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing attorneys, judges, law students and their family members, in New York City, who are struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, as well as other addictions and mental health issues. A list of support meeting times, additional information or to contact via email, visit the New York City Bar LAP webpage.