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

LCLPA

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.

General

Below are resources supporting general mental health and well-being.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention	MentalHealth.gov
National Institute of Mental Health	Mental Health America
CDC Healthy Living	National Alliance on Mental Illness
Anxiety & Depression Association of America	National Eating Disorders Association
National Center for PTSD	Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation	National Institute on Drug Abuse
Mental Health in PA	PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration	PA.gov Mental Health Resources

Lawyer

Below are resources supporting mental health and well-being within the legal profession.

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers PA	Institute for Well-Being in Law
ABA Mental Health Resources	ABA Well-Being Toolkit
ABA Toolkit for Law School Students	Lawyers Depression Project
Lawyers with Depression	PA Bar Institute Well-Being CLE
M. Patricia Carroll Fund

BIPOC & LGBTQ

Below are resources supporting individuals within BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) and LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning) communities.

Black Emotional and Mental Health	National Latino Behavioral Health Association
Behavioral Health Division of the Indian Health Service	National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network	ABA Transgender Resources
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender National Help Center	Pennsylvania Bar Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources

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.

Below are resources supporting general mental health and well-being.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention	MentalHealth.gov
National Institute of Mental Health	Mental Health America
CDC Healthy Living	National Alliance on Mental Illness
Anxiety & Depression Association of America	National Eating Disorders Association
National Center for PTSD	Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation	National Institute on Drug Abuse
Mental Health in PA	PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration	PA.gov Mental Health Resources

Below are resources supporting mental health and well-being within the legal profession.

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers PA	Institute for Well-Being in Law
ABA Mental Health Resources	ABA Well-Being Toolkit
ABA Toolkit for Law School Students	Lawyers Depression Project
Lawyers with Depression	PA Bar Institute Well-Being CLE
M. Patricia Carroll Fund

Below are resources supporting individuals within BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color) and LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning) communities.

Black Emotional and Mental Health	National Latino Behavioral Health Association
Behavioral Health Division of the Indian Health Service	National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association
South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network	ABA Transgender Resources
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender National Help Center	Pennsylvania Bar Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, September 25, 2023	3:00 PM - 3:30 PM	Public Event	Mindful Mondays Virtual Sit, Mindfulness in Law Society (Virtual, Weekly)
Wednesday, September 27, 2023	5:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Public Event	Wakeful Wednesdays Virtual Sit, Mindfulness in Law Society (Virtual, Weekly)
Wednesday, October 4, 2023	5:00 PM - 7:30 PM	CLE Event	"Pardon Me: Documentary Film Screening and Panel Discussion" (In-Person)
Tuesday, October 10, 2023	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	CLE Event	"Inspiration: We All Have a Carfax", LCLPA & Duquesne University (Virtual)
Friday, November 3, 2023	12:00 PM - 1:00 PM	Professional Event	“Strengthening Your Emotional Intelligence”, PBA Women in the Profession Commission (Virtual)
January 23-25, 2024	TBD	Conference	Institute for Well-Being in Law 2024 Conference