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Wellness Resources

Attorney Wellness -
Taking Care of You While You Take Care of Your Clients

 

NYSACDL cares about you - we have put together a list of resources that may be helpful to you or a colleague. Please share.


Please ask for help if you think you need it - you are better for your clients and your family when you take care of yourself.



Lawyer Assistance Programs

  • New York State Bar Association: 1-800-255-0569; lap@nysba.org
  • New York City Bar: 212-302-5787
  • Nassau County Bar Association: 888-408-6222 -  nassaubar-lap.org; LAP@nassaubar.org
  • Monroe County Bar Association: 585-234-1950 - Alcohol or Substance Dependency


Suicide Prevention

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) -  National, Toll-Free, 24 Hours
  • Crisis Text Line: Need help? Text START to 741-741

 

Chemical Dependency and Self-Help Sites

Mental Health
  • Depressed Anonymous: depressedanon.com
  • National Mental Health Association (NMHA) -  1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center;  Text MHA to 741741 at the Crisis Text Line