RESOURCE DIRECTORY
Well-Being Resource Directory
American Bar Association Well-Being Toolkit for Lawyers and Legal Employers
A toolkit with information and resources, including an introduction to why lawyer well-being is important, an action plan for healthy workplaces, online resources and technology, assessments, book recommendations, consultants, activity workbook, and more.
Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs
Lawyer Assistance Programs (LAPs) throughout the country provide confidential services and support to judges, lawyers and law students who facing are mental health or substance use issues.
Employer Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Many legal employers have internal or third-party EAPs which can provide confidential support to employees and their family members around a variety of well-being issues, including mental health services, financial counseling, training and coaching, and general wellness. We encourage lawyers to learn more about their individual employer’s offerings.
Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL)
Formerly the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being, which published the groundbreaking report, The Path to Lawyer Well-Being: Practical Recommendations for Positive Change. This 501(c)(3) organization is a national leader and resource for well-being in the legal industry.
Massachusetts Bar Association Well-Being Resources
The MBA has a page with dedicated resources to supporting attorney well-being.
Massachusetts Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL)
LCL is an independent nonprofit lawyers assistance program in Massachusetts exclusively dedicated to helping with the many personal and professional issues of life in the law. LCL provides free and confidential mental health resources, addiction recovery support, and practice management services.
Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program (LOMAP)
LOMAP, a program of LCL, helps lawyers and law students in Massachusetts to implement best practices and procedures for operating a law practice and to navigate career development. LOMAP provides free practice management consultations and resources.
Network of Care Massachusetts
Network of Care Massachusetts includes a directory of over 5,000 programs and organizations across the Commonwealth, searchable by keyword and zip code. If you are looking for an individual therapist or psychiatrist, Network of Care Massachusetts can connect you to care.
Path to Well-Being in Law Podcast
A new podcast on lawyer well-being and the national movement. Hosted by Bree Buchanan and Chris Newbold, co-chairs of the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being.
Speaking Out to End Stigma
A video by the American Bar Association on lawyer mental health matters.
The Happiness Lab Podcast
In "The Happiness Lab" podcast, Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will forever alter the way you think about happiness. Dr. Santos’ Yale course on Happiness is the most popular course in Yale’s history.
University of Pennsylvania Authentic Happiness
Resources on Positive Psychology and the legal industry.
*If you know of a resource that should be added to this list, please send our Director an email, heidi@lawyerwellbeing.org.