Planned Activities:
Monday, May 5, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Webinar - The Hidden Docket: Mental Health and Workplace Risks in the Legal Field presented by Denise Blommel
Tuesday, May 6, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Webinar - Addressing the Elephant in the Room: What to Do When You Think There’s a Problem presented by Meredith Vivona, State Bar of Arizona Ethics Counsel, and Jennifer Browning Fite, State Bar of Arizona Lawyer Assistance Programs Director
Wednesday, May 7, 12:00 - 1:00 PM Webinar - Silent Struggles: Recognizing When Colleagues Need Help presented by David Horowitz
Thursday, May 8 - Connection Corner, 12:00 - 1:00 PM (Tentative, may be extended if participation is high): Experience a drop-in session to speak with members of the Member Assistance Council who can provide you with resources and support regarding mental health concerns, substance use concerns, or just answer questions you might have about the recovery process and community. Disclaimer: MAC council members are not medical or recovery professionals. The advice and information provided is from personal experience and not meant to substitute for medical care or legal/financial advice. All conversations during this session are CONFIDENTIAL pursuant to ER 8.3. For more details see: Confidentiality
How does the Drop In Session Work? You will join us in a virtual meeting where you will wait in the waiting room until an administrator can speak with you. You will briefly describe the type of assistance you seek and will be moved into a breakout session with one of our Member Assistance Council members (current volunteers are: Chris Feasel, Dawnese Hustad and Caryl Maniscalo). In order to accommodate as many members as possible, interactions will be limited to approximately 10 minutes. Your name and contact information will not be visible to any other person. At no time will you be visible to another SBA member who is also seeking assistance.
Can I ask for more information/assistance after the Drop In Session? You may ask the volunteer to provide you additional information after the drop in session at your discretion. Additional resources are available on the SBA website including access to the Peer Support Network, Support Groups and 12-step programs, Crisis Hotlines, and Resources on Lawyer Wellbeing.
