Lawyers Concerned For Lawyers is a specialized non-profit organization dedicated to providing confidential support and wellness resources exclusively for Connecticut’s legal professionals. It stands out as a lawyer-funded and lawyer-supported initiative focused on addressing the unique mental health and substance use challenges faced by attorneys, judges, and law students.
The organization offers a person-to-person, judgment-free approach, emphasizing anonymity and strict confidentiality protected by Connecticut statute. With services entirely free of charge, LCL-CT helps legal professionals manage stress, addiction, and mental health concerns through peer support, structured meetings, and professional referrals, enabling them to maintain high standards in both their professional and personal lives.
Services Offered
- Confidential support and referral services
- Mental health wellness resources
- Substance use assistance programs
- Gambling addiction support
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion resources
- Aging attorney support
- Advocates’ Connection support group for attorneys
- Bi-weekly Monday support meetings
- Wednesday 12-step meetings for attorneys
- Tuesday recovery meetings for attorneys
- International Lawyers in AA (ILAA) Zoom meetings
- Resources for law students and judges
- Emergency support hotline
- Anonymous and confidential consultation services
Services are available to all attorneys, judges, and law students in Connecticut, regardless of Connecticut Bar Association membership. All support is provided with strict confidentiality safeguards under Connecticut General Statutes §51-81d.
