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Wellness Attorneys suffer from mental illness and addictions at a much greater rate than does the general population. The health and wellbeing of Illinois attorneys is a central concern to the Court, reflected by the fact that Supreme Court Rule 794(d) defines professional responsibility continuing legal education to include mental illness and addiction issues. The Commission on Professionalism is in the process of developing programs designed to support the health and wellbeing of attorneys. Check back to this website periodically for updates on this topic. For further information, contact Donna Crawford, Education Director. Wellness Resources Alcoholics Anonymous (offers 12-step recovery program for individuals who seek help with a drinking problem) Dupage County Bar Practices At Risk, 630-653-7779x111 (provides confidential temporary practice assistance to lawyers due to physical or mental health issues, death of family member, substance abuse, other circumstances that may temporarily impair an attorney’s ability to practice law) Lawyers' Assistance Program 800.LAP.1233, (confidential assistance for lawyers and judges facing problems such as stress, depression, alcoholic or drug abuse, compulsive behaviors) Narcotics Anonymous (12-step program for recovering drug addicts) |