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Wellness

Lawyers are exposed to high levels of stress on a daily basis. In the long term, stress can drive people to use, misuse or even become addicted to alcohol or legal/illegal drugs, or to experience challenges to physical or mental health. Stress and the problems it creates are contributing factors in many LAWPRO claims.

LAWPRO encourages lawyers to take steps to manage stress, and to achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing difficulties, confidential help is available from the Law Society’s Member Assistance Program (“MAP”) (myassistplan.com). The MAP provides confidential assistance to Ontario lawyers, paralegals, judges, students at Ontario law schools and accredited paralegal colleges, licensing-process candidates, and their families. The MAP, which is operated by Homewood Health™, receives financial, arm’s-length support from the Law Society of Ontario and LAWPRO.

MAP services are multilingual and accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in a variety of convenient formats and without the need of a referral. You can access services:

Land Acknowledgement

The offices of LAWPRO are located on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, Anishnabeg, Chippewa, Haudenosaunee and Wendat peoples. Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit. LAWPRO respects and acknowledges the histories, languages, knowledge systems, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, and Inuit nations.

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