常见问题

的 腿上 offers free and confidential clinical services on any issues that cause distress to D.C. 靠谱的滚球平台协会成员、法官和现任靠谱的滚球平台.C. 法律专业学生. 这些问题可能与工作与生活的平衡有关, 职业压力, 的关系, 悲伤/损失, 抑郁症, 焦虑, 物质使用或更多.

服务内容包括:

• Face-to-face clinical assessment, short-term counseling, and referral 资源s
• Consultation with concerned others, such as employers, colleagues, or family members
• 志愿者/同侪导师联系
• 监控

To speak with a 腿上 counselor or schedule an intake appointment call 202-347-3131 or email (电子邮件保护). 

绝对! 保密 and respect for privacy are the foundations of the 程序. 的 same therapist–client privilege applies that would for any mental health clinician.

Federal and local law prohibit the disclosure of any information pertaining to 程序 participants, 包括他们的身份. 的 靠谱的滚球平台援助计划 will not disclose any information about lawyers, 法律专业学生, 或向靠谱的滚球平台协会寻求协助的法官, 给任何与靠谱的滚球平台协会有关联的实体, 或者对其他任何人. 腿上 volunteers (a lawyer in recovery providing peer support to other lawyers) are deemed to have lawyer–client confidentiality under Rule 1.D .第6(i)条.C. 职业行为准则.

唯一的例外是:(1)避免严重的, imminent threat to your health or safety or that of another person and (2) to comply with legal obligations such as child abuse and elder abuse. 

腿上与ODC没有任何关系. 的 腿上 is a confidential and separate 程序 from discipline and the offices themselves are separate from ODC, BPR, 法庭. All communications with 腿上 are completely confidential and will not be disclosed to any person, 机构, or organization without the participant’s explicit written authorization.

腿上可以是 资源 在很多方面对合法雇主. 的 腿上 offers management consultation and provides guidance and 资源s when there are concerns about an attorney’s performance or mental health. 腿上 staff also offer consultation to legal employers and 法学院 on best practices to encourage well-being. 

的 程序 还为公司提供免费的教育演讲, 法官, 非营利组织, 法学院, 及其他有关机构.C. 市区. 的 goal of the presentations is to raise awareness of 腿上 services and the impact that mental health, 物质使用, 福利问题对法律职业也有影响. 项目 can be standardized or specially designed for your group. Some 程序s may qualify for 持续法律教育(CLE) credits.

的 腿上 offers clinical services related to any problems that impact well-being, 任何领域的压力都值得解决. 的 hope is that attorneys seek help proactively before the problem becomes more serious. Chronic stress can lead to significant physical and mental health issues. 经常和一个中立的人交谈, who can help assess the problem and identify strategies and 资源s, 可以产生影响. 

没有什么问题是微不足道的. 越早得到帮助越好. 没有靠谱的滚球平台在他们的斗争中感到孤独. Do not hesitate to call us at 202-347-3131 or email at (电子邮件保护).

All 腿上 staff are licensed mental health professionals who will gladly consult with you about what actions, 如果有任何, 是必要和适当的. 腿上 staff can provide guidance on effective techniques for communicating your concerns as well as 资源s that may be available for the colleague. 请致电202-347-3131与我们讨论.

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D.C. Court of Appeals 招生委员会 (COA) does not require applicants to divulge information about treatment or counseling for mental health/addiction issues per se. Your 腿上 participation will not be reported to the COA. If you have specific questions about the character and fitness questions on the application to D.C. 酒吧，请靠谱的滚球平台. 的 ultimate goal of the admissions process is to ensure competence; seeking help for a mental health problem is an argument for competence, 不反对. Remember, there is nothing more important than your health.

As a reminder, all inquiries with the 腿上 are strictly confidential under the law. 的 腿上 will NOT disclose any identifying information, 没有学生的书面许可, 去法学院, D.C. 酒吧, or anyone else without the student’s explicit permission.

If you have questions about the character and fitness portion of your 酒吧 application, 请拨打保密电话202-347-3131.

如有医疗或精神紧急情况，请拨打9-1-1. If you are having suicidal thoughts or concerned about someone else, dial 9-8-8, for the 自杀 & 危机的生命线. 生命线提供全天候服务, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis 资源s for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.