During these unprecedented times, the NCBA Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) is here for you! LAP is offering confidential professional counseling sessions via doxy.me, a HIPAA compliant telehealth video platform. Please do not hesitate to call Beth Eckhardt, LAP Director, at (516) 512-2618 or (888) 408-6662 to set up an appointment. You will be sent an invitation with a link to her “waiting room.”
Upcoming Events
LAP hosts numerous virtual programs throughout the year. Join your colleagues and improve the way you feel. Your mental health matters!
Email LAP Director Beth Eckhardt at eeckhardt@nassaubar.org to register for LAP programs and obtain the Zoom link.
NEXT MEETING: Monday, December 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
Mindfulness Mondays
NEXT MEETING: Monday, December 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
Career Transition Support Group
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
What is the Lawyer Assistance Program?
Lawyers experience substance abuse and mental health problems at significantly higher rates the general population and other professionals. The Nassau County Bar Association Lawyer Assistance Program provides a range of services to lawyers, judges, law Students, and their immediate family members who are struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, as well as other addictions and mental health issues*.
LAP services are free and strictly confidential via Section 499 of the Judiciary Law and the Rule of Professional Conduct. LAP is completely independent of the grievance committees of the Appellate Division and NCBA.
The NCBA Lawyer Assistance Program is directed by Beth Eckhardt, PhD, and the Lawyer Assistance Committee is chaired by Jacqueline A. Cara, Esq.
This program is supported by grants from the WE CARE Fund, a part of the Nassau Bar Foundation, the charitable arm of the Nassau County Bar Association, and NYS Office of Court Administration.
*Strict confidentiality protected by § 499 of the Judiciary Law.
Mindfulness Mondays
NEXT MEETING: Monday, December 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
A wellness seminar for legal professionals. Improve the way you feel. Your mental health matters.
MEETS SECOND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH
To register: Email LAP Director Beth Eckhardt at eeckhardt@nassaubar.org to register and obtain the Zoom link.
Career Transition Support Group
NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
These are challenging times. If you are struggling professionally, LAP's Career Transition Support Group can help!
MEETS FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH
To register: Email LAP Director Beth Eckhardt at eeckhardt@nassaubar.org to register and obtain the Zoom link.
