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Mental Health Matters

Statistics prove the legal profession leads all other professions in substance abuse, mental health issues, and death by suicide. Unfortunately, the importance of mental health has been minimized and stigmatized in our profession. The consequences have been tragic.

Addiction specialists confirm that colleagues are often the key to convincing lawyers to get help. I know this to be true because I am an alcoholic. I have been sober for over 40 years. I was able to get sober and stay sober largely because of the intervention and continued support of fellow lawyers. I can honestly say without the assistance of attorneys that cared about me, I would no longer have my legal career, my family, and most likely would be dead.

If you, or a colleague, are struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues, contact the Texas Lawyers’ Assistance Program.  TLAP is confidential by statute. Your call to TLAP could save your life or a colleague’s.

Sincerely,

Dicky Grigg
The Law Office of Dicky Grigg, PC
Austin, TX

Helpful Links:

• TLAP Resources for Lawyers
• TLAP Support Toolbox
• Resources by City
• Resources Shared by the ABA's Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs
• Online/Telephonic Support Groups, Mental Health Resources, and Support

TLAP Staff