Even if things were going great before the world ended this past March, things might not be so good right now.
And if things weren't going so great before we started into this two week shutdown, on which we are now in our eigth month, well, you're not alone. And, if this sort of we're-all-in-this-together bromide is not enough to help you face the redundant challenges of another damned day ending in 'y', the Lawyers Assistance Program is there to provide actual help, on a completely confidential basis.
A portion of every Illinois lawyer's annual registration fee goes to help fund LAP's mental health, substance abuse, and addiction services. But these funds were not enough to allow LAP to maintain the levels of service it provided in the Times Before. LAP has traditionally hosted a large fundraising dinner to make up that difference -- but that's not possible right now. Yet, in this Year of Never Ending Pandemic, LAP's needs are greater than ever.
Accordingly, LAP is asking the legal community to "financially support LAP and its mission, so that LAP can continue to expand its services throughout the State to judges, lawyers and law students."
Even in 'normal' times, LAP notes, "attorneys, judges, and law students are three times more likely to suffer from depression, anxiety, chronic stress, suicidal thoughts, alcohol or drug misuse compared to the general public. LAP’s expert clinical team provides quality care to all legal professionals while facing the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, saving lives, careers and the dignity of legal professionals."
LAP is asking for help so it can keep on providing help. If you can help, click here for a link to the Donations page on the LAP website.
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Perhaps the Illinois Legislature could garnish the wages of all of the judges in Cook County by 35% and contribute that money to LAP. Lord knows the SOB's aren't working like the judges in other circuits. When will Evans be releasing his comprehensive report on his plan to re-open the courts? He had time to do a new release for Peg and Anna, but apparently no time to inform his actual constituents about when their courts will reopen. As if Leyhane will print this. Ha!
To anonymous: The suburban locations, branch courts etc have been reopened since July 6. As for the Daley Center, please tell us old wise one, how social distancing can be implemented?
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