MPORTANT INFORMATION: The Wellness Support Group scheduled for Thursday, December 4 at 6:00 PM will not be held. If you need assistance during working hours, please call 804-644-3212. For 24/7 support, our HelpLine is available at 877-545-4682.

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Mark your calendar! The 2026 Women’s Legal Professional Retreat will be held February 27 – March 1, 2026, at The Virginian in Lynchburg, VA. Join us for a weekend of excellent programming, connection, and growth.

Book your room now at the beautiful and historic Virginian today at discounted rate:
👉 Reserve Here
Or call (434) 329-3200 ext. 0 and use Group Code: VJLA26.

Additional details and registration link coming soon!

The Beacon

Stories From Our Colleagues – When Others Expressed Concern, She Opened Her Mind To Help

October 13, 2020
Stories From Our Colleagues – When Others Expressed Concern, She Opened Her Mind To Help

This is the second post in the VJLAP series, “Stories From Our Colleagues”  (Stories from legal professionals who have experienced mental health and substance abuse issues and, by sharing their stories, hope to shine a light on problems that are often in the shadows and give hope to others who may need a beacon of hope and light to shine on their own difficulties).

When Others Expressed Concern, She Opened Her Mind To Help. Listen to Margaret’s Story:

 

 

If you are feeling concerned about your mental health or a loved one’s well-being, don’t be afraid to reach out. You can talk with a friend, a colleague, your doctor, your spiritual leader, a counselor, or VJLAP. We are free and confidential and we will help you to connect with resources to feel better.

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(or know someone who does?)
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