Programs
Law(yer) Strong offers support programs and connects you with valuable resources: Peer Support, Community Programs, and Therapeutic Counselling (MB Blue Cross).
We provide support in a confidential and non-judgmental way.
Matched Peer Support
We are building a team of trained Peer Support volunteers. Peer Support Volunteers receive a full day of training, and become part of our volunteer base for our Match program. When a person requests support, we will look to our roster to find a match with a volunteer with a similar background, stage of life, experience – as many traits as possible. Someone who has ‘been there’ can be an important source of compassion and support, and offer hope for a light on the other side of the struggle.
Group Peer Support
We aren’t currently offering group support sessions, but stay tuned for what we have available in the future.
Therapeutic Counselling Services
Law(yer) Strong Inc. works with the Blue Cross professional counselling program. All Lawyers and Articling Students are eligible for up to 12 hours of counselling per family per year through their membership with the Law Society of Manitoba as part of the Employee Assistance Program.
Counselling is confidential and available to address all manner of mental health challenges, including but not limited to: depression, anxiety, burnout, alcohol or other substance dependency, addictions, relationship issues, work related issues, life transition issues. https://www2.mb.bluecross.ca/plans/group-plans/employee-assistance-program
Professional Therapists at Blue Cross have on average 15 years of professional counselling experience and at minimum a Masters degree in post secondary education.
To review the resources available on many subjects of mental health, including addictions, burnouts, depression and anxiety, see; https://www2.mb.bluecross.ca/wellness-resources
Crisis Counselling is available 24/7 – CALL: 204-786-8880 or 1-800-590-5553 or call 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Line).
Law(yer) Strong encourages healthy community activities to get lawyers away from their desks. Participating in movement of some kind is a great physical and mental break. Try a walk in the fresh air, a run or yoga!
Monday Walk Club
We will be walking from the Forks (meet under the circle roof), every Monday at noon, for 30 minutes. Come join us! What a great way to start the week.
Friday Run Group
Starting March 1, we will be running Friday mornings at 7am! All levels welcome – we use a run/walk format. Join the fun!
Law Student Connections
Law(yer) Strong connects with students at Robson Hall periodically throughout the year over the lunch hour. We present on different topics and then are available to chat about our program. We will be there to listen and connect with our future lawyers to support them in becoming resilient and thriving members of our community. Volunteers are welcome!
Become a Volunteer
There are a variety of ways to participate in our volunteer community.
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