Helping support those managing their mental health and wellness by raising awareness and money for the Florida Lawyer’s Assistance Program.
NAMASTE THE STIGMA
What started as a birthday fundraiser by Hillary Cassel turned into an annual event to give back to the Florida Lawyer’s Assistance Program, a non-profit organization that provides programs and services to assist attorneys, judges, law students, and other legal professional suffering from depression and other mental illnesses.
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Our Impact…
$3.5k
raised and donated from 2021’s Namaste the Stigma Away event.
$8.5k+
total donations to Florida Lawyer’s Assistance Program
$5k
2022 NTSA FUNDRAISING GOAL
help us hit our goal! Donate today.
About the Florida Lawyers Assistance Program
Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc. (FLA) provides programs and services to assist attorneys, judges, law students, and other legal professionals who may be impaired in their ability to function in a legal setting. The backbone of FLA is a support network of recovering attorneys and judges who wish to carry the message to fellow members of their profession that recovery is possible. FLA also offers help to those suffering from depression and other mental illnesses.
Helping all Law Professionals in Need
LAW STUDENTS
FLA works with from every Florida law school to develop programming and raise awareness about alcoholism and drug abuse, mental health issues, and wellness.
YOUNG LAWYERS
FLA provides young lawyers with many resources, including links to videos on how to deal with stress and how to maintain a healthier lifestyle.
LAWYERS
FLA helps lawyers find solutions for dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues and provides resources for incorporating a healthier lifestyle.
AGING LAWYERS
More attorneys are practicing law well past retirement age. FLA helps aging lawyers deal with specific issues, including a loss of cognitive abilities.
JUDGES
As with lawyers, FLA provides support and resources for judges in crisis.
