WBI Weekly Digest

You Are Different (And We Love It)!

Well-Being Wednesday

Events

Palentine’s Mini Celebration

Tuesday, February 14

We will be tabling and handing out little palentine’s cards and candy! Stop by throughout the day and spread some love to your pals!

Minnesota Disability Bar Association Networking Event

Thursday, February 23

5–7pm (Drop-in – come and go as you please)

Auerbach Commons

Everyone is welcome! The Minnesota Disability Bar Association was recently established and attorneys from their group will be at the law school excited to meet you! Stop by for some refreshments and to meet local attorneys.

Click here to learn more about MDisBA!

Please fill out this registration form if you plan to attend!

(This has been updated since last week– if you filled out the form last week, please do it again, thanks!)

Quick Pick-Me-Up

We all come from different walks of life, carrying our own stories, experiences, and perspectives. You are unique and that is what makes you special! However, while in law school, if you feel “different” from your peers or “out of place,” know that you are not alone in those feelings. We are grateful you are here and your voice matters! When in doubt, just remember: One day you will have a client who sees themself in you, and they will be incredibly grateful for that.

Resources

"Character and Fitness" Wellness Group

A student-run, safe, strictly confidential, judgment-free, casual support group welcomes anyone struggling with substance use or who is in recovery.

Who: University of Minnesota law students struggling with substance use or who are in recovery

What: Student-run, peer support group

When: Held every Friday at 12:30

Where: Mondale Hall

Hybrid meeting: Contact [log in to unmask] for room location, Zoom info, support, or other inquiries.

Let’s Talk

What: Let’s Talk Counselor in Mondale Hall
Who: Ms. Kifaya Bishop, Multicultural Counselor from Student Counseling Services
When: Every Thursday from 1-3pm
Where: N20 in the Wellness Room
No appointment necessary. Drop in.

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers

LCL offers resources on substance use and compulsive behaviors, mental illness, stress, and well-being
LCL offers free counseling through Sand Creek for any issue that causes stress or distress.
Support Groups

ADD/ADHD Support Group: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 12:00pm via Zoom (Pre-Registration is required for this group. Email [log in to unmask])
Well-Being Group: Thursdays 12:00-1:00 via Zoom

Need assistance now? Call 651-646-5590 or 800-525-6466
For 24-hour phone counseling, call Sand Creek at 651-430-3383 or 888-243-5744 (If asked, say you were referred by LCL)

Boynton Mental Health

To schedule your first appointment, call 612-624-1444
Offering in-person and telehealth
Individual and couples therapy available (10-session-per-year limit for each type)
Eating disorder services, ADD/ADHD treatment, alcohol and chemical health services, and group therapy available

Looking for a Therapist?

Learn about the various types of mental health professionals and types of treatments available.

Psychology Today Find a Therapist Search Tool

Psychology Today is a great resource to find a therapist
Filter by specific location, accepted insurance, specialty, issues, age, gender, sexuality, language spoken, ethnicity, faith, and more

Fast Tracker

Search tool for mental health and substance use disorder resources in Minnesota

Crisis Resources

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call 988
Text ‘MN’ 741741
Chat Online
Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis - dial 988
Options for Deaf & Hard of Hearing - for TTY users: use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988.
Veterans Crisis Line - dial 988 then press 1
Call any time, for any reason

Sand Creek 24/7 Phone Counseling

651-430-3383 or 888-243-5744
If asked, say LCL referred you

NAMI Educational Courses

NAMI offers numerous educational courses for a wide variety of audiences, all relating to mental health. Check out their current schedule to find a course that looks interesting to you! (Practically all the courses are free!)

WBI has created a Resources Page on our website where law students can always go to find support.

UMN Law Well-Being Initiative
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