WBI Weekly Digest

Snow Daze

Well-Being Wednesday

Stay warm out there!

Events

POSTPONED Minnesota Disability Bar Association Networking Event

Due to the weather, we postponed this networking event that was scheduled for tomorrow. We will reschedule soon!

WBI Braintrust Elections

We are looking for three rising 3Ls and three rising 2Ls to join the WBI Braintrust to help grow WBI, plan events, and advocate for students. Please fill out this form to nominate yourself for a position.

If you are curious about the ins-and-outs of being on the Braintrust, we’d be happy to answer any questions! [log in to unmask]

Quick Pick-Me-Up

With all this snow on the way, it looks like we may be stuck inside! Here are some ways to pass the time (when not doing homework, of course!):

Romanticize your life by watching the snow fall with some coffee, tea, or hot chocolate in hand
Read a chapter or two of a FUN book (put down your textbook)
Paint your nails
Try to cook a yummy meal with the random food you have in your kitchen
Do a small space exercise
Catch up on that show you’re watching
Call a friend!
Try to complete a puzzle
Do 10-minute meditation for beginners! 10-Minute Meditation For Beginners
If you’re sleep deprived, now’s your chance to get some sleep!

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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