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The NM Well-Being Committee was established in 2020 by the State Bar of New Mexico's Board of Bar Commissioners. The NM Well-Being Committee is a standing committee of key stakeholders that encompass different areas of the legal community and cover state-wide location. All members have a well-being focus and concern with respect to the NM legal community. It is this committees goal to examine and create initiatives centered around wellness. This includes mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health and substance use struggles within the New Mexico legal community. The Wellness Committee will continue to follow the steps laid out in the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being.
The Institute for Well-Being in Law is kicking off Mental Health Awareness month with Well-Being Week in Law from May 6 to 10. The Institute for Well-Being in Law is providing individuals and organizations with a variety of tips, tools and ideas for activities designed to improve and optimize your well-being. State Bar of New Mexico members - be on the look-out for emails and daily social media posts during Well-Being Week in Law on the State Bar of New Mexico's Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn that will provide the legal community with useful information on how to recharge during Well-Being Week in Law and beyond!
You can find more information about Well-Being Week In Law at lawyerwellbeing.net.
NM Lawyer Assistance Confidential Helpline 505-420-8179 Call or text available! If you are struggling or notice a colleague struggling, the NM LAP offers assistance through an immediate helpline. All calls are CONFIDENTIAL, and you can remain anonymous if you so choose. This service is designed for attorneys, paralegals, law students, law clerks, and all other legal staff.
NM Judicial Helpline 505-797-6097 If you are a judge struggling or notice a fellow judge struggling, the NM Judicial Wellness Program offers assistance through an immediate helpline. All calls are CONFIDENTIAL, and you can remain anonymous if you so choose.
What if I or Someone I Know Is in Crisis? If you are thinking about harming yourself, or know someone who is, tell someone who can help immediately.
Please note: We do not offer legal advice or assist those looking for legal representation. This is a mental health and referral service for the NM Legal Community.