September is National Suicide Prevention Month, an opportunity to remind our community that seeking support is a sign of taking care of yourself—and that help is available.
Law school can bring demanding schedules, high expectations and significant personal and professional pressures. No one has to navigate those challenges alone.
The Virginia Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (VJLAP) provides complimentary, confidential and non-disciplinary assistance to law students, lawyers, judges, legal professionals and their families facing mental health or substance use concerns.
VJLAP’s confidential 24-hour help line is available at 1-877-545-4682.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is also available 24 hours a day. Call or text 988, or connect through 988lifeline.org. You do not have to wait until a situation becomes a crisis to reach out for support.
At Appalachian School of Law, caring for our community includes making sure our students know where to turn when they need help—and reminding one another that asking for support is always appropriate.
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