There are a number of different resources available to lawyers in Manitoba.

LAW SOCIETY OF MANITOBA

The Lawyers Health and Wellness Program is a free and confidential service that offers crisis intervention and assistance, as well as short-term counselling, to practising lawyers and articling students in Manitoba and their families.

Lawyers in Manitoba can also benefit from Law(yer) Strong, a Peer Support Program to enhance immediate and long term well-being.

GET HELP

• By phone: 1-204-786-8880 or 1-800-590-5553
• Deaf Access Line: 1-204-775-0586

MANITOBA BAR ASSOCIATION

Lawyers Helping Lawyers is a group of lawyers committed to helping other lawyers enjoy their life and law practice to the fullest. Contact one of our trained volunteer lawyers.

EQUITY OMBUDSPERSON

Through this free service, the Equity Ombudsperson can:

• Help to resolve individual discrimination and harassment concerns
• Act as a sounding board in dealing with internal office concerns or complaints
• Provide educational seminars and speak about respectful workplace issues for legal offices
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures

CONTACT THE EQUITY OMBUDSPERSON

• By phone: 1-204-942-2002 or 1-866-771-2002

QUEEN'S BENCH INFORMAL CONCERNS

Queen's Bench Justices, Masters, registry staff and lawyers can have their concerns about one another aired in this informal, confidential forum. Committee members are available for one-on-one discussions about problems that do not warrant a more serious intervention. Contact a committee member.

PROVINCIAL COURT INFORMAL CONCERNS

Provincial Court Judges and lawyers can discuss their concerns about one another one-on-one with a committee member in this informal, confidential forum. Contact a committee member.