Mandate
Identify priorities, projects and initiatives for the legal profession relating to mental health and well-being; enhance awareness of mental health and well-being issues in the profession; develop programming, professional development and resources to assist and support the legal community in identifying and dealing with issues related to mental health and well-being; support Lawyer Assistance Programs across the country
Members
The Subcommittee will be headed by a Chair. A member of the CBA Board of Directors will be a member of the CBA Well-Being Subcommittee. The majority of the Subcommittee members will be CBA members.
Ten members:
- One Board member
- one member named by the Judges' Section
- one member named by Lawyers Financial
One from each of the following regions, where possible: British Columbia; Alberta; Nunavut, Northwest Territories and Yukon; Saskatchewan and Manitoba; Ontario; Quebec; and the Atlantic Provinces.
Seven positions open for a one year term.
Qualifications
Experience in or knowledge of:
- Issues relating to mental health and well-being affecting the legal profession
- Provincial/Territorial Lawyer Assistance Programs and delivery of services at the local level
- National and global trends in mental health and well-being issues
Interest in developing resources and programming to assist the legal profession in maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
A majority of subcommittee members must be CBA members.
Commitment
Approximately 24 hours per year, more concentrated when meetings are scheduled.