LawCare Counselling is a counselling service available to legal practitioners (or their immediate family members) who are members of the Law Society of South Australia to help them deal with personal problems.
General practitioner, Dr Jill is available to discuss any personal problem currently affecting your work performance, or threatens to do so in the future. Problems may include anxiety or stress related conditions, alcoholism, drug abuse, gambling addiction, a family or marriage crisis, or career problems.
The service is confidential and participation is voluntary. The Law Society subsidises the costs.
To find out more, visit the Law Society of South Australia web site under Services for Members.
The Group is made up of experienced lawyers willing to assist colleagues with a wide range of personal and professional problems, including matters such as:-
To access this service click here or alternatively telephone Mary Walters, the LawCare Coordinator for further information.
Tel: (08) 8110 5263
Email: mary.walters@lawsocietysa.asn.au
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