Bench & Bar January/February 2025

FEATURE: KBA MEMBER BENEFITS

MENTAL HEALTH REFERRALS AND SUPPORT KYLAP addresses a wide range of other mental health concerns, including depres sion, anxiety, stress, and burnout. We connect legal professionals with mental health resources and provide support throughout their journey towards improved mental well-being. We work with our Employee Assistance Program to assist you in finding providers who are within your insurance network, in your community or who provide telehealth services, that are taking new patients. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MENTAL HEALTH CARE KYLAP also offers, with assistance from the Kentucky Bar Association, four free mental health visits for any lawyer who requests them. Your call to KYLAP is all it takes to qualify you for four free confiden tial mental health visits with a provider in your area. When available, we will join you with a provider who takes your insurance (including Medicare and Medicaid) so you can continue with counseling using your own coverage.

In addition, the KYLAP Foundation, Inc., founded in 2014, provides forgivable loans to lawyers in need of mental health care who are currently without sufficient resources to obtain it. For information on the KYLAP Foundation, visit www.kylap. org/get-involved/#assistance. OUTREACH AND ACCESSIBILITY KYLAP strives to make its services easily accessible to all members of the Kentucky legal community. The program maintains a 24/7 helpline, ensuring that support is available whenever it's needed. This is not a crisis line. For crisis assistance, call 988 any time 24/7. Additionally, KYLAP conducts outreach efforts to raise awareness about its services and to destigmatize seeking help within the legal profession. COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS To provide comprehensive support, KYLAP collaborates with various organizations including partnerships with bar associa tions, law schools, treatment centers, and mental health organizations. These col laborations expand the range of resources available to those seeking assistance. During the pandemic we partnered with the

Department for Behavioral Health, Devel opmental and Intellectual Disabilities, to offer dozens of evidence-based behavioral health training opportunities via Zoom, including "Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR)" for suicide prevention, and "Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). We currently partner with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for the nation’s first online mental health screening program tailored specifically to legal profes sionals. To access this free screening, go to https://www.kylap.org/resources/#isp. In 2025, we’re excited to partner with the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI KY) to facilitate peer-led mental health and well-being programs, free to KBA members. For legal professionals who may be required to participate in monitoring programs due to disciplinary issues or as part of a recov ery plan, KYLAP offers structured support and monitoring services. These programs are designed to help individuals maintain their recovery and professional standing while providing accountability and support. RESOURCES FOR LAW STUDENTS Recognizing the unique challenges faced by law students, KYLAP extends its services to this group as well. The program offers support for students dealing with academic stress, substance misuse issues or other mental health concerns. By intervening early, KYLAP aims to set the foundation for a healthy legal career from the start. TECHNOLOGY AND ONLINE RESOURCES In keeping with modern trends, KYLAP leverages technology to enhance its services. The program's website (www.kylap.org) serves as a hub of information, providing access to resources, self-assessment tools, and educational materials. MONITORING AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS

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