You are not alone. And sometimes that is the hardest part to figure out.
Navigating life's challenges — whether it is mental health, addiction, ADHD, or neurodivergence — is not something anyone should have to do alone. I know that firsthand.
This page connects you to organizations, support networks, and resources that have helped many others find clarity, stability, and hope. Whether you are seeking help for yourself, someone you care about, or just want to learn more — this is a starting point.
What matters is that you show up.
"I used to think asking for help was weak. Turns out it was the only brave thing I ever did."— Trevin Sewell
CADDAC
Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada. Education, advocacy, and support for individuals with ADHD and their families.
Visit caddac.ca →ADHD Canada
Comprehensive information on ADHD treatment, diagnosis, and living with ADHD in Canada.
Visit adhdcanada.ca →Adult ADHD Centre
Get a life-changing diagnosis and treatment plan. Make sense of your past and your future.
Visit adultadhdcentre.com →Autism Canada
National support, education, and advocacy organization for individuals with autism and their families.
Visit autismcanada.org →CASDA
Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance. Policy advocacy and support for individuals on the autism spectrum.
Visit casda.ca →Canucks Autism Network
Working toward a future where every Autistic individual is understood, accepted, and supported in all community spaces.
Visit canucksautism.ca →Recovery Canada
Some of the most respected and knowledgeable addiction treatment centres that Canada has to offer.
Visit recovery.com →CAMH
CAMH provides a wide range of clinical care services for patients of all ages and families across Canada.
Visit camh.ca →CCSA
A healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use health and wellness.
Visit ccsa.ca →You are not supposed to struggle. Except you do.
The legal profession has one of the highest rates of burnout, addiction, and depression of any profession in Canada. These resources are specifically for lawyers and legal professionals who need support — confidentially.
I did not build this page to be a resource hub. I built it because if my story lands with one person, that is enough.
I know what it is like to live in fight or flight. To wake up already bracing for something. To carry that constant low hum of dread — the sense that something bad is coming even when nothing is wrong. To perform fine while everything underneath is white noise and static.
That was my life for a long time. It is not anymore. And the resources on this page are part of why.
I am someone who has walked this path and made it to the other side with help. If any of this feels familiar — reach out to one of these programs. You do not have to explain everything. You can just say you need to talk.
— Trevin SewellLawyers Assistance Program — BC
Confidential support, counselling, referrals and peer interventions for BC lawyers, their families, and articled students dealing with addiction, stress, or depression.
Visit lawsociety.bc.ca →TELUS Health One — BC
Confidential personal counselling and referral services at no cost to individual BC lawyers and articled students and their immediate families.
Visit lawsociety.bc.ca →CBA Well-Being Programs
The Canadian Bar Association's well-being hub — mental health courses, peer support, and resources built specifically for legal professionals across Canada.
Visit cba.org →Lawyer Well-Being Hub — BC
A central access point for information, videos, tools, and support available to BC lawyers and their families including LifeSpeak, a 24/7 anonymous digital wellness platform.
Visit lawsociety.bc.ca →OLAP — Ontario Lawyers Assistance Program
Confidential support and counselling services for Ontario legal professionals dealing with addiction, burnout, stress, or mental health issues. Available 24/7.
Visit olap.ca →lawyersassist.ca
24/7 crisis counselling, professional counselling services, and peer support programs specifically for lawyers across Canada.
Visit lawyersassist.ca →Need help right now? The 24/7 crisis counselling line for lawyers is available any time — confidential, no referral needed.
Call 1-877-498-6898I enjoy being vulnerable and telling my story out loud for others to see.
If even one thing on this page makes someone feel less alone, that is enough.
"Let's have an honest conversation."
I work with lawyers planning their next move and with the firms and general counsels who need to find the right one.
