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Because getting help should not feel hard

You are not alone. And sometimes that is the hardest part to figure out.

Navigating 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 and support networks that have helped many others find clarity, stability, and hope.

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
Why I built this page

I enjoy being vulnerable and telling my story out loud for others to see. If even one thing here makes someone feel less alone, that is enough.

ADHD Resources

CADDAC

Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada. Education, advocacy, and support for individuals with ADHD and their families.

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ADHD Canada

Comprehensive information on ADHD treatment, diagnosis, and living with ADHD in Canada.

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Adult ADHD Centre

Get a life-changing diagnosis and treatment plan. Make sense of your past and your future.

Visit adultadhdcentre.com →
Autism Resources

Autism Canada

National support, education, and advocacy organization for individuals with autism and their families.

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CASDA

Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance. Policy advocacy and support for individuals on the autism spectrum.

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Canucks Autism Network

Working toward a future where every Autistic individual is understood, accepted, and supported in all community spaces.

Visit canucksautism.ca →
Addiction Resources

Recovery Canada

Some of the most respected and knowledgeable addiction treatment centres that Canada has to offer.

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CAMH

CAMH provides a wide range of clinical care services for patients of all ages and families across Canada.

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CCSA

A healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use health and wellness.

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For Lawyers & Legal Professionals

You are not supposed to struggle. Except you do.

The legal profession has some of the highest rates of burnout, depression, and anxiety of any industry in Canada. Nearly 60% of legal professionals are experiencing burnout. One in three have depression or anxiety. Everyone in the room is performing — and nobody is rehearsing how to say they are not okay. That is not strength. That is a very well-maintained lie. If something feels off, do not wait until you are completely underwater. This page is a starting point.

55.7%Systemic Burnout — highest rates affecting women, young lawyers, and articling students
28.6%High Rates of Depression — nearly double the 15% rate of the broader Canadian public
1 in 5Worrying Substance Use — concerning levels of drug or alcohol use among legal professionals
35.7%Generalized Anxiety — more than double the general population rate of 13%

Lawyers Assistance Program — BC

Confidential support, counselling, referrals and peer interventions for BC lawyers, their families, and articled students dealing with addiction, stress, or depression.

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TELUS Health One — BC

Confidential personal counselling and referral services at no cost to individual BC lawyers and articled students and their immediate families.

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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 1-877-498-6898
Smith Legal Search
"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.

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