A Safer Path Forward for Lawyers In Crisis
McShane’s Mission provides attorneys from all backgrounds an environment where they can feel safe, supported, respected and understood. Whether one is seeking recovery for the first time or has been in recovery for many years, our organization is committed to supporting lawyers through whatever challenge they may be facing. No lawyer stands alone.
We Walk Alongside Others on Their Path to Healing and Restoration
McShane’s Mission understands the struggles faced by the attorneys we serve. Many of us have experienced those same feelings of helplessness and hopelessness, battled with addiction and mental health challenges and even faced thoughts of taking our lives. Today, we transform that lived experience into hope, waking alongside others on their path to healing and restoration.
Trusted Facilitation
McShane's Mission is not a medical provider. The organization serves as a trusted facilitator and strategic partner for individual lawyers, employers and legal organizations addressing the mental health crisis within the profession.
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Resources for attorneys seeking support or navigating crisis.
Services include peer support, wellness consulting, treatment-related funding for indigent lawyers, and specialized training designed to promote mental health, recovery and long-term well-being.
Support & Recovery
- Monday Night Group (Zoom)
- Quarterly in-person sessions
- Peer support
Wellness Consulting
- Wellness program resources
- Wellness program consulting
- Risk management consulting for employers
Education & Training
- Mental health awareness
- Suicide prevention training
- CLE presentations
Professional Support
- Grievance consulting
- Treatment-related funding
- Guidance and referrals
Whether you are in a crisis, concerned about someone, or need to refer someone, start here.
These resources are designed to help you, a friend or colleague, or a family member.
Free & Confidential emotional support for people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.
Call or text 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday. The service is free and confidential.
Call or text TLAP for help with substance use and other mental health issues. Available 24 hours a day.
Text HOME to 741741
A free, 24/7 texting service connecting texters with trained crisis counselors.
24/7 crisis line staffed by trained, caring volunteers.
John V. McShane, J.D.
For nearly 50 years, John has been a passionate activist and thought leader for lawyer and law student wellness. His work includes co-founding Dallas Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, helping shape lawyer assistance programs, and expanding the profession’s focus to include resilience, stress management, depression, anxiety, relationships and process addictions.
In 2001, John incorporated the Professional Wellness Institute, now rebranded as McShane’s Mission — No Lawyer Stands Alone. In 2008, he began The Monday Night Group, a weekly support group for attorneys, judges and law students experiencing depression, anxiety disorders and other mental health challenges.
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Help support mental health and well-being within the legal community.
Volunteers play a meaningful role by offering peer support, assisting with programs and events, and helping connect individuals to vital resources. Donations support mental health initiatives, programming, access to resources and treatment-related support.