Mission Statement
To provide a caring peer assistance program to save the lives and restore the health and professional competence of Pennsylvania’s judges and lawyers, members of their families, and law students who are at risk as a result of alcohol and drug use, gambling, depression or other serious mental illness. We carry out this mission through a combination of confidential helpline services, volunteer support and education.
Who We Are
LCL is an independent, non-profit corporation run entirely by judges and lawyers for the benefit of the Bench and Bar. We are men and women in recovery from stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar, substance abuse, alcoholism, addiction to medication or other drugs, problem gambling, eating disorders, compulsive behaviors, and various emotional or mental health disorders. We understand these illnesses and we understand the pain, fear and frustration of the lawyer or judge who is in distress. We offer nonjudgmental, discrete and confidential assistance.
We can often help when others cannot.
For Additional Information
Kenneth J. Hagreen, Esq., Executive Director
ken@lclpa.org
Laurie J. Besden, Esq., Deputy Executive Director
laurie@lclpa.org
Administrative Office: 1-800-335-2572
May We Assist?
We Can Often Help When Others Cannot
- Stress and Anxiety
- Problem Drinking
- Depression
- Prescription Drug Problem
- Bipolar (Manic-Depression)
- Illicit Drug Use
- Eating Disorders
- Problem Gambling
- Compulsive Behavirs
- Process Addictions