Law Student Wellbeing
At Chase Law, we know that law school can be stressful and that your overall wellbeing must be a priority. In fact, we recognize there are at least eight interconnected dimensions of wellness and that with attention to all eight areas, you will be able to create a healthier life even with the challenges that may come your way as you take your journey through law school and in the legal profession.
There are many resources and departments, both on and off campus, designed to give you the guidance and support you need in all eight wellness dimensions and beyond.
Chase Law Student Services Office
If you’re not sure where to start or certain resources are not listed, stop by the Office of Student Services located on the 3rd floor of Nunn Hall. The Director of Student Affairs will be happy to assist you with getting started in the right direction. You can call the office at (859) 572-5841 or email lawstudentaffairs@nku.edu.
Check out the Orientation Booklet for more information as well!
Featured Resources
American Bar Association's Substance Use and Mental Health Toolkit
The toolkit was developed specifically with law students in mind and provides information and resources tailored for law students. We encourage all law students to read through this toolkit.
LAW STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH SERIES: NURTURING WELL-BEING IN LEGAL EDUCATION.
These specialized video modules have been tailored to meet the unique needs of law students aiming to empower them with indispensable life and mental health competencies crucial for navigating the demands of complex legal practice.
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Need Immediate Assistance? Help and Crisis Lines
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call 988 from any phone in the United States, or connect with a counselor via live chat. Dial 988 and Press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line.
- Crisis Text Line: Text “LISTEN” to 741741, chat, or WhatsApp.
- The United Way 211 Line: 1.800.233.HELP (800.233.4357) or 211.
- National Eating Disorder Association Helpline: Call 800.931.2237. If you are in a crisis and need help immediately, text “NEDA” to 741741 to be connected with a trained volunteer at Crisis Text Line.
- National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline (NDDVH): Deaf advocates are available to answer your call. By video phone 855.812.1001, instant messenger, or email nationaldeafhotline@adwas.org.
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1.800.799.SAFE (1.800.799.7233), 1.800.787.3224 (TTY), chat, or text “START” to 88788.
- LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: 1.888.OUT.LGBT (888-688-5428)
- LGBT National Hotline: 1.888.843.4564
- Trans Lifeline: 1.877.565.8860
- NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Helpline: 1.800.950.NAMI (1.800.950.6264), text “HELPLINE” to 62640
- 1 in 6: National helpline for men who were sexually abused or assaulted. 1.800.656.4673.
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1.800.656.HOPE (800.656.4673) or chat.
- Never Use Alone: 1.800.484.3731.
- Substance Use Treatment Referral Line: 1.800.662.HELP (1.800.662.4357).
- Stop Soldier Suicide: 1.844.317.1136.
Mental Health and Wellbeing Resources for Law Students
Substance Abuse Recovery Resources
Lawyer Assistance Programs
- Kentucky: The mission and purpose of KYLAP is to address impairment or potential impairment issues within the Kentucky legal community and to offer confidential assistance to those who are affected in a manner that serves to help insure a continuing high standard of professional competence.
- Ohio: The Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping Ohio's judges, attorneys, and law students obtain treatment for substance abuse, chemical dependency, addiction, and mental health issues.
- Indiana: JLAP provides confidential, compassionate support to all judges, lawyers, and law students by promoting well-being, improving lives, fostering connection, and thereby elevating the competence of our profession.
- Other States: Visit the American Bar Association's Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (COLAP) for more information about Lawyer Assistance Programs. To locate contact information for the Lawyer Assistance Program in your state visit the Directory of Lawyer Assistance Programs.
NKU Campus Resources
- Campus Recreation: Our mission is to enhance student and university community success by advocating and providing inclusive, developmental opportunities that promote student engagement, lifelong learning, and healthy behaviors.
- Care Closet: The Care Closet @ NKU offers free clothing to assist NKU students in finding appropriate interview wear and everyday needs.
- Counseling Services: Our mission is to provide services that help NKU students, faculty, and staff achieve and maintain optimal levels of mental and emotional functioning.
* Additional Online Counseling Resources
- FUEL NKU: At FUEL NKU we strive to support student food security and enrich the lives of students through education, engagement, and advocacy.
- Health Services: Our mission is to advance the health and wellbeing of the university community by providing and promoting high quality, accessible treatment, prevention services, and health education.
- Norse Violence Prevention: NVP provides advocacy services to students impacted by sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in addition to prevention programming across campus.
- Office of Student Accessibility: The mission of Student Accessibility Services is to ensure that otherwise qualified students are provided equal access to academic and co-curricular programs through reasonable accommodations, appropriate to their disability, and student-centered assistance.
- Office of Student Financial Assistance: NKU’s Office of Student Financial Assistance (OFSA) will help you understand the entire financial aid process beginning with submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Parents Attending College: We realize that being a student parent comes with a unique set of challenges. We're here to assist you in attaining the services you need to persist to graduation.
- Student Wellness: The mission of Student Wellness is to provide a holistic, student-centered approach to educational resources and programming for the wellbeing of our entire diverse student population.
- Steely Library Wellness Collection: A Wellness Book collection is now available in Steely Library, curated by the Board of Student Stakeholders (BOSS) and Library student employees. This small collection features books on topics related to college habits, wellness, decluttering/organization, meditation, relationships and sexual health, healing and trauma, happiness, exercise, and mental health. The collection is currently shelved near the library’s main entrance.
- Veterans Resource Station: The station’s mission is to be a one-stop liaison that fosters a community to provide, facilitate, and coordinate programs and services for our veterans, military affiliated students, faculty and staff in accomplishing their goals.
