Links by Topic
Alcoholism Drug Addiction Co-Dependency Gambling
Alcoholism
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Alcoholics Anonymous: International Site
Information about the world-wide organization, including quick facts, e-newsletters and services. -
Alcoholics Anonymous: Vancouver and Lower Mainland Group
Contact information, meeting schedules and locations for the region. - International
Lawyers in Alcoholics Anonymous (ILAA)
A group of recovering lawyers and judges carrying the message of recovery within the profession. Their purpose is to act as bridge between reluctant (in denial) lawyers/judges and alcoholics anonymous. -
Al-Anon
Is your life affected by someone's drinking? This helpful website offers resources and articles.
Drug Addiction
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Narcotics Anonymous: International Site
This international organization has been helping people recover from drug addiction since 1940. The world-wide site contains extensive background information, news and articles. -
Narcotics Anonymous: BC Region
Meeting schedules, phone lines, an event calendar and workshops. - Cocaine Anonymous:
International Site
This organization helps those who want to stop using cocaine and all other mind-altering substances.
Codependency
- Co-Dependents Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. - Al-Anon
It offers support and help to families and friends of alcoholics. -
Nar-Anon
It is primarily for those who know or have known a feeling of desperation concerning the addiction problems of someone very close to them.
Gambling
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Gamblers Anonymous: International
This primary purpose of Gamblers Anonymous is to stop gambling and help others do the same.
Health Care Organizations
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HealthQuest
A Richmond, BC based consulting firm that helps individuals and organizations identify and remove barriers that impede the achievement of optimal health and performance. Services include training, assessment, education and more. The website contains extensive resources and information.
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Legal Organizations
Associations & Organizations:
- The Law Society of British Columbia
- The Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia (CLE)
- Canadian Bar Association - National
- Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch
- Vancouver Bar Association
- Victoria Bar Association
- Trial Lawyers Association of British Columbia (TLABC)
- BC Association of Legal Assistants (BCALA)
- Vancouver Association of Legal Administrators (VALA)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
Other LAP Resources and Organizations:
- Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs (CoLAP)
- Legal Profession Assistance Conference (LPAC)
- American Bar Association General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section (GP Solo)
- Florida Lawyers Assistance Program
- Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP)
- Minnesota Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL)
- Missouri Lawyers Assistance Program (MOLAP)
- Nebraska Lawyers Assistance Program
- Nova Scotia Lawyers Assistance Program
- North Carolina Lawyers Assistance Program
- Oregon Attorney Assistance Program (OAAP)
- Tennessee Lawyers Assistance Program
- Texas Lawyers Assistance Program (TLAP)
- Washington State Bar Association LAP (WSBA)
Schools:
- University of British Columbia - Faculty of Law
- University of Victoria - Faculty of Law
- Capilano College - Paralegal/Legal Assistant Program
Courts:
- The Supreme Court of Canada
- The Federal Court of Canada
- British Columbia Court of Appeal
- Supreme Court of British Columbia
- Provincial Court of British Columbia
Other Legal Organizations:
Resources of Interest
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The Haven Institute- Professional and personal development
Links by Region
Lower Mainland
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The Orchard Recovery and Treatment
Center
A Residential Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center located on Bowen Island, BC. - The Last Door Recovery Society
A long term residential recovery centre for male substance abusers. Treatment is based on "The Therapeutic Community Model" in conjunction with the 12-Step Philosophies. It also has a residential recovery program for youth aged 14-18 years of age.
Vancouver Island
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Edgewood Chemical Dependency Treatment Centre
A freestanding chemical dependency rehabilitation centre in Nanaimo, BC. - Victoria Bar Association
- Cedars at Cobble Hill
A Residential Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center located at Cobble Hill, BC.