Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers ("LCL") is a Confidential and Independent resource for South Dakota lawyers, law students, and their families. Do you or a Lawyer/Law Student you know have a drug or alcohol problem or are struggling with depression or anxiety? LCL volunteers are here to help, are independent of the State Bar, and your referral or visit with us is strictly confidential and privileged (as set out in the Appendix to SDCL Ch. 16-19, Rule 8.3 (c), (d)). Call Becky Porter for more information at (605) 391-5191. Becky is an LCL member and your communications with her are likewise confidential and privileged.

Sand Creek Member Assistance Program
You can also call 1-888-243-5744. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A trained professional will speak with you about crisis services and/or problem assessment, action planning and follow up. 

South Dakota state bar members and their families have access to the Sand Creek Member Assistance Program portal. Because we believe in the importance of providing support when YOU need it, our state bar has contracted with Sand Creek to provide FREE, confidential assessment, short-term counseling, referral, and follow-up for you and your eligible family members. A licensed counselor will assist you in assessing your situation, finding options, making choices, and locating further help.

For more information, please visit the Sand Creek Member Assistance Website, click on the “My Life Expert Login,” located on the top bar of the website. From there, you can create a profile to review all information available to state bar members. Our State Bar Company ID is sbsd1.