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October is Prevention Month: 988, 800-985-5990, 211

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

We can all help prevent suicide. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.

Disaster Distress Helpline

The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) is the first national hotline dedicated to providing year-round disaster crisis counseling. This toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service is available 24/7 to all residents in the U.S. and its territories who are experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

Call or text 1-800-985-5990.

Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2.”

For Deaf and Hard of Hearing ASL Callers: To connect directly to an agent in American Sign Language, click the “ASL Now” button below or call 1-800-985-5990 from your videophone. ASL Support is available 24/7. FAQs for ASL NOW users.

211 Information

Disasters may include:

Call 211 for information about disaster-related evacuations, shelters, food and clothing distribution, volunteer opportunities, and other resources and referrals. Or visit the national 211 Call Center website to find the 211 information and referral center nearest you.

Credits:  SAMHSA also encourages public promotion of the Disaster Distress Helpline. Anyone can use the Disaster Distress Helpline logo and telephone number on their website and link to the Disaster Distress Helpline’s materials and social media properties.
2023-10-25T15:23:21-05:00October 25th, 2023|

Points Clear “A Grand CLE December 8-10, 2023

On the Gulf Coast of Alabama, surrounded by beautiful Mobile Bay, the Grand Hotel Resort & Spa is a hidden jewel, rich with stunning natural beauty, alive with activity, and overflowing with generous hospitality – an enchanted destination filled with gracious charm AND CLEs.

Click A GRAND CLE to download seminar flyer!

Registration Fee, Cancellations and Refunds
• Registration ….. $475
(The fee includes electronic course materials, coffee/refreshments, and seminar attendance.)

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
The room rates at The Grand Hotel for single/double occupancy are:

  • $226 ~ Resort View
  • $244 ~ Bay View
  • $236 ~ Spa Bldg. Resort
  • $248 ~ Spa Bldg. Bay View

(not including 7% tax, 15% resort fee per room per night occupied)

The above rate will be honored only from Dec. 4, 2023 (arrival date) to Dec. 12, 2023 (departure date). Members are urged to register early and submit reservation request early, as there are only a limited number of rooms available at the discounted rates listed above.

Cut-off date for reservations is Nov. 8, 2023. Reservation requests received after this date are subject to guest room availability. Prevailing rates will apply. The LSBA room block is reserved for seminar attendees only and you must be registered for the seminar.

The resort fee includes internet access; self-parking; bottled water on arrival; daily history celebration (3:45-4:45 p.m.); afternoon tea & cookies at 4:00 p.m.; daily shuttles to Fairhope; kayaks and sail boats; tennis court use; mutliple yard games and board games; turndown service upon request; property tours including Point Clear Cemetary; fishing poles & bait; and event food for resident ducks!

CHECK IN/CHECK OUT

Check in is 4:00 p.m. and check out time is 11:00 a.m. If arriving early, sleeping rooms may not be available. Luggage may be stored with the hotel’s guest services staff. There may be a late charge for check-out after 11:00 a.m.

RESERVATION CONFIRMATION / CANCELLATION
(THE GRAND HOTEL)

A deposit equal to one night’s stay is required to hold individual’s reservation. AMEX, VISA, MC or Discover are accepted. Should a guest cancel a reservation, the deposit will be refunded if notice is received at least five (5) working days prior to arrival, and a cancellation number is obtained.

CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS (LSBA)
Cancellation of registration must be received in writing by the LSBA no later than Friday, Nov. 17. Cancellations will receive a full refund, less a $30 administrative charge. Absolutely no refunds will be made after Friday, Nov. 17.

CLE CREDITS: A maximum of 13 hours of CLE credits, including ethics & professionalism are pending approval.
2023-10-16T10:56:25-05:00October 16th, 2023|

2023 American Judges Association (AJA) – 62nd Annual Conference: September 9-14, 2023

2023 AJA Annual Conference LA Honorees with AJA President Yvette M. Alexander: (L-R) Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Piper D. Griffin, 19th JDC Chief Judge Donald R. Johnson, AJA President Alexander, Orleans Civil District Court Judge Bernadette D’Souza, Louisiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program Executive Director Dr. Angela White-Bazile, Esq.

 

2023-10-13T15:13:57-05:00October 13th, 2023|

2023 American Judges Association (AJA) – 62nd Annual Conference: September 9 – 14, 2023

Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Piper D. Griffin received the American Judges Association 2023 President’s Award from AJA President Judge Yvette M. Alexander at the AJA 2023 Annual Conference. Depicted in the picture are some of the AJA ‘Courts in the Community Initiative’ members’ contributions for U.S. Vets Wai’Anae/Maui wildfire victims.

 

2023-10-13T15:14:34-05:00October 13th, 2023|

Is work or life stress getting to you?

Dr. Angela White-Bazile, Esq was a speaker at the 2023 National Association of Workers Compensation Judiciary in Orlando, Florida 

Is work stress or life stress getting to you? Do you believe that your anxiety is holding you back from being the best version of yourself? It does not have to be that way. Sure, most of the time stress is unavoidable, but if you properly manage your stress, you will be able to turn it into something positive. Dr. Angela White-Bazile taught how to tap into your unique personality, habits, and behavioral patterns, and unlock the greatness that has been lying dormant inside of you for far too long; Harness the powers to overcome any challenge; Complete every task and reach all of your professional and personal goals; Create a life full of passion, joy, fulfillment, independence, and success. If you are feeling stressed, over-worked, or burnt out, the best thing to do is to talk about it.

2023-10-13T14:55:20-05:00August 30th, 2023|
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