Peer Support Volunteers Network
Peer volunteers are the foundation of the State Bar's efforts to provide support for lawyers, judges and law students experiencing addiction, alcohol or substance abuse, mental health challenges and/or problems with stress or work/life balance. Peer Support volunteers are lawyers who are there to receive calls, provide support and encourage the use of professional help, and provide information about resources available to lawyers facing difficulties in their professional or personal life.
You may call any volunteer on the list for confidential support. Or if you would rather, we will match you with a volunteer. Just call MAP at 602.340.7334.
Peer Support Volunteers
The volunteers listed in the drop-down boxes below have agreed to receive calls from any member who needs assistance. Click on your primary concern (Substance Use/Alcoholism or Mental Health Concerns) to open the list of volunteers in that topic.
Peer Support Volunteers
The Member Assistance Program’s Peer Support Volunteers offer confidential, judgment‑free support to Arizona legal professionals navigating alcoholism and substance use disorders. Each volunteer brings lived experience, compassion, and a commitment to helping colleagues feel less alone. Below is the current roster of volunteers and their general availability.
Peer Support Volunteer Directory
Alan Spragins Phone: (250) 344‑7300 Availability: Varies; generally willing to accept calls anytime.
Andy Chambers Phone: (602) 790‑4348 Availability: Anytime.
David Joffe Phone: (602) 625‑0473 Availability: Anytime.
Rick Berry, Jr. Phone: (602) 300‑0772 Availability: Anytime.
Linda G. Phone: (480) 220‑8641 Availability: Anytime; easiest to reach evenings and weekends, but checks messages and responds as needed.
Michelle C. Lombino Phone: (602) 851‑4625 Focus Areas: Stress management and addiction issues Availability: Not specified.
Vicki Gotkin Phone: (520) 617‑4534 Availability: Varies; will respond to voicemails.
Peer Support Volunteers – Mental Health Support
These Peer Support Volunteers offer confidential, compassionate assistance to Arizona legal professionals experiencing stress, grief, work‑life imbalance, or other mental health challenges. Each volunteer brings lived experience and a commitment to helping colleagues navigate difficult moments with dignity and support. Below is the current roster of volunteers and their availability.
Mental Health Peer Support Volunteer Directory
Beth Bruno Phone: (602) 329‑6510 Focus Areas: Stress, work‑life balance, grief, mental health Availability: After work hours and weekends preferred.
Dana Levy Phone: (602) 285‑5082 Focus Areas: Stress, work‑life balance Availability: Regular business hours.
Jill Hastings Phone: (602) 503‑0819 Availability: Anytime.
Linda G. Phone: (480) 220‑8641 Availability: Anytime; easiest to reach evenings and weekends, but checks messages and responds as needed.
Meghann St. Thomas Phone: (619) 507‑1136 Availability: Anytime.
Michelle C. Lombino Phone: (602) 851‑4625 Focus Areas: Stress management, addiction issues Availability: Not specified.
Terry Mead Phone: (602) 478‑5276 Availability: Anytime, except 5–9 p.m. MST.
Vicki Gotkin Phone: (520) 617‑4534 Availability: Varies; will respond to voicemails.
Wendy Weigand Phone: (602) 920‑2154 Availability: Varies; will respond to voicemails.
Interested in being a Peer Support Volunteer?
Peer Support Volunteer Training – Coming October 6, 2026
If you are interested in becoming a Peer Support Volunteer—or if you have served in the past and would like to continue—we invite you to apply or reapply using the form below:
Peer Support Volunteer Training Program Application/ Reapplication
Peer Support Volunteers play a vital role in strengthening the well-being of our legal community. Your willingness to listen, support, and connect with colleagues makes a meaningful difference, especially for those navigating difficult moments.
Thank you for considering this important service. We appreciate your commitment to attorney well-being and hope you will join us for this year’s training.
FAQs:
Q. I’m already a Peer Support Volunteer. Should I reapply/attend this training?
A. Yes! It’s been many years since we held a peer support training session and this session will be a valuable refresher of your skills! The new application is intended to address the many different areas of concern our members have expressed and seeks to provide a better understanding of your experiences that might benefit others. It also helps us update our contact information for you and learn your contact preferences.
Q. I’m retired. Can I still be a peer support volunteer?
A. Absolutely! Our retired volunteers have so much empathy and wisdom to offer current members. You can stay active on our volunteer list with very little time commitment, pausing your availability when needed and coming back when you can.
Q. I live out of state. Can I still be a peer support volunteer?
A. Yes! Members reaching out for help usually want to engage with a phone call rather than in person. If you’re willing to take that call, you can still volunteer.
Q. Does my full name and contact information need to be listed on the website?
A. No. You have the option to list your first name and a phone number on the website along with topics that you can help on or you could ask to be on our private list of referrals for members who call into the hotline asking to be connected with someone. We can arrange to either give them your number for a “cold call” to you or we can contact you in advance to see if you have capacity to help at this time.
Q. Once I fill out the application, am I automatically a Peer Support Volunteer?
A. Not yet! If you have been approved to volunteer in the past, you will be sent the registration link for our training program after completing the application and will continue to be a Peer Support Volunteer. If you’ve never volunteered before, your application will be reviewed for approval.
Q. What is the time commitment to be a Peer Support Volunteer?
A. This initial training is from 9am – 4pm on October 6, 2026. It will provide you the skills necessary to engage with and help other State Bar of Arizona members. This training qualifies for 2 hours of Ethics CLE credit and is being offered free in exchange for a commitment to serve as a Peer Support Volunteer for two years. Many of our volunteers do not have contact with any members during the year. Those who opt to participate as court-ordered mentors often have a greater chance of engaging with members. Following the initial training, we will ask that you complete 1 hour of CLE dedicated towards Member Assistance topics (which also qualifies as CLE credit) each year. This is highly encouraged, but voluntary.
Apply or Resubmit your application as a Peer Support Volunteer here: Peer Support Volunteer Training Program Application/ Reapplication
Training Date & Format
October 6, 2026 In person: State Bar of Arizona Office
On Demand: Program will be recorded for later on demand training
Full program details, agenda, and registration information will be provided upon approval as a volunteer.
Stay Informed
If you’d like to receive a reminder when registration opens, please send an email to: jennifer.fite@staff.azbar.org