The Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program (De-LAP) assists Judges and Lawyers in Delaware’s Legal Community who need help in addressing problems such as stress, alcohol, drugs, emergency practice management, family or personal problems, gambling, and/or other health related issues that directly effect work productivity and quality of life.

De-LAP SERVICES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Initial Assessment:

A trained member of the De-LAP staff will meet with the legal professional either at the De-LAP office located at 301 N. Market Street, Wilmington Delaware (Use separate entrance) or off-site to evaluate the problem and recommend solutions.  De-LAP maintains an extensive, up-to-date network of licensed health-care professionals, who are familiar with the unique issues involved in working within the legal profession.

Interventions:

In appropriate situations, a member of the staff will plan, rehearse and facilitate a formal intervention with parties of interest to assist with the impaired or problem individual.

Peer Support Network:

The person in need of assistance or help may be paired with a member of the Lawyer Assistance Committee, in the person’s area as a mentor to help in the support and/or monitoring stage.

Structured Rehabilitation Program:

In cases involving formal action against the legal professional or a supervisory referral, The Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program (De-LAP) can implement a structured rehabilitation program that documents a legal professionals efforts and success dealing with their problems.

Attorney Support Meetings:

The Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program (De-LAP) sponsors weekly and monthly meetings where attorneys help each other deal with the problems and stresses of practicing law while maintaining balance in their personal life.

Educational Outreach:

The Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program (De-LAP) provides also educational and other outreach activities/seminars.