The New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program is funded by all members of the Bar with invaluable administrative support from the New Jersey State Bar Association. Our services include help for a broad range of problems and personal issues such as:
- Depression
- Stress and Burnout
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse
- Marital and Family Relationships
- Gambling
- Career Concerns
- Eating Disorders
- Balancing Work and Family
Maintaining the Utmost Confidentiality
Because of the sensitive nature of personal problems, attorneys in need are often reluctant to seek help. To foster early and confidential self-help and to encourage program participation, the New Jersey Supreme Court, in approval of the program, assured utmost confidentiality by adoption of Rule 1:28B-3. You can read it, in full, here.
NJLAP includes a network of attorney peer counselors with special knowledge about helping resources for their colleagues. Our distinctive Women's Program is a leading resource and a national model. Women attorneys in recovery meet monthly for education, sharing, networking and peer support. Such "lawyer-helping-lawyer" activity is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Bar.
Lawyers are Not Unique
Like people in all walks of life, lawyers tend to deny their symptoms. This is especially so for lawyers because we are helpers and advice-givers. Attempts to find solutions or "toughing it out" alone are usually in vain. By failing to reach out for help, a lawyer may jeopardize all that is meaningful in life.
Help Starts With One Phone Call
The New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program has a proven record of helping New Jersey lawyers, confidentially and free of charge, the goes back almost 25 years. We are in a firsthand position to confirm what research studies show: addiction is highly treatable. Similarly, depression, anxiety, marital and family problems, career issues and other personal difficulties can be successfully managed and overcome. We can help, but only if you contact us.
If you know a lawyer in trouble, call for a confidential consultation
NJLAP is always confidential, so you need never be concerned that by calling us your call has the potential to do harm. In fact, your call may be career or life saving. Whether the lawyer you are concerned about accepts the help or not, you are assured that NJLAP will help you better understand the problem. We will provide an assessment of the situation and assist you, your colleague, friend or loved one in getting whatever help may be needed. We can be reached at the 24 hour help line at 1-800-24NJLAP.
Whatever the problem, you do not have to manage alone
Don't delay in calling while you are trying to decide whether things are bad enough. There is no need to risk your license, livelihood, reputation or family. You do not have to do it alone. If you, a friend or a colleague is in trouble, seeking help will make a difference. Once you have made the call, you have taken the first step. We will help you take it from there.
Download a PDF of our most recent brochure.
800-24-NJLAP or info@njlap.org