The Alabama Lawyer Assistance Program (ALAP) provides immediate and continuing help to lawyers, judges, and law students who suffer from addictions and/or other types of mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder. Our program is completely CONFIDENTIAL. We provide support and assistance, referrals for evaluation and treatment, monitoring for accountability and compliance and ongoing guidance and support. We have a dedicated committee of volunteer attorneys who assist with informal interventions, serve as a mentor to attorneys in early recovery and provide long-term direction and encouragement until a solid foundation in recovery has been established.

ALAP

• Understands alcohol/drug addictions are progressive illnesses that only get worse without help. ALAP offers confidential intervention and assistance before ethical conduct is compromised or discipline warranted.
• Understands that depression is a major illness and that the rate of depression in members of the legal community is substantially higher than that of the general population. ALAP offers intervention, monitoring and referral resources for legal professionals suffering from depression and stress.
• Understands educating the bench and bar about the signs and symptoms associated with these illnesses promotes awareness and encourages an atmosphere conducive to getting help. ALAP offers educational programs to local bar associations, judicial conferences and law schools throughout the state.