Getting Help Doesn't Sabotage Your Career, But Not Getting Help Can!

The Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program (DE-LAP) was created to confidentially expand help to Judges and Lawyers with substance abuse/dependence and/or mental and physical health problems.

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Alcohol Use Disorder

Depression

Substance Use Disorder

Gambling Disorder

Anger Management

Stress & Burnout

Grief & Loss

Wellness & Balance

Lawyer Transition

Mission Statement

The Mission of The Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program (DE-LAP) is to provide confidential assistance to Judges and Lawyers. Our goal is to help individuals identify problems affecting their work productivity and/or their quality of life while assisting them in developing effective solutions for those problems thereby culminating in a workplace atmosphere that encourages health and wellness, professional growth and maintains the integrity of the legal profession.

Program Design

The Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program (DE-LAP) provides a confidential, free, non-disciplinary way for Delaware's Judges and Lawyers to seek appropriate help for problems before they sabotage an individual's career and/or quality of life. Referrals are confidential.

Suicide Prevention

If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicide, please call 1-800-273-8255 or visit the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Any legal professional that seeks assistance as a self-referral can be assured that their information will be held in the strictest confidence. Similarly, those who are concerned about a co-worker, peer or other legal professional are guaranteed the same confidentiality.

Lawyers Assistance and Guidance Committee

Carol P. Waldhauser, Executive Director (Interim)

The Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program (DE-LAP)

(302) 777-0124

cwaldhauser@de-lap.org

Lawyers Assistance and Guidance Committee

Victoria R. Sweeney, Co-Chair

Deputy Attorney General

Department of Justice

Carvel State Building, 6th Floor
820 North French Street Wilmington, Delaware 19801

302-577-8400

victoria.sweeney@delaware.gov

Candace Holmes, Esq., Co-Chair

Schmittinger & Rodrigues

414 South State Street Dover, DE 19901

Phone: 302-674-0140

CHolmes@schmittrod.com

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