Indiana Supreme Court
Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP)
 
About
Learn about the history of JLAP as well as how judges, lawyers, and law students can seek assistance. GO
 
Volunteering
Help judges, lawyers, and/or law students cope with the issues that impair their daily ethical practice of the profession and the quality of their lives. GO
 
Contact a Volunteer
JLAP volunteers around the state have made their contact information available on this website so that if you have reservations about contacting JLAP's central office, you can still seek help from a peer. GO
 
Committee
View a list of JLAP's committee members with contact information. GO
 
Contact
View detailed contact information for JLAP staff. GO
Issues
Get information on issues that affect judges, lawyers, and law students, including:
 
Mental Health
Depression, anxiety, suicide, dementia, gambling problems, eating disorders, and sexual addiction. GO
 
Substance Abuse
Substance abuse resources, including articles, quizzes, and self-assessments. GO
 
Other Issues
Aging and retirement, grief, stress management, and career assessment. GO


JLAP Events

Substance Abuse Issues Support Group

When: First Wednesday of Every Month

Where: Call for Location - 866-428-5527

Purpose: To provide a safe and confidential place for lawyers, judges and law students to discuss concerns regarding their own substance use. The purpose of the group is to share in problem solving, provide support, and reduce isolation. This is a peer support group and is not intended to replace treatment or structured 12-step work but to provide another alternative to supplement such programs. Topics will be determined by the group.

Mental Health Support Group

When: Third Wednesday of every month

Where: Call for Location - 866-428-5527

Purpose: To provide a safe and confidential place for lawyers to talk about depression and other mental health issues, to receive support and to reduce isolation.

Support Group for Legal Professionals

When: First Tuesday of every month

Where: Jeffersonville, Clark County; Call for specific Location - 866-428-5527

Purpose: To provide a safe and confidential place for legal professionals to explore and discuss life barriers and solutions while providing support and facilitating personal growth. More info
 
For more information about these support groups or other issues, call Terry or Tim at (317) 833-0370 or toll-free (866) 428-JLAP [5527] or email tharrell@courts.state.in.us or tsudrove@courts.state.in.us.
 
Last modified on Wednesday, August, 20, 2008