Iowa Lawyers Assistance Program is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to providing confidential, no-cost support to Iowa’s legal professionals and law students struggling with mental health and substance use issues. It stands out for its strict confidentiality policy, offering a safe and private resource without risk to professional licenses or reputations.
The program provides expert mental health and substance use assessments, specialized treatment referrals, and tailored support groups, all delivered with compassion and discretion. It focuses exclusively on serving judges, attorneys, and law students across Iowa, ensuring they receive immediate and continuing help for challenges such as addiction, depression, and gambling.
Services Offered
- Confidential mental health assessments
- Substance use and addiction evaluations
- Referrals to specialized treatment programs
- Support groups for lawyers and law students
- Virtual AA meetings (weekly, confidential)
- Formal intervention arrangements and implementation
- Resources for depression, gambling, and additional mental health areas
- Wellness resources and self-assessment tools
ILAP serves all Iowa attorneys, judges, and law students statewide, with services free of charge and completely confidential. The program emphasizes accessibility through virtual meetings and prompt response to inquiries, reinforcing its commitment to supporting legal professionals through life’s challenges.
