General
Q. What is the Cost?
A. This is a free support program paid for by your State Bar Dues
A. This is a free support program paid for by your State Bar Dues
Q. How Can NHLAP Help me?
A. There are many ways in which NHLAP can help. We provide support, advocacy, and connection to clinical resources, substance use services, aid in workplace conflict, practice management, law students, and issues related to and all professional and personal matters.
A. There are many ways in which NHLAP can help. We provide support, advocacy, and connection to clinical resources, substance use services, aid in workplace conflict, practice management, law students, and issues related to and all professional and personal matters.
Q. Do you provide therapy?
A. No, we are not a clinical service. We will support all legal professionals connecting with vetted clinical providers in their community that match current needs. We can make connecting to these resources a more streamlined process taking out much of the cumbersome leg work when getting started.
A. No, we are not a clinical service. We will support all legal professionals connecting with vetted clinical providers in their community that match current needs. We can make connecting to these resources a more streamlined process taking out much of the cumbersome leg work when getting started.
Q. Is LAP Confidential?
A. Yes, we are a completely confidential resource Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 58. We areas sensitive to all the information provided to us and hold information to the highest standards of confidentiality.
A. Yes, we are a completely confidential resource Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 58. We areas sensitive to all the information provided to us and hold information to the highest standards of confidentiality.
Q. Does LAP provide Legal Services or Advice?
A. No, we are not a legal service and cannot provide legal advice. However, we can connect professionals with appropriate legal representation if they need these types of support.
A. No, we are not a legal service and cannot provide legal advice. However, we can connect professionals with appropriate legal representation if they need these types of support.
Q. I am in Law School and have prior struggles that may impact my Character and Fitness application.
A. Feel free to reach us 603-491-0282. We look at each situation individually and can help you come up with a plan for support.
A. Feel free to reach us 603-491-0282. We look at each situation individually and can help you come up with a plan for support.
Q. What if I am experiencing a Mental Health Emergency?
A. Please call #988 or call/text NH Rapid Response Access Point at 1-833-710-6477.
A. Please call #988 or call/text NH Rapid Response Access Point at 1-833-710-6477.
Q. Who do I become a volunteer?
A. Give us a call at 603-491-0282. We have many opportunities for volunteers to partner with us and support NHLAP's mission.
A. Give us a call at 603-491-0282. We have many opportunities for volunteers to partner with us and support NHLAP's mission.
Mental Health Support
Q. Just how many lawyers report suffering from anxiety, depression, and chronic stress over the course of their careers?
A. 61% of lawyers report over the course of their careers suffering from anxiety. 46% of lawyers report over the course of their careers suffering from depression. 28% of lawyers report current symptoms of depression, 19% report current symptoms of anxiety and 23% report current symptoms of chronic stress.
A. 61% of lawyers report over the course of their careers suffering from anxiety. 46% of lawyers report over the course of their careers suffering from depression. 28% of lawyers report current symptoms of depression, 19% report current symptoms of anxiety and 23% report current symptoms of chronic stress.
Q. How does the confidentiality of NHLAP's services work, and how does it protect lawyers who ask for help?
A. NH Supreme Court Rule 58 guarantees the confidentiality of all client interaction with NHLAP, its employees and its volunteers. NH Rules of Professional Conduct 8.3 (c) exempt NHLAP employees and its volunteers from reporting attorney misconduct received during their course of working with a client. NH Administrative Rule 37(e) guarantees that NHLAP interaction with clients is shielded by attorney-client privilege. Confidentiality is guaranteed.
A. NH Supreme Court Rule 58 guarantees the confidentiality of all client interaction with NHLAP, its employees and its volunteers. NH Rules of Professional Conduct 8.3 (c) exempt NHLAP employees and its volunteers from reporting attorney misconduct received during their course of working with a client. NH Administrative Rule 37(e) guarantees that NHLAP interaction with clients is shielded by attorney-client privilege. Confidentiality is guaranteed.
Q. What types of challenges can NHLAP assist with, even if a lawyer does not have a mental health or substance use disorder?
A. NHLAP can help with building healthy coping skills, stress management ideas, work-life balance issues, aging, physical health issues, grief, gambling, burnout and job dissatisfaction. No issue is too small. No lawyer should feel alone. NHLAP is here to help.
A. NHLAP can help with building healthy coping skills, stress management ideas, work-life balance issues, aging, physical health issues, grief, gambling, burnout and job dissatisfaction. No issue is too small. No lawyer should feel alone. NHLAP is here to help.
Addiction and Recovery
Q. How do the rates of alcohol and drug misuse among lawyers compare to those in other professions?
A. Law students have higher rates of psychiatric distress than those in the general population, those in other graduate school programs and those in medical school.
A. Law students have higher rates of psychiatric distress than those in the general population, those in other graduate school programs and those in medical school.
Q. What other issues besides alcohol misuse, drug addiction, depression, and anxiety affect lawyer competency, and what is the prevalence of these issues?
A. 12% of lawyers report that they deal with problems stemming from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), 8% report panic disorder, 2% report bipolar disorder, 3% report self-injury and 1% reported at least one suicide attempt. No issue should be ignored.
A. 12% of lawyers report that they deal with problems stemming from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), 8% report panic disorder, 2% report bipolar disorder, 3% report self-injury and 1% reported at least one suicide attempt. No issue should be ignored.
Q. How do mental health challenges manifest among law students who do not use alcohol or drugs, and what percentage of law students report experiencing these challenges?
A. Law students have higher rates of psychiatric distress than those in the general population, those in other graduate school programs and those in medical school.
A. Law students have higher rates of psychiatric distress than those in the general population, those in other graduate school programs and those in medical school.
Practice Management Resources
Q. What specific tools and resources does the program provide for practice management?
A. The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance Program will partner with individuals to develop comprehensive practice management plans. The Lawyers Assistance Program will assess current strengths and work towards addressing practice management barriers, connection to resources, advocacy, and utilize professional network to ensure you are equipped to do your job most effectively.
A. The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance Program will partner with individuals to develop comprehensive practice management plans. The Lawyers Assistance Program will assess current strengths and work towards addressing practice management barriers, connection to resources, advocacy, and utilize professional network to ensure you are equipped to do your job most effectively.
Q. Can the Lawyers Assistance Program provide guidance on implementing wellness strategies within a law practice?
A. Yes, the Lawyers Assistance Program specializes in supporting law practices with implementing wellness strategies. The New Hampshire lawyers Assistance Program will partner with your law firm, assess current needs, and develop a detailed plan to execute strategies within your firm. The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance Program also offers educational and informative webinars and in-person training to aid in the development of wellness initiative within your practice.
A. Yes, the Lawyers Assistance Program specializes in supporting law practices with implementing wellness strategies. The New Hampshire lawyers Assistance Program will partner with your law firm, assess current needs, and develop a detailed plan to execute strategies within your firm. The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance Program also offers educational and informative webinars and in-person training to aid in the development of wellness initiative within your practice.
Q. What strategies are offered to help legal professionals navigate professional conflicts?
A. The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance Program specialized in navigating professional conflict and conflict management strategies. Whether it is a conflict from colleague to colleague or an issue related to the culture of your firm, we are here to support the development and best practice strategies to support and alleviate issues of professional conflict.
A. The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance Program specialized in navigating professional conflict and conflict management strategies. Whether it is a conflict from colleague to colleague or an issue related to the culture of your firm, we are here to support the development and best practice strategies to support and alleviate issues of professional conflict.
Peer Support
Q. How does the Lawyers Assistance Program connect legal professionals with peers who can offer support?
A. The Lawyer Assistance Program offers connections to volunteer peer support professionals, peer support agencies, and recovery coaches within your area. The Lawyers Assistance Program works to vet peer support professionals to ensure you are connected to the peer that is the best match for you. Peer support plays an important role in recovery!
A. The Lawyer Assistance Program offers connections to volunteer peer support professionals, peer support agencies, and recovery coaches within your area. The Lawyers Assistance Program works to vet peer support professionals to ensure you are connected to the peer that is the best match for you. Peer support plays an important role in recovery!
Q. What are the benefits of peer support for professionals in the legal field?
A. Peer supports professionals offer and vital role within the legal field. Peers use their lived experience to support and guide other professionals within their recovery journey. Peers offer a unique perspective and experience that aids those within the legal community to achieve recovery goals.
A. Peer supports professionals offer and vital role within the legal field. Peers use their lived experience to support and guide other professionals within their recovery journey. Peers offer a unique perspective and experience that aids those within the legal community to achieve recovery goals.
Q. How can professionals volunteer their time to provide peer support through the Lawyers Assistance Program?
A. Easy, call us! The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance has many volunteer opportunities for you! Peers can be used to guide those who are new to recovery, support NHLAP in developing educational and training programs, or use their unique experience to speak at events hosted by the Lawyers Assistance Program.
A. Easy, call us! The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance has many volunteer opportunities for you! Peers can be used to guide those who are new to recovery, support NHLAP in developing educational and training programs, or use their unique experience to speak at events hosted by the Lawyers Assistance Program.
Career and Life Transitions
Q. How does the program help legal professionals navigate changing practice areas or exploring new career opportunities?
A. Career and life transitions are common, and the Lawyers Assistance Program is here to help. No matter if you are looking to change the area of law practice or searching for opportunities outside of the field, our team is here to help. Change can be stressful, and the Lawyers Assistance Program will build upon professional and personal strengths and work hand over hand to support you with this important professional transition.
A. Career and life transitions are common, and the Lawyers Assistance Program is here to help. No matter if you are looking to change the area of law practice or searching for opportunities outside of the field, our team is here to help. Change can be stressful, and the Lawyers Assistance Program will build upon professional and personal strengths and work hand over hand to support you with this important professional transition.
Q. How can the Lawyers Assistance Program reduce anxiety and stress associated with career and life changes?
A. Anxiety and stress are a very common response to the challenges of both changing careers and legal practice areas. The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance Program can support the development and skill building to reduce overall anxiety and stress in response to this change. The Lawyers Assistance Program does not provide direct therapy but has a wide range of provider networks in which we can support connections to more intensive clinical support if needed.
A. Anxiety and stress are a very common response to the challenges of both changing careers and legal practice areas. The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance Program can support the development and skill building to reduce overall anxiety and stress in response to this change. The Lawyers Assistance Program does not provide direct therapy but has a wide range of provider networks in which we can support connections to more intensive clinical support if needed.
Issues Impacting Bar Membership
Q. How does the Lawyers Assistance Program Support Bar candidates in overcoming challenges?
A. There are many complex issues that may impact Bar candidates and Bar membership. The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance program understands these unique dynamics and closely works with law students, law school professionals, and attorney discipline offices to advocate and aid professionals with successful admission to the New Hampshire Bar. There is no challenge too small for the New Hampshire Lawyers Assistant program to parent with you to overcome.
A. There are many complex issues that may impact Bar candidates and Bar membership. The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance program understands these unique dynamics and closely works with law students, law school professionals, and attorney discipline offices to advocate and aid professionals with successful admission to the New Hampshire Bar. There is no challenge too small for the New Hampshire Lawyers Assistant program to parent with you to overcome.
Q. What role does the Lawyers Assistance Program play in supporting future Bar members?
A. New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance program work with many future Bar applicants and law students who may be facing challenges that impact membership. At the New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance program, we will develop an individualized plan to alleviate barriers to future bar membership. This may include connecting to clinical support, lining with professional mentors, or advocacy through system, we are here to help!
A. New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance program work with many future Bar applicants and law students who may be facing challenges that impact membership. At the New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance program, we will develop an individualized plan to alleviate barriers to future bar membership. This may include connecting to clinical support, lining with professional mentors, or advocacy through system, we are here to help!
Q. How can the program help legal professionals who may be at risk of losing their Bar membership?
A. This is a frequent challenge that we see at the Lawyers Assistance Program. Partnering with individuals who may be at risk of losing their Bar membership is an important part of the process and we can work towards steering the course to preserve Bar membership. The Lawyers Assistance Program has a professional monitoring program in which those who may be most at risk can work towards maintaining Bar membership as New Hampshire has a mandatory Bar for practice.
A. This is a frequent challenge that we see at the Lawyers Assistance Program. Partnering with individuals who may be at risk of losing their Bar membership is an important part of the process and we can work towards steering the course to preserve Bar membership. The Lawyers Assistance Program has a professional monitoring program in which those who may be most at risk can work towards maintaining Bar membership as New Hampshire has a mandatory Bar for practice.
Employer Support
Q. How does the Lawyers Assistance Program support employers within the legal community?
A. The Lawyers Assistance Program can do an in-depth analysis for employers within the legal community to aid in the development and implementation of wellness strategies, navigating challenging workplace culture, or providing training, educational initiatives, organizational strategies, and one on one support for all employers. The Lawyer Assistance Program can provide one-time consultations or work alongside employers to effectively initiate change and create a culture of wellness for all legal professionals.
A. The Lawyers Assistance Program can do an in-depth analysis for employers within the legal community to aid in the development and implementation of wellness strategies, navigating challenging workplace culture, or providing training, educational initiatives, organizational strategies, and one on one support for all employers. The Lawyer Assistance Program can provide one-time consultations or work alongside employers to effectively initiate change and create a culture of wellness for all legal professionals.
Q. What wellness topics does the Lawyers Assistance Program provide education on for employers?
A. There are not many topics that are unfamiliar to the Lawyers Assistance Program. However, the New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance Program specialized in mental health and recovery initiatives, culture, diversity, and inclusion, as well as the many intersections psychosocial factors that may impact wellness for the legal employee.
A. There are not many topics that are unfamiliar to the Lawyers Assistance Program. However, the New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance Program specialized in mental health and recovery initiatives, culture, diversity, and inclusion, as well as the many intersections psychosocial factors that may impact wellness for the legal employee.
Q. How can the Lawyers Assistance Program assist employers in maintaining a positive and productive work environment?
A. It can be hard to maintain a positive and productive work environment and takes both time and professional support. The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance program can develop employer goals, follow up support, as well as gather important employee data to ensure you have achieve both a productive and positive workplace culture.
A. It can be hard to maintain a positive and productive work environment and takes both time and professional support. The New Hampshire Lawyers Assistance program can develop employer goals, follow up support, as well as gather important employee data to ensure you have achieve both a productive and positive workplace culture.