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.

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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DE-LAP and DSBA ARE MOVING THIS WEEK

DE-LAP and the DSBA are moving. 
Please be advised there may be a small delay in answering the phones or emails since we will be packing for the move.  During the week of 2/19 - 2/23 our office will be closed, and we will have limited access to email. We will be working tirelessly to get the new office up and running by 2/26. 
If you have an emergency please call 911 or 988 or  our team of licensed health care profssionals.  Moreover, I am available on my cell phone.
I (we)  appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to seeing you at our new office!
 
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