The mission of the Idaho Lawyers Assistance Program (LAP) is to provide support for lawyers who are experiencing problems associated with substance abuse and/or mental health issues in a safe manner, preserving the reputation and trust of the attorney. All information is 100% confidential and will not be reported to the Idaho State Bar.
The program also focuses on educating legal professionals and their family and friends about the causes, effects and treatment of alcohol and drug dependency, depression, and other mental health problems. Judges and attorneys volunteer their time to assist lawyers who suffer with these issues through the appropriate resources.
Reach the 24-Hour Hotline by dialing 866-460-9014. When calling this 24/7 confidential phone line, you will receive…
- Guidance for lawyers in need of assistance or referral sources
- Information relating to alcohol/drug education, mental health treatment, interventions, monitoring, and/or family support
- Guidance for re-entering the workplace
- Assistance in finding lawyers who volunteer time as a temporary replacement for those lawyers entering a treatment program
- Recommendations for appropriate treatment centers
LAP Reference Manual
LAP Treatment Providers
Who to Call
For assistance or to make a referral, please contact:
Southworth Associates
5530 W. Emerald
Boise, ID 83706
Ben Seymour, CADC, Program Coordinator
(208) 949-0363
(866) 460-9014 – 24-Hour Hotline
E-mail: ben@southworthassociates.net
Website: www.southworthassociates.net
You are not alone – if you are concerned about …
- Your own use of alcohol or other drugs
- The use of alcohol or drugs by a partner or associate
- A fellow attorney or judge who you see is affected by the use of alcohol or other drugs
- You or a fellow attorney’s inability to handle matters due to depression or other forms of mental illness
… Contact the LAP for assistance.
- Idaho Lawyer Assistance Program Training Videos
- Model Law Firm Impairment Policy
- American Bar Association Audio Webinar
I’ve Got Your Back; You’ve Got My Ear: Suicide Prevention in the Legal Profession
Program Recording | Material - ABA Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs Resources
National Resources
Articles and Information - ABA CLE Program
The Path to Lawyer Well-Being: Practical Recommendations for Positive Change (Oct. 16, 2017) - Additional Articles & Informational Resources
Is there a Substance Dependent or Drug Addicted Lawyer in Life? And What to Do if There Is.
December 2017 Wyoming Lawyer open letter from the President of the WY Bar – “The Conversation I Wish I Had”
A Prosecutor’s Life After Meth
17 Statistics on Drug Abuse Among Lawyers
How Lawyers Can Avoid Burnout and Debilitating Anxiety
Lawyers with Depression Website
What Does It Mean to Have a Serious Drinking Problem? – NY Times Jan. 31, 2020
- Well – Being Resources
Time Magazine articles on Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental Health Resources for the Legal Profession During COVID-19
- Podcasts
The Resilient Lawyer
Attorney Mental Health and Wellness
Loving Life as a Lawyer: How to Maintain Joy in Your Work
The Gen Why Lawyer Podcast on Mental Health
Voices of Recovery Series
The Psychology Podcast: How to Be a Happy Lawyer
ABA Asked and Answered: How Lawyers Can Bring Mindfulness Into Their Practice
**The above programming is intended for educational purposes only and does not meet mandatory continuing legal education requirements in Idaho. You will not receive CLE credit for viewing/listening.
Jamie C. Shropshire, Chair Boise
Phone: (208) 305-2344
Kevin S. Borger Boise
Phone: (208) 608-7950
Cell: (208) 440-4754
Ronald D. Christian Caldwell
Phone: (208) 571-2149
Hon. Gregory M. Culet Nampa
Phone: (208) 454-7375
Yvonne A. Dunbar Boise
Phone: (208) 344-5800
Jeremiah M. Hudson Boise
Phone: (208) 345-7000
Thomas B. Humphrey Boise
Phone: (208) 830-4319
Hon. Robert Jackson Payette
Phone: (208) 642-6019
Matthew L. Kinghorn Pocatello
Phone: (208) 478-2046
Dylan B. Lawrence Boise
Phone: (208) 907-1529
Susan D. Powell Mauk Boise
Phone: (208) 344-5457
Paul D. McFarlane Boise
Phone: (208) 342-1948
Hon. Daniel B. Meehl Twin Falls
Phone: (208) 733-8310
Hon. Victoria A. Olds Nez Perce
Phone: (208) 937-2251
Andrea P. Patterson Boise
Phone: (208) 947-7437
Joseph N. Pirtle Boise
Phone: (208) 343-5454
Danielle C. Scarlett Nampa
Phone: (208) 465-5412
Julie Stomper Idaho Falls
Phone: (208) 557-5211
Thomas M. Vasseur Coeur d’Alene
Phone: (208) 664-4457
Cell: (208) 819-1100
Douglas A. Werth Boise
Phone: (208) 332-3570
Clint Bolinder Boise
Cell: (208) 388-1200