The Missouri Lawyers' Assistance Program is a professional, confidential counseling program for members of The Missouri Bar, immediate family members who reside with them, and law students. Through a variety of free services, MOLAP helps individuals overcome personal concerns such as substance use, depression, stress and burnout.
All MOLAP services are free of charge and strictly confidential.
Services include:
- Counseling. All Missouri Bar members have access to services by calling 1-800-688-7859. MOLAP also makes referrals to professional resources as indicated.
- Crisis intervention. MOLAP coordinates crisis intervention services for individuals and law firms.
- Education and prevention. MOLAP offers educational programs and articles on topics such as substance use, stress, depression, and quality of life.
- Substance use support. Get connected immediately to a clinically trained substance use clinician, quick access to peer volunteers recovering from substance use, and individualized recovery plans.
A program of the Missouri Bar, MOLAP is partially funded by The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company.
Call 1-800-688-7859 for support.
If you are in an emergency situation, please call 911 or the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
MOLAP strives to reduce the stigma surrounding substance misuse and mental health, because everyone deserves easy access to support. Even successful lawyers need assistance at times. Missouri lawyers should feel empowered to ask for help without the fear of judgment or repercussion.