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SBM Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program is confidential source of guidance and support for attorneys, judges


Proactive, expansive, and confidential are all words that describe a very important State Bar member service. The Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program (LJAP), one of the oldest Lawyers’ Assistance Programs in the country, employs a total wellness approach in assisting individuals who are faced with issues related to depression, gambling, substance use disorders, stress, marriage and family issues, career transition, life stage adjustment, and other general wellness issues. Since 1979, the program has been a confidential source of guidance and support to attorneys, judges, and law students  throughout the State of Michigan.

Through LJAP’s confidential toll-free Helpline, lawyers, judges, and law students, or those concerned about them, can receive information about ways to address substance abuse and other mental health issues impacting a lawyer’s ability to ethically practice law. Information given can include referral information and/or the opportunity to schedule an in person conversation that may lead to assessment and treatment recommendations.

LJAP is a service for State Bar members that is supported by member dues. The LJAP staff recognizes that the issues that bring lawyers, judges, and students to the program are deeply personal and must be handled with the utmost discretion.  All inquiries and services are handled in accordance with applicable federal and state privacy guidelines. For more information about the LJAP program and its services, visit the LJAP’s website at www.michbar.org/generalinfo/ljap/home or call the LJAP confidential helpline: 1-800-996-5522.

 

Whitmer allies launch TV ads to support road-bonding plan


LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Allies of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer have launched $750,000 in TV ads to support her plan to borrow $3.5 billion to roughly double construction spending on state-owned roads and bridges over five years.

The Road to Michigan’s Future, a social welfare nonprofit, began airing the ads across the state on Friday — two days after the Democratic governor announced the bonding in her State of the State speech. The newly formed group does not have to disclose its donors’ identities.

Mark Fisk, spokesman for the organization, said it will “support Gov. Whitmer’s bold plan to fix Michigan’s crumbling and deteriorating infrastructure without increasing taxes or waiting for the Legislature to act. Our mission is to educate the public about her plan and encourage lawmakers in both parties to start tackling this urgent problems before Michigan’s dangerous, worst-in-the-nation roads get even worse.”

The campaign also includes digital ads.

A spokesman for Whitmer said her office is not affiliated with the paid advertising.


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