Who We Are

Colorado Lawyers Helping Lawyers, Inc. (CLHL) is a court-approved, peer assistance program that offers support, education and referrals for those who are experiencing problems with alcohol, substance abuse and mental health problems. The emphasis is on recovery and relapse prevention. There are 2 lawyer/law student-only groups in Denver. One group focuses on alcohol, substance abuse and other addictive behaviors; the other is a mental health group.

Additionally, a statewide lawyer and law student “Virtual” professionally facilitated Peer Support meeting, via conference call is held every Wednesday at 7:00 pm.  This format is designed to meet the needs of students and practitioners who are unable to attend a meeting in the Denver area.

CLHL also offers a Women's Support Group meeting.  Meetings are held the first and third Monday of the month, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Trinity Church, 1800 Broadway, Denver, CO  80203.  This support group meeting is professionally facilitated and is confidential.  It is open to all women lawyers and women law students seeking support from colleagues for issues including, but not limited to pressures of the:

• legal profession
• managing a law practice,
• family balance
• law school 

No registration required

Most services provided by CLHL are free and available state-wide.

Purpose

Recovery and relapse prevention remain the program’s ultimate goal and CLHL offers a safe haven for those individuals seeking help for these often debilitating issues.

ALL services provided by CLHL are strictly confidential.