Rule 5 Services

MAP may provide the following services as the commission determines feasible based upon the available financial, volunteer and other resources:

A. Immediate and continuing assistance to members of the legal profession and students/applicants who suffer from the effects of chemical dependency or mental conditions that result from disease, disorder, trauma or other infirmity and that impair their ability to practice;

B. Planning and presentation of educational programs to increase the awareness and understanding of members of the legal profession and students/applicants to recognize problems in themselves and in their colleagues; to identify the problems correctly; to reduce stigma; and, to convey an understanding of appropriate ways of interacting with affected individuals;

C. Investigation, planning and participation in interventions with members of the legal profession and students/applicants in need of assistance;

D. After care services upon request, by order, or under contract that may include the following: assistance in structuring aftercare and discharge planning; assistance for entry into appropriate aftercare and professional peer support meetings; and assistance in obtaining a primary care physician or local peer counselor; and

E. Monitoring services under Rule 7 or under contract that may include the following: alcohol and/or drug screening programs, tracking aftercare, peer support and twelve step meeting attendance; providing documentation of compliance; and providing such reports concerning compliance by those participating in a monitoring program as may be required by the terms of that program.