We Can Help
with alcoholism, drug addiction, impulse control disorders (a.k.a.
behavioral or process addictions), psychiatric disorders and other
emotional and physical problems:
Substance Abuse Alcohol
Heroin
Pain Meds
Anxiety Meds
ADHD Meds
Sleep Meds
Bath Salts
Opioids
Cocaine/Crack
Crystal Meth
Synthetic Drugs
Fentanyl Patches
Inhalants
Ketamine
LSD (Acid)
MDMA (Ecstasy)
PCP/Phencyclidine
Marijuana
Tobacco/Nicotine
Addictive
Behaviors
Codependency
Food
Hoarding
Internet
Sex
Shopping
Spending
Video Games
Work
Intervention works. People recover. Call (800) 956-6212.
What Is An Intervention?
Intervention is an act of love. It is a coordinated effort by family members and friends to help someone choose to seek recovery from substance abuse, addiction or any other form of self-harming. Intervention is commonly used to address substance abuse but is also used to help with mental illness (such as depression or bipolar disorder) and impulse control disorders or "addictive behaviors" such as compulsive gambling, overeating, excessive computer use and codependency.
Anyone with a sincere and vested interest in the identified patient may
participate in an intervention, including parents, siblings, children, friends, colleagues
and religious community members. At a minimum, the intervention process provides:
• Pre-intervention consultation and education.
• Screening for co-occurring disorders.
• At least 3 clinically appropriate treatment
provider recommendations.
• Facilitation of intervention meeting(s).
• Monitoring of the admissions process.
• Consultation for at least 6 months.
Executive Interventions
The newer systemic models of intervention create a less hostile environment than traditional executive interventions, which, in essence, are planned confrontations. At their most basic, executive interventions include:
• Information gathering and screening.
• Research on appropriate treatment options.
• Training of the participants.
• Planning for internal/external communications.
• Establishment of the intervention goal.
• Facilitation of intervention meeting(s).
• Planning for long-term case management.
• Planning for accountability measures.
• Consultation for at least 6 months.
Transport To and From Treatment
Some clients prefer to make their own transport
arrangements. For other clients - and for other interventionists - we
transport the patient to treatment. We can also meet the patient at
discharge and escort him or her home, to a halfway house or sober living
facility. Always mindful of the stress, uncertainty and
isolation a patient may feel on the way, we are experienced in escorting
clients door to door by automobile and commercial airline.
Education and Coaching
Families - including corporate families - are often compared to mobiles. When any part of the mobile is moved, the entire mobile is affected. Likewise, one person's addiction or other illness affects the entire family. On average, every chemically dependent person directly affects 8 other people. Family members exhibit an associated escalation of physical, emotional and financial stress.*
Intervention offers hope and peace to the family that has been living with the devastation of addiction or mental illness. Following the intervention we support concerned others with coaching in self-care and assistance in identifying professional and other resources. Studies show that family recovery promotes the long-term recovery of the identified patient. Accordingly, we offer at least 6 months of coaching and consultation at no additional charge after the patient enters treatment.
Hourly Consultation
We offer hourly consultation to families and individuals coping with someone’s addiction. Support includes guidance, feedback, encouragement and referral and is provided in person and by telephone and email. Some families prefer to conduct an intervention without an outsider present. We can coach you to plan and conduct an intervention.
Free Presentations
We offer free presentations on addiction, intervention and related topics to associations, clubs and church groups.