Crisis intervention refers to the methods used to offer immediate, short or long term term help to individuals who are in denial about their addictions or alcoholism. A professional planned intervention is a safe and contained interaction between the family and friends of the addict, which more often than not will lead the affected individual into entering treatment.

A Crisis intervention has several purposes. It aims to reduce the intensity of an individual’s emotional, mental, physical and behavioral reactions to a crisis. Another purpose is to help individuals return to their level of functioning before the crisis. Functioning may be improved above and beyond this by developing new coping skills and eliminating ineffective ways of coping, such as withdrawal, isolation, and substance abuse. In this way, the individual is better equipped to cope with future difficulties. Through talking about what happened, and the feelings about what happened, while developing ways to cope and solve problems, crisis intervention aims to assist the individual in recovering from the crisis and to prevent serious long-term deadly problems from developing. Research documents positive outcomes for crisis intervention, such as decreased distress and improved problem solving, and entering treatment facilities

Individuals are more open to receiving help during crises.  Crisis intervention is conducted in a supportive manner. The length of time for crisis intervention may range from one session to two sessions.  Session length may range from 20 minutes to two or more hours. Crisis interventions are appropriate for children, adolescents, and younger and older adults. It can take place in a range of settings, such as hospital emergency rooms, crisis centers, counseling centers, mental health clinics, schools, correctional facilities, and residents homes. At Recovery Hub we are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week to discuss whether an intervention for your loved one may be appropriate, please take action today, we will do everything we can to support you through this difficult time.