Family Intervention Facts
A major symptom of alcoholism and chemical dependency is the minimizing
and denial of the problem. Facts, caringly presented by those
the addict loves and respects, are impossible to deny. A sensitive,
guided confrontation of the addicted person is called a Family
Intervention.
Whether done in a family or workplace setting, Family Intervention
is a way for the family and friends of someone chemically dependent
to confront the one they care for with kindness and respect, but
also with the kind of honesty that will pierce the defenses of
the addicted, helping them to see the damage their behavior is
doing to themselves and those around them. Because family intervention
is done by a group of family and friends, it makes an impact far
more powerful than an individual could create on his or her own.
Family Intervention Goals
Carefully designed and coached step-by-step, Family Intervention
creates positive change, sweeps away the secrecy, the minimizing
and the denial inherent in addiction, and begins the move toward
recovery. Family, friends, employers, professional colleagues,
coworkers, in short, anyone who cares enough,
can initiate the Family Intervention process.
Family Intervention Contacts
Highly qualified and certified Family Intervention specialists
can help you deal with the person, the problem and the elements
unique to your personal or professional situation. There are various
models of Family Intervention that each require a certain amount
of preparation time but in most cases, Family Intervention results
in immediate entry into detox and rehab.
Please contact the Admissions Department at ext. 1515 for more
information about Family Intervention or you may contact directly
any of the interventionist below.
New Jersey (NJ) / New York (NY) / Pennsylvania (PA) / National
Family Interventionist
Brad Lamm,
CIS, CAIS, TS - 800-763-1597
(Preferred Provider of the Betty
Ford Center and Seabrook House)
Jane Eigner Mintz, MA, PC, CAI, BRI-II, BCPC - 216-407-4500 (Preferred Provider for Seabrook House)
Ken Seeley BRI II , CNDAI II/ Founder- 866-888-4911 (Preferred Provider of the Betty
Ford Center and Seabrook House)
Carol Lawyer, CAC,
CCDP 610-696-8168 (Preferred Provider for Seabrook House)
New Jersey (NJ) / Delaware (DE) / Maryland
(MD) / Pennsylvania (PA) National Family Interventionist
Jeffrey
D. Holbrook, CADC - 800-645-0093 (Preferred Provider for Seabrook House)
Harold Clotworthy, CADC - Recovery Resources - (609) 242-1005
Turk Despard LPC, CAC, CCJP - Lancaster, PA - 717-419-7403
Connecticut (CT) Family Interventionist
Paul Gallant, MC, LPC - (203) 521-1949
California (CA) Family Interventionist
Rebecca J.
Flood, MHS, NCACII, CADC (Preferred Provider for Seabrook House) - (949) 683-2087
Gifford "Giff" Smith, MA, MDiv, BRI II - (818) 889-6264
New Jersey (NJ) / Pennsylvania (PA) / New York (NY) Family
Interventionist
John Page, MHS, CAC, BRI,
NCI, TAS - (215) 340-9995
Judie Weiss, NCI - (215)
340-9995
Terry Cronin - (732) 713-4249
New York Family Interventionist
Eileen Wolfe, LCSW, ACSW, BCD, AISCBR I.II - Long Island, NY 516-458-6962
Maryland (MD) Family Interventionist
Francesca G. McCarter,
AISCB - Offices in Frederick
& Washington, D.C. (301) 831-8910
Bruce Cotter
- (888) 846-5186
Meyer Slacum, CADC, BCI - (410) 430-2878
Idaho (ID) Family
Interventionist
John Southworth,
CADC - (800) 386-1695
Alabama (AL) Family Interventionist
Keith Fierman,
CDAC - (877) 924-HELP
Virginia (VA) Family Interventionist
Bill Maher, CADC,
ACI - (804) 358-6021
Hold Harmless Statement: The family intervention information
contained herein, including all references, is not intended to
be and shall not constitute or be treated as medical advice and
is not a recommendation or endorsement for any specific person
or organization. The information is provided as a resource, and
the reader agrees to release and hold harmless Seabrook House
and all of its subsidiaries, owners, officers, directors, employees,
and agents from any and all liability relating to the use of any
information contained herein. The reader acknowledges that Seabrook
House has not verified the accuracy of all the information contained
herein, and in some cases, has relied on information from third
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