No. Long Island Addiction Treatment Resources is a referral and support service. We coordinate certified interventionists and connect you with trusted treatment providers across Long Island and New York.

How fast can an intervention be set up?

Often within a few days once the core family meeting is complete and letters are prepared. We’ll help you move quickly and thoughtfully.

What if my loved one refuses help?

We’ll regroup, reinforce healthy boundaries, and schedule a respectful follow-up. Many people say “yes” after a second conversation.

Do you help with specific substances?

Yes. We coordinate care for alcohol, opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens, and medication-related dependence (e.g., benzos like Klonopin/Ativan, or antidepressant-related issues such as Zoloft/Prozac/Remeron). See our resources: benzos, opioids, stimulants, hallucinogens, and medication-specific pages throughout the article.

Can you help with co-occurring mental health issues?

Absolutely. We’ll connect you to programs that treat substance use and mental health together (dual diagnosis), including safe tapers for medication-related dependence.

Addiction Interventionist in Long Island, NY

Interventions can be a powerful catalyst for change. Done well, they help a loved one step back, see the impact of substance use, and accept help. Done hastily, they can backfire. That’s why working with a certified addiction interventionist matters—someone who can plan, facilitate, and keep the process constructive while guiding next steps into care.

Not sure which path is right after an intervention? We can connect you—based on need and insurance—to levels of care across Long Island and New York: medical detox, PHP (partial hospitalization), IOP (intensive outpatient), outpatient programs, or men’s programs and women’s programs.

What Is an Intervention?

An intervention is a planned conversation where loved ones share specific concerns and offer a clear path to help. It isn’t “sit-in-a-circle-and-vent.” It’s structured, compassionate, and solution-oriented—best led by a professional who understands substance use, family dynamics, and next-step placement.

The Role of an Addiction Interventionist

Educate the family. Interventionists explain how substance use affects behavior, mental health, and relationships—then outline realistic treatment options (for example: opioid use disorder care, stimulant programs, or antidepressant-related dependence support).
Mediate the meeting. They set ground rules, keep emotions from boiling over, and ensure everyone is heard—especially the person at the center.
Bridge into care. If your loved one says “yes,” the interventionist helps transition into the right level of care—such as benzodiazepine treatment (e.g., Klonopin, Ativan, Librium, Halcion, Rohypnol)—or schedules a follow-up plan if the answer is “not yet.”

How the Intervention Process Works

Private family consult. The interventionist meets with the core group, defines roles, and determines the most effective invite list (smaller is often better). If co-occurring concerns exist, we can discuss mirtazapine (Remeron), sertraline (Zoloft), fluoxetine (Prozac), bupropion (Wellbutrin), trazodone, or duloxetine (Cymbalta) dependence and safe taper resources.
Preparation & letters. Family members craft concise letters that share facts, feelings, and a unified request to accept help. Boundaries are clarified in advance.
Intervention day. The interventionist organizes the room, coaches the group, and facilitates the conversation—keeping it calm, focused, and compassionate.
Decision & handoff. If your loved one agrees, we coordinate a same-day handoff to care (detox, PHP, IOP, or outpatient). If they decline, we revisit boundaries and schedule a respectful follow-up.

Treatment Pathways We Can Help You Access

Every plan is individualized, but common next steps include:

Detox for alcohol, opioids, benzos, or polysubstance use.
PHP and IOP with evidence-based therapies (CBT, DBT, MI) and relapse-prevention planning.
Track-specific care for substances like opioids, stimulants, or hallucinogens.
Medication-related dependence resources: cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril), clonidine, Exxua (gepirone), and more.

Setting Healthy Expectations

An intervention isn’t therapy, and it’s not a guarantee of immediate “yes.” It is the best chance to offer a clear, loving plan and a warm handoff to care—while protecting family stability with consistent, fair boundaries. Whether your loved one accepts help today or needs more time, we’ll continue supporting you and coordinating next steps.

Ready to plan an intervention in Long Island? We’ll connect you with a certified interventionist and the right level of care—confidentially and quickly.