A friend needs help, but doesn't want to talk about it. Should we do an intervention?
An intervention can be a helpful tool for a family member, colleague or friend who is resistant to addressing his or her problem. At one time there was an attitude that people couldn't be helped unless they "hit bottom" but that has changed. Often people who are resistant and enter treatment due to an intervention do very well. Anyone who calls the Hazelden Information Center to request an intervention will be encouraged to talk to a counselor first, as often times an intervention is not necessary. However, there are times when an intervention is critical and Hazelden can provide you with options from a list of professionals with whom we have worked. Hazelden does not have interventionists on staff.