Plan an intervention

Prepare with care. Start with a plan.

Turn your concerns into questions, practical arrangements, and a conversation with a qualified professional.

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Before you arrange a meeting

An intervention is not simply gathering people to persuade someone. It takes preparation, a realistic offer of help, and attention to safety.

A qualified addiction or mental health professional can help you consider the right approach. This worksheet is a discussion aid, not a substitute for that assessment.

Your preparation worksheet

A place to get organized.

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Use this list to prepare for a professional consultation, not as permission to proceed with an intervention.

Discuss safety with a professionalBring up any concerns about violence, self-harm, mental health, or substance use before arranging a meeting. Write down what you have noticedUse specific observations and their impact, rather than labels or assumptions. Avoid recording identifying details here. Identify a small, supportive teamAsk a professional who should be involved and how to keep the conversation calm and respectful. Explore realistic treatment optionsConfirm availability, assessment requirements, costs, and practical arrangements directly with providers. Prepare the conversation togetherAgree on the help you can offer and the boundaries you can maintain. Rehearse with professional guidance. Plan support beyond the conversationDecide what support you and your loved one can access whether or not treatment is accepted.

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Preparing is a process, not a test.

Read the complete preparation guide, organize a conversation-letter draft, or compare professional consultations.

Checking every box does not mean an intervention is safe or appropriate. Bring your questions to a professional and adapt your plan together. Avoid surprises, threats, or decisions about care that have not been discussed with qualified support.