Intervention Location

An intervention can be a very trying time for both the addicted individual and the family involved. While emotions can fly high and hard during this time, some unexpected issues may arise as well. This is why the location in-which the intervention is being performed, is so important.

Not only does the location need to be outside the realm of the addict’s enabling environment, but it also has to be neutral to all parties involved. Coupled with a solid intervention strategy, a safe and friendly location – for initiating the intervention – is critical in aiding its success.

While the exact location where interventions are to-be conducted can change from individual to individual, popular choices that have garnered success are:

·         Churches

·         Community Centers

·         Hotel Meeting Rooms

·         Doctors’/Psychologists’ offices

The key is to read the mindset of the individual being intervened, and find the perfect location in-which he/she will feel most comfortable and willing to be as open an honest as possible. Churches can be one of the more effective locations, as they can offer a sense of spiritual healing as well as reminding the intervened individual of the ethereal love that surrounds them.

Community centers are readily available to the public and can be used for an initial intervention, but are not often used by intervention specialists, as a more suitable environment is usually available.

Hotel meeting rooms are the “tried-and-true” locations that a certified interventionist finds preferential. A hotel is designed to breed a feeling of comfort and hospitality. Therefore, conducting the intervention within this comfortable and hospitable environment strengthens the trust between the addict, family, and the interventionist.

While an intervention can be conducted in a physician’s office, it is often not recommended, as the environment can raise the anxiety levels of all who are involved.

Choosing the correct location for an intervention requires careful thought. The correct location is dependent upon the individual receiving the intervention and the family/friends initiating it. With careful thought, planning, and a correct location: all details of the intervention can come-together and ensure a successful intervention, and heighten the chances that the addicted individual will return to a life of sobriety.