Family Intervention Facts
A major symptom of alcoholism, chemical dependency and other compulsive disorders like gambling is the minimizing and denial of the problem by the affected person. Facts of the problem, caringly presented by loved ones and significant others, are impossible to deny. A sensitive, guided confrontation (sometimes called a carefrontation) directed at the affected person is called a Family Intervention.

Whether done in a family or workplace setting, Family Intervention is a way for the family and friends to confront the one they care for with kindness and respect, but also with direct 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 ever 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, rehab or other appropriate treatment setting.

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)

Southworth Associates - John Southworth, CADC - (800) 386-1695 (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)

Bruce Cotter and Associates - Bruce Cotter - 888-846-5186 (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

New Jersey (NJ) / Pennsylvania (PA) / New York (NY) Family Interventionist

John Page, MHS, CAC, BRI, NCI, TAS - (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

Meyer Slacum, CADC, BCI - (410) 430-2878

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 parties.