When drinking has taken over someone you love, a structured alcohol intervention gives your Kentucky family one clear, calm plan instead of another argument.
An alcohol intervention is a planned conversation, led by a professional interventionist, in which a family asks someone who drinks too much to accept treatment that day. We travel to families throughout Kentucky, from Bowling Green, Lexington and Louisville to smaller towns, with treatment and sober transport arranged in advance. Not sure it is time? Read the signs a loved one needs an intervention.
Court-ordered addiction treatment. In limited cases, under Casey's Law (KRS 222.430 to 222.437).
State agency. Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID).
State treatment line. Find Help Now KY (treatment availability locator).
Emergency. Call 911 if a loved one is in immediate danger. Call or text 988 for an emotional crisis.
Stopping heavy daily drinking suddenly can cause seizures or delirium tremens, so every plan includes medically managed withdrawal. If your loved one has a seizure, hallucinations or severe confusion while stopping, call 911.
Our treatment navigation takes no payment from treatment centers, in Kentucky or out of state.
Drinking is often one part of a wider picture. Kentucky recorded 1,492 drug overdose deaths in 2024, an age-adjusted rate of 33.5 per 100,000, according to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics (source).
In limited cases. Casey's Law sets out a court process that can order treatment when strict legal conditions are met. It is a backstop, not a shortcut: a planned intervention is usually the faster and more lasting route, and a Kentucky attorney can confirm how the law applies to your family.
The law to know is Casey's Law (KRS 222.430 to 222.437). A spouse, relative, friend or guardian may petition the District Court for court-ordered treatment of a person impaired by alcohol or drugs. If ordered, treatment lasts 60 to 360 days, depending on the petition and evaluations. Laws change, so confirm the current rules with a Kentucky attorney before you rely on them.
The KY HELP Statewide Call Center (1-833-8KY-HELP) connects Kentuckians with substance use disorders to treatment, and the state notes that family members with questions or needing support can also call (source).
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The state agency that oversees substance use treatment is Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID). For treatment searches, Kentucky offers Find Help Now KY (treatment availability locator).
The KY HELP Statewide Call Center (1-833-8KY-HELP) connects Kentuckians with substance use disorders to treatment, and the state notes that family members with questions or needing support can also call.
Yes. Our professional interventionists travel to families throughout Kentucky, including Bowling Green, Lexington and Louisville. Preparation happens by phone or video, so you can start planning before anyone travels.
One confidential conversation with a professional interventionist. No pressure, no obligation. We'll help you find the right next step for your family.
