Our interventionists help Tennessee families confront a loved one's drinking with a plan, a treatment bed waiting and support that continues long after the first yes.
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 Tennessee, from Chattanooga, Murfreesboro and Nashville 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 Tennessee's judicial commitment law (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 33-6-501 et seq.; § 33-1-101).
Drinking and the law. If a Tennessee judge grants a restricted license after a DUI involving a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or higher, the judge must order an ignition interlock (source).
State agency. Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS).
State treatment line. Tennessee REDLINE: Call or text 800-889-9789.
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 Tennessee or out of state.
Drinking is often one part of a wider picture. Tennessee recorded 2,499 drug overdose deaths in 2024, an age-adjusted rate of 35.2 per 100,000, according to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics (source).
In limited cases. Tennessee's judicial commitment 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 Tennessee attorney can confirm how the law applies to your family.
The court route here is Tennessee's judicial commitment law (Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 33-6-501 et seq.; § 33-1-101). Tennessee defines mental illness to include alcohol and drug dependence. A parent, spouse, guardian or responsible relative may file a complaint; commitment requires a substantial likelihood of serious harm and two certificates of need. Laws change, so confirm the current rules with a Tennessee attorney before you rely on them.
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services lists support for families, including its Statewide Family Support Network, the Certified Family Support Specialist program and the TDMHSAS Helpline (source).
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The state agency that oversees substance use treatment is Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (TDMHSAS). For treatment searches, Tennessee offers Tennessee REDLINE: Call or text 800-889-9789.
The Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services lists support for families, including its Statewide Family Support Network, the Certified Family Support Specialist program and the TDMHSAS Helpline.
Yes. Our professional interventionists travel to families throughout Tennessee, including Chattanooga, Murfreesboro and Nashville. 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.
