Our interventionists help Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, including Providence, 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 Rhode Island's involuntary commitment law for alcoholism (R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1.10-12).
Drinking and the law. For a first DUI with a blood alcohol level of .10 to under .15, a Rhode Island judge must require a special course on driving under the influence and may order an ignition interlock (source).
State agency. Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH).
State treatment line. BH Link: Call or text 988.
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 Rhode Island or out of state.
Drinking is often one part of a wider picture. Rhode Island recorded 323 drug overdose deaths in 2024, an age-adjusted rate of 28 per 100,000, according to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics (source).
In limited cases. Rhode Island's involuntary commitment law for alcoholism 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 Rhode Island attorney can confirm how the law applies to your family.
The law to know is Rhode Island's involuntary commitment law for alcoholism (R.I. Gen. Laws § 23-1.10-12). A spouse, guardian, relative or physician may petition for commitment, but the law covers alcohol only, not other drugs. Initial commitment is 30 days, with at most two recommitments of up to 90 days each. Laws change, so confirm the current rules with a Rhode Island attorney before you rely on them.
See the full steps, how long it takes and our cost guide.
The state agency that oversees substance use treatment is Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). For treatment searches, Rhode Island offers BH Link: Call or text 988.
Yes. Our professional interventionists travel to families throughout Rhode Island, including Providence. Preparation happens by phone or video, so you can start planning before anyone travels.
For someone who drinks heavily every day, yes. Alcohol withdrawal can be medically serious, so every plan we build includes a program that can manage withdrawal safely.
One confidential conversation with a professional interventionist. No pressure, no obligation. We'll help you find the right next step for your family.
