Our interventionists help Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin, from Green Bay and Madison 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 Wisconsin's involuntary commitment law for alcohol or drug dependence (Wis. Stat. § 51.45(13)).
State agency. Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS).
State treatment line. Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline (211 Wisconsin).
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 Wisconsin or out of state.
Drinking is often one part of a wider picture. Wisconsin recorded 1,175 drug overdose deaths in 2024, an age-adjusted rate of 19.8 per 100,000, according to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics (source).
In limited cases. Wisconsin's involuntary commitment law for alcohol or drug dependence 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 Wisconsin attorney can confirm how the law applies to your family.
The law to know is Wisconsin's involuntary commitment law for alcohol or drug dependence (Wis. Stat. § 51.45(13)). Three adults, at least one with personal knowledge, may petition. The court must find dangerous conduct within 12 months by clear and convincing evidence; commitment is up to 90 days, with one recommitment of up to six months. Laws change, so confirm the current rules with a Wisconsin attorney before you rely on them.
The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline (211 or 833-944-4673), a free 24/7 Department of Health Services resource, helps callers whether they struggle with drug use themselves or are concerned for a family member or friend (source).
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The state agency that oversees substance use treatment is Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). For treatment searches, Wisconsin offers Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline (211 Wisconsin).
The Wisconsin Addiction Recovery Helpline (211 or 833-944-4673), a free 24/7 Department of Health Services resource, helps callers whether they struggle with drug use themselves or are concerned for a family member or friend.
Yes. Our professional interventionists travel to families throughout Wisconsin, including Green Bay and Madison. 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.
