Our interventionists help Minnesota 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 Minnesota, from Duluth, Minneapolis and St. Paul 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 Minnesota's civil commitment law (Minn. Stat. ch. 253B).
State agency. Minnesota Department of Human Services.
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 Minnesota or out of state.
Drinking is often one part of a wider picture. Minnesota recorded 995 drug overdose deaths in 2024, an age-adjusted rate of 17.3 per 100,000, according to the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics (source).
In limited cases. Minnesota's civil 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 Minnesota attorney can confirm how the law applies to your family.
The court route here is Minnesota's civil commitment law (Minn. Stat. ch. 253B). An interested person, such as an adult relative, may seek commitment of a person who cannot manage themselves due to habitual substance use and is likely to cause physical harm. Initial commitment lasts up to six months. Laws change, so confirm the current rules with a Minnesota 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 Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Yes. Our professional interventionists travel to families throughout Minnesota, including Duluth, Minneapolis and St. Paul. 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.
