Addiction Intervention

Addiction Intervention at Red Willow Counseling and Recovery

The struggle of addiction can be heartbreaking, isolating, and deeply painful for everyone involved. It often creates tension in families, damages relationships, and leads to feelings of guilt, shame, and hopelessness. Every year, more people lose their lives to addiction than to car crashes, even though recovery from addiction is possible with the right help and support.

At Red Willow Counseling and Recovery, we believe that no one has to face addiction alone. With professional guidance, understanding, and care, your family, loved one, or spouse can find hope, healing, and a renewed sense of connection. Our approach to addiction recovery emphasizes compassion, collaboration, and respect—never confrontation or judgment.

A Compassionate Approach to Addiction Intervention

Many families hesitate to seek addiction intervention because they fear it will be harsh or confrontational. At Red Willow, we take a different approach. We never ambush, shame, or pressure anyone into treatment. Our certified interventionist uses the Invitational Intervention Model, an evidence-based method that prioritizes respect and open communication.

This process helps families and loved ones work together, rather than placing blame on one person. From the first phone call to continuing care, we build an atmosphere of honesty and unity. There are no secrets, no surprises, and no coercion—only compassion, understanding, and a shared goal of healing.

Addiction affects everyone in the family, not just the person struggling. Our work focuses on empowering families to create healthier patterns of communication, rebuild trust, and strengthen emotional bonds. Through mental health therapy, family support, and ongoing education, we help loved ones reconnect in meaningful, sustainable ways.

Understanding Addiction and the Need for Help

People living with addiction are often misunderstood. Outsiders may wonder why they can’t “just stop,” but addiction is not a matter of willpower—it’s a chronic, complex disease that changes how the brain functions. Substances or behaviors can create powerful physical and emotional dependencies that are nearly impossible to break without help.

Recognizing addiction as a disease removes the stigma and opens the door for real healing. At Red Willow, we approach every person with empathy and evidence-based care. We understand that those struggling with addiction are often carrying immense emotional pain, complex emotions, and sometimes deep shame and guilt. Our role is to help individuals and families find recovery through compassion and guidance—not punishment or control.

You don’t have to wait until your loved one “hits rock bottom” to get help. Early addiction intervention can save lives. Whether your loved one is in denial, ambivalent about change, or ready to take the next step, Red Willow Counseling and Recovery is ready to walk alongside you.

The Invitational Model of Intervention

The Invitational Intervention is a research-backed, structured, and humane method for helping people enter treatment and begin addiction recovery. Unlike traditional confrontational models, this process focuses on inclusion and respect.

Through this approach, over 83% of individuals who participate enter treatment, and 61% remain sober after their first year. Red Willow Counseling and Recovery is proud to have the only certified interventionist in Utah, trained in this model to ensure compassionate and effective care.

The Invitational Model isn’t just a single meeting—it’s a journey of ongoing collaboration. Families begin with an initial consultation and continue with regular meetings facilitated by our interventionist. These meetings provide education, structure, and hope for lasting change.

Together, families learn to break the patterns that contribute to relapse and disappointment, replacing them with connection, accountability, and renewed trust.

The First Call

Your first step is simple and supportive. Call our certified interventionist at 385-293-1902 for a free, confidential consultation. During this conversation, we’ll help you understand your options, gather information about your situation, and determine whether addiction intervention is appropriate.

If so, we’ll help you identify the right people to include in the process and guide you in inviting your loved one into the conversation with care and empathy. The goal of this first contact is not confrontation—it’s to create a safe space for dialogue, honesty, and hope.

Level 1 – First Meeting

The process begins with a group meeting focused on understanding your family dynamics, identifying unhealthy patterns, and finding ways to support both your loved one and one another. During this stage, the family begins to form what we call an “intervention network”—a group of committed people united in their care and concern.

After this step, more than half of participants (56%) choose to enter treatment. Even when change doesn’t happen immediately, these conversations plant important seeds of healing and accountability.

Level 2 – Strength in Numbers

The intervention network continues to meet regularly, guided by the interventionist, to encourage your loved one to seek help while also supporting one another’s growth. These meetings help family members learn communication skills, set healthy boundaries, and focus on their own mental health therapy and well-being.

With continued meetings, 80% of individuals eventually accept help and enter treatment. This stage often brings moments of vulnerability, forgiveness, and reconnection that strengthen the family as a whole.

Level 3 – The Formal Intervention

If the person still hasn’t entered treatment, the process moves into a formal intervention. Families present clear boundaries and consequences while maintaining a foundation of love and respect. The goal isn’t to punish—it’s to empower everyone involved to move toward healing.

At this level, about 83% of participants accept treatment. But success doesn’t stop there. Families who remain engaged in ongoing support and education continue to grow and strengthen their relationships long after the intervention ends.

Continuing Care

When your loved one begins treatment, your family’s healing continues too. The continuing care phase lasts for about six months and includes education, counseling, and family support.

During this time, our interventionist helps your family address unresolved pain, rebuild healthy communication, and prevent relapse through ongoing addiction counseling and family-focused sessions. We also encourage participation in community-based support programs, such as 12- step groups or mental health therapy workshops.

Recovery is not a single event—it’s a lifelong process of learning, growing, and reconnecting. Our continuing care process helps families sustain hope and build resilience for the future.

At Red Willow Counseling and Recovery, we know that addiction affects every part of a person’s life—but we also know that healing is possible. Our compassionate, respectful approach to addiction intervention has helped countless families find stability, strength, and renewed love.

You don’t have to face this alone. Whether you’re seeking help for yourself or someone you love, we’re here to support your journey toward lasting recovery from addiction and emotional healing.

Learn more about addiction intervention and James Ott, our certified interventionalist, trainer, and supervisor.