First Stage:

• Provide information about our Intervention Services / Process
• Phone Intake – requiring information on members of the intervention group and general information regarding the person of interest.
• Determination re the type of Treatment needed
• Process payment for Intervention Services 
  
  

Second Stage:

• Setting dates, time of meeting (conference call, pre-intervention and intervention)
• Conference call(s) – with members of the intervention group
• Arrangement of Treatment services – (e.g. Detox, Rehab, Outpatient, Counselling)
  
  

Third Stage - Pre-Intervention:

• Pre-intervention group meeting – (location set in conference meeting)
• Extensive preparation & PowerPoint Presentations
• Transportation development plan for admittance to Treatment

NOTE: The majority of the work in an Intervention is done during the Pre-Intervention. If done properly, the actual intervention is usually  very quick (within 20 minutes normally), because every contingency has been planned and accounted for in the Pre-Intervention.

Fourth Stage - The Intervention:

• Pre-meeting – debriefing, final run through, setting rules
• Arrival of Individual with substance use issues
• Intervention proceess
  
  

Fifth Stage - The Intervention:

• Transportation into Treatment
• Follow up support / Contact – Family & Treatment provider
• Referral services for support system
• Post Treatment planning (what happens after the individual finishes Treatment)