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Intervention is an opportunity to interrupt and redirect destructive patterns caused by the addiction. It is a starting point for change.

Intervention

We believe that an intervention functions best not as a confrontation or an attack, but as an act of love and concern. Addiction, at its essence, is an illness and we are here to help our clients enter treatment to alleviate the suffering this disease is causing them and their concerned parties. Intervention is an opportunity to interrupt and redirect destructive patterns caused by the addiction. It is a starting point for change.

More than 20 million people in the United States are currently struggling with addiction. One of the hallmarks of the disease is denial. Often the person suffering from addiction is unable to recognize that they need professional help.

An intervention offers an opportunity to educate all parties involved on the facts of addiction as a disease and offer tools to move forward into a journey of recovery and freedom from the addictive behaviors. An intervention aims to show the person of concern the truth about how their actions and behaviors around the addiction are causing problems for their loved ones as well as risking their own health and well-being.

Here is what you recieve when working with us:

A highly trained interventionist with years of experience in addiction treatment and long term recovery.
A safe environment where all parties are treated with compassion, dignity and respect
Feedback that encourages fact-finding over emotions.
Suggestions to build healthy boundaries within the family system, ensuring that each member is able to express themselves and feels safe and able to do so.
Tailored treatment options and opportunities for learning and healing for each participant and not just the person of concern.

How it works

The AGI
Intervention process

We know that this process can be overwhelming, intimidating, and highly emotional. With this in mind, we have outlined the steps that we follow when taking on new clients so that you know exactly what to expect when working with Ashley Gaede Interventions:

Consultation and Contract

The initial consultation is an opportunity for you to describe the situation at hand and what has led you to seek an interventionist for your loved one. It is also an opportunity for us to determine if AGI is the right fit for you based on our philosophy and proposed timeline.

Family Intake & Treatment Planning

We call this step family intake because the family, in a very real sense, is also entering a recovery process. This is where we select the treatment facility and travel arrangements for the person of concern and begin preparation for the Network Meeting.

II.

Network Meeting

We use the term Network Meeting instead of “intervention” here because our approach is less formal than a traditional intervention. This meeting offers the opportunity for family, friends, and loved ones to assemble together and relay non-judgmental, compassionate, and fact-based information to the person of concern using language and communication tips we discussed in our Treatment Planning phase.

III.

Treatment

The treatment center will be carefully vetted and the best choice facility for the client’s needs will be selected as part of the intake process. Once our person of concern agrees to accept help and enter the treatment facility, the family will also begin a recovery course. It is standard practice that a team member from AGI accompanies the individual to the facility to ensure a smooth transition.

IV.

Continued Care & Case Management

This phase of the AGI Intervention Process includes weekly meetings with the interventionist. This time is dedicated to updates from the treatment team, check ins, and continuing education. Our goal is long-term recovery for all affected parties, which will extend beyond the initial treatment phase.

Case Management

Essential to the long term recovery of a person suffering from addiction is continued treatment

Addiction is a cyclical, chronic disease. While convincing a person of concern to enter addiction treatment is an important step in interrupting the cycle, it is rarely sufficient on its own. Essential to the long term recovery of a person suffering from addiction is continued treatment, especially in the critical days of early recovery and transitioning between a treatment facility and longer-term recovery environments. As a trained ARISE® Interventionist, Ashley believes in creating a Continued Care Program to support both families and their person of concern in bridging the gaps between their phases of early recovery through ongoing Case Management.

Safe Passage

Sober Transporters can function as reliable companions where High stress scenarios for a newly sober person can be overwhelming & Difficult to navigate.

There are a number of situations where a Sober Transporter may be needed. Some seeking treatment at addiction treatment centers may have to travel long distances. Departing treatment centers to return home for the next phase of recovery can also be challenging. Sober Transporters from AGI accompany the client to and from their initial treatment facility, but this is only the beginning. A repatriation service to oversee the early days living back home or in the next phase of treatment is also available. High stress scenarios for a newly sober person can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. At this phase, Sober Transporters can function as reliable companions.

Here’s how sober transportation works:

Nationwide availability

A representative from AGI can meet you where you are and accompany clients by any means necessary to safely arrive at their destination. This includes driving or accompanying clients on flights, trains, ferries, etc.

Safety and security

Having a companion during these journeys ensures the client is safe and comfortable, encouraging them to avoid temptation and offering helpful advice on managing the anxiety of the journey or experience.

Communication

Sober Transporters stay in touch with all parties, including the family, the treatment center, and oversee travel details and accommodations to ensure a smooth journey.

Anonymity

While in public, Sober Transporters adhere to strict rules of confidentiality, often operating as a “friend” or “associate” to maintain the client’s discretion.

Flexibility

we are available anytime, anywhere. Sober Transporters can accompany clients to any type of meeting or event, from lawyer’s offices to hospitals to social settings or family engagements.

Trained and Insured

We are trained in diffusing the anxiety that comes with new sobriety. Sober Transporters are role models that have been through this process themselves and can coach the client through the experience. All vehicles and transporters are fully insured.

We are committed to helping families and loved ones navigate the recovery process

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Concierge Services

While our philosophy on addiction treatment is the same for every individual, we understand that some of our clients require unique arrangements to make treatment possible. AGI offers discrete, individualized services to our high-profile clients and those needing tailored arrangements. Some examples of our a la carte services include private residential treatment centers, in-home detox and care arrangements, monitoring services, and discrete transportation options.

For more on Concierge Services, please reach out directly for a consultation.

"It has been over two years now, and we (my son and I) are eternally grateful. He is living a WHOLE new life. I thank God every day for leading me to Ashley. She is amazing."

— Fran, Mother of a client

"I could not ask for a more knowledgeable and experienced interventionist"

— Evan F., Family member of client