Family Resource Center
Tools and guides for families in crisis
When you don't know what to do next, start here. Our assessments, planning guides, and crisis resources are built from more than two decades of front-line intervention work — and they're all free.
How to Use This Page
Start wherever you are in the process
Not every family arrives at this page with the same level of certainty. Some are in the middle of an acute crisis and need to act today. Others have been quietly watching a situation deteriorate for months and aren't sure whether what they are seeing is serious enough to warrant professional help. Most are somewhere in between — they know something is wrong but haven't been able to get their loved one to acknowledge it.
These resources are designed to meet you wherever you are. The self-assessments are a good starting point if you are still evaluating the situation. The planning guides are designed for families who are ready to move forward and want to understand what a structured intervention actually involves. The blog and FAQ cover the full range of questions that come up across the entire arc — from first concern through long-term recovery. And if you want to skip all of it and simply talk to someone, we are available 24 hours a day.
Not sure where to start?
Take the 2-minute Intervention Quiz. It gives you an honest, evidence-based read on whether your loved one's situation warrants professional intervention — with no email and no judgment.
Ready to plan?
Go directly to our Planning Guide. It covers every step from assembling the right team to confirming a treatment bed before the intervention day.
In an active crisis?
Skip the reading and call us now. We are available 24/7 and can help you assess the situation and mobilise a certified interventionist within hours.
Start Here
Free self-assessments — anonymous, 2 minutes
Not sure if the situation warrants professional help? These tools give you an honest, evidence-based read on what you are seeing — with no email, no signup, and no judgment.
Intervention Quiz
Ten honest questions about what you are observing. Get a clear, evidence-based read on whether a structured intervention is the right next step — anonymous, no email required.
StartCodependency Assessment
Are you enabling without realising it? This self-check reveals the patterns running quietly underneath your family system — and why they matter for your loved one's recovery.
StartIs It Time for an Intervention?
Most families wait too long. Use this practical guide to honestly assess whether the situation has escalated to the point where professional intervention is warranted.
StartIn-Depth Guides
Step-by-step guides for families taking action
Every guide is written by certified interventionists with real-world experience. No filler, no generic advice — just what actually works.
How to Plan an Intervention for Success
A step-by-step planning guide for families built on two decades of front-line intervention experience. Covers team assembly, model selection, pre-arranged treatment, rehearsal, and what to do after.
Read the guideFind Your Missing Loved One
When a family member disappears in the middle of a crisis, every minute matters. This guide covers every step — from filing a report to coordinating the intervention the moment they are found.
Read the guideReference & Support
Answers, insights, and direct access to our team
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about interventions, treatment, cost, timing, and what happens if your loved one says no. Honest answers from certified interventionists.
Explore OngoingBlog & Articles
Expert articles on addiction, mental health, intervention strategies, family recovery, and everything in between — written by our clinical team.
ExploreSpeak with an interventionist now
No voicemail, no wait. A certified interventionist will answer, listen to your situation, and tell you honestly what comes next.
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Not sure where to start?
Take the 2-minute quiz or call us directly. Either way, we will meet you wherever you are — no judgment, no pressure, no cost.