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Intervention (continued)
Don’t engage in arguments; stay the course and
give everyone there who has chosen to speak their
time to do so.”
The help you need to help
a loved one
The following organizations can offer guidance for
staging an intervention and other ways to help a loved
with an SUD.
Making the ask, seing boundaries
The goal of an intervention is to ask a loved one to
seek help immediately. As Bennett notes, this point
must be non-negotiable.
“If he or she initially refuses help, do not make
deals with them of any sort. ‘If I do this will you
MA:
Noh Adams:
Nohern Berkshire Community Coalition
413-663-7588
nbccoalition.org
Williamstown:
The Brien Center
413-458-9050
briencenter.org
VT:
Bennington:
Turning Point Center, Bennington
802-442-9700
tpcbennington.org
SaVida Health
802-448-5105
savidahealth.org
United Counseling
Services
802-442-5491
ucsvt.org
Medicaid makes treatment possible
Londonderry:
The Collaborative
802-824-4200
thecollaborative.us
Manchester:
United Counseling Services
802-362-3950
ucsvt.org
Help for friends and family
Al-Anon Family Group (AFG), offers help and hope to
anyone who is affected by an SUD in family members or
a friend. AFG meetings are available seven days a week
through a variety of electronic plaorms and in-person
as scheduled.
al-anon.org
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Medicaid addiction treatment coverage is now
accepted at many substance abuse treatment facilities
across the country. Medicaid may or may not pay your full
rehab treatment costs, but it can make treatment
more affordable.
Coverage may include:
Detox
Addiction intervention
Screenings
Inpatient and outpatient care
Mental health services
In most instances, there is no co-pay for drug and alcohol
treatment. However, some states do require a co-pay.
There will be a maximum co-pay that cannot
be exceeded.
What if I’m not on Medicaid and don’t have insurance?
It is possible for uninsured individuals who are not on
Medicaid to receive Medicaid benefits for SUD treatment.
Contact a financial counselor at SVMC for assistance
(802-440-4083).