When supporting someone struggling with substance use, knowing when and how to refer them to professional treatment can be life-changing. As a concerned professional, your guidance through this process is invaluable. If you’re considering how to help someone find recovery support, you don’t have to go through it alone. Call Drew Horowitz & Associates at (800) 731-0854 for assistance.
How To Know When It’s Time To Refer a Client to Recovery Services
It’s important to find the right time to refer a client to recovery services. Here are some signs it might be now:
- Declining functioning: When substance use interferes with work, relationships, or daily responsibilities.
- Failed attempts at moderation: Despite genuine efforts, they struggle to control their substance use.
- Escalating patterns: Increasing amounts or frequency of substance use.
- Physical health concerns: Developing medical issues related to substance use.
- Mental health complications: Co-occurring depression, anxiety, or other psychological challenges.
- Safety risks: Any danger to themselves or others.
- Legal issues: Recurring legal problems connected to substance use.
These signs suggest professional treatment may provide the structured support your client needs for lasting recovery.
Finding Support Services for Your Client
When referring a client to rehab, consider these important factors:
Treatment Options Assessment
- Evaluate the appropriate level of care (outpatient, intensive outpatient, residential).
- Consider treatment duration based on their specific needs.
- Determine if specialized programs (trauma-informed, dual diagnosis) would benefit them.
Research Accredited Facilities
- Look for programs with evidence-based approaches.
- Verify credentials, licensing, and positive outcomes.
- Consider location preferences (local vs. out-of-state options).
Insurance and Financial Considerations
- Investigate insurance coverage for treatment.
- Explore financing options and payment plans.
- Research facilities that offer sliding scale fees if needed.
An evidence-based approach to recovery provides the best chance for lasting change. Partnering with facilities that use proven therapeutic methods ensures your client receives effective treatment.
Having the Conversation
Approaching this sensitive topic requires care and preparation:
- Choose a private, comfortable setting free from distractions, typically during a session.
- Express concerns using specific examples rather than generalizations.
- Speak from a place of compassion.
- Use “I” statements to share your observations and concerns.
- Present treatment as an opportunity for healing, not punishment.
- Be prepared for resistance and respond with empathy.
- Have specific treatment options ready to discuss.
- Offer to help work through practical arrangements.
This conversation may need to happen multiple times before someone accepts help. Your consistent support through this process is invaluable.
How Drew Horowitz & Associates Can Help
Our comprehensive approach offers several specialized services to support your client’s journey.
Our team of certified intervention specialists uses evidence-based approaches to help individuals recognize their need for treatment in a compassionate, non-confrontational manner.
We also provide trained companions who offer ongoing support during the critical transition period after treatment, helping clients navigate early recovery challenges.
In addition, our team ensures safe, dignified transport to treatment facilities, eliminating logistical barriers that might otherwise prevent someone from getting help. By partnering with accredited recovery treatment centers nationwide, we make sure your client receives the highest quality care tailored to their specific needs.
Taking the Next Step
Referring someone to rehabilitation services demonstrates your commitment to their wellbeing and recovery. By understanding the signs that indicate a need for treatment, researching appropriate options, and approaching the conversation with compassion, you can make a profound difference in your client’s life.
If you’re supporting someone who needs professional help, don’t navigate this journey alone. Our certified intervention specialists can guide you through each step of the referral process. Call (800) 731-0854 today to learn how we can help you support your client’s path to lasting recovery.
