About Lifestyle Interventions
Our Mission
Lifestyle Interventions exists for one reason: to help families find their way forward when everything feels like it is falling apart.
We work with families who are navigating substance abuse crises, mental health emergencies, and behavioral health challenges. Many of the families who call us have already tried everything they can think of on their own. They have had the conversations. They have set the boundaries. They have spent sleepless nights wondering what to do next.
Our role is to meet them right there, in that moment of uncertainty, and help them see a path they might not know exists. Sometimes that means guiding a family through a professional crisis intervention. Sometimes it means connecting someone with the right treatment program. And sometimes it means providing ongoing recovery mentoring, week after week, as someone builds a new life one day at a time.
We are based in Los Angeles and serve families across the country. We are available around the clock because crises have a way of happening at the worst possible times. And we stay involved for as long as a family needs us, because meaningful recovery takes more than a single conversation.
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Meet Chris Howard, CADC‑III, CCMI
Chris Howard is the founder of Lifestyle Interventions and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-III) and Certified Case Manager/Interventionist (CCMI). With over a decade of experience in behavioral health, Chris has dedicated his career to helping individuals and families navigate some of their most difficult moments.
Chris founded Lifestyle Interventions because he understood firsthand that families dealing with addiction and mental health crises often do not know where to start. They are overwhelmed, exhausted, and frequently told that they cannot help their loved one until that person chooses to help themselves. Chris built this practice around a different belief: that a well-prepared, professionally guided intervention can change the trajectory of someone’s life.
As a CADC-III, Chris holds one of the highest levels of certification available in alcohol and drug counseling. As a CCMI, he is trained specifically in the clinical and logistical demands of crisis intervention — from preparing families for a structured conversation to coordinating immediate treatment placement when someone is ready to accept help.
Over the past decade, Chris has guided hundreds of families through crisis interventions, developed personalized recovery mentoring plans, and helped clients navigate the complex landscape of treatment options. He works with a wide range of clients — from individuals dealing with substance abuse to families managing mental health emergencies — always with the same standard of discretion and care.
Chris is based in Los Angeles and works with families throughout Southern California and across the United States. He is available around the clock, because he knows that crises do not follow business hours.
What We Do
Lifestyle Interventions provides three core areas of support, each designed for a different stage of the crisis and recovery journey.
Crisis Intervention
When a family member’s situation becomes an emergency — when substance abuse is escalating, when mental health crises are putting lives at risk, or when someone is refusing to accept help — professional crisis intervention can be the turning point. Our specialists work with families to plan and facilitate a structured, compassionate meeting that creates the conditions for a loved one to accept treatment. We handle the preparation, the conversation, and the logistics of immediate treatment placement.
Recovery Mentoring and Family Support
Recovery does not end when treatment does. Our recovery mentoring program pairs individuals with dedicated mentors who provide practical accountability, life skills coaching, and consistent guidance throughout early recovery. We also work closely with families through our family support program, helping them understand the recovery process, develop healthier communication patterns, and build the strategies that support long-term change.
Treatment Coordination and Referrals
Finding the right treatment program can feel overwhelming. Based on a thorough assessment of the individual’s needs, clinical history, and personal circumstances, we identify and coordinate placement at the most appropriate treatment facility — whether a residential program, intensive outpatient, or another level of care.
How We Work
We show up. When a family calls us, we answer. We do not route calls to an answering service at 2 a.m. We pick up. And when the moment calls for it, we get in a car, get on a plane, and go to where we are needed. This is a personal service, and we take that seriously.
We stay involved. We do not hand families off to a treatment center and disappear. We follow up. We check in. We stay connected through the transition from crisis to treatment to ongoing recovery, because we know that the most vulnerable moments are not always the first ones.
We are honest. We will not tell a family what they want to hear. If a situation calls for immediate intervention, we say so. If a different approach would serve someone better, we recommend it. Our goal is not to sell a service. Our goal is to help.
We come from experience. The people who work at Lifestyle Interventions have not just studied these situations — many of us have lived them. That experience shapes the way we work with families, the way we listen, and the way we show up in moments that require more than clinical knowledge.
What We Believe
Recovery is possible. We have seen it happen for people in situations that looked completely hopeless. We hold that belief on behalf of every family we work with until they are ready to hold it themselves.
Families deserve support too. When someone in a family is struggling, the whole family is affected. The fear, the confusion, the grief of watching someone you love suffer — these are real, and they deserve attention. We work with the whole family, not just the individual.
Confidentiality is non-negotiable. Every family that comes to us deserves complete discretion. We do not discuss cases. We do not share names. Our clients’ privacy is protected at every stage.
The right help matters. Not every program, counselor, or approach is right for every person. Finding the right fit makes a significant difference in outcomes. We take the time to understand each individual before making any recommendation.
One conversation can change everything. The call is often the hardest step. We work to make that first conversation as easy as possible — free of judgment, free of pressure, and focused entirely on what would actually help.
Start With a Conversation
If your family is going through something right now and you are not sure where to turn, we would like to help you think through your options. A conversation with our team is free, confidential, and carries absolutely no obligation.
You can call us directly at 866-826-0985, anytime, day or night. Or complete the form on our contact page and someone from our team will reach out within 24 hours.
Taking the first step is often the hardest part. But once you do, you are no longer carrying this alone.
Questions About Lifestyle Interventions
Lifestyle Interventions was founded by Chris Howard, a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-III) and Certified Case Manager/Interventionist (CCMI). Chris has spent over a decade working with families and individuals navigating addiction, mental health crises, and recovery.
No. We are not a treatment facility and we do not provide clinical treatment. We are an intervention and recovery support service. We help families plan and execute crisis interventions, provide recovery mentoring, and coordinate placement at the right treatment programs. We work alongside treatment providers — we do not replace them.
Our founder, Chris Howard, holds a CADC-III (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Level III) and CCMI (Certified Case Manager/Interventionist) certification. These are among the highest-level credentials available in the intervention and recovery support field.
We are based in West Los Angeles and primarily serve families throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California. We also work with families across the United States when the situation requires it. Crisis does not have geography — we go where we are needed.
Lifestyle Interventions has been serving families in Los Angeles and across the country for over a decade. Our team brings years of combined experience in crisis intervention, behavioral health, and recovery support.
The first step is a phone call. Call us at 866-826-0985, any time, day or night. The conversation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation. We will listen to your situation and help you understand your options. If we can help, we will tell you how. If a different resource would serve you better, we will point you in that direction.