how do you commit someone that is isane?

Question

bi-polar??? Threat to himself and I

Answer 1

Call or go to social services in your area. They should be able to help you. Also, consult a lawyer specializing in guardianship for mental health issues, the person will have to be evaluated by professionals and determined if unable to care for themselves, options would be to make person ward of state or you if close relative. As guardian you would then have the right to have them placed in institution or group home, but would be responsible for insurance, or getting them state/fed aid. If person is not cooperative to being examined then lawyer is needed to obtain court order to have exam done, you have to be able to provide proof of reason for exam & request for guardianship, this doesn't even count the court time of proving that person is unable to care for themselves. You will still have to go to court for that, I think it's called a competency hearing or something to that effect. If you fear for your safety do these things as soon as possible, if you can't then seek help through social services and other similar agencies in your area, they should be able to refer you to where/what you need to go/do. If you fear for your safety then try not to be alone as much as possible with him, have friends/other family members with you and him at all times, (this will also help if necessary to provide proof of danger to himself & others.) If he's hurt you document each time and consult a doctor to show proof of injuries he's inflicted on you but I hope that it hasn't progressed that far yet. First and foremost take your safety into consideration, if you're hurt you can't help him. But first go to social services ASAP.

Answer 2

In the UK, it is done under the mental health act 1983. There are far too many ways to really explain, but usually, you need two doctors to sign a form (written by the people who enforce the act) which sets out the conditions of thier being detained.
You start out by contacting the community mental health crisis team or the persons GP.

Answer 3

It depends on what state you live in.
In general, the person has to be considered a threat to themself or to someone else.
A court of law has to determine that they actually are a threat.
The easiest way to find out would be to call a local psychiatric hospital or a psychiatrist and ask them what are the procedures in your state. They would know all the rules.

Answer 4

if you are in the USA, it will depend on the laws of your state.

temporary involuntary confinement can be secured usually on the word of 2 family members (either by affadavit or by signatue).

courts in the USA are loath to institutionalize anyone whose medical disorder can be treated by drug or other therapy.

unfortunately, courts in the USA ignore the reality that many (if not most) persons {whose proper mental function is dependent on drug or other therapy} lack either the capacity or the will to remain under the influence of such therapy.

if you are in danger, your only civil remedy may be divorce and separation.

most attorneys will provide a free 30-minute initial consultation regarding a particular issue; many won't provide much info during this period, so you'll need to have a good idea what questions you want to ask before visiting with one;

however, the answer to your question ultimately is a matter of law, and cannot be resolved in this forum: involuntary commitment will depend ultimately on a court.

Answer 5

Hey zeebus, why did you even bother to "answer" this question??? Your remarks are totally useless - really, you provided absolutely NO USEFUL ADVICE other than trying to toot your own horn. I seriously doubt your claim of having helped anyone, otherwise you would have stated much more useful information other than "calling the police". Perhaps YOU are the person in need of assistance.

Answer 6

Bring him in for an evaluation. My wife had post partum psychosis a week after she delivered our baby and I had to convince her to go to the ER with me and be evaluated. The hospital commited her for about a week before she was better and could come home. They diagnosed her as bipolar and now she is on meds.

Answer 7

you need to take him to the emergency room and tell them that he needs to be evaluated by a cdmhp because he is endangering himself and you. only a qualified mental health professional can take away a person's rights and put them in a psychiatric setting against their wills. if this doesn't work, call 911 and report the situation and law enforcement will take him to be evaluated. it sounds like his bipolar disorder is not being controlled. a lot of people who are bipolar need medications. hang in there.

Answer 8

File a petition with the circuit courts

Answer 9

Baker Act...if they are a threat to themselves or others, you can get the law involved and have them committed to a facility against their will...

Answer 10

People with bipolar disease are not insane. They can be treated with medication and function in society.

I would suggest you speak with his psychiatrist and ensure he stays on his meds. Get some literature about the disease too.