My mother and father in law (both in thier late 60's) are having troulbe with thier adult son (28) who still lives with them. The worst thing he has done is to threaten sexual acts against his sister (23) who also lives at home. He also has flattened the tires of the sister's boyfried stating "I know what you are doing with him". Another problem he has is extreme paranoia. Someone is always watching him or out to get him. He rarely leaves his room. He does not speak to any of the family other than scarey off the wall statements. He has threatened bodily harm on both parents yet he depends on them for food and shelter. He has never held a job for more than a week. He hasn't even tried to work for at least 5 years. Both parents are afraid to be in thier own home. They are older and of a very limited income. They have called the police numerous times and can't get any help. They would like to have him put where he can get help or at least taken out of thier home.
2007-01-22 05:07:39 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes. If they are in danger of hurting themselves or others.
2007-01-22 05:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, I know what it's like to live with someone that has mental illness. Depending on the state you live in, laws are different. In most states, you cannot commit them against their will unless they are contemplating suicide (harm to self or others, others meaning KILLING). You need to dial 911, and when the police get there, just fib and say that he's scaring you guys to the point you think he's going to kill you (even if it isn't true) so that they can take him in for 24 hour observation at a hospital and he'll obviously get admitted. I've had to lie to the police about my family member with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder saying she was contemplating suicide. That's the only way they would take her in. Then on 2 other occassions, when that didn't work, I got a mental health warrant from the local justice of the peace and then all you have to do is call the police and they'll pick her up to take her for observation at the hospital as well. That's free to do. Good luck! I know it's tough! But he's family. You need to love him NO MATTER WHAT. THEY DIDN'T ASK GOD TO BE THAT WAY.
2007-01-22 05:15:59 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's different in different states. The patient will most likely have to be examined by medical/psychiatric doctors most states, (to prevent unfair commitment), and the state has mental hospitals where they can be committed, where they should receive care and treatment. Your state's Health Department could give you good information.
Comment regarding the answer above - you can love the person but not love how they act or what they do...
2007-01-22 05:17:47 · answer #3 · answered by jelmar106 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone can be committed against their will only if a mental health professor deems the person to be an imminent risk of physical harm to self or others.
if this is established, the person will be held for 72 hours and after that point they will be reassessed regularly and will be released when they no longer present such a danger
2007-01-22 06:33:40 · answer #4 · answered by jdphd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 02:46:30 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't understand why they can't evict him. He is an adult and should be out of the home. Make some calls to your local mental health authorities and talk to the police about having the sheriff evict him. If he is a danger to himself or to others, he should be institutionalized. Why doesn't his sister get out of the house?
I would simply change the locks when he is not there. Put his belongings in storage.
2007-01-22 05:14:15 · answer #6 · answered by notyou311 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can have someone committed against their will for evaluation of 72 hours. You need to get a doctor, a lawyer and a judge involved though.
2007-01-22 05:44:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have them contact their local mental health services that treat people on sliding scale bases, also have them contact social services. If he is a threat against himself or others I believe he can be admitted for 72 hrs. it varies from state to state . there is help available, tell them to keep looking and to not give up. good luck.
2007-01-22 05:14:06 · answer #8 · answered by Angela C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its sounds like he is definately suffering some kind of mental illness.They need to contact their local health department or mental health facility to see about programs where he can be admitted for help.If he is a danger to himself or others,he can be admitted to a facility against his will.but they will have to explain that they are frightened by him.
2007-01-22 05:13:30 · answer #9 · answered by dynamite136 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can have some one committed for mental health in your family.It takes to family members to get them put in a psychiatric ward.they will be under examination and their mental state will be studied to determine their stability.
2007-01-22 05:20:15 · answer #10 · answered by nichole 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any mental patient can be committed against their will for sure. Just call the emergency hot line 911 and explain.
2007-01-22 05:17:49 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋