Is Jail the Safest Place for Him?
When is it a good idea to turn a Loved One in to the authorities? A recent conversation on this topic prompted a member to write in... Domin…
Member Topics: civil commitment
She’s Back at Home with a Daybed and Locker
help4t's daughter has wound up back at home after violating probation and a few months of active use. It's a shock to see her in this state ag…
She’s About to Be Back on the Streets
tinasananes is torn. Her Loved One keeps cycling between rehabs and a very rough life on the streets. It feels like it's time to walk away. D…
I Need Help With Her Living Situation
With trauma in her past, finding safe living options for a Loved One is a challenge. Dominique Simon-Levine lays out a plan and asks the mem…
I’m Reeling from a Violent Episode
After a violent outburst, a family member had to section her Loved One. She is upset and worried about what will happen when he gets out. Read Dominiq…
When Is Sectioning A Good Idea?
Deciding when a Loved One might need civil commitment can be a great challenge. In this post, Dominique Simon-Levine examines helpful perspective…
I’m All Out of Patience
help4t is all out of patience. The courts failed to enforce treatment for her Loved One. Her life is a real mess. Take a look at how Dominique Simon-L…
He Relapsed, Now What?
123peace is reeling from her Loved One's recent relapse. It feels like her hopes for his recent trip to rehab have been dashed. Dominique Simon-Le…
My Granddaughter Just Got Evicted
A family member sees her Loved One in a lot of trouble. She struggles with mental health issues as well as addiction. She just got evicted and ne…
Loved One Lives Out of State, Unstable and Lashing Out
SoCal receives a paranoid message from her Loved One who lives out of state. Concerned that he is isolated and delusional, she is trying to stay level…