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…
Category: LEGAL – civil commitment (Section 35)
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 Foster Parenting Her Children
She is raising her sister-in-law's children, and is at a loss. It seems impossbile to understand how a parent can choose drugs over their own children…
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…