Just that....how would I get someone committed?

tickle

well.....you would have to have a pretty good reason, and you would have to have the person assessed and if the doctor didnt think it was necessary, he wouldnt do it.

Have you ever assisted someone inside a one of these facilities.? You would never believe what they are like until you see inside one.

J_9

Oh, goodness, Tickle, they are not all that bad!!! Not all of them anyway. Some are as nice as luxurious hotels. Believe it or not!!

Now, as far as your question, justhere. A doctor has to prove that this person is a danger to himself/herself or others. It also depends on the age of the person you are talking about.

So, a little more detail would be helpful.

tickle

J-9 I know what I am talking about. My mom was in one, for a couple of months, and it wasnt pleasant for her or me visiting. Some of those people had no idea why they had to line up for their meds every day, the eating arrangements were horrendous and if you didnt have someone to help with a bath, none were offered. This was in the basement of a well established hospital in Toronto and is still there. As far as I know, there arent any in the Toronto area 'like luxurious hotels'. Dont forget I am in the healthcare sector and I see more then I want to see.

Emland

If it isn't court ordered, can't the one committed just check themselves out? i.e. Britney Spears

sadiesmom

it depends on what state you live in. cantact your local Mental Health Mental Retardation clinic and ask them. they should know about involuntary commitment and 72 hour observation. it has to be signed by a judge and there is paper work you would need to fill out. also if you do not receive the information you want from MHMR then contact the sheriff's office, that is another place you can go to sign the papers. i hope this helps. the person must be considered a danger to themselves or others to be involuntarily commited. barbara

J_9

Oh, Tickle, I forgot you live in Canada (if that makes a difference, I am not sure). But a hospital in a basement? That is terrible. Yes, we do have hospitals like that here where I live, I was at one this semester. Those are usually the state run hospitals where people with no insurance or very little money go. That is also where the criminally insane are hospitalized. Yet we have some private hospitals for those that have insurance that are extremely luxurious.

My father was in one that was like living at a country club. Beautiful buildings, rolling landscape, and gorgeous architecture. The living quarters were just as nice. That was in Michigan. There are a few like that here in Tennesse where I live also.

So, I suppose it is all a matter of location and insurance and funds as to what kind of hospital you can go to.

Sorry for hijacking the thread, but I wanted to show the OP that not all are that bad. I guess it is just a matter of location, location, location. (and funds of course)