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Thunderbeast

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1. Standard practice

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Thu Nov 4, 2021, 04:03 PM

Nov 2021

Unless a psychotic patient draws someone's blood and is criminally liable, they will not be held against their will. Even though they are in no way capable of self care, and are in constant danger, courts will not consider commitment.

My son was recently released to the streets after refusing psych meds.

I AM NOT MAKING THIS UP...Their discharge support plan was a coat, a backpack, and a tent.

Our laws confirm that the mentally ill have the right to die with their rights on.

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Police officers sued for allegedly 'abandoning' man during mental health crisis [View all] Jilly_in_VA Nov 2021 OP

Standard practice Thunderbeast Nov 2021 #1

Why was this young man not at least dropped off at home? Jilly_in_VA Nov 2021 #2

PrOtEcTiNg AnD sErViNg WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #3

I am not sure this is a police issue. cinematicdiversions Nov 2021 #4

Oh, there's plenty of blame to go around. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #5

Unfortunately in this case the problem is not just money. cinematicdiversions Nov 2021 #6