Avatar Posted by somanyquestions 277 days ago (Question)
My niece has been sent to crisis centers 6 times since Thanksgiving. Her stays have been between 2 to 6 days. Her mental state has gotten worse and the doctor wants to place her in a residential program, but she says NO! I have been asked to testify for involuntary placement and have concerns. Should I agree to testify?


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Written by Clyde 277 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Well, what kind of concerns do you have? That she shouldnt be in a residential program?

You should talk to your brother/sister and your in laws about this and let them hear you out (if they let you).

If you do want to testify, and are worried about her well-being, I would testify, and bring that up also.

Best,

Clyde

Written by somanyquestions 277 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

I have several concerns. She is 24, has a one year old and a two year old, her husband left her and took the children after the second of her most recent hospitalizations. Because she is on Medicaid and was taken by the police to the hospital there aren't real choices for the facility that she will go to. I feel as though she needs to be in the residential program. She doesn't and says that if I testify she will never speak to me again. She, along with the atorney that has been assigned to represent her, are the only one that believes she doesn't need this.

Written by Clyde 271 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Yes, I agree with Pink. Do what you have to do at the moment to help her. There is always time later to have her be happy for you helping her.

Best,

Clyde

Written by PinkLotus 277 days ago Rating: 0 | Rate Answer: + -

Does she engage in behaviours that put her self or others at risk?

Is she a direct danger to her self and/or others?

Is her behaviour negatively affecting her children?

Does she abuse alcohol or drugs?

Can she admit that there is a problem, and can she seek help for it on her own?

Does she refuse the advice of medical professionals?

Does she refuse medication?

Do your answers to these questions outweigh your worry that she will be upset with you for testifying?

Perhaps at a more sane interval she will be able to thank you for helping her, but she can not do that right now. Do what you have to do to help her.

Best of luck.


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