Adult daughter with mental health issues in crisis.

@chrisd128
Oh, that is too much for you and your family to handle by yourselves.
As you said, she needs help. There must be a Social Worker, attached to an agency, or mental health clinic that you can contact for suggestions.
If you can find someone near her that would be helpful. I would concentrate on your location.

I have a similar situation with my 55 year old son. He is in prison again for drugs. This has been going on since he was 11 years old!

If I think of another thing, I will write again.
Blessings

I might contact an attorney in her county for advice on competency proceedings and involuntary commitment. Most states have laws that provide a way to get help for a person who is a danger to themselves or others.

@chrisd128
Maybe adult protective services or the police or a private investigator in her area could help.
If she visits her son perhaps go try and see her. It sounds to me as though she needs to have a conservator.
Good luck,
Jake

@SusanEllen66 Thank you. I did contact a Crisis Center 2 months ago, when all this started. The counselor said he would contact her about the services they could offer her, but that if she didn't give permission, they couldn't talk to me. So, I never heard anything about what they did, or tried to do. They were very nice, but they haver to obey HIPAA laws

My heart and prayers go out to you as I have walked a similar road and can only hope my loved one will stay on their medication.

I would venture to say you need not worry about legal proceedings against you given her medical condition. But I’m not an attorney.

I don’t know what state you’re in but generally local authorities will conduct a wellness check if you know her location. With that your request for a wellness check could also accompany a concern for a psychological assessment. You may want to check into it. Additionally, Won might make a missing person‘s report.

Unfortunately, as an adult, so many laws are in place to protect individual rights that parents must allow the afflicted individual to make the decision for help. Please take time to care for yourself. God willing she will return to you when ready to receive help.

@mkwong Thank you. I am in Wisconsin, she is in Arizona. I think I know which town she is in, but I haven't a clue as to where.

Are you able to contact the boyfriend? He may be able to provide more specifics as to what is happening or where she is.

I feel your pain . As parents we want to help by trying to fix our adult children.My daughter was diagnosed with mental issues yrs ago, and we have had a tumultuous relationship . Her symptoms and actions have escalated as she ages, and she has enablers all around her . Unfortunately, she has tried legal action against me for frivolous issues , but unless she medicates and gets professional help , there is really nothing you can do . I have finally cut ties , which kills me , but I have cancer and have to minimize the stress . Hopefully , her enablers will have the strength to cut ties, she will continue her behavior . Her future is lonely , disconnected from everyone and self destructive . I pray for her daily . I read a great book , “Boundaries “ and I live by it in all aspects of my life . You might try it . Good luck . Keep us posted .

Thank you so much. I will look at that book, for sure. Praying for a quick cure for your medical issue,

@chrisd128 If she is a risk for harming herself or others, depending on the state, there is mandated reporting. This goes beyond HIPAA laws. I would check back with the crisis center person and at least let them know of what you know to be the latest about her situation. Also, I hope the boyfriend would be a person that could help at least give you an update on her. Hang in there.