My only stint with community care is that after my attempt (we did not have insurance and were unemployed). I volunteered (but would have been forcibly committed if I hadn't) to go to the inpatient facility were others were sent involunteerly. People there were in major mental health crisis and some may have been sent by family members who used committing them as revenge (obviously, I can't know for sure).

The place was severely understaffed. We were babysat and observed. I said very little as I was terrified of being deemed "mental incompetent and incapable of handling my affairs". When I was released five days later, they did say I was capable of making my own decisions. With that threat in the back of my mind, it was hard to really explore what was wrong with me though the fact that I voluntarily went did show that I acknowledged something was wrong. I still struggle understanding what went wrong with me. I have had a good life. I finally did get care in the Veteran's Administration system. I really like the care my psychiatrist has provided so VA care has been better than community care or civilian care. I think she has a better handle on it than any other mental health professional has but I hate the side effects of my psych drugs. Oh well. Life isn't perfect or fair but I still have joy. However, if I don't take care of my mental health, it sabotagues my very good life and the well being of my family.