[lady9mile]

I have a friend who needs mental health care but won't go himself. I can't get anyone to assist unless he breaks a law. He has been picked up on numerous complaints and sent for evaluation with shocking reports/results (schizophrenia) but they release him anyway with no referrals, no meds, nothing. Therefore he goes right back into his manic parinoid state and is a danger to himself and others. He has lost his ID, charge cards, cell phone and accidently killed his dog by leaving him in his car in hot weather while he wandered off somewhere.
I am suffering from this also but worry most about him.
Any suggestions would help.
I have even called a lawyer to see what it would take to become his gardian but I can't handle him myself.....

[ECHOES]

You can call emergency services for a person who is a danger to himself and others. Let them know what to expect and ask if they can take him to a facility that offers mental health treatment.

You might also speak with the police department to ask how to get help for someone who can't do that for themselves.
Also, Health and Human Services would be an agency to contact. I know of a person who was 'reported' as neglecting herself and Health and Human Service intevened.

You are very kind to want to help!