Mental health treatment
If someone needs help for a mental disorder but doesn’t agree they need help, you can ask your local Mental Health Services to assess the person under the Mental Health (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act. If the assessments indicate the person needs compulsory treatment, the mental health service can apply to the Family Court for an order for compulsory treatment. If you think someone is at risk of harm, you can call 111 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department or phone...