No, VCAT can't force that. I'm hoping though that there's a team involved that can place him somewhere he can be treated. The whole thing is unfortunate.
Unfortunately there's very little I can do other than wait. And wait. And wait. And hope not to be physically or sexually assaulted in the meantime. (Not an unreasonable fear. He's volatile and already had a go at me unprovoked while putting out my bins.) The system has failed these people.
I can try calling CATT or ACIS but you're right when you say it's a wait for a train that never comes.
Honestly, involuntary mental health care admittance is almost impossible, i have found this out personally, even if the person is at risk of hurting themselves or others.
No, VCAT can't force that. I'm hoping though that there's a team involved that can place him somewhere he can be treated. The whole thing is unfortunate.
Unfortunately there's very little I can do other than wait. And wait. And wait. And hope not to be physically or sexually assaulted in the meantime. (Not an unreasonable fear. He's volatile and already had a go at me unprovoked while putting out my bins.) The system has failed these people.
I can try calling CATT or ACIS but you're right when you say it's a wait for a train that never comes.
Honestly, involuntary mental health care admittance is almost impossible, i have found this out personally, even if the person is at risk of hurting themselves or others.
Yep. In one way it's a very good thing to prevent human rights abuse, but in situations like this where the person is a danger they need treatment.