Ah ok. That is crazy. Someone in crisis shouldn't have to wait weeks...............
Well according to our American health care system a mental health crisis is defined by a person who is a danger to themselves or others, and that's it. And even in that case in my community 51/50'd patients (those deemed a danger to them selves or others by a first responder and involuntarily hospitalized) are treated and streeted as soon as possible. Most stay only the 72 hours the law requires. If you aren't a danger or have money to pay out of pocket you're pretty much on your own.
