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NeumaticExpert t1_iwecmpp wrote

Reply to comment by Riverrun221 in What is the healthcare system like here for those with Medicaid ? And how are mental health services? by Riverrun221

Just be careful, it’s better to admit yourself than have the government do it for you, you lose a lot of rights if you get forcefully admitted. A big one around here is losing your gun rights, PA kinda be real big on guns

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Riverrun221 OP t1_iwfkn3r wrote

I don’t think it’s different by admitting yourself. Because once your 5150 you lose all your rights and have no say. I was recently held for 14 days against my will. Also I can’t own guns for 5 years

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NeumaticExpert t1_iwgkyru wrote

I’m sorry to hear that, I was on the cusp of being forcefully admitted but caved and signed myself in, so I still have my gun rights in that regard

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Riverrun221 OP t1_iwhizyw wrote

That’s crazy, how do u still have gun rights? In my state I admitted myself willingly and no matter what they put you on a 5150 hold and can hold you however long they want. And then you can’t have guns for 5 years. I’m glad about that because I never want guns and I shouldn’t have them because of my suicidal tendencies

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NeumaticExpert t1_iwhjekw wrote

When you admit yourself here you can leave when you want if they asses you to not be a threat to yourself or others (take that how you will), and assuming you comply with their rules you can keep your rights for the most part

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Riverrun221 OP t1_iwhoix7 wrote

Interesting. Admitting myself and getting put on a 5150 hold I was stripped from all my rights. I was treated like a criminal. Dehumanized for 14 days. I will never admit myself to a hospital ever again because of it.

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NeumaticExpert t1_iwi35zm wrote

For all the many many many many flaws this state has, being in the hospital is better than dying. The mental health system is a joke everywhere you go in this country, PA is no exception, but at least you might get some level of care, maybe

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