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Unique-Public-8594 t1_j0r8mw0 wrote

I’m not an expert.

If it were me, I’d would ask the local police to put out a Silver Alert - there may be some confusion over which police station has jurisdiction on that (where his last legal address was?). Bring a photo.

Hopefully he will be found, then I would take him to the ER for psych Eval.

This must be incredibly stressful for him and for you. I am hoping for a good outcome.

Another option is calling 211 (state financial assistance line) with him.

Or, text MHA to 741741 to get help during a mental health crisis.

The National crisis hotline number is 988.

Are there any family or friends willing to take him in temporarily?

I’m hoping a friend is caring for him and you just weren’t notified.

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noodle-face OP t1_j0raa2u wrote

Thanks for the response. Someone was willing to take him in, but he kind of went off the rails and no one knows where he is. His house was in middleboro but he's been around the taunton area as I know he was in Morton.

My sister was his medical proxy but while in the hospital he removed her.

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_j0rb3xm wrote

Have you filed a Silver Alert with the Middleboro Police? I think that would be state-wide and get lots of coverage.

If the situation is dire, time is of the essence.

Does he have a car?

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noodle-face OP t1_j0rb74u wrote

I'll look into this, thanks. Surprisingly I didn't know that was a thing.

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_j0rds36 wrote

Now that you have a plan to locate him, I would encourage you to take a break from reddit and go to the Middleboro police station immediately. Outside of the usual M-F 9-5? Still go.

Bring identification for yourself and for him.

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noodle-face OP t1_j0rhpft wrote

Just go slightly add to this. He got back to me and said he's in the hospital. I have no way of verifying, not sure if they'll tell me if someone is a patient there

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Unique-Public-8594 t1_j0rjfnh wrote

I’m glad to hear there has been contact. That is a huge relief to you, I imagine. Thanks for updating me. That was thoughtful especially considering you have young ones and concerns for your father, a lot on your plate.

You are smart to recognize that staff might not have the option to share information with you. It’s possible that you might make more progress as a visitor than on the phone.

Consider requesting the hospital social worker be included in his care and request careful discharge planning when discharge comes into play.

Best of luck.

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noodle-face OP t1_j0rjnsn wrote

Thanks! I agree, I will visit but right now I'm extremely sick (makes all of this worse). I'm having the siblings hopefully help. Thanks again stranger

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noodle-face OP t1_j0rekf3 wrote

Thanks for all your help, I'll head over there.

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