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Originally Posted by littlefish  It is my understanding that only a court will decide institutionalizing. Is this the case? Or, can I as a C/G have my brother committed to a mental institution? I don't really want to do that, but he is in such a bad state of self neglect, I really wonder if he needs that.
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In Wisconsin, (not sure about the other states) you would have to have a court make a decision based on everything you can find for evidence that your brother needs to be institutionalized. The records of contact with police, social services, etc will all be something you will want and need to present to the courts. It is not easy in this state, but it is doable. Depending on the situation.
Interventions can work sometimes and sometimes they do not work. There are so many parts to an intervention, your brother, you, any other family or friends, the interventionalist, ect... No one ever knows the outcome ahead of time. As with most things in life...
Are you getting the support you need? My suggestion is for you to be compassionate with yourself and be sure to take time for self care and some time to practice some spiritual connectedness if it works for you.
Much love and light!
~cheryl