Involuntary Detention

Navigating the Involuntary Hold Process (5150)

A guide for family members and loved ones.

5150 is the number of the section of the Welfare and Institutions Code, which allows an adult who is experiencing a mental health crisis to be involuntarily detained for a 72- hour psychiatric hospitalization when evaluated to be a danger to others, or to himself or herself, or gravely disabled.

Resources

Handbook For Private LPS Conservators in Orange County
County of Orange HCA BHS LPS Designated & Non-Designated Facilities List
Designated Facilities Admissions Coordination Contact Information 12/2018
Application for Assessment, Evaluation, and Crisis Intervention or Placement for Evaluation and Treatment (5150/5585 Involuntary Hold)

Involuntary Detention

Navigating the Involuntary Hold Process (5150)

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Policies and Procedures Related to Involuntary Detention

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Conditions of Children Report

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Involuntary Detention

Navigating the Involuntary Hold Process (5150)

Resources

Policies and Procedures Related to Involuntary Detention

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OC Links

OC Navigator

Conditions of Children Report

Triple P Online

View/Register through DHCS

Healthy Living Just Clicks