Help Help, I've been Section 136'd

[Sigh_Sigh_Sigh]

I've been Section 136'd Mental Health Act, I'm waiting with officers sat opposite me for a place on a mental hospital ward. I've been suicidal and misusing alcohol and nitrous oxide drinks it sent me loopy.

What happens there on the wards?

How long will I likely be there?

Anyone who's been through this just please give any help / advice it is most welcome.

 

[Tesha]

That's crap.

If you're under a S136, you'll be at or get taken to, a place of safety / S136 suite.

There they will do a mental health act assessment. The outcome could be several things - you get a further section and involuntary detained, they ask you to admit yourself voluntarily (but if you don't, this is often made involuntary) or they let you go.

If your mental state is purely a result of the alcohol and nitrous ox, they may see if they can manage you in the community first. They will always try and go the least restrictive route.

Do you have anyone with you that can advocate on your behalf if needed?