As U.S. policies increasingly promote involuntary psychiatric commitment for homeless populations following a July 2025 ...

In July 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order vowing to end "crime and disorder on America's streets" caused, the administration asserted, by the record number of homeless people, ...

After two recent high-profile murders, lawmakers are weighing changes to the state’s involuntary commitment policies. Here’s ...

State House lawmakers have been looking into what changes might be needed to keep the public safe from people with mental ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - There are three state-operated mental health facilities in Alabama equipped to provide inpatient services for adults with serious mental health conditions. While that may ...

The governor’s ongoing push to increase involuntary commitments of people with untreated severe mental illness continues to gain steam in Albany. The union representing New York nurse practitioners is ...

Evelyn Graham-Nyaasi knows what it’s like to be involuntarily committed for mental health treatment. The Manhattan resident, who has bipolar disorder, recalled that in 2018, someone in her home ...

Down-and-out New Yorkers suffering psychiatric issues so severe they can’t care for themselves can be whisked into treatment easier under a long-awaited deal to tackle the Big Apple’s mental health ...

Nearly 90% of New York City voters support expanding involuntary commitment and care of mentally ill residents roaming the streets or the subway, according to a new poll. The findings from the ...

Case prompts review of involuntary commitment laws and court decisionmaking. Judge ruled defendant incompetent for charges but ineligible for commitment. Advocates cite bed shortages, ER waits and ...

BOSTON (WWLP) – A State House committee met today to discuss the status of involuntary commitment and when it is appropriate to implement it in Massachusetts. Involuntary treatment is a legal process ...