‘The story is always the same’: NC officials confront broken involuntary commitment system

‘The story is always the same’: NC officials confront broken involuntary commitment system

By Taylor Knopf Key takeaways: NC’s involuntary commitment system faces scrutiny for leaning on emergency rooms, law enforcement and court orders in mental health crises. Families and advocates say patients and caregivers are left confused, sidelined and wary of seeking help again. State leaders are pursuing reforms to cut unnecessary commitments, expand voluntary treatment and improve follow-up care. Earlier this month, Jacob Dehart’s daughte…