Hello Monica,   Our situation was unusual in that my brother lived with my mother who also needed immediate attention....We contacted Jewish  Family Services and asked what we could do...They sent out a Social worker several times but my mother wouldn't let anyone in....   One last time the social worker attempted to gain entry and my mother had accidentally left the door ajar so the social worker looked inside and immediately phoned 911 and our mother was transported to the hospital by ambulance....My brother was not at home but arrived as they were taking my mother away; he then  became combative but he was not taken in at that time..     The next day he visited my mother and acted so strangely that they hospitalized him immediately...He remained confined for 90 days as his condition was very  serious.   Monica we know that it is very difficult to have a mentally ill person obtain any help as they have to be a threat to others or to themselves...Our situation was easier in that respect  as society treats the elderly in more humane ways and our mother's condition, in a way, paved the way to obtain help for our brother....   I do not know if it is allowed but I would gladly talk with you by phone as there is  allot to cover.... If you find that we can exchange numbers please let me know..   In the interim if you have a Jewish Family Servie in your area ( you do not have to be Jewsh to access services) contact them and look at your  options...   Monica, if you are willing, please provide more info regarding your brother..does he live at home how does he support himself and what does he do all day?  prior to our brother's hospitalzation, he walked the streets and  wandered the neighborhood...       Best,   Gina