My estranged partner had a breakdown due to long term mental health issues and substance misuse.
My ex-partner was actively suicidal and the police arrested them and took them to Bunbury Regional ED department.
I was relieved to think my ex-partner would get assistance immediately. Imagine my distress when all they did was keep them in short stay at the ED department due to adult psychiatric unit supposedly being full.
This person had just bought the necessary items to commit suicide!
They were then released after less than 24 hours and went home to an empty house.
I can’t express my disappointment enough!
Please investigate this as I feel they could have let a suicidal person go home alone to act on their thoughts.
Thanks.
"Mental health, addiction and short term care in the ED department"
About: Bunbury Hospital / Emergency Department Bunbury Hospital Emergency Department Bunbury 6230
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