I was an adult and had been independent since 17. I do not recall the hospital ever asking me for contact info. I had nothing on me except my keys, no id. and frankly by the time I had got there in cuffs and realized what was happening was not in a great mood to cooperate, either.
I know for a fact the school never contacted my emergency contacts but there wasn’t really anyone to contact to begin with so I don’t fault them for that.
What should have happened was I referred to a school therapist or actual doctor.
To explain further what this place was like - it was the county mental facility at a large hospital. imagine a toned down version nurse ratchet kind of setting, people defecating on themselves, screaming, people in straight jackets. and then me, a slightly disheveled kid who was stressed about finals. they wanted me out of there immediately once they realized what was going on because they were already full. then when they process the paper work you get shuffled to a front desk behind a window who just wants you out of their sight ASAP. I remember I had to actually argue for the bus tokens and the woman seemed exasperated with even that.
I know for a fact the school never contacted my emergency contacts but there wasn’t really anyone to contact to begin with so I don’t fault them for that.
What should have happened was I referred to a school therapist or actual doctor.
To explain further what this place was like - it was the county mental facility at a large hospital. imagine a toned down version nurse ratchet kind of setting, people defecating on themselves, screaming, people in straight jackets. and then me, a slightly disheveled kid who was stressed about finals. they wanted me out of there immediately once they realized what was going on because they were already full. then when they process the paper work you get shuffled to a front desk behind a window who just wants you out of their sight ASAP. I remember I had to actually argue for the bus tokens and the woman seemed exasperated with even that.