Who can help w/ a soldier who is psychologically unfit to serve?

Question

My ex husband has been diagnosed with PTSD, depression, anxiety, ADD, and a learning disorder. He has a history of a suicide attempt, and had a homicidal attempt last summer. He recently re-upped as an MP in the National Guard and has no business being one in the condition he's in. He's refusing to get help. He also was recently arrested for DWI and a gun charge (he has a permit to carry). I contacted his Army unit, but they aren't sure if they can do anything since there isn't "official paperwork" or police reports on all these things. What can I do?! He is a threat to himself and others and I feel nobody will help!!!

Answer 1

Call back to his unit and be sure to emphasize, voice wise, when you ask for the name of who you are talking to. Tell them you need their name since when something happens, you need it for the media. Be sure you have your facts straight and correct before departing on this journey. The DUI and gun charge will be on police reports. Who diagnosed all of these disorders? Sorry, but most of the episodes you have said happened would be somewhere in writing and I have to wonder if you have other than honorable reasons for your concern.

Answer 2

this is what we call an EMERGENT situation requiring steadfast attention.  

You said, homicidal, PTSD, suicide, depression and learning disorder.  You must contact your chaplain (support) and his COMMANDING OFFICER for immediate resolution.  The fallout on this can be catastrophic if you don't act now!

If he's under mental health care, and the Chain of Command knows of the situation they may think they know it all.  They may also be playing the odds that you're probably nowhere near him as this is your ex.  You are probably in danger yourself and shouldn't be where you're at.  At least not until he get's help.

The DWI itself is cause for concern as his career can be potentially over.  Everything needs to be documented for his sake, and yours.  Take some action immediately.

If there's an immediate threat, call the hospital, 911 or police.  Don't do this to yourself.  Someone other than you needs to be involved.  His chain of command definately needs to be involved too.

@sensible, the time for second guessing is not now.  Give some real insight or nothing.  You can't say c**p unless you're there and right now, this person is alone.  Ex-husband or not, she's probably the only one in his circle to see.  All we have is what's said.

Answer 3

if he goes the the chain of command they will just dope him up and send him back!!!!

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