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Kim Richards Was Placed On 5150 Psych Hold! Substance Issues So Bad Sister Kyle Had To Ask Cops To EVICT Her!

Kyle Richards Calls Cops To Evict Estranged Sister Kim From House After She Was Placed On Psychiatric Hold Amid Sobriety Issues – Details

Kim Richards has been completely cut off from her family amid her harrowing addiction issues. She was even placed on a 5150 psych hold! Oh no! The whole story is just so sad…

On Friday, law enforcement sources told TMZ that Kim’s estranged sister Kyle Richards actually requested help kicking her out of one of her properties! The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star once let Kim live in the home, but she moved out a while ago. But on Wednesday, she suddenly returned. Apparently, a neighbor called the cops to try to get Kim removed because they had been concerned about her behavior in the past. Turns out she had already been banned from staying at the Los Angeles property following an apparent relapse! So Kyle had to make a hard call.

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The Halloween star told authorities she didn’t want Kim in the house since the whole family had cut off all contact with her — tough love, in hopes it would finally convince her to get sober again. Unfortunately for Kyle, cops told her it was a civil matter and that she would need to file an eviction action. As of now, Kim remains at the home.

So, why is the family taking such drastic measures?? Fans of the Bravo series may recall Kim has struggled with mental health and addiction issues for years. In fact, tensions between the sisters due to this alcohol issue have been highlighted on the show since the very first season. Kim had been doing better for a bit, but things went downhill earlier this month.

According to law enforcement sources, Kim’s health went off the rails in early September. The 60-year-old actress was at a Hilton Hotel when cops were called to the scene — once again to kick her out. They asked the Escape to Witch Mountain alum to leave, but she refused. Even her little sister Kyle, who was also present for that episode, couldn’t help — Kim was totally incoherent.

That’s when she was placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold and taken by ambulance to a hospital. A 5150 means an individual suffering with mental health can be involuntarily placed in the hospital for up to 72 hours. It’s an awful last resort. Sadly, as a rock bottom, it does not seem to have worked to turn things around for Kim.

Back at her property on Wednesday, Kyle told police her sis is off the wagon — and in big trouble. She said the whole family is incredibly worried for the 60-year-old’s survival, which is why they have cut her off. They were hoping it would leave Kim rattled enough to finally seek help. Oof. Such a sad situation!

So far, Kyle and Kim have not publicly commented on the legal situation. Last year, per TMZ, Kim revealed she hadn’t spoken to the younger socialite in months, even amid her split from Mauricio Umansky. So it’s heartbreaking to see they’ve seemingly reconnected since then and are once again on the outs — though the tough love seems to be in place for a good reason. Addiction and mental health issues can be so hard to overcome, and we’re sure the Richards family are doing what they feel is best for Kim right now, no matter how difficult. We hope she gets the help she needs!

If you or someone you know is experiencing substance abuse, help is available. Consider checking out the resources SAMHSA provides at https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline or check out StartYourRecovery.org. For resources on mental health, visit https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/find-help.

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Sep 27, 2024 12:00pm PDT