Kim Richards was forced into 72 hours of involuntary hospital confinement so her mental well-being could be assessed, it has been revealed.
According to Radar Online, the former 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' star was hospitalized under a 5150 involuntary psychiatric hold last week. A 5150 hold happens when physicians demand an involuntary 72-hour confinement to assess someone who can potentially harm themselves or others.
After her 5150 hold last week, Kim Richards is now reportedly seeking care at another facility, and this time, she’s “committed” to receiving help.
“Kim finally realized that she needed help and is truly committed to getting it,” a source told the outlet. “She voluntarily checked into an inpatient facility in Orange County. The family has been very supportive of this move.”
The news emerged the day before Kim was due in court to face charges of shoplifting, following her arrest in Target earlier this month.
Another insider told the website her family had said unless she sought help she would be cut off from them financially.
Kim’s family had reportedly been frustrated with trying to get her help, but this time, they seemed to really get through to the reality star. “They told her she had to do it or she was cut off from all of them financially. It is tough love,” the source said, revealing that the family was more hopeful. “Kim hit rock bottom and is finally ready to do the work needed to get her life back on track.”
Kim has had a long battle with sobriety, and her struggles became apparent again after she was arrested at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel in April 2015 at her daughter’s wedding.
On August 2, the 50-year-old was arrested for theft , and according to the incident report, which TMZ published, she had tried to steal two carts full of goods prior to her arrest.
[#TMZ] [#411Sports] Kim Richards -- How She Got Nabbed at Target for Shoplifting (PHOTOS) https://t.co/0DofbgYUxV
— 411 Sports DFW (@411SportsDFW) August 10, 2015
She was spotted grabbing reusable bags at the location, and filling them with merchandise in the dollar section, before heading to the express line and leaving without attempting to check out, according to the report.
Y'all the items Kim Richards tried to shoplift at Target though pic.twitter.com/QizFKHAk28 — Carey O'Donnell (@ecareyo) August 10, 2015
Kim Richards is a former child actress and television personality who has a net worth of $100 thousand according to Celebrity Net Worth.
