My 83 year old mom recently tried to overdose on her medication. She has a history of mental health issues. She is currently in the hospital. They are sending her to rehab. I'm getting Power of Attorney. Navigating this situation is difficult and uncharted territory.
Suicide attempt is reportable at once to MD, hospital, and should include hospital/doctor intervention, perhaps by a 5150 hold to ascertain if the suicidal ideation remains.
Rehab is now involved, though I cannot IMAGINE in my wildest dreams how they will help. However, they DO have social workers, and that is where you start, by telling the social workers of the suicide attempt and getting pointers how you may help to prevent another attempt. As you can imagine, a POA, whether in place or not in place is of ZERO help to prevent suicide.
We I you I would also consider giving a call to the suicide hotline and ask for some help in proceeding. This is a national hotline at 988.
(We have bipolar and schizophrenia in our family.)
Best of luck to you.