I'm 29 she got court ordered into the psych ward. I being her only available daughter to help her would like some advice for being new to this. I'm on government assistance, very limited funds of my own. She needs a guardian. She has enablers and is acting wreckless, putting herself in danger, not taking care of things like she should. She is also violent and domineering, emotionally dangerous, with a history of abuse on me and others, as well as a criminal record. Every professional is trying to work with her and knows about her. She is very difficult. We are not speaking for my own safety. I'm trying to do things in the background to help but unsure what should I do.
If you live with her you may wish to consider couch surfing with a relative or friend, or going to a women's shelter to protect your own mental health.
You didn't cause her problem and you won't be able to fix it. Make protecting yourself a priority so that you have some hope to have a decent life. The only solution is for the courts to assign her a guardian. Be patient and don't inject yourself into this situation -- they need to see how bad it is. If you help her, you will delay her solution.
Let the Court appoint a Guardian.
Yes this will take some control away from you but in the long run that may be best. You are far to young to take this on for 10, 15, 20 years. Sure she may not need a Guardian for that length of time but what if she does. That is a lot to ask of you at this point in YOUR life.
Very, VERY few people get court ordered into a psych facility. If it has gotten so far as merit to court intervention, then you want nothing at all to do with her care going forward.
Do NOT take on guardianship; it will be an absolute nightmare for you! Don't let ANYONE talk you into it; tell any and all who mention it that you are in poor physical health, have limited funds, and mom as abusive and violent with you for years. The State in which she lives will have more ways and means to assist mom than you ever will.
It is no shame to walk away from this scenario. It doesn't make you an evil person. Don't let some misguided emotions about "family" make your decisions for you; you know that you can't - and shouldn't - get involved with this, and that's OK!