That is a great sign that he is asking and willing to get help. That is a huge first step. I would try to do it also without charges filed. The only time I would try to do anything with charges is if it were the only way to get difficult child into treatment, but I think you have other options.
Does every state have info line? I think here you dial 611?? not quite sure, and you can ask for the names of all the inpatient facilities in your area, or you can check into outpatient programs also. Look in your phonebook and see if they list a number for info line.
