This could be done on voluntary basis in shifts. The circumstances that lead to a person's hospitalization can also lead to alienation of friends and family. Many people face these situations on their own. I have a proposal. We can start a system of back-up for consumers who are hospitalized.
Volunteers can sit with folks who feel abandoned by the system.
We can create a cadre of guides to help folks through the hospitalization process. We can do more. We can have a large group of folks attend every civil commitment hearing. We can stand by our fellow humans. We can be friendly faces in the crowd who offer support and understanding.