Kim Richards Faces Relapse and Psychiatric Hold Amid Struggles

Kim Richards is facing significant challenges after reportedly experiencing a relapse that led to her being placed on a psychiatric hold earlier this month.

Sources close to the situation informed People that the former star of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” now 60, is in a “really bad place” as her family navigates the next steps in addressing her struggles.

While the family typically keeps details private, an insider revealed that they have reached another breaking point with Kim, noting that this pattern has occurred previously.

The source highlighted that Kim’s ongoing issues with alcohol have created notable tension, particularly with her sister, Kyle Richards, 55. Kyle, often viewed as the family’s caretaker, finds herself burdened with worry and uncertainty about whether her support is genuinely helpful or inadvertently enabling Kim’s behavior.

Reports indicate that both Kyle and their sister Kathy Hilton, 65, have been financially supporting Kim’s lifestyle, which has added to the strain on their relationships.

Kyle is described as being “torn apart” over the circumstances, feeling helpless in a cycle of chaos that typically resolves only temporarily before recurring patterns of drinking resurface. The cycle appears to involve moments of crisis, attempts at reconciliation, and then a return to old habits, leading to more pleas for help.

Compounding the situation, tensions escalated earlier this week when there was a dispute between the sisters concerning Kim’s alcohol consumption. It was reported that law enforcement was called to one of Kyle’s properties in Encino after she expressed concerns about Kim’s presence in her home.

Kyle allegedly informed authorities that she wanted to limit Kim’s access to the house in hopes of supporting her sister’s sobriety. Officers responded primarily to ensure peace, as no criminal activity had occurred.

This incident followed Kim’s placement on a 72-hour hold due to incoherent behavior at a Hilton hotel in early September. Upon police arrival at Kyle’s residence, Kim reportedly refused to leave, resulting in her being placed on a 5150 hold.

Kim was a prominent figure on “RHOBH” from Seasons 1 through 5, with her struggle with alcoholism first brought to light in the show’s inaugural season when Kyle disclosed her sister’s issues. Although Kim sought treatment in 2011, her battle with substance abuse has been a recurring theme over the years.

For anyone affected by the issues mentioned in this article, help is available through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Helpline at 800-662-4357.