Kelley Wolf speaks out after involuntary hold

Kelley Wolf, author, wellness coach, and former Real World: New Orleans star, is speaking out after being placed on an involuntary psychiatric hold earlier this month.

The 48-year-old reality alum confirmed that she was detained by authorities under a 5150 hold in mid-June after a friend called in a wellness check while she was staying at a resort in Utah. Though not arrested, Wolf was handcuffed and taken for a mental health evaluation.

In a candid Instagram post, now deleted, she described the experience as “traumatizing” but emphasized that she is not struggling with mental illness or addiction. “There is no diagnosis. No medication. I’m fine. I’m happy. I’m just a woman who SURVIVED an involuntary 5150,” she wrote.

The incident occurred during her ongoing divorce from actor Scott Wolf. Kelley clarified that she initiated the separation nearly a year ago and is currently navigating the process while co-parenting their three children.

She also shared frustrations with the friends who called for help, saying some “abandoned ship” and failed to follow up. “All I really needed was a little help. A little humanity,” she wrote, while expressing gratitude for those who stood by her.

Kelley’s story has sparked broader discussions online about mental health, the limits of wellness culture, and the complexity of emergency intervention laws.

For now, Kelley is focusing on healing, staying grounded, and reclaiming her narrative.