Sunday night, Brentwood Police and emergency personal responded to a report of a medical call off O’Hara Avenue just after 8:00 pm. The incident was deemed to be a suicide.
Although no dtails were provided, the person was under the age of 18-years-old. Both East Contra Costa Fire and AMR also responded along with police.
Brentwood police confirmed Monday morning this was the fifth suicide of 2015. In 2014, Brentwood had a total of 2 suicides while in 2013 they had a total of 5.
Below are county resources available 24-hours a day.
Suicide Prevention Information
East County Resource Guide – Open here.
Mental Health Crisis Services
Anyone living in Contra Costa County who experiences a mental or emotional crisis can get help. Mental Health Crisis Services are available in person or over the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week at:
- 24 Hour Crisis Line – Click here. – 800-833-2900
- Psychiatric Emergency Services
Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (north side)
2500 Alhambra Avenue in Martinez
For referral information call 1-888-678-7277 any time day or night. The call is free.
Suicide Prevention
There’s a myth that people who talk about suicide won’t really do it. This is wrong. Before attempting suicide, many people make direct statements about their intention to end their lives or less direct comments about how they might as well be dead or that their friends and family will be better off without them. Any reference to suicide should be taken seriously.
- Helping a Suicidal Person
- Reporting on Suicide
- Suicide myths and facts
- Suicide warning signs
- Youth and senior suicide
Information on other issues
Click to Enlarge the or view the document online: Crisis-Line-Stats
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Horrific. Any updates on identity?
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