Brentwood – Supervisor Mary Nejedly Piepho, along with the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, recognized May as Mental Health Awareness Month by calling for increased public awareness about suicide prevention and resources available to address mental health issues.
“I encourage the community to be aware of the services available and engaged in supporting each other during times of crisis,” stated Supervisor Piepho.
Contra Costa County’s Mental Health Department provides programs and services for children, adolescents, young adults, adults, and older adults of Contra Costa County. Any Contra Costa resident who experiences a mental or emotional crisis can get help from our Crisis Services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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
