The Milpitas Police Department received an emergency call reporting a young woman who intentionally took an excessive amount of prescription medication and threatened to harm herself with a knife yesterday.
Upon their arrival, they found the young woman experiencing a mental health crisis inside her apartment, armed with a large kitchen knife and intent on using it against herself. According to the Milpitas Police Department FB post, a Crisis Intervention Trained (CIT) officer managed to talk her down and convince her to drop the weapon, after which she was sent to a local hospital for treatment.
The City of Milpitas' HOPE Task Force, partners with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services, to coordinate regional suicide prevention efforts and connect people to crucial resources in times of need. This collaboration ensures that those who need help have access to free and confidential support,
As society becomes increasingly aware of the importance of mental health, numerous resources have cropped up to help those in crisis. One reliable source of aid is the County Suicide Crisis Hotline, available at 1-855-278-4204 or via text by messaging RENEW to 741741, which provides 24/7 access to trained counselors. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, at 1-800-273-8255 or 9-8-8, also offers round-the-clock support and counseling to those in need.
