Suicide Prevention Resources in Milpitas and Santa Clara County
Health Services in and near Milpitas
If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 across the United States: 1-800-273-8255 And as of Saturday, July 16, 2022, a far more easier number to remember, 988.
Feeling suicidal? Call the Santa Clara County Suicide Crisis Hotline 24/7 at 1 855-278-4204, or text Renew to 741741. Talk to a trained volunteer counselor. Services are free and confidential.
CASSY – Counseling and Support Services for Youth
408-493-5289
544 Valley Way.
At Milpitas schools, we provide the following services:
- Individual, Group & Family Therapy
- Crisis Intervention & Treatment
- Suicide & Depression Awareness Campaigns
- Staff Support & Training
- Parent Consultation
- Community Outreach
Crisis/Emergency Support
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Police Officers are trained to recognize and understand the seriousness and sensitivity of the mentally ill during a crisis situation. Contact information for a wide-range of crisis support.
Milpitas City Council stands in unity for suicide prevention
On the evening of June 19, 2018, at the Milpitas City Council meeting, the five council members — Councilmember Bob Nuñez, Councilmember Garry Barbadillo, Councilmember Anthony Phan, Vice Mayor Marsha Grilli, and Mayor Rich Tran — voted unanimously to approve the adoption of a resolution and implementation of a Suicide Prevention Policy.
Milpitas Hope
In 2018, the City of Milpitas adopted its Suicide Prevention Policy and convened a community task force that includes health care professionals, educators, faith and community leaders, Milpitas Police Department, Milpitas Recreation and Community Services and residents. We partner closely with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services, which coordinates regional suicide prevention efforts. We welcome organizations, businesses and individuals to join us. For more information, please contact Program Coordinator Charu Aggarwal, 408-586-3405.
Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Service
Currently offers free, virtual trainings including basic QPR (Question- Persuade-Refer) to help members of the public recognize the signs and risks of suicide and help a suicidal person get help.
Suicide Prevention Task Force
Meeting Frequency: Milpitas Hope meets second Tuesdays of the month, 4-5 p.m.
Meeting Location: Meetings are currently held online via Zoom
Staff Liaison: Community Engagement & Inclusion Administrator Tegan McLane
tmclane@ci.milpitas.ca.gov
408-586-3212
What Trauma Victims Need You to Know
A friend, who was badly traumatized by her caregivers in early childhood and cruelty from employers, created this brochure, to be printed two-sided, to be handed to her health providers to help them understand her past, and how it can be triggered by them if they don’t take care to treat her humanely.