On Monday, the Antioch Police Department responded to a report of a person who was found hanging from a tree in a local park.
The person was discovered just before 9:00 am at Yellowstone and Calaveras Cir in the City of Antioch. Police have since cautioned off the area and aware awaiting for the county coroner to arrive on scene. A chair was tipped over next to the person.
Suicide is suspected, however, police are still investigating the incident. No other information was available on scene. Additional details will be released as they become available.
Antioch Bridge Jumper
Get Help
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or considering suicide, it’s important to know that you are not alone. Support is available, and reaching out for help is a crucial first step. Here’s how you can get immediate assistance:
- Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 for confidential support 24/7.
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Text ‘HELLO’ to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor at the Crisis Text Line.
You may also dial 988 (more info)
Contra Costa Crisis Center Open House
You’re Invited to the Contra Costa Crisis Center Open House
- Date: July 24th
- Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Location: Contra Costa Crisis Center, 307 Lennon Ln, Walnut Creek
Please join us for a special Open House event. Enjoy tasty bites and refreshing drinks while touring the center and getting to know more about what we do. Spend an afternoon with the Board of Directors and staff of the Contra Costa Crisis Center, ask questions, and see firsthand what makes Contra Costa Crisis Center unique.
You must RSVP to attend. The event is free, but we kindly ask for a $20 or more donation to support our mission. Your contribution will help the most vulnerable populations in Contra Costa County during times of crisis.
Learn more about vital programs:
- 988 Crisis and Suicide Prevention
- 211 Social Services and Resources
- Help Me Grow
- Grief Counseling Services
Contra Costa Services Network (CCSN) – our newest pilot program funded by the Lesher Foundation and John Muir Community Health Fund extends the capabilities of Contra Costa’s 211 resource system directly to service providers throughout the County.
While at the event, you’ll see beautiful pieces from our friends at ARTCCC (Arts Contra Costa County), a grassroots service and advocacy arts organization whose top priority is an equitable and sustainable arts organization for Contra Costa County. They connect the Latinx artist communities of Contra Costa County through public artwork, community celebrations, and exhibitions.
Works shown at the event will include art from Jesse Hernandez and Richard Muro Salazar.
We look forward to seeing you there.
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