At around 7:30 am Tuesday, the Brentwood Police Department responded to a report of a man having a mental health crisis within the City of Brentwood.
Officers responded to Somersby Way where a man was visibly upset destroying items, yelling, even broke a neighbors window and multiple items were thrown in a front yard. Police attempted to calm the man, however, those attempts were not successful and at one point, tased the male multiple times which had little to no impact.
Police ultimately backed away from the man to allow a cooling period to occur while also calling out the Contra Costa County Crisis Response Team (A 30)–a 30 minute response from central county.
When A3 arrived, they coordinated with Brentwood Police on how to approach the man who ultimately came out front–and began speaking to police on all that is wrong with the world.. The man attempted to return inside before police stopped him. Eventually A3 calmed the man and got him to sit down in chair where the conversation continued for approximently 20 more minutes.
After approximently 3-hours from the original call, and speaking with A3, the man agreed to be taken into the care of AMR and get assistance from professionals. No injuries were reported.
Brentwood Police said the man would face some charges based on damages made during the incident, but they were still working with A3 and investigating the incident.
No other information was released.
Note – neighbors said the man was walking up and down the street overnight distraught while police confirmed multiple call outs to the residence.
5:30 pm UPDATE via Brentwood Police
This morning around 7:15 AM, Brentwood officers responded to a call at a residence on the 1000 block of Somersby Way, where an adult male was reportedly causing a disturbance outside. After speaking with family members and witnesses, officers determined that the individual was experiencing a mental health crisis.
To ensure a safe resolution, members of our Crisis Negotiation Team, along with the Contra Costa County Mental Health Team (A3), arrived to assist in providing immediate care and resources for the individual.
In collaboration with the County Mental Health Team, our officers were able to make contact with the individual where he was safely detained and transported to a hospital where he received immediate care.
Calls involving individuals undergoing a mental health crisis are among the most complex and sensitive situations our officers respond to. These incidents are often unpredictable and rapidly evolving, and require a carefully measured response, which involves tactical preparation and a deep understanding of the mental health challenges that individuals face.
We are grateful to have safely assisted in getting the individual the help they needed, and we are thankful that no one was injured during this incident.
Mental Health and Emergency Resources
- The Miles Hall Foundation: LifeThe Miles Hall Lifeline & Suicide Prevention Act, created by the passage of Assembly Bill 988 is an easy to remember three-digit phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. It replaced the old 10-digit number on July 16, 2022. 988 provides call and text services for people in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors. It does NOT provide mobile mental health non-police crisis services. Simply dial, 988. Website: https://www.themileshallfoundation.org/ab-988
- (SAMHSA) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: SAMHSA is a National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. Their number is 1-800-662-HELP or (4357). Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
- A3 Crisis Response: A3 is Contra Costa County’s innovative approach to provide timely and appropriate mental and behavioral health crisis services to Anyone, Anywhere, and at Anytime in the county. As is a team of behavorial health professionals who are experts in mental health, substance use counseling, peer support and social needs. Website:
https://www.cchealth.org/get-care/a3-crisis-response - National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): NAMI is a mental health organization that is dedicated to providing support and education to those in need. Website: https://www.nami.org/affiliate/california/
Call, 1-800-950-6264
Text, “helpline” to 62640
In Crisis, Call or Text 988 - The Coordinated Outreach Referral Engagement (C.O.R.E.) Program: C.O.R.E. works to engage and stabilize homeless individuals living outside through consistent outreach to facilitate and/or deliver health and basic need services and secure permanent housing.
To notify a C.O.R.E. team about an unsheltered homeless individual or family, please call 211. Please note that C.O.R.E. teams are not designed for crisis response. For medical or other emergencies involving homeless individuals, please call 911. Website:
https://www.cchealth.org/services-and-programs/homeless-services/c-o-r-e-outreach
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