Brea Briefing Romm

Welcome to the Brea Briefing Room, the Brea Police Department’s official blog. Written by Captain John Burks, the purpose of this blog is to keep the community informed while providing a behind the scenes look into the operations of the Department. The blog also offers an opportunity to interact with the Brea Police Department through the sharing of information. We encourage you to express your thoughts on topics posted on the blog through respectful and insightful discussion. The Department reserves the right to remove comments that contain inappropriate language and/or material. The original category was published from December 18, 2014 11:32 a.m. to December 18, 2014 11:35 a.m.

Aug 03

[ARCHIVED] August Monthly Tip – Resources on Dealing with Mental Illness

The original item was published from August 3, 2017 8:55 a.m. to August 3, 2017 8:59 a.m.


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Do You Have Urgent Mental Health Questions?

By dialing 2-1-1, you reach a free, 24-hour information and referral helpline linking you to thousands of local health and human service programs in Orange County, CA. Staffed 24 hours per day by caring, experienced and trained specialists, and available anytime through their online resource database http://211oc.org.

Who Qualifies for a 񠞎' Hold?

When a person, as a result of a mental disorder, is a danger to himself/herself or others or is gravely disabled, an officer may take the person into custody and place him or her in a facility for a 72-hour treatment and evaluation.

 More Resources:

Crisis Hotlines:

Suicide Prevention and Survivor Hotline:  (24 hours/7 days)

• English: 877-727-4747

• Spanish: 888-628-9454

Substance Abuse Hotline:

• (800) 564-6600

Veterans Services:

• (877) 452-8387

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

     • (800) 950-NAMI (6264)


As always, dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency or if you, your loved one and/or the public are facing an imminent threat.



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Aug 03

[ARCHIVED] August Monthly Tip – Resources on Dealing with Mental Illness

The original item was published from August 3, 2017 8:55 a.m. to August 3, 2017 8:59 a.m.


"updated

Do You Have Urgent Mental Health Questions?

By dialing 2-1-1, you reach a free, 24-hour information and referral helpline linking you to thousands of local health and human service programs in Orange County, CA. Staffed 24 hours per day by caring, experienced and trained specialists, and available anytime through their online resource database http://211oc.org.

Who Qualifies for a 񠞎' Hold?

When a person, as a result of a mental disorder, is a danger to himself/herself or others or is gravely disabled, an officer may take the person into custody and place him or her in a facility for a 72-hour treatment and evaluation.

 More Resources:

Crisis Hotlines:

Suicide Prevention and Survivor Hotline:  (24 hours/7 days)

• English: 877-727-4747

• Spanish: 888-628-9454

Substance Abuse Hotline:

• (800) 564-6600

Veterans Services:

• (877) 452-8387

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

     • (800) 950-NAMI (6264)


As always, dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency or if you, your loved one and/or the public are facing an imminent threat.



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Aug 03

[ARCHIVED] August Monthly Tip – Resources on Dealing with Mental Illness

The original item was published from August 3, 2017 8:55 a.m. to August 3, 2017 8:59 a.m.


"updated

Do You Have Urgent Mental Health Questions?

By dialing 2-1-1, you reach a free, 24-hour information and referral helpline linking you to thousands of local health and human service programs in Orange County, CA. Staffed 24 hours per day by caring, experienced and trained specialists, and available anytime through their online resource database http://211oc.org.

Who Qualifies for a 񠞎' Hold?

When a person, as a result of a mental disorder, is a danger to himself/herself or others or is gravely disabled, an officer may take the person into custody and place him or her in a facility for a 72-hour treatment and evaluation.

 More Resources:

Crisis Hotlines:

Suicide Prevention and Survivor Hotline:  (24 hours/7 days)

• English: 877-727-4747

• Spanish: 888-628-9454

Substance Abuse Hotline:

• (800) 564-6600

Veterans Services:

• (877) 452-8387

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):

     • (800) 950-NAMI (6264)


As always, dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency or if you, your loved one and/or the public are facing an imminent threat.



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