Feeling suicidal? Call or text 9-8-8 to reach the Santa Clara County Crisis and Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 24/7.
Talk to a trained volunteer counselor. Services are free and confidential. Available in 200+ languages.
To reach Santa Clara County Suicide Prevention when calling from an area code other than 408, 650 or 669, dial 1 (800) 704-0900

Let’s get everyone the help they need! Milpitas works together as a community to prevent suicides. Our goal is to raise awareness, provide education and resources, and offer hope and support to those who have contemplated or attempted suicide and to survivors whose lives have been forever changed by a suicide.

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 Saul Gonzalez, (408) 586-3405.

Upcoming Trainings and Events

Domestic Violence 101
Wednesday, October 12, 6-7:30 p.m. (Online)

 

Caregivers Network Outreach Program
Wednesday, September 21, 2-3 p.m.(Online)

 

Youth Mental Health First Aid Program
Thursday, September 29, 6-7:30 p.m (Online)

 

Support Youth: A Call to Action (Adults – English)
Tuesday, October 25, 6-7:30 p.m. (Barbara Lee Senior Center, 40 N. Milpitas Blvd.)

 

Support Youth: A Call to Action (Adults – Spanish)
Thursday, November 17, 6-7:30 p.m. (Barbara Lee Senior Center, 40 N. Milpitas Blvd.)

 

Support Youth: A Call to Action (Youth – English)
Tuesday, October 18, 6-7:30 p.m. (Barbara Lee Senior Center, 40 N. Milpitas Blvd.)

 

Support Youth: A Call to Action (Youth – Spanish)
Thursday, November 10, 6-7:30 p.m. (Barbara Lee Senior Center, 40 N. Milpitas Blvd.)

Resources and Support

Crisis |  Family |  LGBTQ+ | Seniors | Survivors | Teens & Transitional Age Youth | Veterans

Crisis

  • 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Hotline, 24/7 – Call or text 9-8-8 from area code 408, 650 or 669.
  • Call Center for Mental Health Services – 1 (800) 704-0900 for Santa Clara County Crisis and Suicide Prevention (9-8-8 services) when dialing from outside 408, 650 or 669 area codes.
  • Mental Health Urgent Care – (408) 885-7855
  • Crisis Text Line – 9-8-8
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has resources including a great guide on Navigating a Mental Health Crisis, what information to provide and what to expect when you call 9-1-1 for a mental health crisis,  and when someone is placed on 5150 hold.
  • TrevorLifeline, 24/7 LGBTQ Teen Crisis Hotline- (866)-488-7386
  • TrevorText, 24/7 LGBTQ Teen Crisis Text Line  – Text START to 678678
  • Uplift Family Services Crisis Services – Crisis services, including residential care, for youth
  • Veterans Crisis Line – (800) 273-8255

Family

LGBTQ+

  •  LGBTQ Youth Space – Family and Children’s Services of Silicon Valley’s community center for youth in Santa Clara county
  • Trevor Project – 866-488-7386 – Emergency and support service for LGBTQ teens and their allies

Seniors

  • Seniors Friendship Line – 1(800) 971-0016 – Institute on Aging’s 24-hour toll-free accredited crisis line for people ages 60+ and adults living with disabilities

Social Services

  •  City of Milpitas Social Services Coordinator Saul Gonzalez, (408) 586-3405
  •  2-1-1 community resources throughout the U.S. and much of Canada

Substance Abuse  

Survivors

Teens & Transitional Age Youth

  • Bill Wilson Center – 24/7 Teen Line 1 (888) 247-7717 – Services for homeless and runaway teens
  • Uplift Family Services – (408) 379-9085 – Behavioral and health services for youth and families, including crisis care, foster care and adoption
  • REACH (Raising Early Awareness and Creating Hope) –(855) 273-2248 – Culturally competent and evidence-informed treatment for underserved youth and their families
  • Trevor Project – (866) 488-7386 – Emergency and support service for LGBTQ teens and their allies

Veterans