By Jessica Boyer and Perry Smith | Photo by Jessica Boyer
Homicide detectives responded to a reported suicide, after a dead body was found on the 24700 block of Riverchase Drive in Valencia, officials said.
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The victim was reportedly found dead at the scene, outside of the apartment comlex at 5:20 p.m.
Homicide officials reported the death was a suicide.
Recent statistics indicate the North Los Angeles County region has the highest rate of calls for attempted and completed suicides in Los Angeles County, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department data.
For anyone seeking information about mental health resources available in the Santa Clarita Valley, below is a list and a link to more information:
There are 24-hour numbers available. In the event of an emergency, 911 should always be the first call. Those looking to speak with someone can call 1-800-273-8255, for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; 1-800-854-7771, for The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health; and 1-800-784-2433, for The Treatment Advocacy Center. You can contact the SCV Child & Family Center at 661-259-9439. The phone number for the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Project is 661-257-9688.
A List Of Santa Clarita Valley Mental Health Resources
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What’s really sad is that as is typical of the lame reporting in Los Angeles County, there are no details about who this was or anything else. It’s annoying and downright disgraceful reporting. What does anyone care about an article that says someone was found dead somewhere- when they can’t say ego or allow the public to participate in the process of finding the truth.