An elderly woman was found dead in a Valencia hotel room on Tuesday afternoon after an apparent suicide, according to authorities.

The unidentified woman was discovered by employees at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Valencia at approximately 2:43 p.m., said Sgt. Brian Allen with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.

Allen added that her death was an “apparent suicide,” but did not specify the age of the woman.

Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau will be investigating the incident.

No further information is available at this time.

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