The following communication was sent by email to employees and students July 10, 2024.
Trigger warning, this message mentions suicide.
On Tuesday, July 9, an incident occurred in Parking Lot 5 at the Indian Valley Campus. College of Marin Campus Police responded to report of an unresponsive individual in a parked vehicle. The Novato Fire Department arrived on-scene first and found a person not affiliated with the College who had taken their own life. Campus Police are working with the Marin County Coroner’s Office to complete the investigation.
College of Marin Superintendent/President Dr. Jonathan Eldridge offers condolences to the individual’s family and loved ones. The College community is reminded of the importance of resources available to anyone in need of support for issues surrounding mental illness and suicide prevention.
Students can contact Psychological Services at (415) 485-9350.
Employees can contact the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at (800) 999-7222.
A number of community resources are also available:
Crisis Resources
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Crisis Text Line: Text “COURAGE” to 741741
Referral Resources
Marin County Mental Health Intake Line: (888) 818-1115
Marin Community Clinics: (415) 448-1500
http://www.marinclinic.org
Canal Alliance: (415) 404-6600
https://canalalliance.org/services/get-assistance/
Online Mental Health Resources
Each Mind Matters – California’s Mental Health Movement:
http://www.eachmindmatters.org
Online Resource for College Mental Health:
www.ulifeline.org
Wellness Central - a free online health and wellness resource for students available 24/7:
https://cvc.edu/wellness/