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Posted on: August 6, 2024 | Last Modified on: August 6, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Marshal’s Department Responds to Report of Resident in Crisis

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Marshal’s Department Responds to Report of Resident in Crisis

Local employees act quickly to save a resident experiencing a mental health crisis

(August 6, 2024) – Telluride, CO --- The Telluride Marshal’s Department responded to a referenced attempted suicide on Colorado Avenue in Telluride this evening around 6:10 pm MT. In advance of the officers’ response, employees from a nearby business reacted quickly to impede the occurrence. The individual is recovering and receiving appropriate care. 

“Local employees responded quickly to a critical incident involving a resident experiencing a mental health crisis,” said Chief Josh Comte. “We could not be more grateful for the quick and compassionate actions of our residents; because of them, the individual survived and is now receiving attentive care.”

The Telluride Marshal’s Department and Town of Telluride are deeply committed to the well-being of our residents. This incident highlights the importance of community awareness and the availability of mental health resources for those impacted by mental health crises and witnesses of tonight’s events. 

In the case of an immediate emergency, please dial 9-1-1 to reach local emergency services. If you or somebody you know is struggling or experiencing thoughts of suicide, please call 9-8-8 to get in touch with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or contact Non-Emergency Dispatch at (970) 249-9110 for immediate assistance from local officers trained in de-escalation and mental health services. 

For 24/7, free, and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals or information seekers in need of additional assistance, use any of the following resources: 

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Communications Manager 
Lindsey Mills
Phone: (970) 728-2165
Email: lmills@telluride-co.gov 

ABOUT TELLURIDE
Nestled amidst the majestic San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado, Telluride's captivating narrative is deeply rooted in the ancient legacy of the Ute tribe, the valley's original inhabitants, who crafted their summer camps along the San Miguel River, naming the land "The Valley of Hanging Waterfalls." In the late 1700s, Spanish explorers traversed the rugged terrain, laying the groundwork for subsequent exploration and settlement. A fervent mining boom followed, igniting a rush of prospectors to the region, culminating in the founding of Telluride in 1880. Telluride's allure as a hub of opportunity attracted fortune seekers, bolstered by the arrival of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad and groundbreaking innovations like the hydroelectric power plant in Ames. Set in a box canyon amid forested peaks at the base of the popular Telluride ski-and-golf resort, the town’s historic district houses landmarks like the Sheridan Opera House and the Telluride Historical Museum while playing host to culture, music, arts, outdoor recreation, and festivals with unrivaled views and dramatic locale. For more information, please visit us online at telluride-co.gov.

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El Departamento de Alguaciles responde a la denuncia de un residente en crisis

Los empleados locales actúan rápidamente para salvar a un residente que experimenta una crisis de salud mental

(6 de agosto de 2024) - Telluride, CO --- El Departamento del Alguacil de Telluride respondió a un intento de suicidio referido en la Avenida Colorado en Telluride esta tarde alrededor de las 6:10 pm MT. Antes de la respuesta de los oficiales, los empleados de un negocio cercano reaccionaron rápidamente para impedir el suceso. El individuo se está recuperando y recibiendo la atención adecuada. 

"Los empleados locales respondieron rápidamente a un incidente crítico que involucraba a un residente que experimentaba una crisis de salud mental", dijo el Jefe Josh Comte. "No podríamos estar más agradecidos por las acciones rápidas y compasivas de nuestros residentes; gracias a ellos, el individuo sobrevivió y ahora está recibiendo cuidados atentos".

El Departamento del Alguacil de Telluride y la Ciudad de Telluride están profundamente comprometidos con el bienestar de nuestros residentes. Este incidente pone de relieve la importancia de la sensibilización de la comunidad y la disponibilidad de recursos de salud mental para las personas afectadas por crisis de salud mental y los testigos de los acontecimientos de esta noche. 

En caso de emergencia inmediata, marque el 9-1-1 para ponerse en contacto con los servicios de emergencia locales. Si usted o alguien que usted conoce está luchando o experimentando pensamientos de suicidio, por favor llame al 9-8-8 para ponerse en contacto con el Suicide and Crisis Lifeline o póngase en contacto con Non-Emergency Dispatch en (970) 249-9110 para la asistencia inmediata de los agentes locales capacitados en desescalada y servicios de salud mental. 

Para obtener apoyo 24/7, gratuito y confidencial para personas en peligro, recursos de prevención y crisis para usted o sus seres queridos, y las mejores prácticas para profesionales o personas que buscan información y necesitan ayuda adicional, utilice cualquiera de los siguientes recursos: 

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Gerente de Comunicaciones
Lindsey Mills

Telephono: (970) 728-2165
lmills@telluride-co.gov

SOBRE TELLURIDE
Enclavada en medio de las majestuosas montañas de San Juan, al suroeste de Colorado, la cautivadora narrativa de Telluride está profundamente arraigada en el antiguo legado de la tribu Ute, los habitantes originales del valle, que construyeron sus campamentos de verano a lo largo del río San Miguel, bautizando la tierra como "El Valle de las Cascadas Colgantes". A finales del siglo XVIII, exploradores españoles atravesaron el escarpado terreno, sentando las bases para posteriores exploraciones y asentamientos. Siguió un ferviente auge minero que provocó una avalancha de buscadores de oro en la región, que culminó con la fundación de Telluride en 1880. El atractivo de Telluride como centro de oportunidades atrajo a buscadores de fortuna, impulsados por la llegada del Rio Grande Southern Railroad e innovaciones pioneras como la central hidroeléctrica de Ames. Enclavada en un cañón entre cumbres boscosas, en la base de la popular estación de esquí y golf de Telluride, el casco histórico de la ciudad alberga lugares emblemáticos como la Ópera de Sheridan y el Museo Histórico de Telluride, al tiempo que acoge actividades culturales, musicales, artísticas, recreativas al aire libre y festivales con unas vistas incomparables y una ubicación espectacular. Para más información, visítenos en línea en telluride-co.gov.

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