ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — The Ithaca Police Department says a man was getting death threats.
Chief Tom Kelly
“The subject was known to officers. Members of the Ithaca-Tompkins County Negotiation Team engaged with the individual to assess his health and welfare. He agreed to meet officers at Upper Buttermilk Falls Park but communication became sporadic thereafter. For his safety and the safety of others, members of the Ithaca-Tompkins Response Team safely took him into custody,” Chief Tom Kelly said in a statement released Thursday night.
Kelly added some resources for addressing mental health needs:
Prevalence: About 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience a mental health condition such as anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and others. However, only around 43% of those receive professional treatment
If you or someone you know is struggling, resources are available:
– Contact a primary care provider or licensed mental health professional.
– For emergencies, call 911.
– For crisis support, use:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call, text, or chat, free and confidential, 24/7 support
Crisis Text Line — text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support via text message, also available 24/7
IPD is also encouraging anyone with additional information about the incident to reach out by calling the tip line at 607-330-0000, or by sending an anonymous e-mail tip.