Teen hospitalized after self-harm incident, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies and emergency medical services responded to a call near Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa involving a teenager in psychiatric distress who attempted self-harm using broken glasses. The teen was evaluated, placed on a mental health hold by the sheriff, and transported to Grossmont Hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:32
Transcript:
00:00
Yes, we got called to this house for a psychiatric case.
00:06
It sounds like this was a mental health hold situation.
00:09
The sheriff is at the scene after staff called because a patient planned to self-harm.
00:16
It sounds like the patient used part of their glasses to make superficial cuts on the wrist.
00:22
The patient stated wanting to harm themselves and others.
00:25
The sheriff arrived earlier and placed the patient on hold.
00:29
They want to evaluate the patient before transport to the hospital.
00:34
Thank you, UCSD.
00:35
This is San Diego Ambulance BLS Unit 22 reporting.
00:43
The patient continues to express self-harm thoughts.
00:45
The patient also expressed possible harm to others.
00:48
We are fine with the sheriff transporting the patient.
00:50
Their estimated arrival is in about 15 minutes.
00:52
The patient’s vital signs are stable.
00:54
The patient denies drug or alcohol use and can be released to transport.
00:56
Is there anything else I can do for you?
00:59
Okay, copy that.
01:00
We’ll see them when they arrive.
01:01
Code 2252.
01:04
Oh, I’m sorry.
01:05
What’s the sheriff’s number?
01:09
It’s going to be Sheriff Vander.
01:11
I didn’t get the number, but it’s Sheriff Vander.
01:16
Are you able to get a dispatch number?
01:19
Oh, actually they just left right now.
01:21
I’m not looking at a badge number for them.
01:25
We want to confirm they’re going to Grossmont and not another hospital.
01:31
Confirmed going to Grossmont.
01:32
Thank you.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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