TULSA, Okla. — The 71st Street Bridge was temporarily closed earlier this morning.
The Tulsa Police Department said the closure was due to a mental health crisis.
First responders arrived on the scene and were able to bring the individual down.
Mental health professionals are now treating that person.
Mental health calls have recently been on the rise in Green Country.
In 2023, the Tulsa Fire Department partnered with Family & Children's Servicesto combat unmet mental health needs.
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If you or anyone you know is going through a mental health crisis, please call 988 for help.
In the wake of Nex Benedict's death, Amanda Bradley, COPES Associate Chief Program Officer, said staff at Family & Children's Services saw a surge in crisis calls involving children.
Family & Children's Services has staff at COPES, which is a 24/7, 365-day call center for anyone in a mental or behavioral health crisis.
To reach the COPES crisis call center hotline, dial 918-744-4800.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Health, 3 in 5 Americans experience a negative impact on their mental health during the holidays.
Grand Mental Health saw a post-holiday surge in services needed.
To learn more about getting help from GRAND Mental Health, click here.
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