Welfare check after patient emails suicidal threats, Clearwater FL
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A welfare check was requested near Northside Drive, Unit 1605, after a patient emailed threats of suicide due to not receiving a service dog. The patient has a history of mental health issues and prior suicide attempts, and may live alone.
Audio|Heard on: Clearwater Police - East
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Transcript:
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Welfare check, near Northside Drive, Unit 1605.
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35, I copy form.
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Except for the caller's staff, the mental health facility.
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They received an email from a patient last night who did not receive a service dog,
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stating that he was going to die.
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He advised in his email that he, quote, would not be waking.
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I know if he has a previous Baker Act, however he's diagnosed with anger management issues,
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ADHD, depression, psychotic behavior.
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He does have previous suicide attempts.
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Per of their records possibly lives alone at this location.
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Location mentioned:
Northside Dr APT 1605, Clearwater, FL 33761
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