Suicidal Missing Person Located By Holmdel Police; Recovering

HOLMDEL, NJ — A good result came of a report on Sunday of a missing person who also was suicidal, police here reported.

On Sunday, Oct. 2, the Holmdel Police Department received a report of a missing person, 23, whom police were told was suicidal, police said.

On Monday, Lt. William Bernard and Detective John Maguire located the person at about 12:30 p.m. in Old Bridge. The person was unresponsive in their vehicle on Route 9.

But with help from the Old Bridge first aid and police, the car was opened and the person taken to the hospital. The person is expected to make a full recovery, police said.

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, reminds the public that if you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, the organization says.

Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. In fact, suicide is often the result of an untreated mental health condition, NAMI says. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal and often indicate more serious issues.

September was Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, NAMI noted.

"It's a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help," NAMI said.