VTA makes safety a top priority and is always evaluating processes, procedures and features of our system to improve safety and to adapt to changing safety needs. This section of our website is dedicated to educating the public on some of the safety features and programs that are in place to help ensure we are operating safely and to share information about what riders, pedestrians and motorists can do help ensure their own safety. ​

See below for the safety brochure in English. Click here to view the Spanish version.

Click here to read more on VTA website.

RESOURCES

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Suicide Prevention Awareness month resources. CALL THE NAMI HELPLINE:  800-950-NAMIinfo@nami.org, M-F, 10 AM - 6 PM ET. FIND HELP IN A CRISIS OR TEXT "NAMI" TO 741741
• Suicide Safe is a free suicide prevention app from SAMHSA for providers integrating suicide prevention into their practice. The app is based on SAMHSA’s Suicide Assessment Five-Step Evaluation (SAFE-T) card, available here.
• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK (8255)) is available 24/7 to provide confidential support for individuals in crisis, as well as concerned family and loved ones.
• The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) offers a substantial compendium of resources and trainings surrounding suicide prevention. SPRC’s Zero Suicide program offers toolkits designed to help assess an organization’s readiness and ability to impact suicide, and specific training and development strategies to provide safer prevention-informed care. Suicide Prevention Resource Center web: http://www.sprc.org • e-mail: info@sprc.org • phone: 877-GET-SPRC (438-7772)
• Stories of Hope and Recovery is a free video guide featuring survivors of suicide attempts who share their stories of recovery and messages of hope. Perspectives from family members are also offered.
• Heard Alliance: K-12 TOOLKIT FOR MENTAL HEALTH PROMOTION & SUICIDE PREVENTION
• Trevor Project for Youth and LGBTQ
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• Text and Chat Resources Crisis Text Line – Free, 24/7, confidential Text LA to 741741 Crisis Chat (11am-11pm, daily) http://www.crisischat.org/chat Teen Line - text “TEEN” to 839863
• Crisis Text Line provides free, confidential, 24/7 support by text [text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the U.S.] https://www.crisistextline.org/
• Smartphone Apps:
  • MY3
  • Teen Line Youth Yellow Pages
• TAKE FIVE MINUTES to complete five action items developed by the National Council for Suicide Prevention (NCSP) for their Take 5 to Save Lives campaign: (1) learn the signs, (2) do your part, (3) practice self-care, (4) reach out, and (5) spread the word https://www.take5tosavelives.org/take-5-steps
• Save a friend: Tips for Teens to Prevent Suicide

PG&E will be installing new overhead equipment which will impact one of your electric supply sources. Please be prepared to be without service on the following dates (weather permitting) and for the estimated times indicated below:
DATE:   Monday, October 8
TIME:    9:00 am to 3:00  pm

AFFECTED SERVICE:      1300 EDSEL DR MILPITAS
METER #:  1010239066
METER #:  1010027216
                                                          
It is important to note the following:
If you are a landlord or property owner with tenant(s) in the mentioned area or are on a common meter and the PG&E bill is in your name, it is your responsibility to notify the tenant(s) of the planned service interruption. If unsafe weather conditions or an unforeseen emergency force us to cancel work we will do our best to contact customers. However, there may be circumstances when we will not be able to notify you of the cancellation.
Safety Warning: If you plan to use a generator during the service interruption, you must isolate your generator from PG&E’s system. Failure to do so will not only damage your generator, but can cause serious injury to our electric crew personnel. For more information visit: https://www.pge.com

We greatly appreciate your cooperation and thank you for your patience.

Wendy Ferretti
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
Energy Delivery Outage Coordinator
San Jose/De Anza Division
831-479-3142

Sign up today to enroll in Beginning Medical Terminology, an Adult Education class from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. beginning Thursday, September 13 and running through November 15.

Students will learn about anatomy, physiology, pathologies, as well as medical tests and treatments that pertain to each of the selected body systems covered in the course. Techniques for understanding language used in the medical professions will be covered, along with practice using medical terms in spoken and written communication.

Completion requirements: Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency through tests, projects and homework. Attend at least 80% of classhours.

Required Textbook: The Language of Medicine, 11 th Edition. ISBN: 978-0-323-37081-3

Instructor: JENNIFER SNELGROVE
Jennifer is a Registered Nurse who is an enthusiastic facilitator of adult learning on topics related to healthcare. She has experience caring for hospitalized patients in medical, surgical, cardiac, and oncology settings. She has taught Medical Terminology to adult learners as well as courses in End of Life Care for home caregivers. She enjoys ongoing learning about cultures and foods from around the world, as well as exploring topics on everyday health and wellness.