Three years after its launch, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has seen increased call volume and effectiveness. However, recent federal changes include the discontinuation of the specialized 'Press 3' option for LGBTQ youth, sparking conc...
Opinion | What I Heard on a Suicide Hotline for Trans Kids
Recent changes to the federal funding of the LGBTQ+ youth suicide lifeline have sparked concerns about continued support for this vulnerable population. While national funding is being cut, some states like Rhode Island are stepping up to m...
Trump administration ending LGBTQ+ youth suicide lifeline option, and what it means
The Trump administration's decision to cut funding for the LGBTQ+ youth-specialized line of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has sparked outrage among advocates. This move terminates the contract with the Trevor Project, a major LGBTQ+ sui...
The Trump administration cut funding to a vital lifeline for LGBTQ youth
The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is set to discontinue its tailored support for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults starting July 17. This decision, which comes amidst ongoing debates about gender-affirming care and LGBTQ+ rights, has s...
Trump administration removing 988 hotline service tailored to LGBTQ+ youth in July
The Trump administration has cut funding for the LGBTQ+ youth option on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, a move that has sparked outrage from LGBTQ+ advocates. This decision, made during Pride Month, raises concerns about the support avai...
Trump administration ends LGBTQ youth option on US suicide hotline
The Trump administration has ended the 'Press 3' option on the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a service connecting LGBTQ+ youth with counselors specializing in their specific needs. This decision has sparked outrage and concern among...
Trump administration to shutter LGBTQ youth suicide hotline next month
The Trump administration has ended the contract between the Trevor Project, an LGBTQ+ suicide prevention nonprofit, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This move...
Trump Administration Will End L.G.B.T.Q. Suicide Prevention Service
The Trump administration is facing criticism for proposing to eliminate specialized suicide hotline services for LGBTQ+ youth. The move comes during Pride Month and reverses a previous commitment to supporting this vulnerable population.
White House proposes axing 988 suicide hotline services for LGBTQ youth
In response to proposed budget cuts that would eliminate specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth contacting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, over 100 celebrities have signed an open letter advocating for the restoration and protection of fu...
‘We will not stay silent’: Ariana Grande and Pedro Pascal among supporters of LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline
More than 100 celebrities, including Pedro Pascal, Sabrina Carpenter, and Daniel Radcliffe, are advocating against proposed budget cuts to LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention programs. They signed an open letter urging Congress and the Trump ad...
Pedro Pascal, Daniel Radcliffe, Sabrina Carpenter, and more demand funding for LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention