Trump administration shuts down LGBTQ youth suicide hotline
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The national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline previously offered the option to "Press 3" to be connected with a crisis counselor trained in LGBTQ+ issues.
The Trevor Project’s 2024 national survey on the mental health of LGBTQ young people found that 39% of LGBTQ+ youth had seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, including
Critics say the shutdown puts vulnerable young people at risk. The Department of Health and Human Services said the general 988 service will remain available.
The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or 988, will no longer be available to assist young members of the LGBTQ + community, effective Thursday.
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NBC Los Angeles on MSNLA County taking steps to maintain LGBTQ suicide prevention servicesWith pending federal funding cuts, Los Angeles County is exploring options to sustain a suicide prevention hotline tailored to LGBTQ youth.
LA County Supervisors vote to try to add back a LGBTQ+ option to the 988 suicide prevention hotline defunded by feds.