Trump Administration Ends LGBTQ+ Specialized Services on 988 Crisis Hotline
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The Trump administration ended the specialized LGBTQ+ services on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, which had been crucial for young LGBTQ+ individuals facing mental health challenges, citing funding issues. Despite the removal of the dedicated 'Press 3' option, general crisis support remains available through 988, and organizations like The Trevor Project continue to provide targeted support for LGBTQ+ youth.
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- Trump administration ends 988 Lifeline's special service for LGBTQ+ young people NPR
- Closed: Trump Admin Officially Shuts Down the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services The Trevor Project
- The Trump Administration Just Put Millions of Lives at Risk With a Single Ridiculous Decision Slate Magazine
- Removing silos, risking lives? Suicide hotline cuts specialized LGBTQ+ services USA Today
- The mother of an L.A. teen who took his own life is fighting for a new mental health tool for LGBTQ+ youth Los Angeles Times
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