Trump administration proposes getting rid of crisis hotline serving LGBTQ+ youth

Trump administration wants to cut 988's LGBTQ+ youth line. Baldwin vows to fight for it.

A leaked budget proposal suggests the 988 suicide and crisis line for LGBTQ+ youths may get axed, a move that Baldwin calls 'outrageous.'

LGBTQ+ suicide prevention services at risk under Trump budget proposal

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It will cost LGBTQ+ lives if Trump shuts down 988 suicide hotline. Unforgivable.

Nearly 40% of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered suicide last year. If the Trump administration cuts the 988 crisis line, their lives will be at risk.

Woodward 911 partners with 988 Crisis Line

For many police officers, arriving to help someone who has diminished into a state of not wanting to be alive, is a complex at the very least for the officers and, through no one’s fault, can even lead to a…

Hoosiers share potential impact of cutting crisis lifelines, LGBTQ youth services

INDIANAPOLIS National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was there for Shea Estell when they needed it most.If I couldn't sleep, if I couldnt get my mind off it, if I was having an episode. My parents had called a couple of times to say Hey, were worried about them,'" Estell said. Estell lives with Borderline Personality Disorder.Last summer, they were experiencing frequent erratic episodes.They said calling 988 helped.Thats life saving. It has a coupl…

988 suicide prevention service for LGBTQ+ youth faces possible elimination by Trump administration

A crucial lifeline could soon be eliminated for the LGBTQ+ community. The Trump administration is considering eliminating specialized services that help young people.