US EditionLGBTQ Community Concerned About End of Specialized 988 Care for Struggling Youth
CALIFORNIA, JUL 20 – California responds to federal cuts by expanding training for counselors to support LGBTQ+ youth, who face a suicide risk over four times higher than non-LGBTQ+ peers, officials said.
- Amid federal cuts, the targeted Press 3 option ended on July 17, reducing LGBTQ+ youth crisis support, while callers can still contact counselors directly.
- Since 2022, the LGBTQ Youth Specialized Services program has fielded nearly 1.3 million calls, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
- The Trevor Project’s survey found that 39% of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered suicide, and 50% were unable to access mental health care in the past year, according to the survey.
- California will maintain services, Newsom said, with the California Health and Human Services Agency providing counselors increased training through a partnership with The Trevor Project.
- The Pacific Center, which earned $4.61 million in revenue in 2024, expects a major hit to its finances and a $1 million drop-off in 2026-27, Lasara Firefox Allen said.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) -- LGBTQ+ calls made to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline's will reroute to its general hotline after the Trump Administration ended the call option Thursday. In a statement one month prior to the termination, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, SAMHSA, said, "the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer silo LGB+ youth services, also known as the “Press 3 option,” to focus on serving …
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