US EditionTrump administration to shut down LGBTQ youth suicide hotline
UNITED STATES, JUN 17 – The federal government will end the 988 hotline's specialized LGBTQ+ youth support after serving 1.3 million callers since 2022, citing a shift to unified crisis services.
- The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ extension will cease operation on July 17, 2025, officials with SAMHSA confirmed, ending federal funding for specialized services.
- In June 2025, HHS proposed cuts to LGBTQ+ 988 services, which were established in 2022 to address specific mental health needs, according to The New York Times.
- Usage data show an average of 2,100 daily contacts in February for calls, texts, and online chats with the Specialized LGBTQ+ hotline service.
- Governor Gavin Newsom called it a `devastating decision`, while he condemned the move, expressing strong opposition.
- Meanwhile, California is supporting alternative efforts, including a $4.7 billion Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, to ensure ongoing youth crisis services, while the 988 lifeline with an LGBTQ option remains active.
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