Psychologist Talks Potential Impact of Ending the LGBTQ Youth Suicide Lifeline

Bipartisan House coalition demands RFK Jr. reverse Trump’s plan to end LGBTQ+ suicide prevention hotline

“It’s hard to get bipartisan letters, let alone legislation, on topics involving the LGBTQ+ community,” Democratic U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi said. “But this one touches a nerve."

LGBTQ+ support was cut from the national suicide hotline. SC groups are left to fill the gap.

The 988 Lifeline that provides suicide prevention and crisis support is set to end specialized LGBTQ youth services. Local SC groups fill in the gap.

988 hotline to remove LGBTQ+ option, but help remains for all

You can call or text 988 anytime to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support. FARGO — A recent change to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is raising concerns about access to support for LGBTQ+ youth. On July 17, the national hotline will stop offering Option 3, which currently connects LGBTQ+ callers to specialized support. While that dedicated line is going away, mental health advocates emphasize that help is still …

Psychologist talks potential impact of ending the LGBTQ Youth Suicide Lifeline

The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth on July 17.

988 Lifeline Ending LGBTQ Subnetwork in July

The planned discontinuation of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ subnetwork "represents a significant and dangerous step backward in our collective commitment to prioritizing mental health for all young people," nonprofit Active Minds said Monday. The Substance Abuse and...