'It's Dangerous': Local Groups Warn of Impacts of LGBTQ+ Hotline Shutting Down

'It's dangerous': Local groups warn of impacts of LGBTQ+ hotline shutting down

In June, the Trump administration announced that the national 988 hotline would no longer have an extension for LGBTQ people starting July 17.

Cutting the cord on compassion, how one federal order cut lifelines to millions of LGBTQ+ youth

I joined The Trevor Project's staff in 2018. That year, our crisis counselors supported more than 65,000 contacts, LGBTQ+ young people who needed help in their darkest moments. I underwent 40+ hours of training like our counselors to learn about the unique needs of LGBTQ+ youth, our accredited crisis support model, and how our counselors save lives.And I was proud of our work.In 2022, we served more than 263,000 crisis contacts as we expanded ou…

LGBTQ+ suicide hotline workers in NY and NJ face layoffs after federal funding cut

A dozen local crisis counselors are among more than 200 nationwide expected to lose their jobs this month, after a federal agency announced it will no longer fund LGBTQ+ specific services through the 988 lifeline.