US EditionOrlando Nonprofits Face Increased Demand Amid LGBTQ+ Funding Cuts
- On July 17, 2025, specialized support services for LGBTQ+ youth provided through the national 988 crisis hotline will be discontinued across the United States.
- This change comes after the federal agency overseeing mental health and substance abuse programs announced that funding for these services has been depleted.
- Since 2022, callers under 25 could press three to reach counselors trained to provide culturally competent crisis support tailored to LGBTQ+ youth.
- Advocates warn this loss is devastating as demand for crisis help grows, with Wilkie stating it's a lifeline for many kids and Cousins stressing the risk of lives lost.
- While all 988 callers will still access skilled crisis counselors, critics including the Trevor Project call removing the specialized option a serious threat to LGBTQ+ youth support.
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Funding cuts impact LGBTQ+ crisis calls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Beginning July 17th, callers won't be able to access LGBTQ services when calling 988. Susan Williams, the founder of the Transformation Project, says she knew these cuts could happen. "It's very disheartening to see that this administration would cut funding to actually save lives. And so, it was very depressing, very sad. And I think the whole LGBTQ population was feeling the same," said Susan Williams, founder and e…
LGBTQ youth suicide hotline to close
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- On Tuesday, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced its ending the national suicide hotline's specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth July 17. "The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer silo LGB+ youth services, also known as the 'Press 3 option,' to focus on serving all help seekers, including those previously served through the Press 3 option," SAMHSA said in the press releas…
'We’re still here for you': Healthcare providers say resources are available as 988 hotline prepares to end LGBTQ+ services
The National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will end its LGBTQ+ youth services, but advocates say alternative resources are still available to support those in crisis.
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