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The National Suicide Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth Went Dead. States Are Scrambling to Help

On July 17, 2025, the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline lost its specialized support option for LGBTQ+ youth, leaving many without essential help.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration stated it would no longer 'silo' services, aiming to support all help seekers.
A 2023 survey shows that approximately 39% of LGBTQ+ young people consider suicide annually, with nearly half of transgender and nonbinary youth at risk.
The Illinois Department of Human Services is training counselors to better support LGBTQ+ youth following the removal of the option.

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Denver Post

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National suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth went dead. Colorado and other states are scrambling to help.

Now, states such as Colorado, California, Illinois and Nevada are scrambling to backfill LGBTQ+ crisis support through training, fees, and other initiatives in response to what advocates say is the Trump administration’s hostile stance toward this group.

22 hours ago·Denver, United States

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Colorado Sun

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The national suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ kids went dead. States are scrambling to help

States including Nevada are scrambling to backfill LGBTQ+ crisis support through training, fees, and other initiatives in response to what advocates say is the Trump administration’s hostile stance toward this group.

1 day ago·Colorado, United States

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