US EditionTrump administration shuts down LGBTQ youth suicide hotline
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – The specialized 988 Lifeline service for LGBTQ+ youth was discontinued by the Trump administration as a policy change affecting crisis support programs.
- This Thursday, the Trump administration ended services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline during an HHS overhaul.
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration cited the budget overrun, while the subnetwork’s 2022 pilot launch set the stage.
- The LGBTQ+-focused lifeline handled about 70,000 LGBTQ+ youth calls monthly since April, marking its third anniversary with 1.5 million served, before ending during the Trump administration.
- With the 'press 3' option no longer available, Henson said calls will be routed to state-level counselors without guaranteed LGBTQ+ expertise, risking overload and longer wait times.
- Support advocates note the Trevor Project and other organizations will continue offering 24/7 mental health support services, and the hotline will serve any help seeker at 866-488-7386.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
55 Articles
55 Articles
Mass. advocates blast ending of special 988 hotline for LGBTQ+ youth
The Trump administration is eliminating the 988 suicide prevention hotline's "press 3" option for LGBTQ+ youth on Thursday to "focus on serving all help seekers." Rep. Seth Moulton, who helped create the hotline, said the move will cost lives.
·Boston, United States
Read Full ArticleCoverage Details
Total News Sources55
Leaning Left14Leaning Right1Center30Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Center
Bias Distribution
- 67% of the sources are Center
67% Center
L 31%
C 67%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
