Trump ends funding for LGBTQ youth option on national suicide hotline
Summary
The Trump administration has stopped funding a part of the national 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline that specifically helps LGBTQ young people. The remaining 988 Lifeline will continue to offer mental health support for all callers, but there will no longer be a specific focus on LGBTQ youth. This decision affects the services offered by organizations like The Trevor Project, which has supported LGBTQ youth.Key Facts
- The Trump administration ended funding for the LGBTQ youth option on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
- The general 988 Lifeline will still offer help to anyone who calls, texts, or chats.
- The Trevor Project was involved in providing these specific LGBTQ services.
- Officials stated that the LGBTQ option encouraged "radical gender ideology."
- Legislation passed in 2020 required the 988 Lifeline to provide services for at-risk groups, including LGBTQ people.
- LGBTQ youth are more likely to consider or attempt suicide compared to their peers.
- The services will now focus on serving all callers, without a separate option for LGBTQ youth.
- The plan to end dedicated services comes during international Pride Month.
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