The LGBTQ+ subline of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, launched in 2022, is shutting down after handling over 1 million interactions. Initial plans called for closure by October 1, but it was moved to mid-July. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration cited funding exhaustion as the reason. LGBTQ+ advocacy groups, including the Trevor Project, criticize the decision as politically motivated, reflecting anti-LGBTQ+ sentiments rather than genuine funding issues. The Trevor Project warns of a potential crisis in support for LGBTQ+ youth as its own services remain available despite terminating government resources.
The LGBTQ+ subline of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was launched in 2022 and has fielded more than 1 million calls, texts, and chats since its inception.
The closure of the LGBTQ+ subline has been condemned by the Trevor Project, which emphasizes that its own private services will remain available.
Experts brace for a crisis as the Trump administration's decision to end this key emergency resource for LGBTQ+ youth approaches.
Calls to the Trevor Project's crisis services spiked after Donald Trump's election and inauguration, highlighting the need for dedicated support for LGBTQ+ individuals.
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