The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will discontinue specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults effective July 17. This decision follows a budget proposal aimed at cutting funding for those services, igniting concern among LGBTQ+ advocates. Since launching in September 2022, the program has assisted nearly 1.3 million individuals. Critics, including the Trevor Project, argue that this move undermines vital resources for vulnerable communities, emphasizing the need for tailored support.
Federal data shows the LGBTQ+ youth program has served nearly 1.3 million callers since it started in September 2022, highlighting its critical importance.
The administration's decision to remove a bipartisan, evidence-based service that has effectively supported a high-risk group of young people through their darkest moments is incomprehensible.
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