Trump Administration to End 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Hotline Service in July

On July 17, a federal agency’s website announced that the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer offer LGBTQ+ youth and young adults specialized support options. LGBTQ+ advocates are alarmed by the decision, which foreshadows the Trump administration’s 2026 budget proposal to reduce funding for 988’s LGBTQ+ youth and young adult services. Since…

Trump Administration to End 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Hotline Service in July