LGBTQ+ Crisis Support Faces Cuts Amid Rising Concerns
TL;DR
The Trump administration has shut down the LGBTQ Youth Specialized Services program within the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which provided tailored support for LGBTQ youth, citing funding issues. Critics argue this decision endangers vulnerable youth, with organizations like the Trevor Project and some politicians condemning the move, while states like California seek to fill the gap through partnerships and enhanced training.
- Trump administration shuts down LGBTQ youth suicide hotline NBC News
- The mother of an L.A. teen who took his own life is fighting for a new mental health tool for LGBTQ+ youth Los Angeles Times
- LGBTQ advocates brace for Thursday closure of 988 lifeline service The Hill
- 'Keeps me up at night': Advocates fear fallout as an LGBTQ+ suicide lifeline ends USA Today
- California preserves LGBTQ crisis support amid Trump's suicide hotline cuts KTVU
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