LGBTQ+ Crisis Line at Risk

The Trump administration plans to revive a critical 988 hotline option for LGBTQ+ youth, shut down in July due to funding cuts — but a major obstacle looms: The Trevor Project, the nonprofit that ran the service and handled most calls, may be excluded because it’s not currently part of the 988 network. Advocates, including Senator Tammy Baldwin and suicide prevention experts, warn this exclusion puts vulnerable youth at greater risk, especially transgender and nonbinary teens who face disproportionately high suicide rates. Concerns mount that political directives could further sideline these youth from lifesaving support, even as Congress allocates $33 million to address the crisis. The Trevor Project continues its own hotline, but many fear the relaunch — potentially influenced by transgender rights policies — could be a dangerous step backward in mental health care access. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd0e5fac05a7e453