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Philly mental health experts say Trump administration’s cut to LGBTQ+ suicide hotline adds to ‘crumbling set of options’

The national suicide hotline shut down its specialized support option for LGBTQ+ youth Thursday. Some Philadelphia-area ...

Removing silos, risking lives? Suicide hotline cuts specialized LGBTQ+ services

Research shows bias and lack of support make LGBTQ+ young people more than four times as likely to attempt suicide than their ...

What the ending of the LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline means

The Trump administration has ended a specialized crisis hotline option for LGBTQ+ youth. Critics call it a dangerous rollback and Jaymes Black, CEO of the Trevor Project warned of rising calls and ...

988 suicide & crisis hotline to end specialized service for LGBTQ+ youth

Anyone who needs help can call 988. There are still LGBTQ-specific crisis lines available from different organizations.

LGBTQ+ option removed from 988 suicide hotline amid budget changes

The option to connect to a specific hotline for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 suicide hotline has been removed due to a ...
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LGBTQ+ suicide hotline extension ends Thursday, concerning mental health professionals

The Trump administration decided in June to discontinue the service, which a West Philly counselor described as a 'lifeline.' ...
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Arkansas Crisis Center Executive Director talks hotline changes

Last week, the United States government ended extension No. 3 of the 988-Suicide Prevention Lifeline, designated for use by ...
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LGBT suicide hotline counselor appears to endorse teen's plan to leave home, live with coach

A leaked recording of a counseling session with a controversial LGBT activist group appeared to endorse a fictional teen’s ...