988 is changing to serve autistic people better during suicidal crises:
Shifts in 988 hotline volunteer behavior can have a major impact for autistic callers ...
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Key FactsLGBTQ+ Suicide Hotline Service to End July 17
Jun 19, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newsweek.com
- The 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will discontinue its specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth starting July 17.
- Since its launch in September 2022, more than 1.3 million callers have accessed the option to connect with counselors trained in LGBTQ+ issues.
- This move aligns with recent political actions targeting transgender individuals and occurs despite the group’s higher suicide risk.
- Advocacy groups like the Trevor Project strongly oppose the closure, highlighting the critical need for continued support among vulnerable LGBTQ+ youth.
Suicide prevention is about people, not politics. 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.— Jaymes Black, CEO of the Trevor Project, regarding the Trump administration's decision.
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