Devi Shastri (AP)
Jun 18, 2025
The 988 Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth and young adults on July 17, per a statement on SAMHSA's website.
As reported by the Associated Press, the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will stop providing tailored support options to LGBTQ+ youth and adults on July 17. These services have been accessible by selecting option 3 on phone calls to 988 or by replying “PRIDE” via text. The full article is available at https://apnews.com/article/988-lgbtq-suicide-prevention-hotline-trump-382342828b381b6a32964f09fe9aa59c.
The Trevor Project’s free and confidential crisis services will continue to be available 24/7 for any LGBTQ+ young person who needs support by calling 1-866-488-7386, via chat at TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help, or by texting START to 678678.
Also, Canada's LGBT National Help Center announced that they will extend their services to U.S. residents who identify as LGBTQ+. A toll-free number, 888-843-4564, has been opened to access these services from the U.S. More information is available at:
https://www.youthline.ca/support_near_you/lgbt-national-help-center/.