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LGBTQ+ youth have lost a lifeline. What now?
If you or a loved one are in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), or ...
When it comes to providing crisis support in Columbus, Ali O'Donnell answers the call
"It really gives people hope," said North Central Mental Health Services, Inc.'s 988 and suicide prevention services director ...
Suicide and crisis line changes coming for LGBTQ+ community has local effects
Starting Thursday, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer offer a separate line for LGBTQ+ youth, ending the ...
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Trump administration ends 988 Lifeline's special service for LGBTQ+ young people
Callers to 988 used to be able to press 3 to reach counselors specially trained to help LGBTQ+ young people. The service had ...
Optional LGBTQ suicide prevention lifeline service ends
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline ceased its optional service for LGBTQ callers on Thursday after the Trump ...
LGBTQ community concerned after lifeline for struggling youth is dropped due to federal budget cuts
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline dropped the specialized option for LGBTQ+ youth, known as the "Press 3" option.
Illinois will continue providing 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline services for LGBTQIA+ youth, young adults in the state
The 988 service is still operating nationally, but the Trump administration ended tailored assistance for LGBTQIA+ youth and ...
What the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers and how it's used
The National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — 988 — launched on this day exactly three years ago. People who call the line seeking support are connected to a local network of crisis centers and a trained ...