LGBTQ Youth Hotline Being Cut In Name Of Inclusivity
The Trump administration is seeking to make a federal crisis hotline more accessible by closing down its LGBT youth option next month in order to redirect resources to help all callers.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) confirmed the order in a statement on Tuesday night, stating it’s “Press 3 option,” will be removed on July 17. The program was established in Fiscal Year 2022, and received funding from Congress in Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024.
The move comes as the current presidential administration looks to cut down on wasteful government spending, by eliminating or canceling repetitive grants and programs. The emergency hotline as a whole will still be in operation.
“On July 17, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will no longer silo LGB+ youth services, also known as the ‘Press 3 option,’ to focus on serving all help seekers, including those previously served through the Press 3 option,” SAMHSA said in a news release.
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