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The specialized suicide and crisis prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth via the 988 helpline will cease operations on July 17, 2025. SAMHSA, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, announced that while general crisis support will continue, specialized services for LGBTQ+ individuals will be discontinued. The decision stems from the exhaustion of allocated funds and a proposal by the Trump administration in the 2026 budget.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff