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LGBTQ+ Intimate Partner Violence on the Rise Post-Pandemic: Study

The study’s authors called for more research on the problem of LGBTQ+ intimate partner abuse.

Anti-LGBTQ+ bills in Alabama’s legislature threaten youth and undermine one gay teen's legacy, critics say

“If these bills go into play, what was I actually fighting for?” said a mother of a gay teen who died by suicide. “We all deserve protection. We all deserve to feel comfortable. We all deserve to feel love."

FCC Advances Plan for 9-8-8, a National Suicide Prevention Hotline

The three-digit number will provide easier access than the existing, longer one.

Three-Digit Suicide Hotline Number on Its Way

The number would provide ease of access for all, including particularly at-risk populations such as LGBTQ youth.

The Trevor Project Extends 988 Crisis Line Partnership to Support Vulnerable LGBTQ+ Youth

It will be the second year that the suicide prevention organization will provide services to young people in distress.

Trevor Project Launches Services in Mexico

The move is the organization's first international expansion, and the Trevor Project expects to eventually serve other countries as well.

Transgender Suicide Is More Than a Mental Health Issue

Government policy and legislation impact lives just as much as the availability of health care services.

These hotlines are still available for LGBTQ+ youth after Trump kills 988 services

The Trump administration is cutting the 988 special service for LGBTQ+ youth, but there are still several existing lifelines for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis. Here are some.

No, Canada hasn’t launched a suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ Americans

The internet rumor is false, but there are still resources available for people in crisis.

FCC Recognizes LGBTQ Youth Suicide Crisis, Advises Three-Digit Hotline

A new report from the agency recommends specialized services for LGBTQ youth and a three-digit hotline for all.

New Suicide Hotline Dedicated to Trans People Now Open for Calls

San Francisco-based Trans Lifeline has collected an all-trans staff of volunteers who aim to make the crisis hotline experience more comfortable and accessible for trans callers.

Facebook Steps Up Suicide Prevention Efforts

The move, including tests of artificial intelligence, comes after some people live-streamed suicides on the site.

Crisis Intervention: There's an App for That

The Trevor Project partners with Facebook to reach LGBT youth in crisis through instant messaging.

House Democrats demand RFK Jr. stop Trump’s deadly plan to end LGBTQ+ suicide prevention services

Lawmakers say the move to eliminate 988’s LGBTQ+ youth line is “shortsighted and dangerous” and “will have lethal consequences.”

Queer Kids Experience More Sleep Problems Than Straight Ones: Study

This is likely due to the stress caused by discrimination, bullying, and lack of family support, researchers say.

Bill Creating LGBTQ-Inclusive 988 Suicide Hotline Now on Trump's Desk

The bill is the first one with LGBTQ+ provisions to be unanimously approved by both houses of Congress.

Trump administration to defund suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth starting in October

A leaked budget draft shows the federal government's plans to eliminate all funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services.

Democratic senators denounce plan to cut LGBTQ+ suicide and crisis hotline

“While we strongly disagree with the many actions taken by the Trump Administration targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, we believe that suicide prevention should be a nonpartisan issue," the Democratic senators wrote.

Advocates and health experts worry Trump's suicide prevention hotline cuts will increase LGBTQ+ youth deaths

Karine Jean-Pierre and others have called out Trump’s proposed cuts to LGBTQ+ suicide prevention services, which health experts and advocates alike say could devastate the 988 lifeline for queer youth.

California Adds Suicide Prevention Hotline to All Student IDs

The move aims to help save the lives of at-risk young people.