Concerns Rise as 988 Lifeline Cuts LGBTQ+ Services
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The 988 Lifeline will change its services soon. It will stop special help for LGBTQ+ youth on July 17. This change worries many people who support LGBTQ+ youth.
The LGBTQ+ program helped many young people. It helped almost 1.3 million callers since 2022. People could get help by pressing '3' or texting 'PRIDE'.
The government agency said they want to help everyone. They want to help all people who call 988. They do not want to separate services anymore.
The Trevor Project is upset about this change. They help many LGBTQ+ people who call 988. The group will still offer its own mental health support.
Suicide rates are very high in the United States. LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to think about suicide. The 988 program for LGBTQ+ youth cost $33 million.
Questions
What will happen to the 988 Lifeline services on July 17?
The 988 Lifeline will stop special help for LGBTQ+ youth.
How many young people did the LGBTQ+ program help since 2022?
The program helped almost 1.3 million callers since 2022.
Why is The Trevor Project upset about the change?
The Trevor Project is upset because they help many LGBTQ+ people who call 988.
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