10/06/2026
Starting just last week, people who call or text 988 can once again be connected directly with counselors trained to support LGBTQ+ youth. It's been more than a year since that service was removed from the hotline.
https://www.latimes.com/science/story/2026-10-01/988-crisis-line-restores-lgbtq-youth-specialized-support
LGBTQ-identifying young people are more than four times as likely to attempt su***de compared to their straight, cisgender peers. This staggering and heartbreaking statistic shows that the need for specialized care is increasingly critical.
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/article/facts-about-lgbtq-youth-su***de/
Stay informed and learn how to support vulnerable LGBTQ+ youth through mental health facts and su***de risk factors from The Trevor Project.
