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Trump Budget Proposal Threatens LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Support

4/26/2025

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Advocates in New York are deeply concerned about a leaked Trump administration budget draft that suggests slashing funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services. This alarming proposal threatens to undermine vital mental health support, potentially escalating suicide rates among vulnerable LGBTQ youth, who relied on the hotline for 2,100 contacts daily in February.

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Advocates in New York are deeply concerned about a leaked Trump administration budget draft that suggests slashing funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services. This alarming proposal threatens to undermine vital mental health support, potentially escalating suicide rates among vulnerable LGBTQ youth, who relied on the hotline for 2,100 contacts daily in February.