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Trump Cuts LGBTQ+ Crisis Funding, Endangering 1.2M Youth

6/18/2025

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The Trump Administration's abrupt decision to slash funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services, effective July 17, threatens vital support for over 1.2 million queer youth in crisis. The Trevor Project is calling on Congress to act swiftly to restore this crucial funding, as suicide rates among LGBTQ+ youth continue to rise alarmingly.

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The Trump Administration's abrupt decision to slash funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services, effective July 17, threatens vital support for over 1.2 million queer youth in crisis. The Trevor Project is calling on Congress to act swiftly to restore this crucial funding, as suicide rates among LGBTQ+ youth continue to rise alarmingly.