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Oregon Leaders Push to Revive LGBTQ+ Crisis Hotline Funding

7/19/2025

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Oregon leaders and mental health advocates are rallying to revive funding for the LGBTQ+ crisis hotline, a vital lifeline for youth seeking support. With the federal government’s recent shutdown of the "Press 3" option, Rep. Andrea Salinas is passionately leading the charge, emphasizing the hotline's essential role in combating alarming suicide rates among LGBTQ youth.

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Story summary

Oregon leaders and mental health advocates are rallying to revive funding for the LGBTQ+ crisis hotline, a vital lifeline for youth seeking support. With the federal government’s recent shutdown of the "Press 3" option, Rep. Andrea Salinas is passionately leading the charge, emphasizing the hotline's essential role in combating alarming suicide rates among LGBTQ youth.