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LA County Launches LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Hotline Initiative
12/10/2025
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Story summary
- Los Angeles County is pursuing a local LGBTQ+ youth crisis hotline after the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump removed the 'press 3' option from the national 988 Lifeline.
- More than 14% of 988 Lifeline callers used the 'press 3' option before its elimination.
- Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act to secure funding within the 988 Lifeline.
