Concerns Over Exclusion in the Relaunch of 988’s LGBTQ+ Hotline
As the Trump administration plans to relaunch the LGBTQ+ hotline under the 988 crisis line, worries grow about the exclusion of key contributors who helped establish it.
The 988 crisis line is set to bring back its LGBTQ+ hotline this year, aimed at providing support for LGBTQ+ youth in crisis.
However, there are rising concerns that the group instrumental in creating this hotline may not be included in the relaunch process.
This potential exclusion raises questions about the implications for the effectiveness and inclusivity of the service.
Updates
Update at 13:55 UTC on 2026-06-26
STAT reported The Trump administration is moving to restart the specialized LGBTQ+ option for youth who contact the 988 crisis line, but the group that helped pioneer the idea is being shut….
Sources: STAT