Cutting Specialists From Suicide Hotline Threatens LGBTQ+ Youth, Experts Say

In October, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals—approximately 1.2 million of whom have called the national suicide hotline since its inception in 2022—may not have a specialist to take their call.¹ A leaked budget proposal from the Trump administration indicated a plan to eliminate funding for LBGTQ+ specialized services on the national suicide hotline. With LGBTQ+ individuals at increased risk of suicide, this action could have major consequences on a vulnerable group, experts say.