The Trump administration is planning to slash specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

If there is a wait to chat with a crisis counselor, a wait-time message will appear. If demand is high, people can access the Lifeline’s ‘helpful resources’ while waiting or call 988.” ...

Iowa City-based CommUnity Crisis Services is facing layoffs following the termination of a suicide crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ ...

Nearly 50 people are set to be laid off from CommUnity Crisis Services in Iowa City later this month after federal funding ...

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is terminating its specialized LGBTQ+ option, the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced last week.

The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline will no longer have a separate extension to receive specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth beginning July 17.