The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth have ended due to the exhaustion of allocated funds. Initially a pilot program, the "Press 3" option connected callers to counselors specifically trained to support LGBTQ+ youth. While the lifeline continues to operate with services for veterans and Spanish speakers, the termination of LGBTQ+ services has drawn criticism from advocacy groups like The Trevor Project, who cite the decision as endangering vulnerable youth. The lifeline received over $33 million in funding, assisting an estimated 1.5 million LGBTQ+ youth since 2022.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.