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Jun 11, 2025

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National & Local Media Coverage of JED’s Support for Continued Funding of 988 Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Services

Find local and national news coverage on JED’s support of The Trevor Project in calling for the continued funding of specialized services through the 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth.

  • NBC News: White House proposes axing 988 suicide hotline services for LGBTQ youth
  • PinkNews: Trump administration confirms plan to scrap funding for ‘life-saving’ LGBTQ+ suicide hotline
  • The Advocate: Trump administration finalizes plan to eliminate LGBTQ+ 988 crisis services during WorldPride
  • Mental Health Weekly: JED responds to proposal to cut 988 services for LGBTQ+ youth
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