Archive · 19 Jun 2025

Trump Admin. Halts LGBTQ Youth Suicide Hotline; Critics Condemn

Trump Admin. Halts LGBTQ Youth Suicide Hotline; Critics Condemn

The government is stopping a special suicide help line for LGBTQ teens.

This line, called 'Press 3', let young people talk to counselors who understand their problems.

It started under the Biden administration but had support from both parties.

Now, the government wants to put everyone together in one group of counselors instead.

Some people are upset because LGBTQ teens have more suicide risk, and they think this change might be dangerous.

The government says all callers will still get good care, but critics disagree, especially as it occurs during Pride Month.

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