International US to end LGBT suicide prevention service, says general hotline sufficient

[LeonardoBjj]

By Kanishka Singh

WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is ending funding for an LGBT suicide prevention hotline that it says encourages "radical gender ideology," a move that the project running the service called "devastating."

The Trevor Project, a non-profit that provides free, specialized support to LGBT youth, said on Wednesday that its hotline would soon close as a result of the funding not being renewed.

"I am devastated and heartbroken. The @TrevorProject received official notice that The Trump administration has ordered the closure of the national LGBTQ+ youth suicide lifeline in 30 days," Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black said in a statement on Instagram.

A spokesman for the White House Office of Management and Budget said funding would continue for 988 Lifeline, a wider suicide prevention hotline.

"The president's Budget funds the 988 at $520 million – the same number as under (former President Joe) Biden. It does not, however, grant taxpayer money to a chat service where children are encouraged to embrace radical gender ideology by 'counselors' without consent or knowledge of their parents," the spokesman added.

Since taking office in January, Trump has signed multiple executive orders aimed at restricting transgender rights and dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion practices in the government and private sector. The Trump administration says such steps restore fairness, but civil rights and LGBT advocates say they leave marginalized groups more vulnerable.

"The administration is eliminating a critical, life-saving resource that was part of this nation's public health infrastructure," said Black, adding that it seemed the country "has failed our LGBTQ+ young people."

The hotline had serviced over 1.3 million young people since its inception in 2022, Black added.

https://www.reuters.com/business/he...e-says-general-hotline-sufficient-2025-06-18/

- As someone unquestionable straight. I can feel the gay people pain with those budget cuts!

 

[HOLA]

 

[oldshadow]

Why do they need a special line as long as the people are trained.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

Why do they need a special line as long as the people are trained.

Presumably the people on the lines had more specific training about the types of challenges they might face.

 

[Gamer2k4]

Presumably the people on the lines had more specific training about the types of challenges they might face.

If you're considering suicide, is there really such a thing as "more specific training"? Unless there's a separate line for each reason (lost my job, spouse left me, being bullied, etc.) any help you give has to be general anyway, doesn't it?

 

[Hellowhosthat]

If you're considering suicide, is there really such a thing as "more specific training"? Unless there's a separate line for each reason (lost my job, spouse left me, being bullied, etc.) any help you give has to be general anyway, doesn't it?

Yes of course there is. Ideally you would have people specialised in different areas if you can but if a group is at higher risk of suicide then absolutely find out what issues and judgements they say they face and train people to deal with that.

I'd say the same thing when it comes to veterans too

 

[Confucamus]

 

[oldshadow]

Presumably the people on the lines had more specific training about the types of challenges they might face.

The lines are limited as I don't think doctors answer the phones. They are there to to calm them and help them get help if they need it and want it.

I can see your point and I would hope they are trained to deal with all types of problems.

 

[Mujeriego]

The lines are limited as I don't think are doctors say they are there to to calm them and help them get help if they need it and want it.

Did you know that Dr J, isnt really a doctor either?
You learn something everyday kiddo.
Tip your waiter.

 

[nostradumbass]

What the hell is the existing suicide hotline if gays need a special one just for them, but somehow never did until 3 years ago?

Yeah, ever since 2022, the people at the actual suicide hotline just ask general questions, and as soon as they find out you're suicidal because you're gay, they have no idea what to say from there and just hang up.

 

[Mujeriego]

By Kanishka Singh

WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is ending funding for an LGBT suicide prevention hotline that it says encourages "radical gender ideology," a move that the project running the service called "devastating."

The Trevor Project, a non-profit that provides free, specialized support to LGBT youth, said on Wednesday that its hotline would soon close as a result of the funding not being renewed.

"I am devastated and heartbroken. The @TrevorProject received official notice that The Trump administration has ordered the closure of the national LGBTQ+ youth suicide lifeline in 30 days," Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black said in a statement on Instagram.

A spokesman for the White House Office of Management and Budget said funding would continue for 988 Lifeline, a wider suicide prevention hotline.

"The president's Budget funds the 988 at $520 million – the same number as under (former President Joe) Biden. It does not, however, grant taxpayer money to a chat service where children are encouraged to embrace radical gender ideology by 'counselors' without consent or knowledge of their parents," the spokesman added.

Since taking office in January, Trump has signed multiple executive orders aimed at restricting transgender rights and dismantling diversity, equity and inclusion practices in the government and private sector. The Trump administration says such steps restore fairness, but civil rights and LGBT advocates say they leave marginalized groups more vulnerable.

"The administration is eliminating a critical, life-saving resource that was part of this nation's public health infrastructure," said Black, adding that it seemed the country "has failed our LGBTQ+ young people."

The hotline had serviced over 1.3 million young people since its inception in 2022, Black added.

https://www.reuters.com/business/he...e-says-general-hotline-sufficient-2025-06-18/

- As someone unquestionable straight. I can feel the gay people pain with those budget cuts!

Whats with the Playdoh characters or whatever you call that?

 

[ermac88]

No surpirse sadly.

Looks like this administration is doing everything in it's power to hurt, disenfranchise, alienate people they dont view as American.

-Rolll back health care
-Reccind medicare
-Cut funding for student grants and preschool development grants
-Elimate department of education
-Weaken worked protection


Frankly other than tax breaks for elites, not sure who this admistration is serviing

 

[HereticBD]

Yeah, it's a hat on a hat. Where are the black and Latino suicide hotlines?

 

[oldshadow]

Did you know that Dr J, isnt really a doctor either?
You learn something everyday kiddo.
Tip your waiter.

I was saying any of these help lines are not direct lines to doctors.

 

[nhbbear]

Stupid move. It makes sense to have specialized counselors who can respond to lgbtq callers as opposed to someone that has general knowledge and expertise.

But now is the time for some big time billionaire celebrities to fund this if they care so much.

 

[Hog-train]

If you're considering suicide, is there really such a thing as "more specific training"? Unless there's a separate line for each reason (lost my job, spouse left me, being bullied, etc.) any help you give has to be general anyway, doesn't it?

Stupid move. It makes sense to have specialized counselors who can respond to lgbtq callers as opposed to someone that has general knowledge and expertise.

But now is the time for some big time billionaire celebrities to fund this if they care so much.

They have to be specially trained not to misgender because they can kill themselves when that happens.

 

[GhostZ06]

Why do they need a special line as long as the people are trained.

Why does it bother you?

 

[Osculater]

Gay!!!!!

 

[Hellowhosthat]

What the hell is the existing suicide hotline if gays need a special one just for them, but somehow never did until 3 years ago?

Yeah, ever since 2022, the people at the actual suicide hotline just ask general questions, and as soon as they find out you're suicidal because you're gay, they have no idea what to say from there and just hang up.

Don't you think having people who specialise in an area would be better? It's not like America can't afford it. You can have people trained in lgbt issues, people trained in vet issues, people trained in teen issues, people trained in lonely elderly people issues.

Unfortunately America doesn't give a shit about mental health.

 

[Darkballs]

This is definately what Christ would do.