The article discusses the alarming potential closure of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, specifically designed for LGBTQ+ youths under 18, by the Trump administration. Almost 100 Congress members have urged Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to halt the plans, citing the lifeline's essential role in providing mental health support to vulnerable individuals. They express concerns that the closure would lead to 'lethal consequences,' emphasizing the necessity of resources for suicide prevention across all communities, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The potential closure of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for LGBTQ+ youths has been deemed 'lethal' by Congress members urging Secretary RFK Jr to reconsider.
Over 100 Congress members argue that closing the 988 lifeline would be 'short-sighted' and 'dangerous,' risking the lives of vulnerable young Americans.
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