Restore Funding for the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Line

The 988 LGBTQ+ crisis line received 1.3 million contacts before its funding was cut.

A letter to your members of Congress. Facts checked June 2, 2026.

The Letter

Subject Fund the 988 Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services

The 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services received 1.3 million contacts since 2022. A peer-reviewed study linked the 988 launch to thousands fewer teen suicide deaths. In July 2025, the administration eliminated dedicated funding for these services. LGBTQ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide.

Co-sponsor the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act and restore dedicated funding in FY 2027 appropriations.

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U.S. Capitol switchboard: (202) 224-3121

I'm calling about the 988 Suicide Lifeline's LGBTQ+ youth services.
The specialized LGBTQ+ crisis line received 1.3 million contacts before the administration cut its funding in July 2025.
LGBTQ youth are four times more likely to attempt suicide. The 988 launch is linked to thousands fewer teen suicide deaths.
I'm asking you to co-sponsor the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act and restore funding in the FY 2027 budget.

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The Facts Behind the Ask

1.3M contacts received by 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services since 2022 launch (source)
4x higher rate of suicide attempts among LGBTQ youth compared to peers (source)

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