Trump Is Shutting Down 988's LGBTQ+ Services. These Hotlines Can Still HelpIf you're an LGBTQ+ person experiencing a mental health crisis, there are resources you can use to get support.
Link to Full ListThem Magazine - Samantha Riedel
July 14, 2025
It's official: The 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services program will close its doors on July 17 — but if you're in crisis, that doesn't mean you're alone.
If you're an LGBTQ+ person experiencing a mental health crisis, it's important to know that you still have people on your side, and there are resources you can use to get support.
Trans Lifeline: US (877) 565-8860 / CAN (877) 330-6366
Trans Lifeline is active Mondays through Fridays from 1-9 p.m. Eastern time.
The Trevor Project: (866) 488-7386
Although the organization's partnership with the 988 hotline is ending, the Trevor Project's hotline for LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-24 is still active round-the-clock, as it has been since 1998. Those in need can also text 678678 from any SMS service or use the organization's online chat platform to speak with a counselor. (https://chat.trvr.org/)
LGBT National Help Center Hotlines
The LGBT National Help Center runs multiple phone lines for LGBTQ+ people with differing needs, each open from 2-11 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday and 12-5 p.m. on Saturdays.
(https://lgbthotline.org/)
LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564
LGBT National Youth Talkline: (800) 246-7743
LGBT National Senior Hotline: (888) 234-7243
LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline: (888) 688-5428-------------------------
If you feel that you need to talk to someone right away, please call these numbers.
You matter, and we want you to be safe.
