No, Canada hasn't launched a suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ AmericansThe internet rumor is false, but there are still resources available for people in crisis.
Link to Full ArticleThe Advocate - Christopher Wiggins
April 29 2025 7:43 PM EST
A viral post on X, formerly Twitter, has falsely claimed that Canada has launched a suicide crisis line for LGBTQ+ Americans in the wake of news that federal cuts were coming to the United States 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Is Canada launching a crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ Americans? No.
The post, shared Sunday by an anonymous user, reads: "As Trump shuts down the suicide hotline, Canada has broadcasted their national hotline, which now has a toll-free American version: 1-877-330-6366." It has been viewed more than 2.5 million times. It has since been flagged with a "Community Note," which is user-generated fact-checking that X has implemented.
However, the number listed, 1-877-330-6366, does not connect to a Canadian government service. It connects to Trans Lifeline, a nonprofit, peer-led support line that has served both American and Canadian transgender people since 2014. No new Canadian hotline has been created for LGBTQ+ Americans.
The spread of misinformation comes amid real concern about mental health resources for LGBTQ+ people under attack in the United States.
Advocates stress that support remains available, and LGBTQ+ people are not alone.---------------------------------
LGBTQ+ people still have several trusted options for crisis support, including:
The Trevor Project offers around-the-clock crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ+ youth ages 13 to 24 and can be reached at (866) 488-7386.
Trans Lifeline, at (877) 565-8860, provides peer-led support by and for transgender people, offering confidential help without mandatory law enforcement involvement.
The LGBT National Hotline is available at (888) 843-4564 for peer support and information.
Text-based support is available through
Crisis Text Line by texting START to 741-741.
The Rainbow Youth Project operates its national crisis line for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, with services available through
rainbowyouthproject.org. Their counselors are specifically trained to address the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ callers facing isolation, family rejection, and legislative hostility.
PFLAG National, which has more than 300 chapters nationwide, continues to provide local community-based support, education, and advocacy for LGBTQ+ people and their loved ones. More information about chapters and resources is available at
pflag.org.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline remains reachable by dialing 988, although identity-specific services may be diminished soon.
