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Administration to bring back critical LGBTQ+ crisis line but it might exclude the Trevor Project
By Molly Sprayregen at LGBTQ Nation
· July 1, 2026
· 4 min read
The administration is restoring the federal program that provides emergency crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth at risk of suicide, but it may end up excluding the organization that established the program in the first place. The Trevor Project, the nation's leading nonprofit focused on suicide preventi
Key takeaway Related Supreme Court rules states can exclude trans students from sports The Trevor Project reportedly fielded about half of the 1.
Why this matters
The administration's decision to restore the LGBTQ+ crisis line, while a crucial step in addressing the alarming suicide rates among LGBTQ+ youth, raises concerns about the potential exclusion of the Trevor Project, a leading organization in this field. Given that the Trevor Project fielded approximately half of the 1.6 million "Press 3" calls, their expertise and experience would be invaluable in providing effective support to LGBTQ+ youth. The requirement that only crisis centers currently active in the 988 network can apply to join the "Press 3" service may effectively bar the Trevor Project from participating, despite their established track record. This development highlights the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in accessing critical services, particularly in the context of varying state-level protections and policies. The National LGBTQ Task Force and other advocacy groups may need to closely monitor the implementation of this restored program to ensure that it effectively serves the needs of LGBTQ+ youth nationwide.
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Category: rights ·
Published: July 1, 2026 ·
Source: LGBTQ Nation ·
Reading time: 4 min
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