MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites will be losing access to specialized services on the Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline.
A Trump Administration directive states that after July 17th, people contacting the 988 number will still have access to crisis services, but there won’t be a “press three” option for the specialized line. Family Services, which administers the 988 hotline for Wisconsin, calls that deeply concerning, because LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth, are among the most at risk for suicide.
The sub-network was launched in 2022, and more than 14.5 million callers have used the line since then.