Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

“focus on serving all help seekers.”

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-17

SAMHSA stated its intention to focus on serving all callers following the termination of the specialized LGBTQ youth service.

“no longer silo LGB+ youth services”

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-17

SAMHSA explained its decision to shutter the specialized 988 lifeline service for LGBTQ youths.

“Everyone who contacts the 988 Lifeline will continue to receive access to skilled, caring, culturally competent crisis counselors who can help with suicidal, substance misuse, or mental health crises, or any other kind of emotional distress. Anyone who calls the Lifeline will continue to receive compassion and help,”

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-17

SAMHSA assured the public that all callers to the 988 Lifeline will continue to receive support from crisis counselors.