Budget Proposal Details
The leaked budget draft reveals plans to eliminate funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services, a program providing crucial support for at-risk LGBTQ+ youth.
This proposal, part of broader cuts within the , aims to merge into a new office, potentially impacting various mental health services for marginalized groups.
Impact and Responses
Mental health experts and advocacy groups warn that cutting these specialized services will endanger LGBTQ+ youth, who are already at a higher risk of suicide and mental health issues.
The Trevor Project and other organizations are mobilizing to urge Congress to reject these cuts, highlighting the bipartisan support and the life-saving impact of these programs since their inception.