988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve support for LGBTQ+ youth who contact the 988 suicide prevention hotline. It recognizes that LGBTQ+ youth are disproportionately affected by suicidal thoughts and attempts, and that the 988 lifeline currently offers specialized services. The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services to allocate resources specifically for these services, ensuring LGBTQ+ youth have access to tailored support when they need it most.
Key provisions
- Designates sufficient resources for specialized services on the 988 hotline.
- Establishes a ‘Press 3’ option or Integrated Voice Response (IVR) for LGBTQ+ youth.
- Requires a minimum of 9% of the 988 funding to be dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth support services.
- Addresses the high rates of suicide attempts among LGBTQ+ youth.
- Builds upon existing 988 infrastructure to better serve this population.
- Focuses on training hotline staff to address LGBTQ+ specific challenges.
- Specifically mentions lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning (LGBTQ+) youth.
Who is affected
- LGBTQ+ youth
- Individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts
- Families of LGBTQ+ youth
- 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline users
- The Department of Health and Human Services
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