Krishnamoorthi Urges Trump Administration to Restore LGBTQ+ 988 Crisis Line as New Study Confirms Lifesaving Impact

WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is calling on the Trump Administration to immediately restore the LGBTQ+ youth "Press 3" option on the 988 Lifeline after a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association and led by Harvard Medical School researchers found the program is saving lives and preventing thousands of youth suicide deaths:

"A new study led by Harvard Medical School researchers shows the 988 Lifeline is saving lives-preventing thousands of youth suicide deaths, including among LGBTQ+ youth. Yet even after Congress provided funding to restore the LGBTQ+ youth crisis line following its elimination under the Trump Administration, it still has not been restarted-leaving lives needlessly at risk. I was proud to work with colleagues from both parties to restore the funding for this life-saving program. The Trump Administration needs to use it to bring these services back online now."

Congressman Krishnamoorthi has long worked to protect and strengthen the 988 Lifeline, including through his leadership opposing proposed cuts to 988 services and his introduction of bipartisan legislation to safeguard sustained access to specialized crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth.