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LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Hotline Back Online
Washington state reinstates mental health line for LGBTQ+ youth after federal shutdown.
In brief
Washington state reinstates mental health line for LGBTQ+ youth after federal shutdown. Washington state has reopened the national LGBTQ+ youth crisis hotline 988 Press 3 option after federal funding was terminated in July 2025. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Hotline
The national suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ youth is back online after being shut down in July 2025.
How to Access
Youths and young adults can call or text 988 and press 3 for specialized LGBTQ+ youth support.
Reopening Details
The line reopened Sept. 30 with state-level promotion after federal funding was terminated.
Service Impact
Washington state handled nearly 22,000 calls before the line shut down in July 2025.
What it means
Washington state has reopened the national LGBTQ+ youth crisis hotline 988 Press 3 option after federal funding was terminated in July 2025.
