988 suicide lifeline expanding LGBTQ services with 24/7 chat and text

The government-backed 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ pilot program is now offering text and chat services 24/7 in what officials are calling a "major step forward" for the multimillion-dollar prevention program.

"We are thrilled that the 988 Lifeline LGBTQ+ pilot line will be expanding services across all modalities," said Dr. Tia Dole, the chief lifeline officer at Vibrant Emotional Health, which administers the service. "We know that LGBTQIA youth are one of the most at-risk communities for suicide. Vibrant, SAMHSA and 988 want to be there to change that through affirming care."

"Expanding this service is a major step forward in strengthening 988, the mental health safety net for all people in America," Dole added.


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