The Trump administration is moving to restart the specialized LGBTQ+ option for youth who contact the 988 crisis intervention hotline, but the group that helped pioneer the idea is being shut out.

The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after difficult years and federal funding cuts

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The nonprofit Trevor Project received a $45 million gift from billionaire MacKenzie Scott at the end of 2025.

Ruth Ellis Center pivots during COVID pandemic to continue offering support to LGBTQ+ youth

Read full article: Ruth Ellis Center pivots during COVID pandemic to continue offering support to LGBTQ+ youth

The COVID pandemic has led to a dramatic rise in death by suicide for young people who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

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988's LGBTQ+ hotline to relaunch this year. But the group that helped start it might be excluded

The Trevor Project receives $45M from MacKenzie Scott after difficult years and federal funding cuts

Ruth Ellis Center pivots during COVID pandemic to continue offering support to LGBTQ+ youth