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# Trump plans to cut suicide  prevention and crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/trump-plans-to-cut-suicide-prevention-and-crisis-services-for-lgbtq-youth/
- Published: 2025-05-05T10:40:13.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-05T10:40:28.000Z
- Description: President Donald Trump has plans to cut suicide prevention and crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth, according to a leaked budget proposal from the White House. The 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline, funded through the Department of Health and Human Services, could end as soon as 1 October if a
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: Donald Trump, Trevor Project, Trump

President **Donald Trump** has plans to cut suicide prevention and crisis services for LGBTQ+ youth, according to a leaked budget proposal from the White House.

The **988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline**, funded through the **Department of Health and Human Services**, could end as soon as **1 October** if approved by Congress.

**IYG**, an organisation aimed at providing safe spaces and programming for LGBTQ+ youth, has said it is “deeply alarmed”.

**Zoe O’Haillin-Berne**, IYG’s director of engagement, said the cuts threaten essential support systems for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults who already face higher rates of mental health challenges and suicidal ideation.

“At a time when marginalised youth continue to face overwhelming obstacles, our focus should be on expanding access to care and reinforcing the support systems that serve as lifelines — not dismantling them,” O’Haillin-Berne said. “IYG remains steadfast in its commitment to uplifting and advocating for LGBTQ+ young people, and we will continue working to ensure they have the support and resources they deserve.”

**The Trevor Project**, a charity focused on suicide prevention efforts among LGBTQ+ youth, stated in a news release the programme has helped more than 1.2 million people in crisis since it was implemented in 2022.

“We urge the Administration to maintain its long-standing commitment to ending suicide among high-risk populations, especially our nation’s young people,” The Trevor Project CEO **Jaymes Black** stated. “We urge Congress to defend its establishment of this data-based, bipartisan programme to allow its life-saving services to continue for generations to come. We do not have to agree on every policy issue to agree that every young life is worth saving.”

A survey by The Trevor Project has shown that 46% of transgender and nonbinary young people seriously considered suicide in the last year. In 2024, 13% of transgender young people attempted suicide.