988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act

The 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act is bipartisan federal legislation introduced to support specialized crisis services for LGBTQ young people through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Led in the Senate by Tammy Baldwin and Lisa Murkowski, the legislation seeks to establish and maintain dedicated resources for LGBTQ youth seeking crisis support through 988.

Follow JRL CHARTS for updates on the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act, its progress through Congress and federal policy affecting mental health and crisis intervention services for LGBTQ youth.

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1 10, 2026

988’s LGBTQ Youth ‘Press 3’ Lifeline Is Back After a 14-Month Shutdown

2026-10-01T17:24:41-07:00October 1st, 2026|Categories: LGBTQ News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – LGBTQ News WASHINGTON, D.C. — (October 1, 2026) — LGBTQ young people contacting the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline once again have access to specialized crisis support after the federal “Press 3” service returned Wednesday, ending a shutdown that lasted more than 14 months. The 988 LGBTQ+ [...]

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