LGBTQ+ Wisconsin Residents Losing Access to Specialized Services on 988 Hotline

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025 -- 12:00 PM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) LGBTQ+ Wisconsinites will be losing access to specialized services on the Suicide and Crisis Prevention Hotline.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, a directive from the current administration states that after July 17th, people contacting the 9-8-8 number will still have access to crisis services, but there won’t be a “press three” option for the specialized line.

Family Services, which administers the 9-8-8 hotline for Wisconsin, calls that deeply concerning, because LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth, are among the most at risk for suicide.

The sub-network was launched in 2022, and more than 14.5 million callers have used the line since then.

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