Pedro Pascal, Ariana Grande and other 100 artists sign to protect the suicide prevention telephone of LGTBI youth who wants to remove Trump
The United States government intends to cut funds for the country’s suicide care telephone 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Specifically, the Donald Trump administration plans to cut the resources of the line specialized in attention for young LGTBIQ+, which has trained professionals, according to several Anglo -Saxon media.
The LGTBIQ+ population has a higher risk rate of mental Sañud. In Spain, without going any further, and despite the social advances in inclusion, the collective suffers more than double attempts and suicidal ideation – 32.1% compared to 14.5% – and self -injuries – 19.5% compared to L9% – than those of the general population, according to a study of the Mental Health Confederation and the Mutual Foundation Madrid of 2023.
The operator of the 988 suicide and crisis Lifeline, The Organization The Trevor Project, carried out in 2022 a macro -concentrate with the population of the American collective. He concluded that 45% of LGTBIQ people seriously considered the possibility of suicide that year after pandemic. “60% of LGBTQ young people who requested mental health care last year could not obtain it,” in the US health system, they say the body’s data.
With this panorama, the Donald Trump administration is considering withdrawing federal financial support to the specialized care line. The new budget of the Republican Government leaked to the media in the United States this week, and mental health organizations have not taken to warn about the danger that would be able to eliminate the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. It was implemented in 2022 and has helped more than 14 million people since then.
In their defense, more than 100 Hollywood artists have come out, such as Pedro Pascal, Ariana Grande or Dua Lipa, who have signed a letter promoted by The Trevor Project. They also sign celebrities such as Jamie Lee Curtis, Daniel Radcliffe, Troye Sivan, Sabrina Carpenter, Christina Aguilera, Josh Hutcherson, Cara Delevigne or Nathan Lane. “As artists, creators and public figures, our platforms entail a responsibility,” reads the text. “And today, that responsibility is clear: we must talk to protect the mental health and life of young LGBTQ+. We will not be silent,” they say.
“This goes from people, not politics. In a moment of deep division, let’s let this be something that we can all agree on: no young man should run out of help at their darkest moment. If this lifeguard is removed, young LGBTQ+ receive the message that it is not worth saving their lives. We refuse to accept that message,” the text continues, which also signs diplo, Marina & The Diamond Paris Hilton, Sarah Paulson, Julia Michaels or Tove Lo, among many others. “We ask the Administration and Congress to do the right thing: restore and protect the financing of specialized services for young LGBTQ+ of 988 Suicide & Lifeline crisis in the budget of fiscal year 2026,” they say.
“To all young LGBTQ+ who read this: you are not alone. We see you. We value you. You have the right to feel safe, supported and dear exactly as you are. You deserve to have access to vital services that honor your humanity,” continues the message, to conclude: “We will continue to rise your voice. We will not stop fighting for you.”
The organization ensures that the list will be updated as more artists are signing.
