The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration said the move is “to focus on serving all help seekers, including those previously served through the Press 3 option,” adding people

The 988 LGBT youth suicide hotline was established by the Biden administration in 2022 in coordination with advocacy group the Trevor Project.

The substance abuse and mental health service administration (SAMHSA) stated that the 988 suicide and crisis lifeline will no longer provided a "press three" option after July 27.