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Lines for Life Responds to Federal Decision to End LGBTQIA+ 988 Line

Lines for Life Responds to Federal Decision to End LGBTQIA+ 988 Line

Portland, Ore. — As a home to Oregonʻs 988 and crisis hotlines for over 30 years, Lines for Life is disappointed and disheartened by the federal government’s decision to discontinue its dedicated line for LGBTQIA+ communities. This change, effective July 17, eliminates a critical resource for these individuals during a time when more support is needed.

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