Hope and help are here for LGBTQIA+ individuals including youth with a new 988 Lifeline. Any mental health challenge is a reason to call the new 988 number and provides real-time, confidential access to support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

Anyone is encouraged to call 988 if they are having a hard time managing difficult emotions, worried about alcohol or drug use, or if they have something on their mind that is troubling them and they need support.