After two heavy subjects, let’s turn to youth suicide.  OK, certainly not a lighter subject.  Over these many decades, I’ve written about the work done by The Trevor Project – the suicide prevention hotline specifically focusing on LGBTQ+ youths.  I was unaware of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  You know how you can call 911 in case of an emergency?  Well, apparently you can call 988 if you’re having suicidal thoughts or concerns for someone else.  And if you press 3, you would be connected to someone specifically catering to LGBTQI+ people under 25…until July 17^th.  The hotline, which is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is a subsidiary of the US Health and Human Services Agency (HHS).  They have determined that there’s no need to specifically “silo LGB+ youth services” – note that the government took the “T” out (they also took out the “Q”, the “I”, and any other letters that follow).  They claim this is to “focus on serving all help seekers, including those previously served through the Press 3 option”.  They also say, “Anyone who calls the Lifeline will continue to receive compassion and help.”  That remains to be seen.  Critics claim the exclusion of the “T” only underscores the administration’s attempt to erase the trans community.  Trevor Project CEO Jaymes Black said, “Suicide prevention is about people, not politics.”  They will continue to be available to those in need.