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Commissioner says federal changes have cut LGBTQ+ specialist support from 988; urges attention
5822068 · September 9, 2025
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Commissioner Andy Kerr told the board that recent federal actions removed LGBTQ+ specialist staffing from the 988 suicide hotline, reducing tailored support for that community even as the county emphasizes suicide prevention.
At the Aug. 26, 2025 meeting, Commissioner Andy Kerr said recent federal actions removed LGBTQ+-specialist staffing from the national 988 suicide hotline and urged awareness of the change as the county promotes suicide-prevention resources.
Kerr said the change reduces…
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