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 elimination of a national suicide hotline designed specifically to help LGBTQ+ teens and young adults could make it more difficult for vulnerable kids to get the mental health help they need, according to Long Island service providers and activists.

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.