A viral post on X falsely claimed that Canada initiated a crisis hotline for LGBTQ+ Americans in response to federal budget cuts to the U.S. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The claim, which accumulated over 2.5 million views, erroneously cited a number that actually connects to the Trans Lifeline, not a Canadian government service. This misinformation arises amid genuine concerns about the mental health resources for LGBTQ+ individuals, especially with reports that the Trump administration plans to defund specialized LGBTQ+ services under the current suicide prevention system.
"The post, shared Sunday by an anonymous user, reads: 'As Trump shuts down the suicide hotline, Canada has broadcasted their national hotline, which now has a toll-free American version...'"},{
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