LGBTQ+ Crisis Hotlines Surge as Election Triggers Anxiety Across Community

LGBTQ+ crisis hotlines, including The Trevor Project, report a dramatic increase in calls since election day, with nearly 700% rise in volume as young people express heightened concerns over political impacts on their lives. Coachella Valley’s LGBTQ+ Community Center echoes similar trends, offering twice-weekly election anxiety support groups to address fears over the future and provide a safe space for discussion.