Solari Crisis & Human Services is one of four crisis call centers in the United States taking calls made from throughout the country to the national 988 LGBTQI+ Youth Line.

The line is overseen by the federal government’s Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and Solari is contracted to provide the service through Vibrant Emotional Health, according to a release.

Youth and young adults up to the age of 25 who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and all other identities or orientations can receive assistance from crisis specialists.

The 988 LGBTQI+ Youth Line was launched in July 2023 and users access the free and confidential service by calling 988, the national Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and selecting option 3 in the interactive voice response system, according to the release.

“As with all calls made to 988, crisis specialists will initially assess for safety by asking the caller if they have thoughts of harming themselves or others. Callers to the line may remain anonymous if they choose,” the release stated. 

“This important option on the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline creates an opportunity for LGBTQI+ youth across the country to receive safe and supportive care,” Solari CEO Justin Chase said.

“Our company is honored to take calls to this vital line, and we are committed to decreasing suicides in the LGBTQI+ community.”