Dwyane Wade's wife Gabrielle Union breaks silence as LGBTQ+ lifeline faces shutdown
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Hollywood actress and producer Gabrielle Union has drawn attention to a worrying development involving LGBTQ+ mental health services in the United States. On June 19, Union shared an Instagram Story highlighting a post about the upcoming shutdown of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ youth option, scheduled for July 17, under the Trump administration.
Gabrielle Union raises red flag on upcoming LGBTQ+ hotline shutdown
On June 19, Gabrielle Union reposted a message from Anthony 'Kaz' (@lqvekanthony) on her Instagram story. Kaz had shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) warning that the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline's LGBTQ+ support line (Press 3) will be shut down on July 17, 2025, by the Trump administration.
In his post, Kaz wrote, 'The Trevor Project can be reached directly at 1‑866‑488‑7386, even when this is going to be gone. Please share to possibly save someone's life.'
Gabrielle Union didn't add extra words but her repost helped alert many people. She made sure her followers, many of them young and active, saw it. Even without a caption, her share made a big impact.
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade stand by LGBTQ+ youth
This is not the first time Gabrielle Union has risen for the LGBTQ+ community. In fact, it is something she does often - quiet, firm and with love. Alongside her husband, former NBA star Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle has always made it clear: Their support for their daughter, Zaya Wade, who came out as transgender in 2020, is unconditional.
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Gabrielle doesn't just speak when it's easy. She uses her voice when she matters the most. Whether it is sharing stories, showing on events, or supporting organizations such as Trevor Projects, she shows up for those who are often unheard.
She spoke openly about mental health, identity, breed and belonging. She listens, she learns, and she picks up people. And this is what he did again - this time with a single Instagram story.
By resharing Kaz's post about the shutdown of the 988 LGBTQ+ lifeline, she didn't add extra words. She didn't need to. Her decision to pass along that message was its own kind of call to action a way of telling her millions of followers: don't look away. Stay alert. Help if you can.
And in that one small post, she reminded people of something big: The Trevor Project's direct line, 1‑866‑488‑7386, is still active. Even if part of the system goes quiet, help is still out there.
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Gabrielle Union didn't need to make a statement. Her care, her track record, and her quiet urgency said everything.
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