After years of making remarkable progress in winning public support and securing policy changes, the LGBTQ+ community is now on defense. The Trump administration is slashing spending on research into LGBTQ+ health care and seeking to cut resources for an LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline. With the White House actively opposing diversity initiatives of any kind, corporations are backing away from supporting annual Pride events. Courts are chipping away at LGBTQ+ protections. And while New York remains a bastion of support and safety, elected officials in many other states – even California – are advancing measures that strip safeguards and services for transgender people.
Testimony
Testimony before the New York City Council Committee on Mental Health and Addiction
Good afternoon, Chair Cabán and members of the committee. I’m Laura Savino, Senior Vice President of Care Management at the Institute for Community Living. ICL
March 4, 2026
