The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. They provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.
Their crisis counselors are trained to answer calls, chats, or texts from LGBTQ+ young people who reach out on their free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide. Explore crisis services here.
Their services now are crucial after Donald Trump's decision to end the 988 National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ service on July 17. This decision has come amid Trump's push to curtail services, support, and access for transgender people across the federal government. He has pushed to end diversity, equity, and inclusion policies (DEI) within the federal government,
According to Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the LGBTQ+ youth program served more than 1.4 million callers since it launched in September 2022. Callers now don’t have the option to “Press 3” for specialized LGBTQ+ support.
To support The Trevor Project, become a fundraiser here or simply donate here.
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