Trevor Project-Contracted Agency Lays Off 988 Suicide Crisis Counselors
The contracted employees who are out of a job say they’re upset about the timing and the way the layoffs were announced.
June 28, 2023
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The Trevor Project Extends 988 Crisis Line Partnership to Support Vulnerable LGBTQ+ Youth
It will be the second year that the suicide prevention organization will provide services to young people in distress.
November 16, 2023
FCC Advances Plan for 9-8-8, a National Suicide Prevention Hotline
The three-digit number will provide easier access than the existing, longer one.
June 23, 2020
80% of Transgender Americans Have Considered Suicide: Study
The data from UCLA Law School’s Williams Institute study showed that more than 80 percent of trans adults have considered suicide.
July 20, 2023
LGBTQ+ Youth Are Uncomfortable in Their Own Skin: Study
The number of trans and nonbinary young people who reported being dissatisfied in their bodies was even greater than their cisgender peers.
January 30, 2023
Gay Model and Social Media Influencer Jeff Thomas Dead at 35
Thomas was a model and founder of an art consulting agency.
March 20, 2023
LGBTQ+ Young People with Disabilities Have Higher Risk of Mental Health Struggles
The Trevor Project’s latest study highlights increased rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidality among LGBTQ+ youth with disabilities, emphasizing the need for inclusive mental health support and affirming environments.
December 1, 2023
Bill Creating LGBTQ-Inclusive 988 Suicide Hotline Now on Trump's Desk
The bill is the first one with LGBTQ+ provisions to be unanimously approved by both houses of Congress.
September 21, 2020
Pregnant Florida Trans Man Killed by Partner in Apparent Murder-Suicide
Camdyn Rider, 21, of Winter Haven, died after being shot several times.
July 25, 2023
Three-Digit Suicide Hotline Number on Its Way
The number would provide ease of access for all, including particularly at-risk populations such as LGBTQ youth.
December 12, 2019
Transgender People at Significantly Higher Suicide Risk, Landmark Study Confirms
Transgender people are at an alarmingly high risk of suicide in comparison to other groups, according to a first-of-its-kind study.
June 28, 2023
Black Trans & Nonbinary Youth at High Risk of Suicide: Report
Those are the troubling findings of a new report from the Trevor Project.
February 28, 2023
How Trauma Increases Suicide Risk in LGBTQ+ Youth
A new study from the Trevor Project documents the high level of trauma experienced by LGBTQ+ youth and how that puts them at risk.
July 28, 2022
The Trevor Project Leaves X Over Safety Concerns for LGBTQ+ Young People
Citing increased hate speech and inadequate moderation, the Trevor Project is prioritizing mental health and secure, safe online spaces.
November 9, 2023
Trans Flight Attendant Kayleigh Scott Has Died
Scott, 25, appears to have died by suicide. She was featured in a video for her employer on Transgender Visibility Day in 2020.
March 23, 2023
The Film 'Learn With Love' Spotlights Young Trans People, Loved Ones
The documentary tells the stories of three young trans people and their supportive families and friends, depicting the power of learning and understanding.
January 31, 2023
LGBTQ+ Support Included in New 988 Crisis Lifeline
In case of a mental health crisis, people can call 988 as of July 16 to access help.
July 7, 2022
Gender-Affirming Care Access Improves Mental Health: Study
The faster a transgender patient receives access to care, the quicker their levels of suicidal ideation and gender dysphoria decreases, according to researchers.
September 8, 2023
4chan Trolls Attack The Trevor Project, Delaying Help to LGBTQ+ Youth
The Trevor Project says help to at-risk queer youth was delayed after the group was flooded with fake pleas for help.
September 1, 2022
Middle Eastern, North African LGBTQ Youth Report High Risk of Suicide Attempts
The findings are part of a research brief by the Trevor Project.
April 20, 2023
California Mom Blames Bullying for Gay Son’s Death
She said kids relentlessly teased her son because of his sexual orientation.
September 5, 2023