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2024 Election Outcomes and LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

As the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, our job is to ensure every LGBTQ+ young person has access to safe and affirming spaces in every aspect of their daily lives, especially if they experience a crisis.  To every young person out there who is wondering if the outcome of November’s election impacts whether they can live the lives they were born to live, Trevor is here for you.  Trevor’s mission is about people, not politics. Our commitment will never change – no matter who occupies the White House. We will work with anyone, including…
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8 Years of Advocacy: How We Made Strides in Banning Conversion Therapy in Kentucky

Almost eight years later... we did it, y'all. We banned conversion therapy for minors in Kentucky. In September, Governor Andy Beshear signed an executive order protecting LGBTQ+ young people from conversion therapy, making Kentucky the latest state to take a stand against this abusive and dangerous practice. As I stood there at the signing ceremony, surrounded by fellow advocates, survivors, and supporters, it felt like the culmination of years of hard work, heartache, and hope. This executive order wasn’t just a piece of paper — it was a lifeline. A declaration that LGBTQ+ young people in Kentucky are no longer…
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A Landmark Transgender Discrimination Case at the Supreme Court

To date, nearly half of all states (24) in the U.S. have banned essential health care for transgender young people. For the first time, the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to one of these bans. On December 4, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear arguments in U.S. v. Skrmetti on whether it is illegal discrimination for Tennessee to ban certain medications for transgender youth that they allow for all other young people. The decision may determine whether other bans like Tennessee’s can stand, or whether they must also be struck down as unconstitutional. This case…
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The Trevor Project Honors Dua Lipa with Mental Health Champion of the Year Award

The Grammy-winning global superstar and activist has been a fierce advocate for The Trevor Project’s life-saving mission to end suicide among LGBTQ+ young people across the U.S. and Mexico. November 19, 2024 – The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people in the U.S. and Mexico, proudly honors Dua Lipa (she/her) with the 2024 Mental Health Champion of the Year Award. The award recognizes influential public figures who use their platform to advocate for mental health awareness and issues impacting LGBTQ+ young people. Dua Lipa is the fourth annual recipient of this award,…
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Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme on Their New Holiday Show & Allyship During the Holidays

The Trevor Project caught up with Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme at the start of “The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show” tour. The award-winning musical comedy is back with a new show in its seventh year, and will stop in 33 North American cities this November and December. Along the way, the duo will encourage fans to donate and support The Trevor Project's life-saving work. This isn’t their first time on stage or in front of the camera. Jinkx won RuPaul's Drag Race season five and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars season seven – the first All Winners season of Drag…
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A Third of The Trevor Project’s Increase in Post-Election Crisis Contacts Identify as BIPOC LGBTQ+ Youth

The Trevor Project's classic crisis services experienced significantly increased volume related to the election over the last few days (pre-election, post-election). A third of those crisis contacts identified as BIPOC LGBTQ+ young people. The viral NBC News exit polls indicate that a majority (85%) of Black people voted for VP Harris, which includes a larger majority of Black women (91%).  “Recognizing that the vast majority of Black voters voted for VP Harris, it makes sense that Black LGBTQ+ young people might be experiencing negative mental health outcomes following the election results. For LGBTQ+ young people, including BIPOC LGBTQ+ young people,…
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The Trevor Project Shares Post-Election Day Crisis Contact Volume Data

The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, shared that its classic crisis services (lifeline, chat, text) began to experience significant increases in volume towards the end of election night.  Update from The Trevor Project: Thank you for looking into The Trevor Project's increased volume of crisis contacts, which was data our team pulled November 6 early morning. As of November 7 evening, 2024, the organization's updated volume data is as follows: -After analyzing the full day of post-election conversations across our classic crisis services, The Trevor Project saw an overall volume increase…
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A Post-Election Message from The Trevor Project

I know many young people may be questioning what this election means for their futures, wondering if the outcome changes their ability to live openly, to live authentically, to live fully. In moments like these, I want every LGBTQ+ young person—and every person who cares about them—to know one thing: The Trevor Project is here for you, no matter the outcome of any election.  As the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, our mission remains clear: to end suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people. We will continue to ensure that…
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The Trevor Project Reports 200% Increase in Election Conversations Across Its Crisis Services

The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, shared that its classic crisis services (lifeline, chat, text) experienced a significant increase of election-related crisis conversations from November 3-4, 2024 compared to just a few days prior – October 29-November 2, 2024. The organization reported a nearly 200% increase in conversation topics related to the election based on key related words, such as "election" and "rights." The organization’s research shows that a staggering 90% of LGBTQ+ young people said their well-being was negatively impacted due to recent politics. Additionally, anti-transgender state laws significantly increased incidents of past-year suicide attempts…
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Reflecting On My First 100 Days as CEO

As I reach my 100th day as CEO of The Trevor Project, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of the invaluable insights and experiences I've gained. These first few months have been inspiring and enlightening, and I’m excited to continue our shared journey toward a brighter and more joyful future for LGBTQ+ young people. Understanding Our Mission in Action One of the most profound lessons I've learned is how seamlessly our crisis intervention and suicide prevention programs work together to achieve our mission. By integrating these efforts, we ensure that every LGBTQ+ young person reaching out…