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The Trevor Project Opposes Anti-Transgender Medical Care Ban in Tennessee

The bill would prohibit doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary youth January 31, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, expressed opposition to a bill introduced in the Tennessee House of Representatives, HB1, which would ban doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary youth. “Doctors — not politicians — should be in charge of making medical decisions,” said Kasey Suffredini (he/him), Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs at The Trevor Project. “Doctors should be allowed to follow the…

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Black@Trevor Spotlight: Dae Holmes

At The Trevor Project, we create intentional spaces, called Affinity Groups, that allow members of Team Trevor to connect with each other around their different intersectional identities. Over the next few months, we’ll feature member spotlights from across Trevor’s Affinity Groups. This month, we’re proud to spotlight Crisis Services Senior Digital Supervisor and Black@Trevor member Dae Holmes (he/him). As one of The Trevor Project’s pioneering Affinity Groups, Black@Trevor leads with a mission to create spaces and resources for employees who identify within the Black Diaspora (and their allies) to connect, grow relationships, and build community. Best piece of advice you’ve…

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How to Talk About Suicide Safely (tw: suicide)

This year, one of my resolutions is to be more a candid about mental health, and this includes talking about the difficult subject of suicide and suicidal ideation. Because the more we talk about it, the more we can de-stigmatize it. First, we need to define it. “Suicide is the act of injuring oneself with the intent to die.” One of the hardest topics to talk about is suicide. Many of us may know people who have attempted or lost their lives to suicide, but talking about it can often feel taboo. We live in a society that sweeps a…

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The Trevor Project Opposes Anti-Transgender Medical Care Ban in Utah

The bill would prohibit doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary youth January 23, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the world’s leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, condemned Utah’s Senate passage of SB16, which would ban doctors from providing best-practice medical care to transgender and nonbinary youth. “Transgender and nonbinary young people should be able to make their own medical decisions with their doctors and families – not have them dictated by politicians,” said Kasey Suffredini (he/him), Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs at The Trevor Project.…

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New Poll Emphasizes Negative Impacts of Anti-LGBTQ Policies on LGBTQ Youth

86% of transgender and nonbinary youth say recent debates around anti-trans bills have negatively impacted their mental health; as a result of these policies and debates in the last year, 45% of trans youth experienced cyberbullying, and nearly 1 in 3 reported not feeling safe to go to the doctor or hospital when they were sick or injured. 75% of LGBTQ youth say that both anti-LGBTQ hate crimes and threats of violence against LGBTQ spaces often give them stress or anxiety. At least 70% of LGBTQ youth say issues like efforts to restrict abortion access, gun violence, police brutality, and…

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The Trevor Project Condemns Vote to Block Protections Against Conversion Therapy in Wisconsin

Research has consistently linked the discredited practice of conversion therapy to increased suicide risk among LGBTQ youth. January 18, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the world’s leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, condemned the suspension of a rule prohibiting the practice of “conversion therapy” across the state of Wisconsin that was voted on last week by the state legislature’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules. "It is heartbreaking to see lawmakers strip young people across the state of Wisconsin of vital protections from the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion…

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The Trevor Project Celebrates Minnesota Legislation That Would Protect LGBTQ Youth From Conversion Therapy

15% of LGBTQ youth in Minnesota reported being threatened with or subjected to conversion therapy in the past year January 18, 2023 — The Trevor Project — the leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people — voiced its support for a bill introduced by the Minnesota House of Representatives, which would prohibit licensed medical professionals from subjecting LGBTQ youth to the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy. The bill is scheduled to be voted on today in a hearing held by the House Human Services Policy Committee, where it is expected…

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Our Resolution: Defeat Anti-LGBTQ Bills in 2023

As we start a new year, we enter a hostile political landscape for LGBTQ young people in states across America. In 2022, 220 anti-LGBTQ bills were considered in a majority of states across the country — a record number. In 2023, this trend is set to continue, as state houses around America are considering legislation that targets LGBTQ young people, ranging from censoring LGBTQ-related curriculums and books, banning transgender student-athletes from participating in sports that match their gender identity, and criminalizing doctors and families who support youth with transgender medical care. That’s the bad news. However, there is reason for…

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Every Single One: Words of Support

The holidays can be a difficult time. Going home can mean feeling out of place, overwhelmed, or simply not seen. For many LGBTQ young people, these feelings happen year-round. We never want young people to forget that even if they’re not in affirming environments, there are so many people out there who love and support them. We asked supporters of the Trevor Project to submit words of encouragement for young people to hear and return to when they need it. If you’re having a tough day, we hope these words can lift you up. I know sometimes it may feel…

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The Trevor Project Celebrates New Appropriations for 988 Lifeline’s Specialized Crisis Services for LGBTQ Youth

The Trevor Project is currently subcontracted as the primary service provider of specialized crisis services for LGBTQ youth via 988, the new three-digit suicide and crisis lifeline that went live on July 16, 2022. December 23, 2022 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, applauded the inclusion of nearly $30 million in the FY23 omnibus appropriations bill for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to enhance training and provide access to specialized services through the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for marginalized youth. This…