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The Trevor Project Condemns Supreme Court’s Decision to Consider Conversion Therapy Ban Challenge

March 10, 2025 – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States announced that it will hear a challenge to a current Colorado state law that protects young people from conversion therapy, or a range of practices that attempt to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, shared the following statement in response:  Statement from Jaymes Black (they/she/he), CEO of The Trevor Project: “Conversion therapy is not actual therapy. It is a harmful, debunked practice that has been shown to more than double an…
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From Suffrage to Support: Expanding the Definition of Women’s Empowerment

For over a century, the fight for women’s rights has been marked by both remarkable progress and ongoing challenges. From the suffragists who fought for the right to vote to today’s advocates working for equal pay, reproductive rights, and greater representation, women’s history is a story of resilience, breaking barriers, and expanding opportunities for all.   As we reflect during Women’s History Month, it’s essential to recognize that empowerment is ever-evolving — and that growth must include celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ voices. Historically, women’s rights movements have often centered on the experiences of white, cisgender, heterosexual women, leaving LGBTQ+ women, nonbinary…
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The Trevor Project Publishes New 50 State Report on LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health, Suicide Risk & Access to Support

March 5, 2025 – Today, The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, released new research that captures the experiences of more than 18,000 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-24 across the United States, segmented across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. The report utilizes data collected through The Trevor Project’s 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People to provide state-level analyses of mental health and suicide risk, access to care, impacts of anti-LGBTQ+ victimization and policies, and methods to support LGBTQ+ youth – as described by…
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Margaret Cho on the Power of Comedy and Music

The Trevor Project caught up with Margaret Cho, Grammy & Emmy nominated comedian/actress/singer, around the success of her Live and LIVID stand-up comedy tour and the release of her new single and title track, “Lucky Gift.”  In between her tour dates and the release of her “power pop anthem,” she took the time to answer The Trevor Project’s questions about the power of comedy and music to help support LGBTQ+ mental health. Your "Live and LIVID!" tour tackles many social issues including homophobia. How do you view comedy’s role in driving social change?  Comedy is important because it is taking…
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The Trevor Project’s Crisis Line Volume Continues to Increase Following Inauguration Day 

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 – The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, shared that its classic crisis services (lifeline, chat, text) reported significant increases in volume related to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. This volume increase follows a record-breaking 700% increase observed across The Trevor Project’s crisis lines on November 6, 2024, the day after the 2024 elections. “No matter your political beliefs or how you feel about the current administration, one thing must be made clear to all of us living in the United States: real young people’s lives are at risk…
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The Trevor Project Reported a 33% Increase in Crisis Line Volume on Inauguration Day

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 – The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, shared that its classic crisis services (lifeline, chat, text) reported significant increases in volume on January 20, 2025 – Inauguration Day. This volume increase follows a record-breaking 700% increase observed across The Trevor Project’s crisis lines on November 6, 2024, the day after the 2024 elections. “No matter your political beliefs or how you feel about the current administration, one thing must be made clear to all of us living in the United States: real young people’s lives are at…
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Transforming The Trevor Project

By Jaymes Black (they/she/he pronouns), CEO of The Trevor Project To The Trevor Project Community: I grew up in a traditional, religious family in South Texas, which was hard for me as a young queer person. I was lonely, awkward, afraid, and grappled with my identity; I desperately needed a support network like The Trevor Project, but it didn’t exist yet. I came to lead The Trevor Project because I am deeply, personally invested in its work to support LGBTQ+ young people in crisis. Today, I’d like to share my observations and vision for the future of our vital organization.   …
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A Statement from The Trevor Project Ahead of Inauguration Day

Thursday, January 16, 2025 – Ahead of the 2025 United States Presidential Inauguration, Jaymes Black (they/she/he), CEO of The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, released the following statement: “I want to speak directly to the LGBTQ+ young people across the United States who may be feeling afraid about what your future in this country might look like:  “You are not alone. You are loved. And you have millions of people fighting for you to lead the healthy, safe, and long life that you deserve. Even in your darkest moments, even as…
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2024 Recap Interactive: Big Moments, Bigger Impact

As we reflect on 2024 and look forward to the year ahead, we’re reminded that every milestone we’ve achieved is thanks to the support of our incredible community. It’s the dedication and belief of supporters like you that make our work possible and inspire us to continue building a brighter future for LGBTQ+ young people. Please enjoy this video for a complete look at what you helped make possible! Thank you for being the one to support LGBTQ+ young people.
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Stack Overflow Co-Founder Jeff Atwood Donates $1 Million to The Trevor Project

The Atwood family made eight $1 million donations to various nonprofit groups in the U.S. working to support and provide resources to communities in need January 7, 2025 – Today, The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis organization for LGBTQ+ young people, announced that they are the recipient of a $1 million donation from Jeff Atwood, co-founder of Stack Overflow and Discourse. “We are profoundly grateful to Jeff Atwood and the Atwood family for this incredibly generous gift,” said Jaymes Black (they/she/he pronouns), CEO at The Trevor Project. “Our life-saving work would not be possible without the support…