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Legislative Victories, Challenges, and the Path Forward for LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

As the majority of the state legislatures adjourn for the summer, we’re able to reflect on the recent legal changes that impact how LGBTQ+ young people navigate their schools, medical care, communities, and even their own identities. In addition to new state laws that will both support and hinder LGBTQ+ young people, the federal government has also advanced new regulations that will significantly shape the resources available to them. On July 17th, the Administration eliminated the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services program, which has provided life-saving services to more than 1.5 million LGBTQ+ young people nationwide…
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Recognized by TIME100, Driven by Data: Why We’re Listening Closely to LGBTQ+ Youth in 2025

Earlier this year, I had the honor of being named to the TIME100 Health list for my work at The Trevor Project, where I lead research focused on preventing suicide among LGBTQ+ young people. At the TIME100 Impact Dinner, I gave a toast that was both deeply personal and grounded in data - sharing what it means to watch my own transgender son thrive when surrounded by affirmation, and what the research shows about how life-saving that support can be. From teachers and parents to crisis counselors and policymakers, we each have a role to play in creating safer, more…
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Now Casting for Our Newest Episodes of Sharing Space

Sometimes, just being heard is enough to change someone’s life. That’s why we are continuing our powerful conversation series, “Sharing Space” - where LGBTQ+ young people sit down with supportive adults to talk, listen, and connect. We’re currently casting for 2 new episodes: EPISODE THEME 1: Peer Support - We’re looking for LGBTQ+ young people (ages 18–24) who’ve felt the real impact of peer support—whether through a friend, a teacher, a team, an online space, or chosen family. This is your chance to be seen, heard, and to help others by simply telling the truth. EPISODE THEME 2: Conversion Therapy…
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H&M Celebrates the Infinite Love of Chosen Families

This year, H&M Americas reaffirms its year-round dedication to the LGBTQIA+ community with the continuation of its annual Pride campaign celebrating chosen families, which play an essential role for many people in the LGBTQIA+ community. The campaign, launching in stores and online across the region under the tagline 'Chosen Family, Infinite Love', reinforces H&M's long-standing advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community. As a long-time advocate for the community globally, H&M continues its support through donations to The Trevor Project — marking the 6th consecutive year in the US and 2nd year in Mexico — to further their mission to end LGBTQIA+…
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Abercrombie & Fitch Proudly Supports The Trevor Project

This year marks a meaningful milestone in our longstanding partnership with our friends at Abercrombie & Fitch—a brand that consistently uplifts and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community, not just during Pride, but all year long. Their 2025 gender-inclusive Pride Collection is a vibrant tribute to the joy, strength, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. The collection showcases Abercrombie’s ongoing dedication to uplifting and celebrating LGBTQIA+ identities every day. With this year’s contribution, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and their incredible customers have helped raise more than $5 million in support of The Trevor Project throughout the history of our partnership. These funds…
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Macy’s Mission Every One: In Support of Trevor’s Life-Saving Work

We are proud to partner with Macy’s and support their social purpose platform, Mission Every One, to create a brighter future for all. As part of this commitment, the company will host a charitable giving program benefiting The Trevor Project, participate in select Pride celebrations nationwide and spotlight products from LGBTQ+-owned, founded and designed brands at select stores and online. From June 1 – 30, customers can round up their in-store purchases (up to $0.99) and donate their change, or donate online, to support our mission of providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services.  Learn more at macys.com/purpose.
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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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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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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…
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ALOK on Their New Comedy Special and the Impact of Laughter

We caught up with acclaimed comedian, actor and author ALOK’s (they/them) following the release of their newest comedy special “BIOLOGY!”  The special is a hybrid blend of standup comedy and poetry, and is free to stream exclusively on alokvmenon.com. ALOK taped the hour-long special in NYC after they toured the special – over 150 shows in 36 countries.  Tell us about your new comedy special, “BIOLOGY!” and what the title means to you.Well firstly it means that if people don't watch my special they are -- in fact -- erasing biology, and that's very hypocritical! Hehe. Jokes aside, what I…