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988 Officially Becomes Law!

On October 17th, The Trevor Project celebrated the official signing of The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, which will allow Americans to simply dial ‘988’ to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, instead of the current ten-digit number (800-273-8255), starting in July 2022. Passed by the Senate in May and the House of Representatives in September, this is the first bill that is specifically LGBTQ-inclusive to pass Congress unanimously in history. “The Trevor Project is thrilled to see the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act — the first explicitly LGBTQ-inclusive bill to ever pass Congress unanimously — officially signed into law. We will continue…
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U.S. House Approves 988 Number for Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Today — The Trevor Project commended the U.S. House of Representatives for passing The National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, which when implemented will allow Americans to simply dial ‘988’ to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, instead of the current ten-digit number. Passed by the Senate in May and now the House, this is the first bill that is specifically LGBTQ-inclusive to pass Congress unanimously in history. The FCC formally approved a two-year phase-in plan for the new 988 number on July 16th. The passage of this bill was a necessary, concurrent step as it authorizes the funding mechanisms needed for 988 to be…
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The Trevor Project Applauds the Fourth Circuit for its Groundbreaking Decision in Favor of Gavin Grimm and Trans Equality

Statement from Sam Brinton (they/them pronouns), Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs for The Trevor Project: “Today’s decision in favor of Gavin Grimm is a tremendous victory for transgender equality. When transgender and nonbinary students are denied access to school facilities or documents consistent with their gender identity, they are are not only denied basic dignity and respect, but also fundamental human rights. This decision reaffirms that anti-transgender discrimination is, in fact, illegal under the law. The Trevor Project applauds Gavin Grimm and his attorneys for their immense courage and resiliency over the course of this five-year-long battle for…
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The Trevor Project Joins Lambda Legal & Over Two Dozen LGBTQ Organizations on Amicus Brief Urging SCOTUS to Protect LGBTQ Foster Youth and Parents

Oral argument for Fulton v. City of Philadelphia is scheduled for November 4, 2020. Statement from Sam Brinton (they/them pronouns), Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs for The Trevor Project: “As the largest suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ youth, we know how vital family support is to mental health and wellness. According to The Trevor Project’s 2020 national survey, LGBTQ youth who reported high levels of social support from family and friends were significantly less likely to attempt suicide compared to those with lower levels of social support. It is unconscionable that any foster care agency would deny a child a…
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MacKenzie Scott Donates $6 Million to The Trevor Project to Help End LGBTQ Youth Suicide

As part of philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s donations to 116 organizations driving change around the world, The Trevor Project received a $6 million gift to support the organization’s mission to end suicide among LGBTQ young people. The transformational gift is the single largest donation from an individual that the organization has ever received in its 22-year history. The funds are unrestricted, which allows the organization to continue to grow its crisis services to serve more of the 1.8 million LGBTQ youth estimated to seriously consider suicide in the U.S. each year. “We’re so grateful to MacKenzie Scott for her generosity and…
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FCC Unanimously Approves 2-Year Phase-In of 988

The Trevor Project applauds the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s unanimous decision today to designate 988 as the new three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This FCC order requires that, within two years, all phone service providers will route 988 calls to the Lifeline, an important step to increasing accessibility for suicide prevention and crisis intervention services and addressing the disproportionate impact of suicide on LGBTQ youth and other at-risk groups. Statement from Sam Brinton (they/them pronouns), Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs for The Trevor Project: “The Trevor Project is thrilled that the FCC continues to…
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The Trevor Project Statement on Black Lives Matter

The Trevor Project believes unequivocally that Black Lives Matter and that we need to actively work to end systemic racism. It demeans the dignity of all of us to see some of us treated unjustly and inhumanely. LGBTQ people have an obligation to stand in solidarity with the Black community. That’s not just because Black people—and specifically Black trans people—were among those in the vanguard of fighting for LGBTQ equality at Compton’s Cafeteria, Stonewall, and many other places. And that’s not just because many people in the LGBTQ community are Black. Instead, LGBTQ people have a special obligation to stand…
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FCC Moving Forward with 9-8-8 as 3-Digit Suicide Prevention Number

This morning, the Federal Communications Commission announced its plans to finalize a two-year phase-in of ‘988’ as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for suicide prevention. The rules, if adopted by the Commission at its July 16 Open Meeting, would require all phone service providers to begin directing all 988 calls to the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by July 16, 2022.   Statement from Sam Brinton (they/them pronouns), Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs for The Trevor Project: “The Trevor Project commends the FCC for moving forward with the implementation of 9-8-8 on an efficient two-year timeline. Suicide remains the second…
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FCC Unanimously Approves 2-Year Phase-In of 988

The Trevor Project applauds the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)’s unanimous decision today to designate 988 as the new three-digit dialing code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This FCC order requires that, within two years, all phone service providers will route 988 calls to the Lifeline, an important step to increasing accessibility for suicide prevention and crisis intervention services and addressing the disproportionate impact of suicide on LGBTQ youth and other at-risk groups. Statement from Sam Brinton (they/them pronouns), Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs for The Trevor Project: “The Trevor Project is thrilled that the FCC continues to…