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The Trevor Project Launches 24/7 Crisis Services for LGBTQ Youth in Mexico

Launching 24/7 digital crisis services for LGBTQ young people in Mexico is part of The Trevor Project’s commitment to expand its services to countries around the world, with a belief that every LGBTQ young person — regardless of where they live — deserves to know that they are not alone.

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The Trevor Project Honors Janelle Monáe with Annual Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award

The Grammy-nominated global superstar is the second-ever recipient of the award, which recognizes influential public figures who champion the LGBTQ community and advocate for mental health awareness New York, NY – September 20, 2022 – The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, announced Janelle Monáe (they/them or she/her pronouns) as the recipient of its 2022 Suicide Prevention Advocate of the Year Award, which recognizes influential public figures for their unwavering commitment to LGBTQ mental health awareness. The second annual award marks September’s National Suicide…
LGBTQ Students Deserve Safe Schools
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LGBTQ Students Deserve Safe Schools

For many, school can act as a safe, affirming space for young people who don’t have accepting home environments. For others, especially LGBTQ students and those with marginalized identities, school can be a place that is unwelcoming, unsafe, and lacking allies. At its best, school should be a place where every student can thrive, comforted knowing they are accepted for exactly who they are. I remember very clearly the feelings of anxiety I had anticipating homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, and racism at school — things that stifled the education of me and my peers. Hostility is the last thing students need.…
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[email protected] Spotlight: Nty R. Diakite

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 [email protected] member Nty R. Diakite (she/her). As one of The Trevor Project’s pioneering Affinity Groups, [email protected] 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…
Supporting LGBTQ Young people in the Classroom and Beyond with Keygan Miller
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Supporting LGBTQ Young People In The Classroom And Beyond

It’s almost time for students to go back to school, which can be stressful, confusing, and overwhelming for some. Especially in a political climate where LGBTQ identities are under attack by federal and state legislatures, LGBTQ young people could be going back to a hostile or unsafe environment this fall — the opposite of what a school should be. Keygan Miller (they/them), Public Training Manager at The Trevor Project, has a unique perspective as a former educator on what LGBTQ young folks need from their teachers. After serving as a youth educator, I came to The Trevor Project with a…
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What 988 Means For LGBTQ Young People

After years of planning, advocating and communicating, 988, the new three-digit code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, went live today. As of today, people across the country can dial 9-8-8 if they are experiencing a mental or behavioral health emergency and connect to the help they need. The launch of the 988 lifeline is a watershed moment for transforming the U.S.’ crisis care system and provides the opportunity for safe, accessible, equitable care — supported by local mobile crisis teams. This will hopefully make accessing mental health crisis services easier for those in need, and The Trevor Project is…
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Margaret Cho, Rhoyle Ivy King, Charlie A. Scott, and Kalen Allen On BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month

July is Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Awareness Month, a month that serves as a special opportunity for BIPOC individuals and allies to raise awareness about the unique mental health needs and concerns of people of color. BIPOC is ultimately just an acronym that encompasses a wide range of experiences, identities, and struggles — so we asked our community to weigh in on intersectionality, mental health, and what BIPOC LGBTQ young people need from allies. Margaret Cho (she/her) How do your identities and their intersections shape who you are and/or impact your own mental health? My…
More Stories of Pride from our talent community
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More Stories Of Pride From Our Talent Community

LGBTQ pride means so many things to people who experience it; it’s watching iconic queer films; building community over shared experience; wearing clothes that feel right; being out and unapologetically proud. To wrap up our Pride celebrations, we asked several of our celebrity and influencer supporters to share their stories of pride and words of support for LGBTQ young people. Auli'i Cravalho (she/her) I think the first LGBTQ film I watched was “But I’m a Cheerleader.” Starring the delightful Natasha Lyonne, it feels full circle that she produced our film “Crush.” It’s fun to laugh at queer stereotypes; being vegetarian,…
Stories of Pride from the Trevor Project Board of Directors
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More Stories Of Pride From Supporters Of The Trevor Project

At The Trevor Project, everyone, from our Crisis Counselors to our Board of Directors to our donors and supporters, have personal stories that fuel their commitment to serving and protecting LGBTQ young people. As we celebrate Pride year-round, and we know that means sharing our stories to lift LGBTQ young people up. That's why we're so excited to share three more stories from our community of support. Orlan Boston: The Trevor Project Board Member, EY Senior Partner and America’s Sustainability and ESG Market Leader Why is The Trevor Project’s mission important to you? I had always been inspired by the…
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Stories Of Pride From The Trevor Project Board Of Directors

The Trevor Project is an international community of care committed to ending suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning young people. Our Board of Directors is integral to Trevor’s mission and provides strategic direction to Trevor's leadership, acting as our leading ambassadors with donors and partners. As part of our continued celebrations of Pride during June (and all year round), we invited members of our Board of Directors to share their stories of pride, struggle, acceptance, and, ultimately, joy, as well as their statements of support for LGBTQ young people. Gina Muñoz: Chair of the Board, Attorney at…