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Sexual Orientation Resources

Sexual Orientation is just one piece of who you are. The Trevor Project offers several resources for members and allies of the LGBTQ community, including articles about understanding LGBTQ identities and guides for coming out and supporting young people attracted to more than one gender.

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Understanding Bisexuality

Bisexual people have the capacity to form attraction and/or relationships to more than one gender.

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Sexual Orientation Resources

Understanding Asexuality

Within the asexual community, there are many ways for people to identify.

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Sexual Orientation Resources

Understanding Gay & Lesbian Identities

Gay and lesbian people have the capacity to form attraction and/or relationships with a person of the same gender.

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LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources

You matter. Let’s keep you thriving. The Trevor Project offers several resources supporting the mental health of LGBTQ young people, including self-care guides and articles regarding mental wellness.

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How to Support LGBTQ Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence

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Preventing Suicide Among LGBTQ+ Young People

Each one of us can play a vital role in ensuring that all young people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, are provided with safe, accepting, and supportive environments at home, at school and in their communities.

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Online Safety for LGBTQ+ Young People

Queer Health Support Community

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How LGBTQ Youth Can Cope with Anxiety and Stress during COVID-19

Learn about how you can practice self-care and manage emotions around social distancing with this guide for LGBTQ young people exposed to COVID-19.

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Resources About Gender Identity

Gender Identity is a key part of understanding your most authentic self. The Trevor Project offers several resources for members and allies of the LGBTQ community, including articles about understanding gender identity and the gender spectrum and guides for supporting transgender and non-binary young people.

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Resources About Gender Identity

Understanding Gender Identities

It’s important to remember that gender roles aren’t set in stone.

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Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Young People

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LGBTQ+ Community Resources

Explore what support can look like. The Trevor Project offers several resources for members and allies of the LGBTQ community, including self-care guides, educational articles for parents and supportive adults, and other informational pieces regarding LGBTQ young people facing homelessness, creating safe spaces in schools, and developing healthy relationships.

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Allyship in Action

Allyship

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Protect Your Space and Well-Being on Instagram

An introductory educational resource for LGBTQ+ young people that covers best practices for staying safe and promoting inclusivity on Instagram.

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LGBTQ+ Community Resources

Creating Safer Spaces in Schools for LGBTQ Youth

For LGBTQ youth in particular, school can be a tricky place to explore who they are and how they identify, especially if they face harassment, discrimination, or a lack of resources.

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LGBTQ+ Community Resources

Resources for International LGBTQ Youth

No matter where you live, you can access TrevorSpace, a safe and secure social networking site for LGBTQ young people and their allies

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Resources for Talking About Suicide

Learn how to help yourself, and others with our suicide prevention resources. The Trevor Project offers suicide prevention guides as well as educational articles covering warning signs and suicide awareness.

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Resources for Talking About Suicide

How Can You Help?

If you recognize some of the warning signs of suicide in someone you know, or feel that someone you know is at risk for suicide, there are steps you can take to help.

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Resources for Talking About Suicide

Suicide Risk Factors

Certain risk factors can increase a person’s risk for suicide. Keep in mind that recognizing these factors in yourself or others does not automatically mean you are suicidal or that someone is considering suicide.

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Resources for Talking About Suicide

Warning Signs of Suicide

Learning the warning signs of suicide is a huge part of preventing a crisis.

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Resources About Diversity Among LGBTQ Young People

Understanding every young person we serve is critically important. That's why The Trevor Project offers several resources to explore and better understand the intersections of LGBTQ and BIPOC identities for young people, including guides for approaching conversations about intersectional identity, educational articles for adults supporting LGBTQ people of color, and other informational pieces focusing on LGBTQ intersectionality.

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Supporting LGBTQ Young People with Disabilities

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Supporting Black LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

Black LGBTQ young people hold multiple marginalized identities. Under the minority stress model, experiences of discrimination, rejection, threats, and violence are compounded, and can lead to negative mental health outcomes.

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How to Signal You are an Ally in Hostile Environment

Facts About Suicide Among LGBTQ+ Young People

The Coming Out Handbook

Black & LGBTQ+: Approaching Intersectional Conversations

How to Support Bisexual Youth

Sexual Orientation Resources

Understanding Bisexuality

Understanding Asexuality

Understanding Gay & Lesbian Identities

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources

How to Support LGBTQ Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence

Preventing Suicide Among LGBTQ+ Young People

Online Safety for LGBTQ+ Young People

How LGBTQ Youth Can Cope with Anxiety and Stress during COVID-19

Explore what coming out means to you with tools and guiding questions.

Resources About Gender Identity

Understanding Gender Identities

Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Young People

LGBTQ+ Community Resources

Allyship in Action

Protect Your Space and Well-Being on Instagram

Creating Safer Spaces in Schools for LGBTQ Youth

Resources for International LGBTQ Youth

Resources for Talking About Suicide

How Can You Help?

Suicide Risk Factors

Warning Signs of Suicide

Resources About Diversity Among LGBTQ Young People

Supporting LGBTQ Young People with Disabilities

Supporting Black LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

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