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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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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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Sexual Orientation Resources

Understanding Asexuality

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

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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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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 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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Online Safety for LGBTQ+ Young People

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LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources

Resources for Mental Health Support

Here are some helpful resources to help you explore the topic of mental health. Remember, you can always reach out, if you need immediate help.

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How to Support LGBTQ Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence

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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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Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary 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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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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Navigating Personal Safety while Taking Action as an LGBTQ+ Young Person

The Trevor Project acknowledges that every LGBTQ+ young person’s situation and environment is different. We want to share some tips to help LGBTQ+ youth navigate personal safety while channeling their energy into meaningful action online or in person.

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Resources for Healthy Relationships

Here are some helpful resources to help you explore the topic of healthy relationships.

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Coping with Intense Emotions Around the 2020 Presidential Election

The 2020 presidential election is quickly approaching and we at The Trevor Project have seen young people reach out to us with a wide range of emotions.

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Is Your School LGBTQ-Affirming?

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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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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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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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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 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

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Black & LGBTQ+: Approaching Intersectional Conversations

How to Support Bisexual Youth

Sexual Orientation Resources

Understanding Gay & Lesbian Identities

Understanding Asexuality

Understanding Bisexuality

LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources

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

Online Safety for LGBTQ+ Young People

Resources for Mental Health Support

How to Support LGBTQ Victims and Survivors of Sexual Violence

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

Resources About Gender Identity

Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Young People

Understanding Gender Identities

LGBTQ+ Community Resources

Navigating Personal Safety while Taking Action as an LGBTQ+ Young Person

Coping with Intense Emotions Around the 2020 Presidential Election

Is Your School LGBTQ-Affirming?

Resources for Talking About Suicide

How Can You Help?

Preventing Suicide Among LGBTQ+ Young People

Suicide Risk Factors

Warning Signs of Suicide

Resources About Diversity Among LGBTQ Young People

Supporting Black LGBTQ Youth Mental Health

Supporting LGBTQ Young People with Disabilities

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