The legislation would force the discontinuation of best-practice gender-affirming medical care — consistently associated with lower suicide risk — at Oklahoma’s largest healthcare provider. September 29, 2022 — The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, released the following statement ahead of the Oklahoma legislature’s consideration of HB 1007/SB 83, a bill that would prohibit the University of Oklahoma health care system from using federal funding to provide gender-affirming care to transgender and nonbinary youth: “It’s outrageous that the Oklahoma legislature would withhold funding for…

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…

Multiracial LGBTQ youth report 10% higher rates of considering suicide and nearly 30% higher rates of suicide attempts in the past year compared to their peers August 8, 2022 — A new report released today by The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ young people, is the first of its kind to exclusively explore the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ youth, highlighting the unique mental health experiences among youth of different racial backgrounds. Key findings include: Nearly half of multiracial LGBTQ youth (48%) reported seriously considering suicide in the past year, compared…

Florida voters largely agree that transgender minors should have access to gender-affirming care, are generally opposed to banning or limiting LGBTQ content in public schools, and are less likely to vote for political candidates who push policies targeting transgender youth. Most Texas voters agree that transgender minors should have access to gender-affirming care, and one-third are less likely to vote for a candidate who tries to make this type of care illegal.  July 8, 2022 — The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) youth, released new…

Edurne Balmori Palacios (she/her/ella) is a highly accomplished Mexican CEO  and a sought-after leader on LGBTQ and DEI initiatives throughout Latin America The world’s largest LGBTQ youth suicide prevention organization will launch its crisis services in Mexico by the end of 2022, enabling LGBTQ young people in Mexico to receive support from trained counselors  This milestone signals significant progress toward The Trevor Project’s first international launch of its life-saving crisis services June 28, 2022 — The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, today announced…

June 24, 2022 — The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Statement from Amit Paley (he/him pronouns), CEO & Executive Director of The Trevor Project: “The Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is causing many people to experience a wide range of concerns for bodily autonomy, LGBTQ rights, and public health, including mental health. The Trevor Project’s polling has found that nearly 70% of…

The executive order addresses many of the organization’s top advocacy priorities, including working to end the dangerous and discredited practice of conversion therapy, expanding the collection of LGBTQ-inclusive data across the federal government, protecting transgender and nonbinary youth’s access to gender-affirming care, and investing in suicide prevention and mental health resources in schools and for the launch of 988. June 15, 2022 — The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, released the following statement in response to President Biden’s signage of an “Executive Order…

83% of transgender and nonbinary youth said that they have worried about transgender people being denied the ability to play sports due to state or local laws. June 7, 2022 — The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, released the following statement in response to the enaction of SB 44 which would restrict transgender women and girls from playing on school sports teams that match their gender identity in Louisiana, during Pride month. “Louisiana enacting an anti-trans sports ban marks the 25th anti-trans bill…

83% of transgender and nonbinary youth said that they have worried about transgender people being denied the ability to play sports due to state or local laws May 24, 2022 — The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, condemned the override of a veto for HB 1041 by the Indiana Legislature, which would restrict transgender women and girls from playing on school sports teams that match their gender identity. This bill makes Indiana the 8th state to ban trans youth from playing sports in…