November 14, 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 its support for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would require the federal government to recognize the validity of same-sex and interracial marriages in the U.S.  Kasey Suffredini (he/him), Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs at The Trevor Project, released the following statement: “LGBTQ young people deserve to grow up in a safe, affirming world where they can envision a bright future for themselves and love who they love with equal…

While many trans girls said they play sports for positive health benefits and social connection, others had no interest in playing sports or reported concerns around stigma  October 18, 2022 – Researchers at The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, published a peer-reviewed, qualitative study in Transgender Health that examined  motivations for participating or not participating in sports among a sample of 294 transgender high school girls. Through open-ended survey questions, collected as part of the 2021 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, respondents reported that…

According to official figures from the National Survey on Sexual and Gender Diversity (ENDISEG), 28.7% of the LGBTQ population in Mexico has thought about or attempted suicide in their lifetime This marks the first time that The Trevor Project will offer its life-saving suicide prevention crisis services beyond the U.S.  Mexico City, October 11, 2022 – Today, on National Coming Out Day in the U.S. and Mexico, The Trevor Project announced the official launch of its free, confidential, 24/7 digital crisis services for LGBTQ young people in Mexico. This milestone is part of The Trevor Project’s expansion of its services…

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…