The Trevor
Project -- the nation's only 24-hour crisis and suicide
prevention helpline for LGBTQ youths -- received
accreditation from the American Association of
Suicidology this month.
With the
AAS endorsement, the Trevor Project is recognized as an
exemplary suicide prevention program according to nationally
recognized standards. To receive the accreditation the
Trevor Project was required to undergo an evaluation
process that looked at the organization's
administration, training, and handling of life-threatening
crises, among other topics.
"As the only
accredited LGBTQ-specific crisis and suicide prevention
helpline, we know our services are vital and we will remain
committed to expanding our programs and national
outreach," Charlies Robbins, executive director and
CEO of The Trevor Project, said in a release.
The Trevor
Project can be accessed through its website
or (866) 4-U-TREVOR. In 2008 calls to the helpline
have increased 300% over last year. (Neal Broverman, The
Advocate)
