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The Trevor Project Lays Off 12% of Its Staff

The organization says that reducing its workforce was a measure of last resort.

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LGBTQ+ Support Included in New 988 Crisis Lifeline

In case of a mental health crisis, people can call 988 as of July 16 to access help.

Trump administration to defund suicide hotline for LGBTQ+ youth starting in October

A leaked budget draft shows the federal government's plans to eliminate all funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services.

The Film 'Learn With Love' Spotlights Young Trans People, Loved Ones

The documentary tells the stories of three young trans people and their supportive families and friends, depicting the power of learning and understanding.

Trans Flight Attendant Kayleigh Scott Has Died

Scott, 25, appears to have died by suicide. She was featured in a video for her employer on Transgender Visibility Day in 2020.

No, Canada hasn’t launched a suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ+ Americans

The internet rumor is false, but there are still resources available for people in crisis.

Advocates and health experts worry Trump's suicide prevention hotline cuts will increase LGBTQ+ youth deaths

Karine Jean-Pierre and others have called out Trump’s proposed cuts to LGBTQ+ suicide prevention services, which health experts and advocates alike say could devastate the 988 lifeline for queer youth.

House Democrats demand RFK Jr. stop Trump’s deadly plan to end LGBTQ+ suicide prevention services

Lawmakers say the move to eliminate 988’s LGBTQ+ youth line is “shortsighted and dangerous” and “will have lethal consequences.”

Democratic senators denounce plan to cut LGBTQ+ suicide and crisis hotline

“While we strongly disagree with the many actions taken by the Trump Administration targeting LGBTQ+ individuals, we believe that suicide prevention should be a nonpartisan issue," the Democratic senators wrote.

Trevor Project-Contracted Agency Lays Off 988 Suicide Crisis Counselors

The contracted employees who are out of a job say they’re upset about the timing and the way the layoffs were announced.

The Trevor Project Extends 988 Crisis Line Partnership to Support Vulnerable LGBTQ+ Youth

It will be the second year that the suicide prevention organization will provide services to young people in distress.

Ariana Grande & Pedro Pascal among 100 celebrities asking Congress to save LGBTQ+ youth 988 hotline

Over 100 celebrities are calling on Congress to secure funding for a hotline that supports LGBTQ+ youth considering suicide.

4chan Trolls Attack The Trevor Project, Delaying Help to LGBTQ+ Youth

The Trevor Project says help to at-risk queer youth was delayed after the group was flooded with fake pleas for help.

White House Announces Crisis Hotline for LGBTQ+ Youth

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced the option during Thursday’s White House press briefing.

Josh Seiter, Bi 'Bachelorette' Contestant, Has Died at 36

Seiter, who came out as bisexual in June, had been open about his mental health struggles.

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Karine Jean-Pierre ‘absolutely heartbroken’ over Oklahoma teen Nex Benedict’s death

Karine Jean-Pierre shone the White House’s spotlight onto the tragic death of a bullied nonbinary teenager in Oklahoma.

Trevor Project Launches Services in Mexico

The move is the organization's first international expansion, and the Trevor Project expects to eventually serve other countries as well.

The Trevor Project Ousts CEO Amit Paley Amid Concerns From Staff

The organization announced Paley's departure in an email late last week.

Queer Teen Girls Face Record High Levels of Sadness, Violence: CDC

The survey found increasing mental health challenges, experiences of violence, and suicidal thoughts and behavior among all teens.

Ted Cruz’s Bi Daughter OK After Rushed to Hospital, Rep Says

A representative for the GOP senator said there weren't any serious injuries.