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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.

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.

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.

Trump's Win Sparks Surge in Calls to LGBT Crisis Hotlines

Transgender folks in particular expressed fears for their future under a Donald Trump presidency.

FCC Recognizes LGBTQ Youth Suicide Crisis, Advises Three-Digit Hotline

A new report from the agency recommends specialized services for LGBTQ youth and a three-digit hotline for all.

Out YouTuber 'Try Guy' Eugene Lee Yang Is a Trevor Project Hero

Lee Yang uses his massive influence to corral volunteers for the LGBTQ youth crisis hotline.

New Suicide Hotline Dedicated to Trans People Now Open for Calls

San Francisco-based Trans Lifeline has collected an all-trans staff of volunteers who aim to make the crisis hotline experience more comfortable and accessible for trans callers.

LGBTQ+ Intimate Partner Violence on the Rise Post-Pandemic: Study

The study’s authors called for more research on the problem of LGBTQ+ intimate partner abuse.

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.

Three-Digit Suicide Hotline Number on Its Way

The number would provide ease of access for all, including particularly at-risk populations such as LGBTQ youth.

LGBTQ+ mental health crisis center says calls have surged with Donald Trump’s inauguration

The Rainbow Youth Project says it typically handles around 3,765 calls per month, but that number more than doubled in November and December after Trump’s election victory, exceeding 8,000 calls monthly.

After Trump's Memo, Calls to Transgender Suicide Hotline Quadrupled

The memo to erase trans people may have a body count.

Drag Race's A'Keria, Soju, and Silky Learn to Be a Lifeline for Youth

The drag performers received training from the Trevor Project in talking to LGBTQ young people in crisis.

Alexandra Billings Sings 'Creep' for Trans Youth Lost and Living (Video)

The Transparent star gave a powerful new meaning to a Radiohead song after telling a heartwarming tale of how her students responded to a hate crime with love.

It Gets Better Still Offers Hope 10 Years After Its Founding

Executive director Brian Wenke discusses the LGBTQ+ storytelling nonprofit's past, present, and future on its 10th anniversary.

Out TV Icon Ryan Murphy Is Now a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Murphy -- behind LGBTQ-centric shows like Pose -- is honored for his work.

Texas Lawmaker Argues Same-Sex Marriage Is Still Illegal in the State

Rep. James White wrote a letter to the state's attorney general asking for clarification, writing that the U.S. Supreme Court cannot overrule state laws. 

Crisis Intervention: There's an App for That

The Trevor Project partners with Facebook to reach LGBT youth in crisis through instant messaging.

How Conservatives Are Using ‘Feminism’ to Fight Against LGBTQ Equality

A calculated alliance based on transphobia is fueling the fight against the Equality Act.