LGBTQ+
Behaviors of Supportive Parents and Caregivers for LGBTQ YouthThis Trevor Project research brief highlights the critical role supportive parents and caregivers play in the well-being of LGBTQ youth. Key findings indicate that positive behaviors, such as open communication and validation of identity, significantly reduce the risk of mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts. The brief emphasizes that fostering an affirming environment enhances self-esteem and promotes healthy development. |
Being an Ally to Transgender & Nonbinary YouthThe Trevor Project’s Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth is an introductory educational resource that covers a wide range of topics and best practices on how to support transgender and nonbinary people. |
Black & LGBTQ: Intersectional ConversationsBlack and LGBTQ: Approaching Intersectional Conversations: this resource helps readers navigate tough conversations around the intersection of marginalized identities: race and LGBTQ identities. Readers can use the guide to explore what those conversations can look like in their unique situations, including before, during, and after the discussion. |
Brain Waves: LGBTQ Mental Health and COVID-19Amit Paley, the CEO & Executive Director at The Trevor Project and Mary Gauthier, singer-songwriter and advocate for both the LGBTQ+ and brain health communities, joined us on Brain Waves to discuss the prevalence of the mental health crisis among those who identify as LGBTQ. In addition to startling statistics, informational resources, and inspiring messages from Paley, Mary Gauthier shares her musical talent with us. |
Gender-Inclusive Language to USE and AVOIDGender-inclusive language is a powerful way to promote gender equality and lessen gender bias. Normalizing the use of gender inclusive nouns in everyday conversations can help describe people who may be of any gender and avoid hurting people based off gender assumptions. |
How to Support Bisexual YouthThe Trevor Project, is always working to create a safer world for LGBTQ youth. The Trevor Project guide on “How to Support Bisexual Youth: Ways to Care for Bisexual, Pansexual, Fluid, and Queer Youth Who are Attracted to More than One Genders, is an introductory educational resource that covers a wide range of topics and best practices for supporting the bisexual youth in your life, which may include yourself! |
LGBTQ Youth Can Cope with Anxiety During COVID-19The Trevor Project blog post, on How LGBTQ youth can cope with anxiety and stress during COVID-19, acknowledges the intense emotions LGBTQ youth may feel living through COVID-19. In some cases, LGBTQ youth is ongoing challenges might be exacerbated by the consequences of physical distancing, such as being confined to unsupportive or abusive home environments, or experiencing increased rates of unemployment and homelessness. The blog post helps LGBTQ young people manage the wide range of emotions they might feel at this time. |
LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health EquityThe National Hispanic and Latino PTTC is happy to share with you this resource from the Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity (CoE LGBTQ+ BHE). Our center supported the CoE LGBTQ+ BHE and we are proud to share these resources are now available in Spanish and Portuguese. This animated video, reviews basic terminology that is important to know when working with people who have diverse sexual orientations or gender identities. This terminology includes sex assigned at birth, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and more. |
LGBTQ+ Mental Health Resources
Our work is far from over to create mental health equity for the LGBTQ+ community. We have compiled mental health resources for members of the community. |
NAMI LGBTQ+ Mental Health ResourcesNAMI provides important information on LGBTQ+ mental health. |
National Survey on LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health 2021The Trevor Project’s third annual survey provides brand new data on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health care disparities, discrimination, food insecurity, conversion therapy, and suicide — in addition to the benefits of LGBTQ-affirming spaces and respecting the pronouns of transgender and nonbinary youth. |
Roadmap to LGBTQ+ Mental HealthIt’s important to stress that difficulties related to identifying as a sexual minoritized or gender diverse individual can be challenging not because of these identities themselves, but because of the broader societal fabric that creates a difficult environment to thrive in. Individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ are often affected by the daily realities of heterosexism, cisgenderism, homophobia, transphobia, cisnormativity, and heteronormativity. Many also experience racism, classism, ableism, sexism, and/or xenophobia. These each can create experiences of discrimination-based rejection, which impact self-esteem, mood, career, relationships, and of course, mental health. Despite these systemic- level challenges, there are countless examples of thriving within and because of LGBTQ+ communities, which we’ll also highlight here. Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ yourself or love someone who does, read on to learn more about LGBTQ+ mental health. |
Supporting Black LGBTQ Youth Mental HealthThe Trevor Project published supporting Black LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, a blog post that acknowledges a wide range of feelings that continue to arise on our phone, chat, and text crisis services. Written by The Trevor Project’s Chief Clinical Operations Officer, Dr. Tia Dole, it also provides tips for readers to support themselves, and encourages them to care for the Black LGBTQ young people in your lives. |
Teaching Kids About Gender PronounsThe topic of gender diversity is often thought of as something new in today’s world, but gender diverse people have been reintroducing themselves with different pronouns for centuries, such as indigenous cultures across the globe. If your child is curious about pronouns or asks you to use different pronouns for them, here are tips on what pronouns are, why they matter, and how you can be inclusive in using and respecting pronouns. |
The Trevor Project's Coming Out HandbookThe Trevor Project’s Coming Out: A Handbook for LGBTQ Young People, is a resource that covers a wide range of topics to support LGBTQ young people in exploring what coming out safely can mean for them. |
Trans Lifeline MicrograntsTrans Lifeline offers microgrants to trans people needing financial assistance with legal name changes, updating identity documents, and specialized inside advocacy support for incarcerated and undocumented trans people. |
Trans Lifeline Resources for Parents and FamiliesThe Trans Lifeline’s “Families & Parenting” resources provide support for parents and families of transgender and gender-diverse youth. It includes educational materials on gender identity, parenting guidance, and access to community support networks. Resources cover topics like family building for transgender individuals, fertility options, and peer support groups. This initiative aims to foster understanding and provide essential information to create a supportive environment for transgender youth and their families. |
Trevor Support CenterTrevor Support Center is a place where LGBTQ youth and allies can find answers to FAQs and explore resources related to sexual orientation, gender identity and more! |
Trevor TextTrevorText is a confidential and secure resource that provides live help for LGBTQ youth with a trained specialist, over text messages. Text START to 678-678. |
TrevorSpaceTrevorSpace is a social networking site for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) youth under 25 and their friends and allies. |
Workshops for LGBTQ+ Students of ColorWorkshops are designed to equip high school and college LGBTQ+ students of color with the knowledge and skills to maintain a positive mental health and well-being throughout their life transitions and academic pursuits. |
1-2-1 with Chasten Buttigieg & Emily VoordeChasten Buttigieg spoke with his friend & campaign body woman, Emily Voorde, about how they relied on one another for mental health support while on the campaign trail. Joined by Sam Brinton of Trevor Project, they discussed “vulnerability fatigue,” allyship, the importance of welcoming spaces, inspiration porn and more. |
1-2-1 with Kalen Allen & Toree WeaverKalen Allen and friend Toree Weaver got real about the impact of imposter syndrome and supporting friends through tough times, joined by Dr. Tia Dole of the Trevor Project. |