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Bisexual people have the capacity to form attraction and/or relationships to more than one gender. What is bisexuality? Bisexuality is a sexual orientation, and bisexual (commonly abbreviated to “bi”) people are those who have the capacity to form attraction...

Gay and lesbian people have the capacity to form attraction and/or relationships with a person of the same gender. What does “Gay” mean? Gay is an adjective that describes people who are physically, romantically, emotionally and/or spiritually attracted to o...

Within the asexual community, there are many ways for people to identify. What is Asexuality? It’s important to remember that asexuality is an umbrella term, and exists on a spectrum. Asexual people — also known as “Ace” or “Aces” — may experience little or ...

Each one of us can play a vital role in ensuring that all young people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, are provided with safe, accepting, and supportive environments at home, at school and in their communities. Learn the signs, the...

Over the last several days, The Trevor Project has been supporting Black LGBTQ youth in crisis expressing a wide range of emotions over the senseless and unjust violence against Black Americans. No matter where you’re located, it’s possible that these current ...

Supporting LGBTQ victims and survivors and being there for them as they navigate the complexities of life after trauma is a crucial aspect of collective healing. Whether you are part of the LGBTQ community or not, it remains vital to provide a safe and empathe...

No matter where you live, you can access TrevorSpace, a safe and secure social networking site for LGBTQ+ young people and their allies. It’s a sad reality that parts of the world are hostile to sexual and gender minorities. Because of this, coming out or see...

It’s important to remember that gender roles aren’t set in stone. Welcome! There are a lot of different ways someone can express their gender or sex. Gender identity isn’t an easy topic to understand, and sometimes we need to unlearn some old ideas so we ca...

Welcome! The first step to becoming an ally to transgender and nonbinary people is to learn more; thank you for taking that step with us! It can be tough for transgender and nonbinary people to bear the burden of educating others about their lived experience...

Be the one to support LGBTQ+ young people through action. The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and mental health organization for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people. We want to create a world wher...

The relationship between religion and the LGBTQ+ community is a complicated one, and everyone experiences it differently. It all depends on how you feel, and what you choose. The relationship between religion and the LGBTQ+ community is a complicated one, and...

Welcome! It’s difficult to live in a world where injustices against marginalized communities are broadcast on our screens almost daily. As a community of staff who cares about LGBTQ+ young people and coming from a wide range of personal identities and experie...

Your school should have policies and practices that…. Specifically prohibit bullying and harassment on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Enforce Title IX, protect LGBTQ+ young people from discrimination, and ensure equal access to sc...

You may be feeling overwhelmed. Exhausted. Upset. Depressed. Anxious. You may feel like you are the only person feeling this way. You are not alone — many LGBTQ+ young people have felt similar feelings and decided to reach out to The Trevor Project for suppor...

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people aged 10 to 24. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among young people aged 10 to 24.1 LGB youth seriously contemplate suicide at almost three times the rate of heterosexual youth.2 LGB ...

Learning the warning signs of suicide is a huge part of preventing a crisis. Learning the warning signs of suicide is a huge part of preventing a crisis. Although emotional ups and downs are normal, there are certain signs that someone is suicidal. Knowing th...

Environmental, mental, and physical risk factors can all increase a person’s risk for suicide. Keep in mind that recognizing these factors in yourself or others does not automatically mean you are suicidal or that someone is considering suicide. We all can re...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS  Who do you help?   Our outreach focuses its heart on the adult survivors of childhood trauma who have Complex PTSD and/or dissociative trauma disorders. Does that mean domestic violence? While some of our survivors have endured...

We at Beauty After Bruises know all too well that the current resources available for complex trauma survivors, their supporters, and therapists are few and far between. It's hard to know who is providing well-researched, trustworthy, up-to-date information, v...

It's likely you may already be familiar with PTSD. You may know it as the condition that affects war veterans or survivors of car accidents, natural disasters, and isolated acts of violence. Complex PTSD, however, is specific to severe, repetitive trauma that ...