Description
The Trevor Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention and crisis intervention for LGBTQ+ youth. It envisions a welcoming and loving world for all LGBTQ+ young people. The Trevor Project provides 24/7 support through phone, text, and chat with trained counselors. It also offers a resource center with mental health information and guidance for supporting LGBTQ+ youth. Congregational leaders can use this resource to better understand the mental health challenges facing LGBTQ+ young people and to provide informed, compassionate support within their communities.
Features
- 24/7 crisis support (phone, text, chat)
- National survey on LGBTQ+ youth mental health by state
- Blog articles, news releases, and research briefs
- Resource center with mental health and suicide prevention tools
Practical Applications
- Share The Trevor Project’s resource center with your congregation to foster understanding and support for LGBTQ+ youth.
- Host a workshop or discussion using insights from the National Survey to address the mental health needs of LGBTQ+ youth in your community.
- Reach out to a counselor via phone, text, or chat for immediate support.
