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New HHS Report on Health Care for Transgender Youth Includes Dangerous Misinformation, Encourages Conversion Therapy

The new “report” goes against recommendations from every major medical association and calls for subjecting youth to the discredited practice of conversion therapy May 1, 2025 – Today, The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a review of recommendations for transgender health care, based on an executive order issued by the President on January 28, 2025. The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, released the following statement from Casey Pick (she/her), Director of Law and Policy at The Trevor Project in response:  “Every parent wants their child to…
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Trump Administration Proposes Defunding Suicide Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth Beginning October 2025

During a national mental health crisis, federal cuts would halt life-saving services that more than 1.2 million LGBTQ+ youth have relied on April 21, 2025 – A leaked budget draft revealed the federal government has proposed to eliminate all funding for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services – a federal program that provides emergency crisis support to LGBTQ+ youth considering suicide – effective October 1, 2025. Since being implemented in 2022, this program, funded through The United States Department of Health and Human Services, has provided more than 1.2 million crisis contacts with life-saving, LGBTQ+-inclusive crisis…
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David Archuleta’s Approach to Mental Health and His Message to LGBTQ+ Youth

The Trevor Project interviewed singer-songwriter David Archuleta following the release of his new single, “Crème Brulée.” The track blends English and Spanish vocals, and is the first single off of his upcoming EP release. The song now has over 1.8 million streams and is currently #2 on Spotify's OBSESSED playlist. Fans can check out David’s music video for "Crème Brulée" on YouTube.  Congrats on the recent releases of “Crème Brulée” and "Freedom!" What inspires your music and creativity? Thank you! My music is inspired by my journey. I like the creative side to reflect where I am on my path of…
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Celebrating International Asexuality Day

As we celebrate International Asexuality Day during this first week of April, this is a great time to support those in our lives who are asexual and try to better understand what asexuality is. First and foremost, it’s important to recognize that asexual folks have been nearly erased from conversations around identity and sexuality. This week is about affirming their existence, validity, and experiences.  Asexuality is a sexual orientation characterized by a lack of sexual attraction to others. This differs from aromanticism, a romantic orientation that describes people who do not experience romantic attraction. However, it’s important to remember that…
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The Trevor Project Condemns New Kentucky Law, Urges Lawmakers to Quit Targeting LGBTQ+ Youth

New law codifies two-part attack on LGBTQ+ residents: undoing the governor’s protections against conversion ‘therapy’ and restricting medical care for transgender people March 24, 2025 – In Kentucky, state lawmakers have passed HB 495 to undo the governor’s statewide protections against the dangerous and discredited practice of so-called “conversion therapy” and eliminate the use of Medicaid funds to support essential medical care for transgender and nonbinary people of all ages. The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, released the following statement in response:Statement from Tanner Mobley (he/him), Manager of State Advocacy and…
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The Trevor Project Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Address LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Crisis in Rural Communities 

New documentary short film tells the story of a mother-daughter pair in Iowa, highlighting the power of supportive parents March 20, 2025 – Today, The Trevor Project launched a public awareness campaign to address the public health crisis of suicide among LGBTQ+ young people in rural communities with support from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. The campaign launch features a new 10-minute documentary short film that tells the story of a mother and daughter living in Iowa: Angie, a Methodist pastor, and Jubilee, her 19-year-old daughter who identifies as bisexual. “No one should feel isolated simply…
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A Conversation with Molina Healthcare During LGBTQ Health Awareness Week

Each year toward the end of March, we observe 'National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week' to raise awareness and understanding of timely topics that impact the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ people across the United States. As part of this year’s observation, we spoke with one of our partners, Molina Healthcare, to share how they are supporting the health and well-being of LGBTQ+ young people during this important week and beyond.  Read more in our interview with the Molina Healthcare team below: Many people know that Molina Healthcare is at the forefront of creating a healthier society, but can you shed…
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The Trevor Project Condemns Supreme Court’s Decision to Consider Conversion Therapy Ban Challenge

March 10, 2025 – Today, the Supreme Court of the United States announced that it will hear a challenge to a current Colorado state law that protects young people from conversion therapy, or a range of practices that attempt to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, shared the following statement in response:  Statement from Jaymes Black (they/she/he), CEO of The Trevor Project: “Conversion therapy is not actual therapy. It is a harmful, debunked practice that has been shown to more than double an…
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From Suffrage to Support: Expanding the Definition of Women’s Empowerment

For over a century, the fight for women’s rights has been marked by both remarkable progress and ongoing challenges. From the suffragists who fought for the right to vote to today’s advocates working for equal pay, reproductive rights, and greater representation, women’s history is a story of resilience, breaking barriers, and expanding opportunities for all.   As we reflect during Women’s History Month, it’s essential to recognize that empowerment is ever-evolving — and that growth must include celebrating and uplifting LGBTQ+ voices. Historically, women’s rights movements have often centered on the experiences of white, cisgender, heterosexual women, leaving LGBTQ+ women, nonbinary…
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The Trevor Project Publishes New 50 State Report on LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health, Suicide Risk & Access to Support

March 5, 2025 – Today, The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, released new research that captures the experiences of more than 18,000 LGBTQ+ young people ages 13-24 across the United States, segmented across all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C. The report utilizes data collected through The Trevor Project’s 2024 U.S. National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People to provide state-level analyses of mental health and suicide risk, access to care, impacts of anti-LGBTQ+ victimization and policies, and methods to support LGBTQ+ youth – as described by…