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Legislative Victories, Challenges, and the Path Forward for LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health

As the majority of the state legislatures adjourn for the summer, we’re able to reflect on the recent legal changes that impact how LGBTQ+ young people navigate their schools, medical care, communities, and even their own identities. In addition to new state laws that will both support and hinder LGBTQ+ young people, the federal government has also advanced new regulations that will significantly shape the resources available to them. On July 17th, the Administration eliminated the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Specialized Services program, which has provided life-saving services to more than 1.5 million LGBTQ+ young people nationwide…
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Recognized by TIME100, Driven by Data: Why We’re Listening Closely to LGBTQ+ Youth in 2025

Earlier this year, I had the honor of being named to the TIME100 Health list for my work at The Trevor Project, where I lead research focused on preventing suicide among LGBTQ+ young people. At the TIME100 Impact Dinner, I gave a toast that was both deeply personal and grounded in data - sharing what it means to watch my own transgender son thrive when surrounded by affirmation, and what the research shows about how life-saving that support can be. From teachers and parents to crisis counselors and policymakers, we each have a role to play in creating safer, more…
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H&M Celebrates the Infinite Love of Chosen Families

This year, H&M Americas reaffirms its year-round dedication to the LGBTQIA+ community with the continuation of its annual Pride campaign celebrating chosen families, which play an essential role for many people in the LGBTQIA+ community. The campaign, launching in stores and online across the region under the tagline 'Chosen Family, Infinite Love', reinforces H&M's long-standing advocacy for the LGBTQIA+ community. As a long-time advocate for the community globally, H&M continues its support through donations to The Trevor Project — marking the 6th consecutive year in the US and 2nd year in Mexico — to further their mission to end LGBTQIA+…
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Abercrombie & Fitch Proudly Supports The Trevor Project

This year marks a meaningful milestone in our longstanding partnership with our friends at Abercrombie & Fitch—a brand that consistently uplifts and celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community, not just during Pride, but all year long. Their 2025 gender-inclusive Pride Collection is a vibrant tribute to the joy, strength, and resilience of the LGBTQIA+ community. The collection showcases Abercrombie’s ongoing dedication to uplifting and celebrating LGBTQIA+ identities every day. With this year’s contribution, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and their incredible customers have helped raise more than $5 million in support of The Trevor Project throughout the history of our partnership. These funds…
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Macy’s Mission Every One: In Support of Trevor’s Life-Saving Work

We are proud to partner with Macy’s and support their social purpose platform, Mission Every One, to create a brighter future for all. As part of this commitment, the company will host a charitable giving program benefiting The Trevor Project, participate in select Pride celebrations nationwide and spotlight products from LGBTQ+-owned, founded and designed brands at select stores and online. From June 1 – 30, customers can round up their in-store purchases (up to $0.99) and donate their change, or donate online, to support our mission of providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services.  Learn more at macys.com/purpose.
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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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Stack Overflow Co-Founder Jeff Atwood Donates $1 Million to The Trevor Project

The Atwood family made eight $1 million donations to various nonprofit groups in the U.S. working to support and provide resources to communities in need January 7, 2025 – Today, The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis organization for LGBTQ+ young people, announced that they are the recipient of a $1 million donation from Jeff Atwood, co-founder of Stack Overflow and Discourse. “We are profoundly grateful to Jeff Atwood and the Atwood family for this incredibly generous gift,” said Jaymes Black (they/she/he pronouns), CEO at The Trevor Project. “Our life-saving work would not be possible without the support…
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Dylan Mulvaney & Harper Steele In Conversation

The Trevor Project sat down with transgender activist, actress, and influencer Dylan Mulvaney and Harper Steele, writer and star of Netflix's documentary film Will & Harper. In this exclusive blog, the two trailblazers interviewed each other about their experiences as transgender women and the rewards and challenges of living openly as their authentic selves. With the rights of transgender people being debated across the country, this conversation is more timely than ever. HARPER: You are so unafraid of being out front and online. Does it ever scare you? DYLAN: I constantly go between the desire to be seen and wanting…
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Commemorating Bi Awareness Week

By: Gabriella Potter (they/them), Crisis Services Digital Supervisor In my work as a Crisis Services Digital Supervisor at The Trevor Project, I hear from young bi people everyday about the challenges and fears they face because of the stigma around bisexuality. That’s why we created, “How To Support Bisexual Youth: Ways to Care for Young People Who Are Attracted to More Than One Gender.” We know how important it is to provide resources for those who want to support the bi young people in their lives, as well as affirm and uplift bisexuality as a valid identity for bi young…