About The Trevor Project

From the official website: The Trevor Project


"The Trevor Project is the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning) young people."


LGBTQ youth face unique and pervasive challenges. As a lesbian myself, I find the services The Trevor Project provides to be essential in ensuring that members of our community grow up safe and supported.


Statistics from the Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services Fact Sheet:


  • LGBTQ youth account for approximately 9% of high school students

o 4.5% identify as LGBT

o 4.5% identify as questioning


  • Suicide rates in the LGBTQ population are disproportionately high

o An average of 45% of LGBTQ youth report suicidal ideations

o An average of 35% of LGBTQ youth report suicidal attempts

o The suicide attempt rates of gay, lesbian, and bisexual teens and young adults

are among the highest of all populations


  • Health problems, mental health challenges, and substance abuse are higher among

gay, lesbian, and bisexual teens


  • Among the LGBTQ community, there are a number of mental health challenges that are

often identified among members of this population.

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Suicidal Ideation/Attempts

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Substance Abuse

  • Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring Disorders


  • LGBTQ youth are more likely to be subjected to traumatic events than their peers

o Youth who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning are more likely to experience homelessness and the victimizations associated with being homeless (K-Town Youth Empowerment Network, n.d.)

o 25-40% of homeless youth may identify as LGBTQ; they are often kicked out of their homes by their parents after disclosing their sexuality/identity (Killen-Harvey, 2006)

o LGBTQ youth who are homeless or runaway report victimization rates on the streets of 58.7% versus 33.4% reported by heterosexual youth who are homeless or runaway (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2012)

o 45% of LGBTQ youth of color self-report being the victim of physical violence as a result of their sexual orientation