The Trevor Project
Joan Lipuscek
The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and a suicide prevention hotline available 24 hours a day for LGBTQ youth. This amazing non-profit organization offers many resources to youth, parents and educators, including suicide prevention training and information. They also provide assistance for exploring gender identity and sexual orientation with a support center where LGBTQ youth and their friends can obtain answers to questions.
The Trevor Project also provides a list of warning signs and risk factors if you or someone you know might have suicidal tendencies. It is very important to pay attention to these signs as they may indicate an increased danger of self-harm.
The site also features the inspiring and award winning film called Trevor. It portrays a teenager in crisis and some of the struggles he overcomes. Sometimes, all it takes is one person to listen to your story and express compassion.