Helping LGBTQ youth in crisis is a cornerstone of our organization. We provide local and national resources to those in need and training for those who want to help save lives.
39% of LGBTQ youth
seriously considered attempting suicide in the past twelve months, with more than half of transgender and non-binary youth having seriously considered
Less than half of LGBTQ youth
were out to an adult at school, with youth much less likely to disclose their gender identity than sexual orientation
71% of LGBTQ youth
reported discrimination due to either their sexual orientation or gender identity
76% of LGBTQ youth
felt that the recent political climate impacted their mental health or sense of self
71% of LGBTQ youth
reported feeling sad or hopeless for at least two weeks in the past year
2 in 3 LGBTQ youth
reported that someone tried to convince them to change their sexual orientation or gender identity, with youth who have undergone conversion therapy more than twice as likely to attempt suicide as those who did not
58% of transgender and non-binary youth
reported being discouraged from using a bathroom that corresponds to their gender identity
87% of LGBTQ youth
said it was important to them to reach out to a crisis intervention organization that focuses on LGBTQ youth