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The TREVOR CHALLENGE engages youth and young adults in deepening their understanding and empathy for the issues and topics around suicide prevention and mental health.

How it Works

  Step 1: Discover Your Story to Share:
Think of a story you want to share that relates to life challenges you or others may be facing.  
  • You may want to tell your story as a News Story or Short Documentary. 
  • You could write and create a fictional story. 
  • You may want to create a song or get rights to another's song and produce a music video.
  • You may want to check out animation software and create a short animation. 
  • Or you could create a Public Service Announcement to educate the public on the services of The Trevor Project. 

Whichever genre you choose, you may want to show how The Trevor Project has been there for people who  needed it.   

Step 2 - Pick Your Genre:
  • News Story / Short Doc / Fiction / Music Video / Animation / PSA

Step 3 - Signup:
  • On OurPride.org/register  - No commitment. Just let us know you're thinking of creating a video to submit.

Step 4 - Create Your 1 - 5 Minute Video:
  • Plan Your Video / Check Judging Criteria / Gather Media & Edit

Step 5 - Submit Your Video:
  • On FilmFreeway.com/OurPrideVideoFest - There's no cost!  We will provide a 100% Coupon Code to cover the submission fee!​  DEADLINE: March 31, 2020
Check Out Some Videos & Story Starter Ideas
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News Story

Short Doc

Fiction

Music Video

Animation

PSA

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If you or someone you know is feeling hopeless or suicidal, contact The Trevor Project's TrevorLifeline 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386. Counseling is also available 24/7 via chat every day at TheTrevorProject.org/Help or by texting 678-678.

What's The Trevor Project?

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.
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Turn on the volume below to watch YouTuber Tyler Oakley
& catch the original "Trevor" film that started it all.
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Need some inspiration?

The OUR PRIDE TREVOR CHALLENGE draws inspiration and guidance from California's Directing Change program and film contest.  Check out some 30- and 60-second shorts about mental health and suicide prevention produced by youth and young adults around California for the Directing Change competition. 
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These short videos were produced as part of the Directing Change film contest and is a copyrighted work of the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), using funds from the voter-approved Mental Health Services Act (Prop 63).  Directing Change is part of California's statewide efforts to prevent suicide, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness and to promote the mental health and wellness of students. These initiatives are funded by counties through the Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA), an organization of county governments working to improve mental health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.
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Resources

​Access information on preventing suicide and Trevor’s unique resources for LGBTQ youth.

​Remember, if you need immediate support or help, Trevor’s counselors are just a phone call, chat, or text away. You are not alone.
The Trevor Project Support Center
​This is a place where LGBTQ youth and their allies can find answers to frequently asked questions, and explore the resources, including these sections: ​ Asexual, Bisexual, Coming Out, Family + Friends, Glossary, Healthy Relationships, HIV/AIDS, Homelessness, Having a Crush, Schools, International, LGBTQQ + Religion, Mental Health, Self-Injury, Sexual Health, Trans + Gender Identity.
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Suicide Prevention
​Learn the signs, the facts, and how you can help prevent suicide.  Each one of us can play a vital role in ensuring that all young people, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, are provided with safe, accepting and supportive environments at home, at school and in their communities.

​As a parent or educator, you can be a lifeguard for your children or students by understanding the warning signs and risk factors of suicide and letting the youth in your life know that support is always available if they need it.​
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