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Show support and love for young people who may be struggling.
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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.
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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. The organization works to save young lives by providing support through free and confidential suicide prevention and crisis intervention programs on platforms where young people spend their time: our 24/7 phone lifeline, chat, text and soon-to-come integrations with social media platforms. The organization also runs TrevorSpace, the world’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, and operates innovative education, research, and advocacy programs.
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among young people. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth are more than four times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers. Up to 50 percent of all trans people have made a suicide attempt - many before the age of 25*. The Trevor Project estimates that more than 1.8 million LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13 and 24 in the U.S. seriously consider suicide each year and could benefit from our services.
For the last 21 years, Trevor has worked to save young lives by providing support through our free and confidential crisis programs on platforms where young people spend their time - online and on the phone: TrevorLifeline, TrevorChat and TrevorText. We also run TrevorSpace, the world’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, and operate innovative education, research, and advocacy programs.
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among young people. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth are more than four times more likely to attempt suicide than their peers. Up to 50 percent of all trans people have made a suicide attempt - many before the age of 25*. The Trevor Project estimates that more than 1.8 million LGBTQ youth between the ages of 13 and 24 in the U.S. seriously consider suicide each year and could benefit from our services.
For the last 21 years, Trevor has worked to save young lives by providing support through our free and confidential crisis programs on platforms where young people spend their time - online and on the phone: TrevorLifeline, TrevorChat and TrevorText. We also run TrevorSpace, the world’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, and operate innovative education, research, and advocacy programs.
- TrevorLifeline - The only nationwide, 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention lifeline offering free and confidential counseling for LGBTQ youth, available at 1.866.488.7386.
- TrevorText - A free, confidential, secure service for LGBTQ youth to text a trained Trevor counselor for support and crisis intervention. Text “START” to 678-678. Available 24/7. Standard text messaging rates apply.
- TrevorChat - A free, confidential and secure instant messaging service that provides live help for LGBTQ youth by trained volunteers. Visit TheTrevorProject.org/Help. Available 24/7.
- TrevorSpace - World’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth. TrevorSpace.org
- Research on LGBTQ suicidology - Regular evaluations & surveys ensure our services reduce risk of suicide & help us learn of the mental health issues affecting LGBTQ youth
- Advocacy to protect LGBTQ rights - We work at the local, state, and federal levels to advocate for legislation that protects the rights of LGBTQ people
- Education to build allies for the LGBTQ community - We educate adults who interact with youth on LGBTQ competent suicide prevention, risk detection, and response
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How the Trevor Challenge Works |
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.
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.
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:
Step 4 - Create Your 1 - 5 Minute Video:
Step 5 - Submit Your Video:
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 write a poem and create a short 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
- 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
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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.
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The Trevor Project Videos
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Turn on the volume below to watch YouTuber Tyler Oakley
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Need some inspiration?
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The OUR PRIDE TREVOR CHALLENGE draws inspiration and guidance from California's Directing Change program and film contest.
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Below, 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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ResourcesAccess 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.
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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. HERE 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. HERE |
