You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience and security.

Skip to main
Donate Reach A Counselor Meet Friends
Press

The Trevor Project’s Crisis Line Volume Continues to Increase Following Inauguration Day 

BY: Trevor News
Advocacy Mental Health
Illustration of a hand holding up a heart
Donate

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 – The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, shared that its classic crisis services (lifeline, chat, text) reported significant increases in volume related to the 2025 Presidential Inauguration. This volume increase follows a record-breaking 700% increase observed across The Trevor Project’s crisis lines on November 6, 2024, the day after the 2024 elections.

“No matter your political beliefs or how you feel about the current administration, one thing must be made clear to all of us living in the United States: real young people’s lives are at risk – and we must take immediate action to support LGBTQ+ youth,” said Jaymes Black (they/she/he), CEO of The Trevor Project. “Suicide prevention transcends politics. And we are sounding the alarm for all lawmakers, community leaders, and adults who care about the health and survival of young people in their communities: The political targeting of LGBTQ+ youth – and transgender and nonbinary youth in particular – must stop. Whether it was the 700% increase on our lines following election day in November, or the 46% increase we saw yesterday, we urge lawmakers and the media to recognize the impact that their rhetoric can have on young people’s health and safety, and do better. For any LGBTQ+ young person who needs support, The Trevor Project remains here for you, always.” 

The Trevor Project’s crisis volume data analysis found:

  • On January 21, 2025, the day after Inauguration Day, The Trevor Project’s classic crisis services (phone, text, and chat) saw a 46% increase in volume compared to typical daily rates observed in weeks prior.
  • On January 20, 2025, Inauguration Day, The Trevor Project’s classic crisis services (phone, text, and chat) saw a 33% increase in volume compared to typical rates observed in weeks prior.

Resources for LGBTQ+ young people who need support:

Read more from
Press

Tangerine Canary Gradient
Press

The Trevor Project Opposes Bills Targeting LGBTQ Students in North Dakota Senate

LGBTQ youth who had access to an LGBTQ-affirming school reported lower rates of attempting suicide than those who did not. February 9, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people, opposes the consideration of two bills, SB 2231 and SB 2260, by the North Dakota Senate. If passed, these bills would require teachers to “out” transgender and nonbinary students to their potentially unsupportive parents without their consent, and ban or impose barriers on classroom instruction on LGBTQ topics in schools, effectively erasing LGBTQ history and culture from…
The Trevor Project
Press

The Trevor Project Applauds MI Governor for Signing LGBTQ Discrimination Protections into Law

74% of LGBTQ youth in Michigan reported experiencing discrimination due to either their sexual orientation or gender identity March 16, 2023 — The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention organization for LGBTQ young people, commended Gov. Whitmer for signing The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (SB4) today. This bill expands statewide nondiscrimination protections to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Virginia was the last state to pass similar discrimination protections in 2020. The Trevor Project was in attendance at today’s signing ceremony with the Governor alongside other state partners, LGBTQ advocacy groups, and community leaders. “This bill being signed into law…