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Crisis Intervention
The Trevor Project
Services Offered
Suicide Prevention • Hotline • LGBTQ Youth • Peer Support • Crisis Intervention
Description
The Trevor Project provides help to suicidal or in-crisis LGBTQ youth through its all hours phone lifeline as well as its online chat help and resources. It is an online safe space through which young LGBTQ people can network and seek support. The site includes a list of international supports for those in other countries.
Location
Service Options
Languages Spoken
- English
Eligibility
-Services are targeted to LGBTQ youth and young adults ages 13-24 in crisis, but no one will be refused help.
-Individuals concerned about a loved one may call the hotline for resources or support, but hotline staff cannot intervene or initiate contact with a youth in crisis.
- This service is free
Payment
- Teens accepted
- Adults accepted
Age
How to Apply
Call the Trevor Lifeline any time at 866-488-7386. You can also access immediate help via TrevorChat between 2:00pm and 9:00pm daily. Help via text messaging is available Monday through Friday, 2:00pm-9:00pm by texting "TREVOR" to.202-304-1200.
For non-urgent general inquiries, email info@thetrevorproject.org (preferred method of contact) or call 310-271-8845.