"It was about 3 in the morning in the spring of 2005. I had been tossing and turning in my sleep, feeling anxious and unsettled. I finally had had it, got up and googled a gay helpline. Trevor was the only 24-hour one I could find. I called, nervous as hell. And talked to someone on the phone, and whispered as quietly as I could that I was gay. (I didn't want my roommates to hear). But it felt like a bomb dropped, nevertheless."
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"The Trevor Project is not only a good idea in theory, it has saved many lives, not to mention my own life more than once. I am so glad that people are beginning to realize that LGBTQ youth are at risk for suicide. The Trevor Project is not only a helpline, they also hold workshops and other things to help educate others about LGBTQ youth and suicide prevention."
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Background
Suicide rates are much higher in the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community than in the regular population. An estimated 40% of LGBTQ youth have attempted suicide.
The LGBTQ youth community is especially at risk for depression and suicide because they often feel isolated and can have a hard time finding acceptance from peers and family. They are three times as likely to report not feeling safe in school, due to the fact that 90% of LGBTQ youth have been harassed or assaulted in the past year.
LGBTQ people need your help and support. Find a nonprofit near you providing support services and join the cause.