The Trevor Project

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Non-profit_name = The Trevor Project
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founded_date = 1998 in West Hollywood, CA
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location = United States
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key_people = Charles Robbins (Executive Director & CEO)
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focus = LGBTQ Youth
method = Suicide prevention
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Non-profit_slogan = Saving Young Lives
homepage = [http://www.thetrevorproject.org/ TheTrevorProject.org]
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footnotes =The Trevor Project is an American non-profit organization that operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Trevor Helpline, a toll-free number, is a confidential service that offers trained counselors. The Trevor Project also provides guidance and vital resources to parents and educators in order to foster safe, accepting and inclusive environments for all youth, at home and at school.

History

The Trevor Project was founded by James Lecesne, Peggy Rajski and Randy Stone, creators of the 1994 Academy Award-winning short film, "Trevor", a dramedy about a gay 13-year-old boy who, when rejected by friends because of his sexuality, makes an attempt to take his life. When "Trevor" was scheduled to air on HBO in 1998, the filmmakers realized that some of the program's young viewers might be facing the same kind of crisis as Trevor, and began to search for a support line to be broadcast during the airing. They discovered that no such helpline existed, and decided to dedicate themselves to forming what was, in their view, a much-needed resource: an organization to promote acceptance of LGBTQ youth, and to aid in crisis and suicide prevention among that group.

Thus The Trevor Helpline was established with seed funds provided by The Colin Higgins Foundation and HBO's license fee. As a result, The Trevor Helpline became the first nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth. The Trevor Project also provides online support to young people through the organization's Website, as well as guidance and resources to educators and parents.

The Trevor Helpline

The Trevor Helpline is the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth. The Trevor Helpline is a free and confidential service that offers hope and someone to talk to, 24/7. The Trevor Helpline's trained counselors listen and understand without judgment. The Trevor Helpline's counselors and Web site can also point you to supportive organizations and groups in your area.

"Dear Trevor"

"Dear Trevor" is an online, non-time sensitive question and answer resource for young people with questions surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity.

TrevorSpace

TrevorSpace (www.trevorspace.org) is an online, social networking community for LGBTQ youth ages 13 through 24 and their friends and allies. Youth can create personal profiles and connect with other young people throughout the country, as well as find resources within their communities. TrevorSpace is carefully monitored by administrators designated by The Trevor Project to ensure all content is age appropriate, youth-friendly and factual. This ensures the site provides the safest space possible for its young members. TrevorSpace also links members to The Trevor Project's home page, where information about The Trevor Helpline, "Dear Trevor," and other important, lifesaving resources is available. The TrevorSpace interface is a youth-only model of Connexion.org, a popular LGBTQ networking site. The software used to create TrevorSpace was donated to The Trevor Project by Tim Gill, an American software entrepreneur and philanthropist.

urvival Kits

The Trevor Survival Kit is an educational kit distributed nationwide to schools and youth service providers to help educators constructively facilitate discussions with students about issues surrounding suicide, gender identity and sexual orientation.

chool Workshops

The Trevor School Workshop Program uses a structured curriculum to address topics around sexuality, gender identity, the impacts of language and behavior, and what it means for young people to feel different. The Workshop also teaches young people to recognize depression and suicide amongst their peers as well as how to help.

External links

* [http://www.thetrevorproject.org/default.aspx The Trevor Project]
* [http://www.thetrevorproject.org/helpline.aspx The Trevor Helpline]
* [http://www.thetrevorproject.wordpress.com TrevorBLOG]
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0111486/ Trevor] at the Internet Movie Database
* [http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Trevor-Project/24470472733?ref=ts The Trevor Project fan page on Facebook.com]