We are stronger, gentler, more resilient, and more beautiful than any of us imagine.
- Mark Nepo
Facts about youth and young adult suicide from the Trevor Project:
Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among young people ages 10 to 24.
LGB youth seriously contemplate suicide at almost three times the rate of heterosexual youth.
LGB youth are almost five times as likely to have attempted suicide compared to heterosexual youth.
Of all the suicide attempts made by youth, LGB youth suicide attempts were almost five times as likely to require medical treatment than those of heterosexual youth.
Suicide attempts by LGB youth and questioning youth are 4 to 6 times more likely to result in injury, poisoning, or overdose that requires treatment from a doctor or nurse, compared to their straight peers.
In a national study, 40% of transgender adults reported having made a suicide attempt. 92% of these individuals reported having attempted suicide before the age of 25
LGB youth who come from highly rejecting families are 8.4 times as likely to have attempted suicide as LGB peers who reported no or low levels of family rejection.
1 out of 6 students nationwide (grades 9–12) seriously considered suicide in the past year.
Each episode of LGBT victimization, such as physical or verbal harassment or abuse, increases the likelihood of self-harming behavior by 2.5 times on average.
Talking about Suicide & LGBT Population
Compared to straight people, gay and lesbian people are more likely—and bisexual adults are more likely still—to report having made a suicide attempt in the past year and/or over their lifetime.
Crisis Text Line
text HOME to 741741
Every texter is connected with a Crisis Counselor, a real-life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem solving.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1 800 273 8255
If you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.
Nacional de prevencion del suicidio 1 888 628 9454
The Trevor Project
1 866 488 7386 or text START to 678678.
Confidential online instant messaging with a Trevor counselor is also available. The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.
Point of Pride
Point of Pride works to benefit trans people in need through gender-affirming support programs that empower them to live more authentically.
GSAFE
GSAFE increases the capacity of LGBTQ youth and students, educational staff, and families to create school environments where all LGBTQ youth and students thrive.
Trans Lifeline
1 877 565 8860
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led organization that connects trans people to the community, support, and resources they need to survive and thrive.
itgetsbetter.org
We've identified over 1100 organizations in 40+ countries around the world offering support to LGBTQ+ youth like you.
GLBT Hotline
1 888 843 4564
We provide a safe space that is anonymous and confidential where callers can speak on many different issues and concerns including, but limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, workplace issues, HIV/AIDS anxiety, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.