COVID 19 | Support Guide for LGBTQ+ Youth

We know that COVID-19 has serious implications for the well being of all of us, but especially for LGBTQ youth. Even before the global pandemic, studies have shown that LGBTQ youth are at an increased risk for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and suicidality. The increase of social distancing means that many LGBTQ youth have experienced a decrease in positive social relationships, and we want to help combat that.

​Check out our list of local and national resources to support our LGBTQ community.
 
Information:

• Trevor Project Article: Implications of COVID-19 for LGBTQ Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention: 
• Them. Article: 9 Strategies for Quarantining in a Non-LGBTQ+ Affirming Environment: 

Local:

• Side by Side Youth Support Groups: Side by Side is a local LGBTQ+ organizing that has shifted to virtual support groups and is a local partner with BBBS.  

National:

• The Trevor Project: Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, 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. Visit thetrevorproject.org/
• TrevorLifeline - The only nationwide, 24/7 crisis and suicide prevention lifeline offering free and confidential counseling for LGBTQ youth. Call 866-488-7386
• TrevorText - A free, confidential, 24/7, secure service for LGBTQ youth to text a trained Trevor counselor for support and crisis intervention Text START to 678-678
• TrevorChat - A free, confidential, 24/7, secure instant messaging service that provides live help for LGBTQ youth by trained volunteers. Start a conversation at thetrevorproject.org
• TrevorSpace - The world’s largest safe space social networking community for LGBTQ youth, their friends, and allies. Join at trevorspace.org