Did you know that according to the Center for Disease Control/Massachusetts Department of Education Youth Risk Behavior Survey (1999), 33% of gay youth will attempt suicide? In fact, gay teen suicide attempts are four times that of heterosexual youth. On average, every 5 hours a gay teen takes his/her life. It's time to help.
The Trevor Project is a non-profit organization that offers the only toll-free hotline devoted to teens who are coming out or coming to terms with their sexuality. Established in 1998, the Trevor Project was created to coincide with the HBO airing of the Academy Award winning short film, "Trevor."
The Trevor Project is a non-profit organization that offers the only toll-free hotline devoted to teens who are coming out or coming to terms with their sexuality. Established in 1998, the Trevor Project was created to coincide with the HBO airing of the Academy Award winning short film, "Trevor."
This 18-minute piece, hosted by Ellen Degeneres, is about a young man's struggles with coming out and his unsuccessful attempt at suicide. More than a hotline for suicidal teens, the Trevor Project is also a place where one can find information on helping a friend or family member in crisis. For more information on the Trevor project, please visit www.thetrevorproject.org. The 24/7 hotline is available toll-free at:
888-4UTREVOR.
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