Tuesday, January 21, 2025 The Trevor Project, the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people, shared that its classic crisis services (lifeline, chat, text) reported significant increases in volume on January 20, 2025 Inauguration Day. This volume increase follows a record-breaking 700% increase observed across The Trevor Projects crisis lines on November 6, 2024, the day after the 2024 elections.No matter your political beliefs or how you feel about the current administration, one thing must be made clear to all of us living in the United States: real young peoples lives are at risk and we must take immediate action to support LGBTQ+ youth, said Jaymes Black (they/she/he), CEO of The Trevor Project. Suicide prevention transcends politics. And we are sounding the alarm for all lawmakers, community leaders, and adults who care about the health and survival of young people in their communities: The political targeting of LGBTQ+ youth and transgender and nonbinary youth in particular must stop. Whether it was the 700% increase on our lines following election day in November, or the 33% increase we saw yesterday, we urge lawmakers and the media to recognize the impact that their rhetoric can have on young peoples health and safety, and do better. For any LGBTQ+ young person who needs support, The Trevor Project remains here for you, always.As of Tuesday, January 21, 2025, The Trevor Projects volume data analysis found:The Trevor Projects classic crisis services (phone, text, and chat) saw a 33% increase in volume on January 20, 2025, compared to weeks prior.Resources for LGBTQ+ young people who need support:Finding Support & Building Community Amid Political UncertaintyNavigating Personal Safety while Taking Action as an LGBTQ+ Young PersonHow to Signal You are an Ally in Hostile EnvironmentHow to Reach Out to The Trevor ProjectThe Trevor Projects Self-Care FlowchartThe Trevor Projects Visual Breathing Exercise for Stress & AnxietyIf you or someone you know needs help or support, The Trevor Projects trained crisis counselors are available 24/7 at 1-866-488-7386, via chat at TheTrevorProject.org/Get-Help, or by texting START to 678678.The post The Trevor Project Reported a 33% Increase in Crisis Line Volume on Inauguration Day appeared first on The Trevor Project.