Crisis calls for LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention group jump 700% after Trump’s victory

Donald Trump has yet to take office as president for a second term, but vulnerable groups of Americans are already reacting to his election victory.

As mental health appointments loom after the 2024 presidential election, there is a cry for help for LGBTQ+ youth. The day after the election, the Trevor Project, a non-profit suicide prevention program for LGBTQ+ youth, saw a 700% increase in requests for its emergency services, according to data it shared. Fast company. (The Trevor Project also created a guide for LGBTQ+ youth to find and build community after the election.)

“The increase in volume we’ve had across our lines shows how devastating this election is to the mental health of LGBTQ+ young people,” said Becca Nordeen, the group’s SVP of crisis intervention. “It is clear that this is a challenging time for many young LGBTQ+ people. But, we want to remind everyone that no matter how they feel right now, we can – and will – get through this together.”

As Fast company reported last week, the election also sparked an increase in appointments for mental health services, according to data from Zocdoc.