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Welcome!

Welcome to

Rainbow Youth Project USA.

We're so glad you're here

We are a nonprofit organization that promotes the health, safety, and wellness of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual young people throughout the United States.

 

With the help of our allies, donors, and partners, we strive to build and foster accepting and welcoming communities for young people and their families.

 

Together, we can build a more inclusive world.

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The Facts

Every 45 seconds an 2SLGBTQ+ young person attempts suicide. That's 1,920 every single day. 700,800 every single year. 

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During the past 12 months:

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  • 48% of LGB / 60% of trans & nonbinary youth engaged in self-harm.

  • 60% of 2SLGBTQ+ young people who sought mental health care were unable to attain it.

  • 24% of transgender youth were threatened or injured with a weapon at school.

  • 27% of transgender students didn't feel safe going to school.

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WHO WE ARE

Our Mission

Rainbow Youth Project USA strives to empower and

uplift the voices of 2SLGBTQ+ young people through

various platforms, programs, and legislative initiatives while educating the general public to effectuate positive change

and a more inclusive world for everyone.

Rainbow Youth Project USA is dedicated to providing a variety of services to 2SLGBTQ+ young people

across the United States, in both urban and rural areas. We are unwavering in our mission to achieve

full recognition of the civil rights of 2SLGBTQ+ young people .

CRISIS HOTLINE

2SLGBTQ+ youth in the U.S. can access 24/7 crisis and resource support by calling 317-643-4888. Mental Health Services – free or low-cost counseling services for 2SLGBTQ+ youth is available through third-party providers. 

MENTAL HEALTH & CRISIS INTERVENTION
SERVICES

We provide meaningful access to no cost mental health services, including suicide prevention and intervention,  for 2SLGBTQ+ young people across the United States.

 TRANSITIONAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE

support in identifying transitional housing options for 2SLGBTQ+ youth experiencing housing instability.

LEGAL AFFAIRS & LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES

We engage in litigation to safeguard and promote 2SLGBTQ+ rights, and advocate for public policy improvements at the local,

state, and federal levels to advance the well-being of 2SLGBTQ+ youth.

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OUR PROGRAMS

Get in touch!

Rainbow Youth Project USA, Inc.

8888 Keystone Crossing, 13th Floor

Indianapolis, IN 46240

(317) 643-4888

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If you are in a life-threatening situation please dial 911. If you are in crisis and need immediate assistance, please dial 988. Intake staff have received your message and will contact you within 24 hours.

Rainbow Youth Project USA Foundation, Inc.

Rainbow Youth Project USA, Inc.

National Office:                                                 

8888 Keystone Crossing, #1300                          

Indianapolis, IN 46240                                         

(317) 643-4888                                                     

Admin@RainbowYouthProject.org                   

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Oklahoma Outreach Program:

3200 N. May Avenue, Suite 100

Oklahoma City, OK 73112

(405) 646-3880

Oklahoma@RainbowYouthProject.org​

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