The Impact of Houselessness and Food Insecurity on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People
Trevor Project
April 2025
“There is a common misconception that LGBTQ+ individuals are more financially well-off than their cisgender heterosexual counterparts, however, the opposite is true. 40% of LGBTQ+ young people reported a history of food insecurity, houselessness, or unmet basic needs. LGBTQ+ young people with a history of houselessness had over twice the rate of attempting suicide in the past year than those who have never been houseless (24% vs. 9%).”