Research shows that with high levels of family rejecting behaviors, LGBTQ youth have more than an 8 times greater likelihood of attempted suicide and an almost 6 times greater likelihood for clinical depression (high enough for medical intervention). With a range of affirming and supporting behaviors that risk drops significantly. Wellness, self-esteem, and overall health significantly increases. How many of these rejecting and accepting behaviors are young people also experiencing outside of the home? This workshop is designed around the Family Acceptance Project’s research, with a purpose of saving lives. We will review the research-based tool and understand how these rejecting and accepting behaviors impact risk and wellbeing. Participants will have strategies on how to be more approachable, understanding, more informed and less fearful.