This might help:
If you can find one, send them an email and let them know what’s happening, then let them figure out a strategy.
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With generic lifelines I’m worried that someone homophobic will answer
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I would hope they would not, but a specific line for LGBQT+ line might help:
As far as I know, national lines can get local help?
This is from the Ohio Department of Mental Health:
Trevor is on their list, so that’s probably a good indicator that they’re helpful.
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Thank you!
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Good luck! I hope this all works out for the kid. I’m sure you’re help means a great deal to them.
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The problem is that his parents have cut him off from nearly all means of communication. One time they noticed he has been using Dicsord on his tablet and smashed it on the ground.
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I understand that. Reaching out to an organization near him might allow for a county wellness check. These organizations might have strategies for such situations, where it’s hard for the person to reach out for help because of this kind of abuse. But if it’s driving the kid to suicidal thoughts, that should be more than enough to get intervention here.
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Unfortunately, the rights of minors vary dramatically from state to state. In some conservative states, there may be literally no legal options. Without knowing the locale, best advice is to try to find out what is available locally and contact them. Wish I had better, but this is a very tough area.
Edit: Ohio. Ouch. No direct knowledge, but very Republican politically would cause me to think this might be one of those. The fact that they still allow involuntary conversion “therapy” says it may be problematic. Definitely need someone local who can navigate the ins and outs.
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“ Seven Ohio cities have banned conversion therapy on minors:[47]Cincinnati (2015),[48]Toledo (2017),[49]Columbus (2017),[50][51]Dayton (2017), Athens(2017),[52][53] Lakewood(2018), and Kent (2019).”
Maybe he’s lucky enough to be in one of these cities. If that’s the case- maybe Equality Ohio can help.
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If he is allowed to go to a library, he can access the computers there. Heck, he can talk to a librarian who will know the best things to do in the situation and will help him.
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This is really useful information.
Thank you! 
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I want to thank everyone for help!
A friend I talked about got serious suicidal thoughts two or three days ago and I finally convinced him to call the Trevor Project hotline. I don’t know the details, but I know that they helped him somehow and he feels better now. So to everyone who offered advice I have to say that you probably helped save someone’s life. Thanks again!
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Thanks for the update. I’m glad your friend is in a better space.
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Oh, thank goodness. I was really worried.
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Same here. That kid is literally being hounded to death by his own parents. That’s so fucked up that I have tears in my eyes when I think about it.
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I don’t suppose there is any child protection service we can contact on his behalf? That is abuse of multiple forms.
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It is child abuse. But he’s located in Ohio, so I’m not sure if child protection services would be of any help. He has contacted Trevor project, so I hope they will know how to help - they have way more experience with such things than me. I and his other friends will try to offer as much emotional support as possible in the meantime.
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How old is he?
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15 years old
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I hope he can hold out a little longer. Even if he has to pretend he’s straight until he can get safely out there.
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