1 Operator, 10,000 Callers
1 Operator, 10,000 Callers 11/22/2019 This blog post is part of a series of narratives in which we invite you to learn more about our Hotline work from the perspective of our operators. In order to meet increased need for…
Category Trans Lifeline News
How Veronica Understands Helping People
How Veronica Understands Helping People 11/19/2019 This blog post is part of a series of narratives in which we invite you to learn more about our Hotline work from the perspective of our operators. In order to meet increased need…
Karleigh Answers The Call
Karleigh Answers The Call 11/15/2019 This blog post is part of a series of interviews in which we invite you to learn more about our Hotline work from the perspective of our operators. In order to meet increased need for…
Álvaro Gamio Cuervo talks Spanish Language Services and the Future of the Hotline.
Álvaro Gamio Cuervo talks Spanish Language Services and the Future of the Hotline. 11/11/2019 This blog post is part of a series of interviews in which we invite you to learn more about our Hotline work from the perspective of…
Passing the Torch
March 11, 2019 | 2 min. read Dear Trans Lifeline Community, This is a wonderful and bittersweet letter to write to you—today, Trans Lifeline’s Board of Directors announces that as of March 15th, our Interim Executive Director, Sam Ames, will…
Trans Lifeline’s Microgrants Program Has Given Over $200,000 Directly To Trans People
January 25, 2019 | 2 min. read Today, we are excited to announce that Trans Lifeline’s Microgrants program has reached a huge milestone: In just two years, we have given out over $200,000 in Microgrants to our community! As trans people,…
Trans Lifeline Surpasses 20,000 Calls in 2018
December 20, 2018 | 2 min. read Our Hotline operators are absolute champions. 2018 has been rough for so many trans people. But, in a year when our Hotline call volume increased by 25%, our amazing staff and volunteer operators—all…
Celebrating 50,000 Calls
August 2, 2018 | 4 min. read Since we launched in late 2014, Trans Lifeline’s Hotline has fielded calls from all 13 provinces and territories in Canada, all 50 states in the United States, and 61 other countries worldwide. in…
Microgrants Program Celebrates $100k in Disbursed Funds
June 11, 2018 | 2 min. read Dear Community, As we welcome you to our new website, which reflects the merging of two lifesaving projects into one exciting new vision, we would also like to welcome those who have not…
Why No Non-consensual Intervention?
6 min. read “Are you going to call someone if I tell you how I’m feeling?” That is one of the most common questions we get from callers. One of the most common questions from people who work in crisis…