Resources During Trans Lifeline’s Collective Rest

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In commitment to our longevity, we want our team to feel cared for in the way we show up for the community we not only serve, but also deeply belong in. As a team comprised entirely of trans people, we are navigating these times alongside you, experiencing the shared grief, loss, and fear of the current political landscape. We are no strangers to resistance, and we intimately understand that with resistance, there is an urgent need for rest – not as a sign of exhaustion, but as a vital form of self-care and a strategic way to resource ourselves for the ongoing fight.

A digital illustration shows four diverse hands forming a heart shape around a trans flag heart. The hands vary in skin tone and include different sleeves and accessories. The background is a soft pink with subtle speckles.
A digital illustration shows four diverse hands forming a heart shape around a trans flag heart. The hands vary in skin tone and include different sleeves and accessories. The background is a soft pink with subtle speckles.

Starting Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 13th, 2025, Trans Lifeline will be taking a collective rest period. This is a total of five service days on our hotline. Especially in light of recent news, such as the defunding of crucial services for LGBTQIA2S+ youth, we want to be absolutely clear: Trans Lifeline is stable and unwavering in our mission. This intentional pause is precisely what allows us to remain strong, resilient, and ready for the long haul. We have been tending to our team and asking how they are holding the times we are living in, and it became clear that advocating for this pause – allowing us to tend to our lives outside of work and reconnect with loved ones—is essential to sustain our life-affirming work for the long haul. Rest and being with our loved ones is so needed and necessary for all of us.

Our hope in doing this is that we will be able to come back with a renewed sense of purpose and clarity we need to keep serving our community. We will be back on Monday, July 14th!

We understand that the current political landscape is especially difficult for our communities. We’ve put together this resource list in the hope that it can offer some solace and support during this challenging time. We remain committed to our community and the fight for trans liberation

Hotlines and Warmlines

Please note that, in most cases, these hotlines and warmlines can provide alternatives to police intervention and avoid using police. It’s always good to ask about their policies before disclosing information that could lead to an involuntary intervention or forced hospitalization. Some utilize other first responders, such as mobile crisis units with mental health professionals, who are mandated reporters and can administer psychiatric assessments that may trigger forced hospitalization.

Self-help and Coping Strategies

Supporting a Friend in Crisis

Providers and Additional Resources

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