We are in a space of immense organizational healing and want our team to feel cared for in the way we show up for the community we not only serve, but belong in. We are no strangers to resistance and we understand that with resistance that there is a need for rest. This is important for our team as we are all also trans and queer living through these times.
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. As we have been tending to our team and asking how they are holding the times we are living in, it became clear that we must advocate that we pause, tend to our lives outside of work, and do what we can 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.
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
The majority of these resources are not affiliated with Trans Lifeline, and we can’t guarantee accuracy, services, or products. Community accountability is important, so if there’s something we should know about a resource listed here or if you’d like to recommend a resource, let us know.
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