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We are committed to building off of the deep work we started this year and to continuing to be a beacon of hope for trans people everywhere. Hope grounds us and provides a foundation for our work moving forward, and we know that from this place, action becomes possible. ✨🏳️‍⚧️🫂

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Scheduled Hotline Pauses:

At Trans Lifeline, we know that ongoing, sustainable peer support requires care not only for our callers but also for our operators, who hold space for our community through deeply challenging times. As we navigate this political moment, we are making adjustments to better care for our team and ensure the long-term sustainability of our work. One of these changes is pausing our hotline services on certain holidays—days of cultural, political, and community significance that deserve space for reflection and rest.

Here are the holidays that our Hotline Team observes:

(No More) Presidents Day
Ramadan (observed)
Passover (observed)
International Workers’ Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Stonewall Anniversary
July 4th (observed)
Labor Day
Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Trans Day of Remembrance
National Day of Mourning
Christmas Day

We understand that a time of crisis waits for no one. If you need extra support, we have a list of resources below — it includes other vetted and trusted hotlines and resources that you can access at any time.

Thank you again for your continued support and understanding. We will see you so soon! <3

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.

LGBT National Coming Out Support Hotline
THRIVE Lifeline – trans-led and operated text-based crisis line
Tbuddy – mental health hub for transmasculine individuals, providing 24/7 peer support, affirming resources, and access to mental health professionals
Teen Line – LGBT National Youth Talkline
Call BlackLine – hotline geared towards Black, Black LGBTQI, Brown, Native and Muslim communities
Warmline Portal – peer-run listening lines staffed by people in mental health recovery themselves
The Trevor Project – Support for TLGBQ youth through call, text, or chat
Desi LGBTQ Helpline for South Asians
Naseeha Mental Health – Anonymous, confidential support line for Muslim youth available in the US and Canada

Self-help and Coping Strategies

Supporting a Friend in Crisis

Providers and Additional Resources

These Mental Health and Mutual Aid Resources Are Here for Trans People Post-Skrmetti Ruling – Them
Abolitionist-Centered Care Provider Database
Open Path Collective – affordable, in-office and online psychotherapy sessions between $40 and $70
Mobile Crisis Team directory
Trans Advocacy & Care Team
Inclusive Therapists – Directory centering marginalized communities with filters for trans-competent, abolitionist-informed providers.
Alternative providers – Mind Freedom
Chain Reaction: Alternatives To Calling Police
Don’t Call The Police – community-based alternatives to police in your city

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.