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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.
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.
The Fireside Project’s Psychedelic Support Line provides emotional support during and after psychedelic experiences. Call or text 1-62-FIRESIDE (1-623-473-7433) any day between 11 AM–11 PM PT.
Call Blackline is a peer-support hotline by and for Black, Black TLGBTQI+, Brown, Native, and Muslim communities. Call or text 1-800-604-5841 or download the app.
StrongHearts Native Helpline is a domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives. Call 1-844-762-8483 or visit their website to chat with an advocate.
LGBT National Coming Out is a support hotline that focuses on youth and adults with coming-out issues, safer-sex information, school bullying, family concerns, relationship problems, and more.
Tbuddy is a mental health hub for transmasculine individuals, providing 24/7 peer support, affirming resources, and access to mental health professionals
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.
