Founded in 2014, Trans Lifeline is a trans-led nonprofit that provides life-saving, peer-based crisis support and financial assistance to transgender people across the U.S. and Canada. With a mission rooted in dignity, autonomy, and community care, Trans Lifeline offers a nonjudgmental, trauma-informed alternative to traditional crisis services without involving police or emergency responders unless explicitly requested.
Mission & Vision
Mission
To connect trans people to the community support and resources they need to survive and thrive.
Vision
A world where trans individuals live with connection, economic security, and care, free from systems of incarceration, violence, and surveillance.
Trans Lifeline Hotline
Hotline: (877) 565-8860
Availability: 24/7 in the U.S. and Canada
Languages: English and Spanish
Website Chat Option: Not available; phone-based only
Key Features:
- Staffed entirely by trans operators
- Peer-led emotional and crisis support
- No nonconsensual active rescue (no calls to 911, police, or EMS without permission)
- Respect for caller autonomy and privacy
Microgrants Program
Trans Lifeline’s Microgrants program provides direct financial assistance to trans people with urgent and transition-related needs. As of 2025, the program has distributed over $2 million in funds.
Grant Types:
- Name & Gender Marker Changes
- Covers fees for updating legal documents
- Healthcare Access
- Assists with costs for hormone therapy, surgery consultations, etc.
- Emergency Support
- Helps with food, rent, utilities, transportation, and other survival needs
Community Partnerships
Trans Lifeline actively collaborates with healthcare and advocacy organizations to increase access to affirming care. Notable partners include:
- Plume Health – gender-affirming hormone therapy and medical support
- Point of Pride – free chest binders and surgery funds
- Local LGBTQ+ centers to extend outreach and referrals
Educational & Peer Resources
Trans Lifeline maintains a suite of trans-centered tools and guides:
- ID Change Library
- Step-by-step instructions for all 50 U.S. states, DC, and territories
- “Hey, I’m Trans” Coming Out Guide
- A compassionate resource for sharing your identity with family, friends, and coworkers
- Resource Library
- Articles, FAQs, and videos on mental health, safety, and community navigation
- Explore Resources
Advocacy & Systemic Change
Trans Lifeline doesn’t just serve individuals—it’s a leading voice for structural change.
Signature Advocacy Campaigns:
- #SafeHotlines Initiative
- Promotes crisis lines that avoid nonconsensual police intervention
- Crisis Callers’ Bill of Rights
- Upholds dignity and autonomy for people in distress
- Immigrant & Prison Abolition Advocacy
- Supports trans migrants, calls for the end of ICE, and promotes decarceration
Inclusivity & Accessibility
Trans Lifeline serves all trans and questioning individuals, regardless of:
- Race or ethnicity
- Religion or political background
- Veteran or immigration status
- Tribal affiliation or incarceration history
Services are anonymous, free, and never involve law enforcement without consent.
Impact Snapshot
- Over 200,000 calls answered since 2014
- $2+ million distributed in microgrants
- Recognized by media, healthcare professionals, and the LGBTQ+ community as a life-saving, trusted resource—especially amid escalating anti-trans legislation
How You Can Support
Donate
Your contribution sustains life-saving services and community grants.
Make a Donation
Volunteer
Join the peer support team or help behind the scenes.
Volunteer Info
Fundraise or Share
- Host a fundraiser
- Add Trans Lifeline to resource guides
- Promote on social media and at events
📍 Contact Information
Website: www.translifeline.org
Hotline: (877) 565-8860
Email: contact@translifeline.org
Mailing Address:
195 41st Street, #11253
Oakland, CA 94611
📱 Social:
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Trans Lifeline: By Trans People, For Trans People
From crisis support to community empowerment, Trans Lifeline is more than a hotline—it’s a movement. With radical empathy and peer leadership at its core, the organization is building a world where every trans person feels seen, supported, and safe.
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