1-877-565-8860 = Trans Lifeline


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Trans Lifeline is a grassroots hotline that provides trans peer support for trans people in crisis, for the trans community, by the trans community. Their principles include Peer Support, Community/Not Cops, Harm Reduction, Confidentiality and Anonymity, Equity Not Equality, Autonomy and Self Determination. They have over 600 trained operators to take your call. If you are in crisis or are questioning or just need someone to talk to, please call.

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