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Trans Lifeline

Trans-affirmingLast updated Apr 2026

About

Peer-run crisis hotline staffed entirely by trans operators. Provides confidential emotional support, information, and referrals. Explicitly does not call emergency services without caller consent, one of the few crisis lines with this policy. Also operates a Microgrants program for name change and ID-update fees.

Communities centered

Trans & nonbinary

Services offered

Crisis supportPeer supportID & documents

Eligibility

Anyone; primarily serves trans and questioning callers.

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