Trans Lifeline provides trans peer support for our community that’s been divested from police since day one. We’re run by and for trans people.

This country has relied on systems like the police to respond because they can’t envision anything past those systems. Our no active rescue policy lets people trust us when they don’t feel comfortable reaching out to other hotlines who involve 911.

Álvaro (they/them), Hotline Operator

Im a high school therapist, grad student, and volunteer researcher on the Microgrants team. When you apply for a grant, we’ll help you gather everything youll need, walk you through the legal process, and get you the money to pay for it.

In addition, our team collects and shares information on ID changes for every county in the U.S. I call court houses all over the country, but mostly I deep-dive internet research at 1 a.m. on a Tuesday—my favorite hour of free time!

If you like tracking down facts, wed love to have you on board.

Lo (they/them), Microgrants Volunteer

I was born and raised in Pakistan. Growing up in a conservative Muslim, South-Asian country was terrifying and self-acceptance was an uphill journey. When I moved to Malaysia for university, I found love and support from friends and the local LGBTQI community that changed my life forever.

My summer internship at Trans Lifeline showed me the power that peer support and community can have in turning a trans persons life around.

Max (he/him), Communications Intern

Trans Lifeline connects trans people to the community support and resources we need to survive and thrive.
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We envision a world where trans people have the connection, economic security, and care everyone needs and deserves free of prisons and police.