Trans Lifeline

Trans Lifeline

Crisis hotline and support for transgender individuals

About Trans Lifeline

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Why Trans Lifeline is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Social Impact

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2014

Overview

Trans Lifeline provides essential support services for the transgender community, primarily through a peer support and crisis hotline staffed by transgender individuals. They also offer material assistance, such as microgrants for legal name changes and updated identification documents. What makes Trans Lifeline unique is its trans-led approach and commitment to advocacy and education, including resources on digital safety. The organization operates as a non-profit, relying on donations to enhance the well-being of transgender individuals across North America.

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What believers are saying

  • Partnerships with Nordstrom and FOLX Health enhance trans healthcare support during Pride Month.
  • Raised $150,000 through collaboration with Maren Morris and GLAAD, boosting funding potential.
  • Peer2Peer tool on Twitch increases visibility and support for trans community initiatives.

What critics are saying

  • Potential backlash from conservative groups due to high-profile partnerships and advocacy.
  • Competition for donations may rise with new mental health initiatives like Rare Impact Fund.
  • Association with platforms like Twitch risks controversy if they support hate groups.

What makes Trans Lifeline unique

  • Only crisis hotline with all transgender operators and no non-consensual active rescue policy.
  • Provides microgrants for legal name changes and IDs, aiding economic justice for trans people.
  • Focuses on digital safety and privacy resources, crucial for transgender mental health.

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Company News

Yahoo
Mar 21st, 2023
Maren Morris Proudly Introduced 2-Year-Old Son Hayes to Drag Queens at Tennessee LGBTQ+ Benefit Show: ‘Arrest Me’

Less than one week later, GLAAD and Trans Lifeline announced that the shirt had raised more than $150,000 for their organizations.

PR Newswire
Feb 15th, 2023
THE RARE IMPACT FUND ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS

/PRNewswire/ -- The Rare Impact Fund, launched by Selena Gomez, and part of Rare Beauty's signature social impact programs, today announces an additional $1.5...

We Got This Covered
Dec 9th, 2022
Twitch’s Charity Feature Reportedly Supports Groups That Promote Hate

Earlier this year the nonprofit Trans Lifeline launched Peer2Peer, a discovery tool for streamers and their viewers, which The Verge reports included tags such as “trans,” Black,” and “lesbian.”

CNN
Sep 10th, 2022
Maren Morris partners with Trans Lifeline

Morris partnered with GLAAD, the world's largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, and Trans Lifeline to release a shirt emblazoned with the words "Lunatic Country Music Person."

Peersnet
Sep 6th, 2022
Navigating Crisis Support in the Age of 988

Trans Lifeline recently launched the #SafeHotlines for Crisis Callers Campaign, which includes a Crisis Callers’ Bill of Rights.

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