You don't have to go through it alone
Trusted, free organizations for trans and non-binary people in the United States. TransFam isn't a crisis service, but these people are, and they're good at it.
If you're in immediate danger, call 911. If you're thinking about suicide or feel unsafe, call or text 988 (24/7) or use one of the lines below.
Talk to someone now
Trans Lifeline
Peer support run by and for trans people. They don't call police without your consent.
US (877) 565-8860 Canada (877) 330-6366
Mon–Fri, 1 PM–9 PM Eastern (10 AM–6 PM Pacific). translifeline.org
The Trevor Project
24/7 crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people under 25, by phone, text or chat.
Call 1-866-488-7386 Text START to 678-678
24/7 · thetrevorproject.org
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or crisis.
24/7 · 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Text with a trained crisis counselor if talking on the phone feels like too much.
24/7 · crisistextline.org
Legal help & your rights
Lambda Legal
Free legal information and a help desk for LGBTQ+ people facing discrimination.
lambdalegal.org →Advocates for Trans Equality
State-by-state guides on changing your name and gender on IDs.
transequality.org →Community & family
TransFam is not affiliated with these organizations and doesn't give medical or legal advice. For health questions, please talk to a qualified provider. Something out of date? Let us know.