Trans Lifeline number incorrectly shared as toll-free Canadian suicide . . . The number shared is the Canadian version of the hotline; a separate number exists for the United States In both Canada and the United States, people struggling with their mental health or with thoughts of suicide can call or text 988 to connect with the national suicide crisis hotline 24 7
Clarification: Misinformation About Our Hotline Number We are aware of viral social media posts falsely claiming that Trans Lifeline’s Canadian hotline number (877-330-6366) is a new national suicide crisis line available to everyone in the U S due to recent political developments
False claim of Canadian hotline for LGBTQ+ Americans spreads However, the number listed, 1-877-330-6366, does not connect to a Canadian government service It connects to Trans Lifeline, a nonprofit, peer-led support line that has served both
Did Trump’s Proposed Cuts to Suicide Hotline Prompt. . . Recent claims circulating on social media suggest that President Donald Trump’s plan to cut specialized services for LGBTQ+ youth through the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline has led Canada to step in with a toll-free hotline for U S residents