But early evidence indicates that the Trump administration’s move is already harming the mental health of transgender kids and adults. Hotlines run by groups like The Trevor Project and Trans Lifeline both saw small increases in the number of calls they received this week, according to representatives of the groups. The Trevor Project runs a hotline, instant messaging and texting service for LGBTQ youth in crisis, manned by trained counselors. Trans Lifeline saw a huge jump in calls in the days following the Nov. 8 election. In the first two days after the election, The Trevor Project saw calls double ― the highest volume in the organization’s history.

Source: Huffington Post February 24, 2017 23:58 UTC