Resources for Dealing with Post-Election Grief
Like many folks, we continue to process the various presidential actions Trump took during his first day of office. The White House’s website lists 46 items, including executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations related to his intention to militarize the U.S.-Mexico border, to restore the pace and scale of fossil fuel extraction and energy production, to end birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment, to pardon Jan. 6 insurrectionists, to create federal definitions of “women” and “girls” as females and “men” and “boys” as males, defining male and female as biological, binary, and immutable, and to terminate all DEI, accessibility, and environmental justice offices and positions across the federal government, just to name a few. Constitutionally, the President can’t create laws, but the position does have broad authority to direct how the federal agencies enforce the law.
While it remains to be seen what the approval, rollout, and implementation of any of these will look like, we want to reiterate that no matter what happens, we will find ways to show up for the community through mutual aid, peer support, and innovative care practices. Political flashpoints like this have amplified issues that impact us directly, stirring up a range of emotions that can be challenging and anxiety-inducing to hold and sit with. To support you during this time, we’ve curated a selection of resources to help you navigate the post-election period with resilience, self-compassion, and community support.

Resources in the Age of 47
Articles, guides, zines, webinars, and videos compiled by the Interaction Institute for Social Change. Access them here: https://bit.ly/3WNFZQG

Dear Trans Kids, You Don’t Need the Government’s Permission to Exist
In this op-ed, Raquel Willis offers advice to trans kids on resisting discriminatory times and calls on the strength and resolve of trans trailblazers throughout history. Read the article here: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/dear-trans-kids-raquel-willis

Mental Health and Coping Tools by FOLX
FOLX put together a roundup of coping strategies, mental health services, and tips for managing election-related anxiety: folxhealth.com/library/mental-health-toolkit-resources-to-take-care-of-yourself

Steps For Transgender People Preparing For Federal Crackdowns Under Trump
Journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed provides guidance for trans people on steps to take in preparation for anticipated restrictions and legal challenges under Trump’s re-election. Reed’s article covers actions like updating identification documents, obtaining passports with correct gender markers, securing medication supplies, and exploring relocation options to safer areas. Read the article here: erininthemorning.com/p/steps-for-transgender-people-preparing

How to survive the apocalypse (again)
This article by non-binary trans woman Kai Cheng Thom dives into ways to cope and build resilience through community, self-care, and connection. Whether you’re looking for tips on managing stress, tools for self-care, or stories that reflect our shared struggles, this piece offers insight and support for trans folks who know how hard it can be: xtramagazine.com/health/survive-mental-health-homophobia-transphobia-268850

Finding Support & Building Community After the 2024 Elections: A Guide for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
To help support LGBTQIA2S+ young people process the outcome of the election, as well as find support and build community, The Trevor Project has a number of tips to consider and explore: thetrevorproject.org/blog/finding-support-building-community-after-the-2024-elections

How To Survive the Election as a Trans Person
Written by Jade Barber for Queerspace
Written in Australia two years ago, this article offers timeless advice for trans people navigating the challenges of election cycles—advice that applies especially to the 2024 U.S. general election. It highlights how elections often amplify anti-trans rhetoric and policies, impacting trans communities’ mental health and safety. The article suggests strategies for protecting one’s well-being, like setting boundaries on political discussions, staying informed selectively, focusing on self-care, and connecting with supportive communities. By prioritizing personal resilience and choosing how and when to engage, trans people can protect themselves from the intense scrutiny and negativity that often accompany election periods.
Read the article at queerspace.org.au/how-survive-election-trans-person

TWLOHA’s Mental Health Toolkit
The resources in To Write Love on Her Arms’ Mental Health Toolkit offer valuable support for trans people facing the pressures of the 2024 U.S. general election. These resources emphasize coping strategies, self-care practices, and mental health tips that can help individuals manage stress, set boundaries, and seek community support during politically charged times. By providing guides on handling anxiety, grounding exercises, and connection to support networks, TWLOHA equips trans people with tools to navigate the heightened emotional impact that elections can bring.
Access the toolkit at twloha.com/mental-health-toolkit

The 2024 Elections and Beyond: Fortifying Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Our Ecosystems Toolkit
This toolkit from the Building Movement Project offers a series of frameworks and accompanying worksheets for individuals, organizations, and networks to:
- Clarify values and identify roles that benefit the broader ecosystem
- Gather the necessary analysis, partnerships, and tools from our movement “pantry”
- Consider reasons why organizations may want to engage in rapid response efforts
- Explore stances such as Defend, Disrupt, Demand, Document, Discuss, Design, and Deepen
- Fortify our individual and organizational well-being for the months ahead
Access the toolkit at buildingmovement.org/blog/electionresourcestoolkit/

Recording of the Post-Election Live Embodiment Practice
On November 6, 2024, Prentis Hemphill, Alta Starr, and Óscar Trujillo of The Embodiment Institute (TEI) hosted this Post-Election Practice. Watch the recording here.

10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won
The key to taking effective action in a Trump world is to avoid perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation. Continue reading: wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins

How To Start A Mutual Aid Program
Big Door Brigade is a website that provides resources for organizing community-based mutual aid efforts. It offers guidance, tools, and examples for building systems of solidarity and support outside traditional charity or government assistance, focusing on community resilience and self-reliance. Visit bigdoorbrigade.com

How To Start A Copwatch
This PDF provides everything you need to know to start a copwatch for your action or community. Copwatching is a form of direct action in which autonomous, loosely affiliated groups set out to observe and document police activity as a way of preventing police misconduct and brutality. Download from workersdefensealliance.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/HOWTOCOPWATCH.pdf

Medicare.gov
Are you protected against flu, COVID-19 and RSV? It’s important to stay up to date on Medicare-covered vaccines. Vaccines can lower your risk of getting really sick, and their side effects are usually mild and temporary.
Vaccine Finder
Here’s how to stay up to date on your vaccines:
-
For better protection against flu, the CDC recommends people 65 or older get one of the higher-dose flu vaccines, if available.
-
People 65 or older should get 2 doses of the updated 2024– 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, spaced 6 months apart. Consider getting the 2nd dose sooner if you have upcoming travel, life events, and health care visits.
-
Everyone 75 or older, and people ages 60–74 who are at increased risk, should get the RSV vaccine. RSV isn’t an annual vaccine. If you’ve already gotten an RSV vaccine, you don’t need to get another one at this time.
Remember, Medicare drug coverage (Part D) also covers vaccines for shingles, tetanus-diphtheria-whooping cough (TDAP), and more at no cost. Talk with your doctor about which vaccines can help you stay healthy this winter!

HOTLINE
USA (877) 565-8860
CANADA (877) 330-8336
Mondays – Fridays – 10AM to 6PM PST
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.Oprime 2 para hablar con alguien en español.
When you contact us, you’ll be connected to a trans/nonbinary peer operator
Full anonymity and confidentiality
No nonconsensual active rescue (calling 911, emergency services, or law enforcement)
Trans Lifeline’s hotline operating hours are Monday through Friday:
10 AM – 6 PM Pacific
11 AM – 7 PM Mountain
12 PM – 8 PM Central
1 PM – 9 PM Eastern
When volumes are high, it may take longer to get connected—please try calling or texting again.

LÍNEA DIRECTA
Estados Unidos (877) 565-8860
CANADÁ (877) 330-8336
Lunes – Viernes – 10AM a 6PM PST
Línea directa in español
La línea directa de Trans Lifeline es un servicio telefónico de apoyo dirigido por personas transgénero para las personas transgénero y/o que están cuestionando su género. Creemos que el mejor apoyo que las personas Trans pueden recibir es el de los miembros de la comunidad Trans con experiencias de vida compartidas.
Llámanos si necesitas a alguien Trans con quien hablar, incluso si no estás en crisis o no sabes con certeza si eres transgénero.
Marca al (877) 565-8860 en los Estados Unidos o al (877) 330-6366 en Canadá y oprime el #2 para conectarte con operadorxs que hablan español.

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Resources for Dealing with Post-Election Grief
Like many folks, we continue to process the various presidential actions Trump took during his first day of office. The White House’s website lists 46 items, including executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations related to his intention to militarize the U.S.-Mexico border, to restore the pace and scale of fossil fuel extraction and energy production, to end birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment, to pardon Jan. 6 insurrectionists, to create federal definitions of “women” and “girls” as females and “men” and “boys” as males, defining male and female as biological, binary, and immutable, and to terminate all DEI, accessibility, and environmental justice offices and positions across the federal government, just to name a few. Constitutionally, the President can’t create laws, but the position does have broad authority to direct how the federal agencies enforce the law.
While it remains to be seen what the approval, rollout, and implementation of any of these will look like, we want to reiterate that no matter what happens, we will find ways to show up for the community through mutual aid, peer support, and innovative care practices. Political flashpoints like this have amplified issues that impact us directly, stirring up a range of emotions that can be challenging and anxiety-inducing to hold and sit with. To support you during this time, we’ve curated a selection of resources to help you navigate the post-election period with resilience, self-compassion, and community support.

Resources in the Age of 47
Articles, guides, zines, webinars, and videos compiled by the Interaction Institute for Social Change. Access them here: https://bit.ly/3WNFZQG

Dear Trans Kids, You Don’t Need the Government’s Permission to Exist
In this op-ed, Raquel Willis offers advice to trans kids on resisting discriminatory times and calls on the strength and resolve of trans trailblazers throughout history. Read the article here: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/dear-trans-kids-raquel-willis

Mental Health and Coping Tools by FOLX
FOLX put together a roundup of coping strategies, mental health services, and tips for managing election-related anxiety: folxhealth.com/library/mental-health-toolkit-resources-to-take-care-of-yourself

Steps For Transgender People Preparing For Federal Crackdowns Under Trump
Journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed provides guidance for trans people on steps to take in preparation for anticipated restrictions and legal challenges under Trump’s re-election. Reed’s article covers actions like updating identification documents, obtaining passports with correct gender markers, securing medication supplies, and exploring relocation options to safer areas. Read the article here: erininthemorning.com/p/steps-for-transgender-people-preparing

How to survive the apocalypse (again)
This article by non-binary trans woman Kai Cheng Thom dives into ways to cope and build resilience through community, self-care, and connection. Whether you’re looking for tips on managing stress, tools for self-care, or stories that reflect our shared struggles, this piece offers insight and support for trans folks who know how hard it can be: xtramagazine.com/health/survive-mental-health-homophobia-transphobia-268850

Finding Support & Building Community After the 2024 Elections: A Guide for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
To help support LGBTQIA2S+ young people process the outcome of the election, as well as find support and build community, The Trevor Project has a number of tips to consider and explore: thetrevorproject.org/blog/finding-support-building-community-after-the-2024-elections

How To Survive the Election as a Trans Person
Written by Jade Barber for Queerspace
Written in Australia two years ago, this article offers timeless advice for trans people navigating the challenges of election cycles—advice that applies especially to the 2024 U.S. general election. It highlights how elections often amplify anti-trans rhetoric and policies, impacting trans communities’ mental health and safety. The article suggests strategies for protecting one’s well-being, like setting boundaries on political discussions, staying informed selectively, focusing on self-care, and connecting with supportive communities. By prioritizing personal resilience and choosing how and when to engage, trans people can protect themselves from the intense scrutiny and negativity that often accompany election periods.
Read the article at queerspace.org.au/how-survive-election-trans-person

TWLOHA’s Mental Health Toolkit
The resources in To Write Love on Her Arms’ Mental Health Toolkit offer valuable support for trans people facing the pressures of the 2024 U.S. general election. These resources emphasize coping strategies, self-care practices, and mental health tips that can help individuals manage stress, set boundaries, and seek community support during politically charged times. By providing guides on handling anxiety, grounding exercises, and connection to support networks, TWLOHA equips trans people with tools to navigate the heightened emotional impact that elections can bring.
Access the toolkit at twloha.com/mental-health-toolkit

The 2024 Elections and Beyond: Fortifying Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Our Ecosystems Toolkit
This toolkit from the Building Movement Project offers a series of frameworks and accompanying worksheets for individuals, organizations, and networks to:
- Clarify values and identify roles that benefit the broader ecosystem
- Gather the necessary analysis, partnerships, and tools from our movement “pantry”
- Consider reasons why organizations may want to engage in rapid response efforts
- Explore stances such as Defend, Disrupt, Demand, Document, Discuss, Design, and Deepen
- Fortify our individual and organizational well-being for the months ahead
Access the toolkit at buildingmovement.org/blog/electionresourcestoolkit/

Recording of the Post-Election Live Embodiment Practice
On November 6, 2024, Prentis Hemphill, Alta Starr, and Óscar Trujillo of The Embodiment Institute (TEI) hosted this Post-Election Practice. Watch the recording here.

10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won
The key to taking effective action in a Trump world is to avoid perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation. Continue reading: wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins

How To Start A Mutual Aid Program
Big Door Brigade is a website that provides resources for organizing community-based mutual aid efforts. It offers guidance, tools, and examples for building systems of solidarity and support outside traditional charity or government assistance, focusing on community resilience and self-reliance. Visit bigdoorbrigade.com

How To Start A Copwatch
This PDF provides everything you need to know to start a copwatch for your action or community. Copwatching is a form of direct action in which autonomous, loosely affiliated groups set out to observe and document police activity as a way of preventing police misconduct and brutality. Download from workersdefensealliance.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/HOWTOCOPWATCH.pdf

Medicare.gov
Are you protected against flu, COVID-19 and RSV? It’s important to stay up to date on Medicare-covered vaccines. Vaccines can lower your risk of getting really sick, and their side effects are usually mild and temporary.
Vaccine Finder
Here’s how to stay up to date on your vaccines:
-
For better protection against flu, the CDC recommends people 65 or older get one of the higher-dose flu vaccines, if available.
-
People 65 or older should get 2 doses of the updated 2024– 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, spaced 6 months apart. Consider getting the 2nd dose sooner if you have upcoming travel, life events, and health care visits.
-
Everyone 75 or older, and people ages 60–74 who are at increased risk, should get the RSV vaccine. RSV isn’t an annual vaccine. If you’ve already gotten an RSV vaccine, you don’t need to get another one at this time.
Remember, Medicare drug coverage (Part D) also covers vaccines for shingles, tetanus-diphtheria-whooping cough (TDAP), and more at no cost. Talk with your doctor about which vaccines can help you stay healthy this winter!
Resources for Dealing with Post-Election Grief
Like many folks, we continue to process the various presidential actions Trump took during his first day of office. The White House’s website lists 46 items, including executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations related to his intention to militarize the U.S.-Mexico border, to restore the pace and scale of fossil fuel extraction and energy production, to end birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment, to pardon Jan. 6 insurrectionists, to create federal definitions of “women” and “girls” as females and “men” and “boys” as males, defining male and female as biological, binary, and immutable, and to terminate all DEI, accessibility, and environmental justice offices and positions across the federal government, just to name a few. Constitutionally, the President can’t create laws, but the position does have broad authority to direct how the federal agencies enforce the law.
While it remains to be seen what the approval, rollout, and implementation of any of these will look like, we want to reiterate that no matter what happens, we will find ways to show up for the community through mutual aid, peer support, and innovative care practices. Political flashpoints like this have amplified issues that impact us directly, stirring up a range of emotions that can be challenging and anxiety-inducing to hold and sit with. To support you during this time, we’ve curated a selection of resources to help you navigate the post-election period with resilience, self-compassion, and community support.

Resources in the Age of 47
Articles, guides, zines, webinars, and videos compiled by the Interaction Institute for Social Change. Access them here: https://bit.ly/3WNFZQG

Dear Trans Kids, You Don’t Need the Government’s Permission to Exist
In this op-ed, Raquel Willis offers advice to trans kids on resisting discriminatory times and calls on the strength and resolve of trans trailblazers throughout history. Read the article here: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/dear-trans-kids-raquel-willis

Mental Health and Coping Tools by FOLX
FOLX put together a roundup of coping strategies, mental health services, and tips for managing election-related anxiety: folxhealth.com/library/mental-health-toolkit-resources-to-take-care-of-yourself

Steps For Transgender People Preparing For Federal Crackdowns Under Trump
Journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed provides guidance for trans people on steps to take in preparation for anticipated restrictions and legal challenges under Trump’s re-election. Reed’s article covers actions like updating identification documents, obtaining passports with correct gender markers, securing medication supplies, and exploring relocation options to safer areas. Read the article here: erininthemorning.com/p/steps-for-transgender-people-preparing

How to survive the apocalypse (again)
This article by non-binary trans woman Kai Cheng Thom dives into ways to cope and build resilience through community, self-care, and connection. Whether you’re looking for tips on managing stress, tools for self-care, or stories that reflect our shared struggles, this piece offers insight and support for trans folks who know how hard it can be: xtramagazine.com/health/survive-mental-health-homophobia-transphobia-268850

Finding Support & Building Community After the 2024 Elections: A Guide for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
To help support LGBTQIA2S+ young people process the outcome of the election, as well as find support and build community, The Trevor Project has a number of tips to consider and explore: thetrevorproject.org/blog/finding-support-building-community-after-the-2024-elections

How To Survive the Election as a Trans Person
Written by Jade Barber for Queerspace
Written in Australia two years ago, this article offers timeless advice for trans people navigating the challenges of election cycles—advice that applies especially to the 2024 U.S. general election. It highlights how elections often amplify anti-trans rhetoric and policies, impacting trans communities’ mental health and safety. The article suggests strategies for protecting one’s well-being, like setting boundaries on political discussions, staying informed selectively, focusing on self-care, and connecting with supportive communities. By prioritizing personal resilience and choosing how and when to engage, trans people can protect themselves from the intense scrutiny and negativity that often accompany election periods.
Read the article at queerspace.org.au/how-survive-election-trans-person

TWLOHA’s Mental Health Toolkit
The resources in To Write Love on Her Arms’ Mental Health Toolkit offer valuable support for trans people facing the pressures of the 2024 U.S. general election. These resources emphasize coping strategies, self-care practices, and mental health tips that can help individuals manage stress, set boundaries, and seek community support during politically charged times. By providing guides on handling anxiety, grounding exercises, and connection to support networks, TWLOHA equips trans people with tools to navigate the heightened emotional impact that elections can bring.
Access the toolkit at twloha.com/mental-health-toolkit

The 2024 Elections and Beyond: Fortifying Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Our Ecosystems Toolkit
This toolkit from the Building Movement Project offers a series of frameworks and accompanying worksheets for individuals, organizations, and networks to:
- Clarify values and identify roles that benefit the broader ecosystem
- Gather the necessary analysis, partnerships, and tools from our movement “pantry”
- Consider reasons why organizations may want to engage in rapid response efforts
- Explore stances such as Defend, Disrupt, Demand, Document, Discuss, Design, and Deepen
- Fortify our individual and organizational well-being for the months ahead
Access the toolkit at buildingmovement.org/blog/electionresourcestoolkit/

Recording of the Post-Election Live Embodiment Practice
On November 6, 2024, Prentis Hemphill, Alta Starr, and Óscar Trujillo of The Embodiment Institute (TEI) hosted this Post-Election Practice. Watch the recording here.

10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won
The key to taking effective action in a Trump world is to avoid perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation. Continue reading: wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins

How To Start A Mutual Aid Program
Big Door Brigade is a website that provides resources for organizing community-based mutual aid efforts. It offers guidance, tools, and examples for building systems of solidarity and support outside traditional charity or government assistance, focusing on community resilience and self-reliance. Visit bigdoorbrigade.com

How To Start A Copwatch
This PDF provides everything you need to know to start a copwatch for your action or community. Copwatching is a form of direct action in which autonomous, loosely affiliated groups set out to observe and document police activity as a way of preventing police misconduct and brutality. Download from workersdefensealliance.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/HOWTOCOPWATCH.pdf

Medicare.gov
Are you protected against flu, COVID-19 and RSV? It’s important to stay up to date on Medicare-covered vaccines. Vaccines can lower your risk of getting really sick, and their side effects are usually mild and temporary.
Vaccine Finder
Here’s how to stay up to date on your vaccines:
-
For better protection against flu, the CDC recommends people 65 or older get one of the higher-dose flu vaccines, if available.
-
People 65 or older should get 2 doses of the updated 2024– 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, spaced 6 months apart. Consider getting the 2nd dose sooner if you have upcoming travel, life events, and health care visits.
-
Everyone 75 or older, and people ages 60–74 who are at increased risk, should get the RSV vaccine. RSV isn’t an annual vaccine. If you’ve already gotten an RSV vaccine, you don’t need to get another one at this time.
Remember, Medicare drug coverage (Part D) also covers vaccines for shingles, tetanus-diphtheria-whooping cough (TDAP), and more at no cost. Talk with your doctor about which vaccines can help you stay healthy this winter!
Resources for Dealing with Post-Election Grief
Like many folks, we continue to process the various presidential actions Trump took during his first day of office. The White House’s website lists 46 items, including executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations related to his intention to militarize the U.S.-Mexico border, to restore the pace and scale of fossil fuel extraction and energy production, to end birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment, to pardon Jan. 6 insurrectionists, to create federal definitions of “women” and “girls” as females and “men” and “boys” as males, defining male and female as biological, binary, and immutable, and to terminate all DEI, accessibility, and environmental justice offices and positions across the federal government, just to name a few. Constitutionally, the President can’t create laws, but the position does have broad authority to direct how the federal agencies enforce the law.
While it remains to be seen what the approval, rollout, and implementation of any of these will look like, we want to reiterate that no matter what happens, we will find ways to show up for the community through mutual aid, peer support, and innovative care practices. Political flashpoints like this have amplified issues that impact us directly, stirring up a range of emotions that can be challenging and anxiety-inducing to hold and sit with. To support you during this time, we’ve curated a selection of resources to help you navigate the post-election period with resilience, self-compassion, and community support.

Resources in the Age of 47
Articles, guides, zines, webinars, and videos compiled by the Interaction Institute for Social Change. Access them here: https://bit.ly/3WNFZQG

Dear Trans Kids, You Don’t Need the Government’s Permission to Exist
In this op-ed, Raquel Willis offers advice to trans kids on resisting discriminatory times and calls on the strength and resolve of trans trailblazers throughout history. Read the article here: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/dear-trans-kids-raquel-willis

Mental Health and Coping Tools by FOLX
FOLX put together a roundup of coping strategies, mental health services, and tips for managing election-related anxiety: folxhealth.com/library/mental-health-toolkit-resources-to-take-care-of-yourself

Steps For Transgender People Preparing For Federal Crackdowns Under Trump
Journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed provides guidance for trans people on steps to take in preparation for anticipated restrictions and legal challenges under Trump’s re-election. Reed’s article covers actions like updating identification documents, obtaining passports with correct gender markers, securing medication supplies, and exploring relocation options to safer areas. Read the article here: erininthemorning.com/p/steps-for-transgender-people-preparing

How to survive the apocalypse (again)
This article by non-binary trans woman Kai Cheng Thom dives into ways to cope and build resilience through community, self-care, and connection. Whether you’re looking for tips on managing stress, tools for self-care, or stories that reflect our shared struggles, this piece offers insight and support for trans folks who know how hard it can be: xtramagazine.com/health/survive-mental-health-homophobia-transphobia-268850

Finding Support & Building Community After the 2024 Elections: A Guide for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
To help support LGBTQIA2S+ young people process the outcome of the election, as well as find support and build community, The Trevor Project has a number of tips to consider and explore: thetrevorproject.org/blog/finding-support-building-community-after-the-2024-elections

How To Survive the Election as a Trans Person
Written by Jade Barber for Queerspace
Written in Australia two years ago, this article offers timeless advice for trans people navigating the challenges of election cycles—advice that applies especially to the 2024 U.S. general election. It highlights how elections often amplify anti-trans rhetoric and policies, impacting trans communities’ mental health and safety. The article suggests strategies for protecting one’s well-being, like setting boundaries on political discussions, staying informed selectively, focusing on self-care, and connecting with supportive communities. By prioritizing personal resilience and choosing how and when to engage, trans people can protect themselves from the intense scrutiny and negativity that often accompany election periods.
Read the article at queerspace.org.au/how-survive-election-trans-person

TWLOHA’s Mental Health Toolkit
The resources in To Write Love on Her Arms’ Mental Health Toolkit offer valuable support for trans people facing the pressures of the 2024 U.S. general election. These resources emphasize coping strategies, self-care practices, and mental health tips that can help individuals manage stress, set boundaries, and seek community support during politically charged times. By providing guides on handling anxiety, grounding exercises, and connection to support networks, TWLOHA equips trans people with tools to navigate the heightened emotional impact that elections can bring.
Access the toolkit at twloha.com/mental-health-toolkit

The 2024 Elections and Beyond: Fortifying Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Our Ecosystems Toolkit
This toolkit from the Building Movement Project offers a series of frameworks and accompanying worksheets for individuals, organizations, and networks to:
- Clarify values and identify roles that benefit the broader ecosystem
- Gather the necessary analysis, partnerships, and tools from our movement “pantry”
- Consider reasons why organizations may want to engage in rapid response efforts
- Explore stances such as Defend, Disrupt, Demand, Document, Discuss, Design, and Deepen
- Fortify our individual and organizational well-being for the months ahead
Access the toolkit at buildingmovement.org/blog/electionresourcestoolkit/

Recording of the Post-Election Live Embodiment Practice
On November 6, 2024, Prentis Hemphill, Alta Starr, and Óscar Trujillo of The Embodiment Institute (TEI) hosted this Post-Election Practice. Watch the recording here.

10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won
The key to taking effective action in a Trump world is to avoid perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation. Continue reading: wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins

How To Start A Mutual Aid Program
Big Door Brigade is a website that provides resources for organizing community-based mutual aid efforts. It offers guidance, tools, and examples for building systems of solidarity and support outside traditional charity or government assistance, focusing on community resilience and self-reliance. Visit bigdoorbrigade.com

How To Start A Copwatch
This PDF provides everything you need to know to start a copwatch for your action or community. Copwatching is a form of direct action in which autonomous, loosely affiliated groups set out to observe and document police activity as a way of preventing police misconduct and brutality. Download from workersdefensealliance.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/HOWTOCOPWATCH.pdf

Medicare.gov
Are you protected against flu, COVID-19 and RSV? It’s important to stay up to date on Medicare-covered vaccines. Vaccines can lower your risk of getting really sick, and their side effects are usually mild and temporary.
Vaccine Finder
Here’s how to stay up to date on your vaccines:
-
For better protection against flu, the CDC recommends people 65 or older get one of the higher-dose flu vaccines, if available.
-
People 65 or older should get 2 doses of the updated 2024– 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, spaced 6 months apart. Consider getting the 2nd dose sooner if you have upcoming travel, life events, and health care visits.
-
Everyone 75 or older, and people ages 60–74 who are at increased risk, should get the RSV vaccine. RSV isn’t an annual vaccine. If you’ve already gotten an RSV vaccine, you don’t need to get another one at this time.
Remember, Medicare drug coverage (Part D) also covers vaccines for shingles, tetanus-diphtheria-whooping cough (TDAP), and more at no cost. Talk with your doctor about which vaccines can help you stay healthy this winter!

Cancer Support Community
Call the Cancer Support Helpline
888-793-9355
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. PT
Navigation services are provided in over 200 languages.
Do you need someone to talk with about your cancer experience?
We are here to help you by offering free, personalized navigation by phone and online.
Our Cancer Support Helpline is staffed by community navigators and resource specialists who have extensive experience in helping people affected by cancer. We provide guidance, resources, and support to cancer patients or their loved ones with a variety of needs — from getting information about cancer, identifying a local support group, or just finding someone who is willing to listen. So that no one faces cancer alone.
Our services include:
- Connecting callers to local or national resources, counseling, support groups, treatment lodging & transportation services, and other programs
- Live web chat option for those who prefer not to call ― Find the Chat Now window at the bottom of your screen
- Specialized information and navigation in finances & treatment costs, clinical trials, pediatric oncology, CAR T cell therapy, and genetics/genomics
- Treatment decision-making education
- Access to an online distress screening program, CancerSupportSource®
- Guidance on the full scope of resources at the Cancer Support Community
- Live, bilingual Spanish navigation services
- Over-the-phone translation support in over 200 languages
History of MyLifeLine
MyLifeLine was founded in 2007 by Marcia Donziger, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1997, when she was 27 years old. The Internet existed at the time, but not with the fullness it has now. She recalls feeling overwhelmed by the volume of concern, during a time when she was struggling to fight the cancer inside her. She could not physically return all the phone calls herself and found it emotionally draining to repeat the same information about her condition, over and over. She often felt guilty for not staying in better touch with the people who cared about her.
Marcia saw an opportunity to make a difference for other cancer patients after going through her own cancer journey. She envisioned a central place online where cancer patients could communicate via a personal, secure website, sharing updates, managing practical help, and receiving caring messages. Thus, MyLifeLine was born.
In 2018, the Denver-based nonprofit MyLifeLine.org, a digital community that included thousands of patients, caregivers, and their supporters, saw an opportunity to expand its reach and help even more cancer patients. MyLifeLine merged with the Cancer Support Community, the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide. The Cancer Support Community is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
The addition of MyLifeLine to the Cancer Support Community enables anyone impacted by cancer the ability to connect and transform their cancer experiences through community and connection online, removing barriers of support and access by distance, while also providing additional opportunities to grow digital services that include private discussion forums, virtual programing, and more.

HOTLINE
USA (877) 565-8860
CANADA (877) 330-8336
Mondays – Fridays – 10AM to 6PM PST
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.Oprime 2 para hablar con alguien en español.
When you contact us, you’ll be connected to a trans/nonbinary peer operator
Full anonymity and confidentiality
No nonconsensual active rescue (calling 911, emergency services, or law enforcement)
Trans Lifeline’s hotline operating hours are Monday through Friday:
10 AM – 6 PM Pacific
11 AM – 7 PM Mountain
12 PM – 8 PM Central
1 PM – 9 PM Eastern
When volumes are high, it may take longer to get connected—please try calling or texting again.

LÍNEA DIRECTA
Estados Unidos (877) 565-8860
CANADÁ (877) 330-8336
Lunes – Viernes – 10AM a 6PM PST
Línea directa in español
La línea directa de Trans Lifeline es un servicio telefónico de apoyo dirigido por personas transgénero para las personas transgénero y/o que están cuestionando su género. Creemos que el mejor apoyo que las personas Trans pueden recibir es el de los miembros de la comunidad Trans con experiencias de vida compartidas.
Llámanos si necesitas a alguien Trans con quien hablar, incluso si no estás en crisis o no sabes con certeza si eres transgénero.
Marca al (877) 565-8860 en los Estados Unidos o al (877) 330-6366 en Canadá y oprime el #2 para conectarte con operadorxs que hablan español.

Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC; also called stage IV)
Mondays 11AM PT, 2PM ET, 1PM ET
Come share with others living with the diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer.
Register in advance for these meetings.
MONDAY REGISTRATION
Resources for Dealing with Post-Election Grief
Like many folks, we continue to process the various presidential actions Trump took during his first day of office. The White House’s website lists 46 items, including executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations related to his intention to militarize the U.S.-Mexico border, to restore the pace and scale of fossil fuel extraction and energy production, to end birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment, to pardon Jan. 6 insurrectionists, to create federal definitions of “women” and “girls” as females and “men” and “boys” as males, defining male and female as biological, binary, and immutable, and to terminate all DEI, accessibility, and environmental justice offices and positions across the federal government, just to name a few. Constitutionally, the President can’t create laws, but the position does have broad authority to direct how the federal agencies enforce the law.
While it remains to be seen what the approval, rollout, and implementation of any of these will look like, we want to reiterate that no matter what happens, we will find ways to show up for the community through mutual aid, peer support, and innovative care practices. Political flashpoints like this have amplified issues that impact us directly, stirring up a range of emotions that can be challenging and anxiety-inducing to hold and sit with. To support you during this time, we’ve curated a selection of resources to help you navigate the post-election period with resilience, self-compassion, and community support.

Resources in the Age of 47
Articles, guides, zines, webinars, and videos compiled by the Interaction Institute for Social Change. Access them here: https://bit.ly/3WNFZQG

Dear Trans Kids, You Don’t Need the Government’s Permission to Exist
In this op-ed, Raquel Willis offers advice to trans kids on resisting discriminatory times and calls on the strength and resolve of trans trailblazers throughout history. Read the article here: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/dear-trans-kids-raquel-willis

Mental Health and Coping Tools by FOLX
FOLX put together a roundup of coping strategies, mental health services, and tips for managing election-related anxiety: folxhealth.com/library/mental-health-toolkit-resources-to-take-care-of-yourself

Steps For Transgender People Preparing For Federal Crackdowns Under Trump
Journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed provides guidance for trans people on steps to take in preparation for anticipated restrictions and legal challenges under Trump’s re-election. Reed’s article covers actions like updating identification documents, obtaining passports with correct gender markers, securing medication supplies, and exploring relocation options to safer areas. Read the article here: erininthemorning.com/p/steps-for-transgender-people-preparing

How to survive the apocalypse (again)
This article by non-binary trans woman Kai Cheng Thom dives into ways to cope and build resilience through community, self-care, and connection. Whether you’re looking for tips on managing stress, tools for self-care, or stories that reflect our shared struggles, this piece offers insight and support for trans folks who know how hard it can be: xtramagazine.com/health/survive-mental-health-homophobia-transphobia-268850

Finding Support & Building Community After the 2024 Elections: A Guide for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
To help support LGBTQIA2S+ young people process the outcome of the election, as well as find support and build community, The Trevor Project has a number of tips to consider and explore: thetrevorproject.org/blog/finding-support-building-community-after-the-2024-elections

How To Survive the Election as a Trans Person
Written by Jade Barber for Queerspace
Written in Australia two years ago, this article offers timeless advice for trans people navigating the challenges of election cycles—advice that applies especially to the 2024 U.S. general election. It highlights how elections often amplify anti-trans rhetoric and policies, impacting trans communities’ mental health and safety. The article suggests strategies for protecting one’s well-being, like setting boundaries on political discussions, staying informed selectively, focusing on self-care, and connecting with supportive communities. By prioritizing personal resilience and choosing how and when to engage, trans people can protect themselves from the intense scrutiny and negativity that often accompany election periods.
Read the article at queerspace.org.au/how-survive-election-trans-person

TWLOHA’s Mental Health Toolkit
The resources in To Write Love on Her Arms’ Mental Health Toolkit offer valuable support for trans people facing the pressures of the 2024 U.S. general election. These resources emphasize coping strategies, self-care practices, and mental health tips that can help individuals manage stress, set boundaries, and seek community support during politically charged times. By providing guides on handling anxiety, grounding exercises, and connection to support networks, TWLOHA equips trans people with tools to navigate the heightened emotional impact that elections can bring.
Access the toolkit at twloha.com/mental-health-toolkit

The 2024 Elections and Beyond: Fortifying Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Our Ecosystems Toolkit
This toolkit from the Building Movement Project offers a series of frameworks and accompanying worksheets for individuals, organizations, and networks to:
- Clarify values and identify roles that benefit the broader ecosystem
- Gather the necessary analysis, partnerships, and tools from our movement “pantry”
- Consider reasons why organizations may want to engage in rapid response efforts
- Explore stances such as Defend, Disrupt, Demand, Document, Discuss, Design, and Deepen
- Fortify our individual and organizational well-being for the months ahead
Access the toolkit at buildingmovement.org/blog/electionresourcestoolkit/

Recording of the Post-Election Live Embodiment Practice
On November 6, 2024, Prentis Hemphill, Alta Starr, and Óscar Trujillo of The Embodiment Institute (TEI) hosted this Post-Election Practice. Watch the recording here.

10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won
The key to taking effective action in a Trump world is to avoid perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation. Continue reading: wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins

How To Start A Mutual Aid Program
Big Door Brigade is a website that provides resources for organizing community-based mutual aid efforts. It offers guidance, tools, and examples for building systems of solidarity and support outside traditional charity or government assistance, focusing on community resilience and self-reliance. Visit bigdoorbrigade.com

How To Start A Copwatch
This PDF provides everything you need to know to start a copwatch for your action or community. Copwatching is a form of direct action in which autonomous, loosely affiliated groups set out to observe and document police activity as a way of preventing police misconduct and brutality. Download from workersdefensealliance.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/HOWTOCOPWATCH.pdf

Medicare.gov
Are you protected against flu, COVID-19 and RSV? It’s important to stay up to date on Medicare-covered vaccines. Vaccines can lower your risk of getting really sick, and their side effects are usually mild and temporary.
Vaccine Finder
Here’s how to stay up to date on your vaccines:
-
For better protection against flu, the CDC recommends people 65 or older get one of the higher-dose flu vaccines, if available.
-
People 65 or older should get 2 doses of the updated 2024– 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, spaced 6 months apart. Consider getting the 2nd dose sooner if you have upcoming travel, life events, and health care visits.
-
Everyone 75 or older, and people ages 60–74 who are at increased risk, should get the RSV vaccine. RSV isn’t an annual vaccine. If you’ve already gotten an RSV vaccine, you don’t need to get another one at this time.
Remember, Medicare drug coverage (Part D) also covers vaccines for shingles, tetanus-diphtheria-whooping cough (TDAP), and more at no cost. Talk with your doctor about which vaccines can help you stay healthy this winter!

Cancer Support Community
Call the Cancer Support Helpline
888-793-9355
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. PT
Navigation services are provided in over 200 languages.
Do you need someone to talk with about your cancer experience?
We are here to help you by offering free, personalized navigation by phone and online.
Our Cancer Support Helpline is staffed by community navigators and resource specialists who have extensive experience in helping people affected by cancer. We provide guidance, resources, and support to cancer patients or their loved ones with a variety of needs — from getting information about cancer, identifying a local support group, or just finding someone who is willing to listen. So that no one faces cancer alone.
Our services include:
- Connecting callers to local or national resources, counseling, support groups, treatment lodging & transportation services, and other programs
- Live web chat option for those who prefer not to call ― Find the Chat Now window at the bottom of your screen
- Specialized information and navigation in finances & treatment costs, clinical trials, pediatric oncology, CAR T cell therapy, and genetics/genomics
- Treatment decision-making education
- Access to an online distress screening program, CancerSupportSource®
- Guidance on the full scope of resources at the Cancer Support Community
- Live, bilingual Spanish navigation services
- Over-the-phone translation support in over 200 languages
History of MyLifeLine
MyLifeLine was founded in 2007 by Marcia Donziger, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1997, when she was 27 years old. The Internet existed at the time, but not with the fullness it has now. She recalls feeling overwhelmed by the volume of concern, during a time when she was struggling to fight the cancer inside her. She could not physically return all the phone calls herself and found it emotionally draining to repeat the same information about her condition, over and over. She often felt guilty for not staying in better touch with the people who cared about her.
Marcia saw an opportunity to make a difference for other cancer patients after going through her own cancer journey. She envisioned a central place online where cancer patients could communicate via a personal, secure website, sharing updates, managing practical help, and receiving caring messages. Thus, MyLifeLine was born.
In 2018, the Denver-based nonprofit MyLifeLine.org, a digital community that included thousands of patients, caregivers, and their supporters, saw an opportunity to expand its reach and help even more cancer patients. MyLifeLine merged with the Cancer Support Community, the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide. The Cancer Support Community is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
The addition of MyLifeLine to the Cancer Support Community enables anyone impacted by cancer the ability to connect and transform their cancer experiences through community and connection online, removing barriers of support and access by distance, while also providing additional opportunities to grow digital services that include private discussion forums, virtual programing, and more.

HOTLINE
USA (877) 565-8860
CANADA (877) 330-8336
Mondays – Fridays – 10AM to 6PM PST
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.Oprime 2 para hablar con alguien en español.
When you contact us, you’ll be connected to a trans/nonbinary peer operator
Full anonymity and confidentiality
No nonconsensual active rescue (calling 911, emergency services, or law enforcement)
Trans Lifeline’s hotline operating hours are Monday through Friday:
10 AM – 6 PM Pacific
11 AM – 7 PM Mountain
12 PM – 8 PM Central
1 PM – 9 PM Eastern
When volumes are high, it may take longer to get connected—please try calling or texting again.

LÍNEA DIRECTA
Estados Unidos (877) 565-8860
CANADÁ (877) 330-8336
Lunes – Viernes – 10AM a 6PM PST
Línea directa in español
La línea directa de Trans Lifeline es un servicio telefónico de apoyo dirigido por personas transgénero para las personas transgénero y/o que están cuestionando su género. Creemos que el mejor apoyo que las personas Trans pueden recibir es el de los miembros de la comunidad Trans con experiencias de vida compartidas.
Llámanos si necesitas a alguien Trans con quien hablar, incluso si no estás en crisis o no sabes con certeza si eres transgénero.
Marca al (877) 565-8860 en los Estados Unidos o al (877) 330-6366 en Canadá y oprime el #2 para conectarte con operadorxs que hablan español.

Youth Era – Peer Support On twitch
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
3-5 PM PST
Join Youth Era live on Twitch every Monday-Friday. Our stream provides a safe and supportive opportunity to have fun, receive peer support, and build community online. Any time you tune in, you will have access to (at least) two youth peer support specialists, one who will be streaming and the other moderating the chat. See our weekly schedule below:
-
TUESDAY – Hype with Mike 3-5 pm PST / 6-8 pm EST
-
WEDNESDAY – Hype with Mike- 3-5 pm PST / 6-8 pm EST
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THURSDAY – Hype with Mike 3-5 pm PST / 6-8 pm EST

In Treatment for Breast Cancer
Tuesdays, 3PM PST
This virtual meetup is for people in treatment for breast cancer. If you’re undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, or immunotherapy, pre-surgery or recovering from surgery for breast cancer, join us for support.
To register, download the Zoom app and click the link below.
Tuesday Registration

Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC; also called stage IV)
Tuesdays 5:30 PM PT
Come share with others living with the diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer.
Register in advance for these meetings.
TUESDAY REGISTRATION
Resources for Dealing with Post-Election Grief
Like many folks, we continue to process the various presidential actions Trump took during his first day of office. The White House’s website lists 46 items, including executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations related to his intention to militarize the U.S.-Mexico border, to restore the pace and scale of fossil fuel extraction and energy production, to end birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment, to pardon Jan. 6 insurrectionists, to create federal definitions of “women” and “girls” as females and “men” and “boys” as males, defining male and female as biological, binary, and immutable, and to terminate all DEI, accessibility, and environmental justice offices and positions across the federal government, just to name a few. Constitutionally, the President can’t create laws, but the position does have broad authority to direct how the federal agencies enforce the law.
While it remains to be seen what the approval, rollout, and implementation of any of these will look like, we want to reiterate that no matter what happens, we will find ways to show up for the community through mutual aid, peer support, and innovative care practices. Political flashpoints like this have amplified issues that impact us directly, stirring up a range of emotions that can be challenging and anxiety-inducing to hold and sit with. To support you during this time, we’ve curated a selection of resources to help you navigate the post-election period with resilience, self-compassion, and community support.

Resources in the Age of 47
Articles, guides, zines, webinars, and videos compiled by the Interaction Institute for Social Change. Access them here: https://bit.ly/3WNFZQG

Dear Trans Kids, You Don’t Need the Government’s Permission to Exist
In this op-ed, Raquel Willis offers advice to trans kids on resisting discriminatory times and calls on the strength and resolve of trans trailblazers throughout history. Read the article here: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/dear-trans-kids-raquel-willis

Mental Health and Coping Tools by FOLX
FOLX put together a roundup of coping strategies, mental health services, and tips for managing election-related anxiety: folxhealth.com/library/mental-health-toolkit-resources-to-take-care-of-yourself

Steps For Transgender People Preparing For Federal Crackdowns Under Trump
Journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed provides guidance for trans people on steps to take in preparation for anticipated restrictions and legal challenges under Trump’s re-election. Reed’s article covers actions like updating identification documents, obtaining passports with correct gender markers, securing medication supplies, and exploring relocation options to safer areas. Read the article here: erininthemorning.com/p/steps-for-transgender-people-preparing

How to survive the apocalypse (again)
This article by non-binary trans woman Kai Cheng Thom dives into ways to cope and build resilience through community, self-care, and connection. Whether you’re looking for tips on managing stress, tools for self-care, or stories that reflect our shared struggles, this piece offers insight and support for trans folks who know how hard it can be: xtramagazine.com/health/survive-mental-health-homophobia-transphobia-268850

Finding Support & Building Community After the 2024 Elections: A Guide for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
To help support LGBTQIA2S+ young people process the outcome of the election, as well as find support and build community, The Trevor Project has a number of tips to consider and explore: thetrevorproject.org/blog/finding-support-building-community-after-the-2024-elections

How To Survive the Election as a Trans Person
Written by Jade Barber for Queerspace
Written in Australia two years ago, this article offers timeless advice for trans people navigating the challenges of election cycles—advice that applies especially to the 2024 U.S. general election. It highlights how elections often amplify anti-trans rhetoric and policies, impacting trans communities’ mental health and safety. The article suggests strategies for protecting one’s well-being, like setting boundaries on political discussions, staying informed selectively, focusing on self-care, and connecting with supportive communities. By prioritizing personal resilience and choosing how and when to engage, trans people can protect themselves from the intense scrutiny and negativity that often accompany election periods.
Read the article at queerspace.org.au/how-survive-election-trans-person

TWLOHA’s Mental Health Toolkit
The resources in To Write Love on Her Arms’ Mental Health Toolkit offer valuable support for trans people facing the pressures of the 2024 U.S. general election. These resources emphasize coping strategies, self-care practices, and mental health tips that can help individuals manage stress, set boundaries, and seek community support during politically charged times. By providing guides on handling anxiety, grounding exercises, and connection to support networks, TWLOHA equips trans people with tools to navigate the heightened emotional impact that elections can bring.
Access the toolkit at twloha.com/mental-health-toolkit

The 2024 Elections and Beyond: Fortifying Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Our Ecosystems Toolkit
This toolkit from the Building Movement Project offers a series of frameworks and accompanying worksheets for individuals, organizations, and networks to:
- Clarify values and identify roles that benefit the broader ecosystem
- Gather the necessary analysis, partnerships, and tools from our movement “pantry”
- Consider reasons why organizations may want to engage in rapid response efforts
- Explore stances such as Defend, Disrupt, Demand, Document, Discuss, Design, and Deepen
- Fortify our individual and organizational well-being for the months ahead
Access the toolkit at buildingmovement.org/blog/electionresourcestoolkit/

Recording of the Post-Election Live Embodiment Practice
On November 6, 2024, Prentis Hemphill, Alta Starr, and Óscar Trujillo of The Embodiment Institute (TEI) hosted this Post-Election Practice. Watch the recording here.

10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won
The key to taking effective action in a Trump world is to avoid perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation. Continue reading: wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins

How To Start A Mutual Aid Program
Big Door Brigade is a website that provides resources for organizing community-based mutual aid efforts. It offers guidance, tools, and examples for building systems of solidarity and support outside traditional charity or government assistance, focusing on community resilience and self-reliance. Visit bigdoorbrigade.com

How To Start A Copwatch
This PDF provides everything you need to know to start a copwatch for your action or community. Copwatching is a form of direct action in which autonomous, loosely affiliated groups set out to observe and document police activity as a way of preventing police misconduct and brutality. Download from workersdefensealliance.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/HOWTOCOPWATCH.pdf

Medicare.gov
Are you protected against flu, COVID-19 and RSV? It’s important to stay up to date on Medicare-covered vaccines. Vaccines can lower your risk of getting really sick, and their side effects are usually mild and temporary.
Vaccine Finder
Here’s how to stay up to date on your vaccines:
-
For better protection against flu, the CDC recommends people 65 or older get one of the higher-dose flu vaccines, if available.
-
People 65 or older should get 2 doses of the updated 2024– 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, spaced 6 months apart. Consider getting the 2nd dose sooner if you have upcoming travel, life events, and health care visits.
-
Everyone 75 or older, and people ages 60–74 who are at increased risk, should get the RSV vaccine. RSV isn’t an annual vaccine. If you’ve already gotten an RSV vaccine, you don’t need to get another one at this time.
Remember, Medicare drug coverage (Part D) also covers vaccines for shingles, tetanus-diphtheria-whooping cough (TDAP), and more at no cost. Talk with your doctor about which vaccines can help you stay healthy this winter!

Cancer Support Community
Call the Cancer Support Helpline
888-793-9355
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. PT
Navigation services are provided in over 200 languages.
Do you need someone to talk with about your cancer experience?
We are here to help you by offering free, personalized navigation by phone and online.
Our Cancer Support Helpline is staffed by community navigators and resource specialists who have extensive experience in helping people affected by cancer. We provide guidance, resources, and support to cancer patients or their loved ones with a variety of needs — from getting information about cancer, identifying a local support group, or just finding someone who is willing to listen. So that no one faces cancer alone.
Our services include:
- Connecting callers to local or national resources, counseling, support groups, treatment lodging & transportation services, and other programs
- Live web chat option for those who prefer not to call ― Find the Chat Now window at the bottom of your screen
- Specialized information and navigation in finances & treatment costs, clinical trials, pediatric oncology, CAR T cell therapy, and genetics/genomics
- Treatment decision-making education
- Access to an online distress screening program, CancerSupportSource®
- Guidance on the full scope of resources at the Cancer Support Community
- Live, bilingual Spanish navigation services
- Over-the-phone translation support in over 200 languages
History of MyLifeLine
MyLifeLine was founded in 2007 by Marcia Donziger, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1997, when she was 27 years old. The Internet existed at the time, but not with the fullness it has now. She recalls feeling overwhelmed by the volume of concern, during a time when she was struggling to fight the cancer inside her. She could not physically return all the phone calls herself and found it emotionally draining to repeat the same information about her condition, over and over. She often felt guilty for not staying in better touch with the people who cared about her.
Marcia saw an opportunity to make a difference for other cancer patients after going through her own cancer journey. She envisioned a central place online where cancer patients could communicate via a personal, secure website, sharing updates, managing practical help, and receiving caring messages. Thus, MyLifeLine was born.
In 2018, the Denver-based nonprofit MyLifeLine.org, a digital community that included thousands of patients, caregivers, and their supporters, saw an opportunity to expand its reach and help even more cancer patients. MyLifeLine merged with the Cancer Support Community, the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide. The Cancer Support Community is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
The addition of MyLifeLine to the Cancer Support Community enables anyone impacted by cancer the ability to connect and transform their cancer experiences through community and connection online, removing barriers of support and access by distance, while also providing additional opportunities to grow digital services that include private discussion forums, virtual programing, and more.

HOTLINE
USA (877) 565-8860
CANADA (877) 330-8336
Mondays – Fridays – 10AM to 6PM PST
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.Oprime 2 para hablar con alguien en español.
When you contact us, you’ll be connected to a trans/nonbinary peer operator
Full anonymity and confidentiality
No nonconsensual active rescue (calling 911, emergency services, or law enforcement)
Trans Lifeline’s hotline operating hours are Monday through Friday:
10 AM – 6 PM Pacific
11 AM – 7 PM Mountain
12 PM – 8 PM Central
1 PM – 9 PM Eastern
When volumes are high, it may take longer to get connected—please try calling or texting again.

LÍNEA DIRECTA
Estados Unidos (877) 565-8860
CANADÁ (877) 330-8336
Lunes – Viernes – 10AM a 6PM PST
Línea directa in español
La línea directa de Trans Lifeline es un servicio telefónico de apoyo dirigido por personas transgénero para las personas transgénero y/o que están cuestionando su género. Creemos que el mejor apoyo que las personas Trans pueden recibir es el de los miembros de la comunidad Trans con experiencias de vida compartidas.
Llámanos si necesitas a alguien Trans con quien hablar, incluso si no estás en crisis o no sabes con certeza si eres transgénero.
Marca al (877) 565-8860 en los Estados Unidos o al (877) 330-6366 en Canadá y oprime el #2 para conectarte con operadorxs que hablan español.

Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC; also called stage IV)
Wednesdays 1PM PT
Come share with others living with the diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer.
Register in advance for these meetings.
Wednesday registration

Youth Era – Peer Support On twitch
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
3-5 PM PST
Join Youth Era live on Twitch every Monday-Friday. Our stream provides a safe and supportive opportunity to have fun, receive peer support, and build community online. Any time you tune in, you will have access to (at least) two youth peer support specialists, one who will be streaming and the other moderating the chat. See our weekly schedule below:
-
TUESDAY – Hype with Mike 3-5 pm PST / 6-8 pm EST
-
WEDNESDAY – Hype with Mike- 3-5 pm PST / 6-8 pm EST
-
THURSDAY – Hype with Mike 3-5 pm PST / 6-8 pm EST
Resources for Dealing with Post-Election Grief
Like many folks, we continue to process the various presidential actions Trump took during his first day of office. The White House’s website lists 46 items, including executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations related to his intention to militarize the U.S.-Mexico border, to restore the pace and scale of fossil fuel extraction and energy production, to end birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment, to pardon Jan. 6 insurrectionists, to create federal definitions of “women” and “girls” as females and “men” and “boys” as males, defining male and female as biological, binary, and immutable, and to terminate all DEI, accessibility, and environmental justice offices and positions across the federal government, just to name a few. Constitutionally, the President can’t create laws, but the position does have broad authority to direct how the federal agencies enforce the law.
While it remains to be seen what the approval, rollout, and implementation of any of these will look like, we want to reiterate that no matter what happens, we will find ways to show up for the community through mutual aid, peer support, and innovative care practices. Political flashpoints like this have amplified issues that impact us directly, stirring up a range of emotions that can be challenging and anxiety-inducing to hold and sit with. To support you during this time, we’ve curated a selection of resources to help you navigate the post-election period with resilience, self-compassion, and community support.

Resources in the Age of 47
Articles, guides, zines, webinars, and videos compiled by the Interaction Institute for Social Change. Access them here: https://bit.ly/3WNFZQG

Dear Trans Kids, You Don’t Need the Government’s Permission to Exist
In this op-ed, Raquel Willis offers advice to trans kids on resisting discriminatory times and calls on the strength and resolve of trans trailblazers throughout history. Read the article here: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/dear-trans-kids-raquel-willis

Mental Health and Coping Tools by FOLX
FOLX put together a roundup of coping strategies, mental health services, and tips for managing election-related anxiety: folxhealth.com/library/mental-health-toolkit-resources-to-take-care-of-yourself

Steps For Transgender People Preparing For Federal Crackdowns Under Trump
Journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed provides guidance for trans people on steps to take in preparation for anticipated restrictions and legal challenges under Trump’s re-election. Reed’s article covers actions like updating identification documents, obtaining passports with correct gender markers, securing medication supplies, and exploring relocation options to safer areas. Read the article here: erininthemorning.com/p/steps-for-transgender-people-preparing

How to survive the apocalypse (again)
This article by non-binary trans woman Kai Cheng Thom dives into ways to cope and build resilience through community, self-care, and connection. Whether you’re looking for tips on managing stress, tools for self-care, or stories that reflect our shared struggles, this piece offers insight and support for trans folks who know how hard it can be: xtramagazine.com/health/survive-mental-health-homophobia-transphobia-268850

Finding Support & Building Community After the 2024 Elections: A Guide for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
To help support LGBTQIA2S+ young people process the outcome of the election, as well as find support and build community, The Trevor Project has a number of tips to consider and explore: thetrevorproject.org/blog/finding-support-building-community-after-the-2024-elections

How To Survive the Election as a Trans Person
Written by Jade Barber for Queerspace
Written in Australia two years ago, this article offers timeless advice for trans people navigating the challenges of election cycles—advice that applies especially to the 2024 U.S. general election. It highlights how elections often amplify anti-trans rhetoric and policies, impacting trans communities’ mental health and safety. The article suggests strategies for protecting one’s well-being, like setting boundaries on political discussions, staying informed selectively, focusing on self-care, and connecting with supportive communities. By prioritizing personal resilience and choosing how and when to engage, trans people can protect themselves from the intense scrutiny and negativity that often accompany election periods.
Read the article at queerspace.org.au/how-survive-election-trans-person

TWLOHA’s Mental Health Toolkit
The resources in To Write Love on Her Arms’ Mental Health Toolkit offer valuable support for trans people facing the pressures of the 2024 U.S. general election. These resources emphasize coping strategies, self-care practices, and mental health tips that can help individuals manage stress, set boundaries, and seek community support during politically charged times. By providing guides on handling anxiety, grounding exercises, and connection to support networks, TWLOHA equips trans people with tools to navigate the heightened emotional impact that elections can bring.
Access the toolkit at twloha.com/mental-health-toolkit

The 2024 Elections and Beyond: Fortifying Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Our Ecosystems Toolkit
This toolkit from the Building Movement Project offers a series of frameworks and accompanying worksheets for individuals, organizations, and networks to:
- Clarify values and identify roles that benefit the broader ecosystem
- Gather the necessary analysis, partnerships, and tools from our movement “pantry”
- Consider reasons why organizations may want to engage in rapid response efforts
- Explore stances such as Defend, Disrupt, Demand, Document, Discuss, Design, and Deepen
- Fortify our individual and organizational well-being for the months ahead
Access the toolkit at buildingmovement.org/blog/electionresourcestoolkit/

Recording of the Post-Election Live Embodiment Practice
On November 6, 2024, Prentis Hemphill, Alta Starr, and Óscar Trujillo of The Embodiment Institute (TEI) hosted this Post-Election Practice. Watch the recording here.

10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won
The key to taking effective action in a Trump world is to avoid perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation. Continue reading: wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins

How To Start A Mutual Aid Program
Big Door Brigade is a website that provides resources for organizing community-based mutual aid efforts. It offers guidance, tools, and examples for building systems of solidarity and support outside traditional charity or government assistance, focusing on community resilience and self-reliance. Visit bigdoorbrigade.com

How To Start A Copwatch
This PDF provides everything you need to know to start a copwatch for your action or community. Copwatching is a form of direct action in which autonomous, loosely affiliated groups set out to observe and document police activity as a way of preventing police misconduct and brutality. Download from workersdefensealliance.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/HOWTOCOPWATCH.pdf

Medicare.gov
Are you protected against flu, COVID-19 and RSV? It’s important to stay up to date on Medicare-covered vaccines. Vaccines can lower your risk of getting really sick, and their side effects are usually mild and temporary.
Vaccine Finder
Here’s how to stay up to date on your vaccines:
-
For better protection against flu, the CDC recommends people 65 or older get one of the higher-dose flu vaccines, if available.
-
People 65 or older should get 2 doses of the updated 2024– 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, spaced 6 months apart. Consider getting the 2nd dose sooner if you have upcoming travel, life events, and health care visits.
-
Everyone 75 or older, and people ages 60–74 who are at increased risk, should get the RSV vaccine. RSV isn’t an annual vaccine. If you’ve already gotten an RSV vaccine, you don’t need to get another one at this time.
Remember, Medicare drug coverage (Part D) also covers vaccines for shingles, tetanus-diphtheria-whooping cough (TDAP), and more at no cost. Talk with your doctor about which vaccines can help you stay healthy this winter!

Cancer Support Community
Call the Cancer Support Helpline
888-793-9355
Monday–Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. PT
Friday: 8 a.m.–4 p.m. PT
Navigation services are provided in over 200 languages.
Do you need someone to talk with about your cancer experience?
We are here to help you by offering free, personalized navigation by phone and online.
Our Cancer Support Helpline is staffed by community navigators and resource specialists who have extensive experience in helping people affected by cancer. We provide guidance, resources, and support to cancer patients or their loved ones with a variety of needs — from getting information about cancer, identifying a local support group, or just finding someone who is willing to listen. So that no one faces cancer alone.
Our services include:
- Connecting callers to local or national resources, counseling, support groups, treatment lodging & transportation services, and other programs
- Live web chat option for those who prefer not to call ― Find the Chat Now window at the bottom of your screen
- Specialized information and navigation in finances & treatment costs, clinical trials, pediatric oncology, CAR T cell therapy, and genetics/genomics
- Treatment decision-making education
- Access to an online distress screening program, CancerSupportSource®
- Guidance on the full scope of resources at the Cancer Support Community
- Live, bilingual Spanish navigation services
- Over-the-phone translation support in over 200 languages
History of MyLifeLine
MyLifeLine was founded in 2007 by Marcia Donziger, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1997, when she was 27 years old. The Internet existed at the time, but not with the fullness it has now. She recalls feeling overwhelmed by the volume of concern, during a time when she was struggling to fight the cancer inside her. She could not physically return all the phone calls herself and found it emotionally draining to repeat the same information about her condition, over and over. She often felt guilty for not staying in better touch with the people who cared about her.
Marcia saw an opportunity to make a difference for other cancer patients after going through her own cancer journey. She envisioned a central place online where cancer patients could communicate via a personal, secure website, sharing updates, managing practical help, and receiving caring messages. Thus, MyLifeLine was born.
In 2018, the Denver-based nonprofit MyLifeLine.org, a digital community that included thousands of patients, caregivers, and their supporters, saw an opportunity to expand its reach and help even more cancer patients. MyLifeLine merged with the Cancer Support Community, the largest professionally led nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide. The Cancer Support Community is dedicated to ensuring that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community.
The addition of MyLifeLine to the Cancer Support Community enables anyone impacted by cancer the ability to connect and transform their cancer experiences through community and connection online, removing barriers of support and access by distance, while also providing additional opportunities to grow digital services that include private discussion forums, virtual programing, and more.

HOTLINE
USA (877) 565-8860
CANADA (877) 330-8336
Mondays – Fridays – 10AM to 6PM PST
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.Oprime 2 para hablar con alguien en español.
When you contact us, you’ll be connected to a trans/nonbinary peer operator
Full anonymity and confidentiality
No nonconsensual active rescue (calling 911, emergency services, or law enforcement)
Trans Lifeline’s hotline operating hours are Monday through Friday:
10 AM – 6 PM Pacific
11 AM – 7 PM Mountain
12 PM – 8 PM Central
1 PM – 9 PM Eastern
When volumes are high, it may take longer to get connected—please try calling or texting again.

LÍNEA DIRECTA
Estados Unidos (877) 565-8860
CANADÁ (877) 330-8336
Lunes – Viernes – 10AM a 6PM PST
Línea directa in español
La línea directa de Trans Lifeline es un servicio telefónico de apoyo dirigido por personas transgénero para las personas transgénero y/o que están cuestionando su género. Creemos que el mejor apoyo que las personas Trans pueden recibir es el de los miembros de la comunidad Trans con experiencias de vida compartidas.
Llámanos si necesitas a alguien Trans con quien hablar, incluso si no estás en crisis o no sabes con certeza si eres transgénero.
Marca al (877) 565-8860 en los Estados Unidos o al (877) 330-6366 en Canadá y oprime el #2 para conectarte con operadorxs que hablan español.

Youth Era – Peer Support On twitch
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
3-5 PM PST
Join Youth Era live on Twitch every Monday-Friday. Our stream provides a safe and supportive opportunity to have fun, receive peer support, and build community online. Any time you tune in, you will have access to (at least) two youth peer support specialists, one who will be streaming and the other moderating the chat. See our weekly schedule below:
-
TUESDAY – Hype with Mike 3-5 pm PST / 6-8 pm EST
-
WEDNESDAY – Hype with Mike- 3-5 pm PST / 6-8 pm EST
-
THURSDAY – Hype with Mike 3-5 pm PST / 6-8 pm EST

In Treatment for Breast Cancer
Thursdays, 3PM PST
Come Talk with others just starting or in the of treatment for early stage (0 – III) disease in a relaxing, confident and supportive virtual environment,.
Register in advance for these meetings.
Thursday registration
Resources for Dealing with Post-Election Grief
Like many folks, we continue to process the various presidential actions Trump took during his first day of office. The White House’s website lists 46 items, including executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations related to his intention to militarize the U.S.-Mexico border, to restore the pace and scale of fossil fuel extraction and energy production, to end birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment, to pardon Jan. 6 insurrectionists, to create federal definitions of “women” and “girls” as females and “men” and “boys” as males, defining male and female as biological, binary, and immutable, and to terminate all DEI, accessibility, and environmental justice offices and positions across the federal government, just to name a few. Constitutionally, the President can’t create laws, but the position does have broad authority to direct how the federal agencies enforce the law.
While it remains to be seen what the approval, rollout, and implementation of any of these will look like, we want to reiterate that no matter what happens, we will find ways to show up for the community through mutual aid, peer support, and innovative care practices. Political flashpoints like this have amplified issues that impact us directly, stirring up a range of emotions that can be challenging and anxiety-inducing to hold and sit with. To support you during this time, we’ve curated a selection of resources to help you navigate the post-election period with resilience, self-compassion, and community support.

Resources in the Age of 47
Articles, guides, zines, webinars, and videos compiled by the Interaction Institute for Social Change. Access them here: https://bit.ly/3WNFZQG

Dear Trans Kids, You Don’t Need the Government’s Permission to Exist
In this op-ed, Raquel Willis offers advice to trans kids on resisting discriminatory times and calls on the strength and resolve of trans trailblazers throughout history. Read the article here: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/dear-trans-kids-raquel-willis

Mental Health and Coping Tools by FOLX
FOLX put together a roundup of coping strategies, mental health services, and tips for managing election-related anxiety: folxhealth.com/library/mental-health-toolkit-resources-to-take-care-of-yourself

Steps For Transgender People Preparing For Federal Crackdowns Under Trump
Journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed provides guidance for trans people on steps to take in preparation for anticipated restrictions and legal challenges under Trump’s re-election. Reed’s article covers actions like updating identification documents, obtaining passports with correct gender markers, securing medication supplies, and exploring relocation options to safer areas. Read the article here: erininthemorning.com/p/steps-for-transgender-people-preparing

How to survive the apocalypse (again)
This article by non-binary trans woman Kai Cheng Thom dives into ways to cope and build resilience through community, self-care, and connection. Whether you’re looking for tips on managing stress, tools for self-care, or stories that reflect our shared struggles, this piece offers insight and support for trans folks who know how hard it can be: xtramagazine.com/health/survive-mental-health-homophobia-transphobia-268850

Finding Support & Building Community After the 2024 Elections: A Guide for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
To help support LGBTQIA2S+ young people process the outcome of the election, as well as find support and build community, The Trevor Project has a number of tips to consider and explore: thetrevorproject.org/blog/finding-support-building-community-after-the-2024-elections

How To Survive the Election as a Trans Person
Written by Jade Barber for Queerspace
Written in Australia two years ago, this article offers timeless advice for trans people navigating the challenges of election cycles—advice that applies especially to the 2024 U.S. general election. It highlights how elections often amplify anti-trans rhetoric and policies, impacting trans communities’ mental health and safety. The article suggests strategies for protecting one’s well-being, like setting boundaries on political discussions, staying informed selectively, focusing on self-care, and connecting with supportive communities. By prioritizing personal resilience and choosing how and when to engage, trans people can protect themselves from the intense scrutiny and negativity that often accompany election periods.
Read the article at queerspace.org.au/how-survive-election-trans-person

TWLOHA’s Mental Health Toolkit
The resources in To Write Love on Her Arms’ Mental Health Toolkit offer valuable support for trans people facing the pressures of the 2024 U.S. general election. These resources emphasize coping strategies, self-care practices, and mental health tips that can help individuals manage stress, set boundaries, and seek community support during politically charged times. By providing guides on handling anxiety, grounding exercises, and connection to support networks, TWLOHA equips trans people with tools to navigate the heightened emotional impact that elections can bring.
Access the toolkit at twloha.com/mental-health-toolkit

The 2024 Elections and Beyond: Fortifying Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Our Ecosystems Toolkit
This toolkit from the Building Movement Project offers a series of frameworks and accompanying worksheets for individuals, organizations, and networks to:
- Clarify values and identify roles that benefit the broader ecosystem
- Gather the necessary analysis, partnerships, and tools from our movement “pantry”
- Consider reasons why organizations may want to engage in rapid response efforts
- Explore stances such as Defend, Disrupt, Demand, Document, Discuss, Design, and Deepen
- Fortify our individual and organizational well-being for the months ahead
Access the toolkit at buildingmovement.org/blog/electionresourcestoolkit/

Recording of the Post-Election Live Embodiment Practice
On November 6, 2024, Prentis Hemphill, Alta Starr, and Óscar Trujillo of The Embodiment Institute (TEI) hosted this Post-Election Practice. Watch the recording here.

10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won
The key to taking effective action in a Trump world is to avoid perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation. Continue reading: wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins

How To Start A Mutual Aid Program
Big Door Brigade is a website that provides resources for organizing community-based mutual aid efforts. It offers guidance, tools, and examples for building systems of solidarity and support outside traditional charity or government assistance, focusing on community resilience and self-reliance. Visit bigdoorbrigade.com

How To Start A Copwatch
This PDF provides everything you need to know to start a copwatch for your action or community. Copwatching is a form of direct action in which autonomous, loosely affiliated groups set out to observe and document police activity as a way of preventing police misconduct and brutality. Download from workersdefensealliance.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/HOWTOCOPWATCH.pdf

Medicare.gov
Are you protected against flu, COVID-19 and RSV? It’s important to stay up to date on Medicare-covered vaccines. Vaccines can lower your risk of getting really sick, and their side effects are usually mild and temporary.
Vaccine Finder
Here’s how to stay up to date on your vaccines:
-
For better protection against flu, the CDC recommends people 65 or older get one of the higher-dose flu vaccines, if available.
-
People 65 or older should get 2 doses of the updated 2024– 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, spaced 6 months apart. Consider getting the 2nd dose sooner if you have upcoming travel, life events, and health care visits.
-
Everyone 75 or older, and people ages 60–74 who are at increased risk, should get the RSV vaccine. RSV isn’t an annual vaccine. If you’ve already gotten an RSV vaccine, you don’t need to get another one at this time.
Remember, Medicare drug coverage (Part D) also covers vaccines for shingles, tetanus-diphtheria-whooping cough (TDAP), and more at no cost. Talk with your doctor about which vaccines can help you stay healthy this winter!

HOTLINE
USA (877) 565-8860
CANADA (877) 330-8336
Mondays – Fridays – 10AM to 6PM PST
Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers. Call us if you need someone trans to talk to, even if you’re not in a crisis or if you’re not sure you’re trans.Oprime 2 para hablar con alguien en español.
When you contact us, you’ll be connected to a trans/nonbinary peer operator
Full anonymity and confidentiality
No nonconsensual active rescue (calling 911, emergency services, or law enforcement)
Trans Lifeline’s hotline operating hours are Monday through Friday:
10 AM – 6 PM Pacific
11 AM – 7 PM Mountain
12 PM – 8 PM Central
1 PM – 9 PM Eastern
When volumes are high, it may take longer to get connected—please try calling or texting again.

LÍNEA DIRECTA
Estados Unidos (877) 565-8860
CANADÁ (877) 330-8336
Lunes – Viernes – 10AM a 6PM PST
Línea directa in español
La línea directa de Trans Lifeline es un servicio telefónico de apoyo dirigido por personas transgénero para las personas transgénero y/o que están cuestionando su género. Creemos que el mejor apoyo que las personas Trans pueden recibir es el de los miembros de la comunidad Trans con experiencias de vida compartidas.
Llámanos si necesitas a alguien Trans con quien hablar, incluso si no estás en crisis o no sabes con certeza si eres transgénero.
Marca al (877) 565-8860 en los Estados Unidos o al (877) 330-6366 en Canadá y oprime el #2 para conectarte con operadorxs que hablan español.

Mental Health Human Rights Grassroots Organizing!
sponsored by MindFreedom Oregon
All Supporters Welcome
Friday May 2, 2025, 1-2 pm pt
Never registered for these free monthly Zooms before?
register now: tinyurl.com/mf-oregon-zoom
Free Meeting About Peer Support & Winning Human Rights in the Mental Health System: Stop Bad Bill
A special MindFreedom Oregon monthly meeting. Stop a bad bill in Salem that would make it easier to commit us. Here is time for discussion, mutual support, and brainstorming about winning human rights and radical change in the mental health system.
As always we’ll have intros. All human rights supporters are invited, whether in Oregon or not. David Oaks, psychiatric survivor, will host.
Friday, May 2, 2025 1 pm pt
If you’ve registered for any previous
MF OR Zooms, you’re all set. Not sure?
Pre-register now for this & future
MF-Oregon monthly Zoom meetings, here:
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Before the Zoom, we will have Zoom re-send invites to all current registrants. Registering for this meeting will register you as a guest for these meetings for the rest of the year. If you lose your invite, you can register on Zoom again.
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MindFreedom Lane County
Email: [email protected]
Oregon Consumer/Psychiatric Survivor Coalition (OCSC)
Website: www.unitedvoiceforchange.org
Facebook page: fb.com/oregonpeers
Facebook group: fb.com/groups/138270079561918
PeerGalaxy
Website: www.peergalaxy.com
Facebook page: fb.com/PeerGalaxy
Facebook group: fb.com/groups/PeerGalaxyGroup/
Twitter: twitter.com/PeergalaxyC
Aciu! Institute, LLC
MindFreedom International
Rethinking Psychiatry
Facebook page: fb.com/RethinkingPsychiatry
Resources for Dealing with Post-Election Grief
Like many folks, we continue to process the various presidential actions Trump took during his first day of office. The White House’s website lists 46 items, including executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations related to his intention to militarize the U.S.-Mexico border, to restore the pace and scale of fossil fuel extraction and energy production, to end birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment, to pardon Jan. 6 insurrectionists, to create federal definitions of “women” and “girls” as females and “men” and “boys” as males, defining male and female as biological, binary, and immutable, and to terminate all DEI, accessibility, and environmental justice offices and positions across the federal government, just to name a few. Constitutionally, the President can’t create laws, but the position does have broad authority to direct how the federal agencies enforce the law.
While it remains to be seen what the approval, rollout, and implementation of any of these will look like, we want to reiterate that no matter what happens, we will find ways to show up for the community through mutual aid, peer support, and innovative care practices. Political flashpoints like this have amplified issues that impact us directly, stirring up a range of emotions that can be challenging and anxiety-inducing to hold and sit with. To support you during this time, we’ve curated a selection of resources to help you navigate the post-election period with resilience, self-compassion, and community support.

Resources in the Age of 47
Articles, guides, zines, webinars, and videos compiled by the Interaction Institute for Social Change. Access them here: https://bit.ly/3WNFZQG

Dear Trans Kids, You Don’t Need the Government’s Permission to Exist
In this op-ed, Raquel Willis offers advice to trans kids on resisting discriminatory times and calls on the strength and resolve of trans trailblazers throughout history. Read the article here: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/dear-trans-kids-raquel-willis

Mental Health and Coping Tools by FOLX
FOLX put together a roundup of coping strategies, mental health services, and tips for managing election-related anxiety: folxhealth.com/library/mental-health-toolkit-resources-to-take-care-of-yourself

Steps For Transgender People Preparing For Federal Crackdowns Under Trump
Journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed provides guidance for trans people on steps to take in preparation for anticipated restrictions and legal challenges under Trump’s re-election. Reed’s article covers actions like updating identification documents, obtaining passports with correct gender markers, securing medication supplies, and exploring relocation options to safer areas. Read the article here: erininthemorning.com/p/steps-for-transgender-people-preparing

How to survive the apocalypse (again)
This article by non-binary trans woman Kai Cheng Thom dives into ways to cope and build resilience through community, self-care, and connection. Whether you’re looking for tips on managing stress, tools for self-care, or stories that reflect our shared struggles, this piece offers insight and support for trans folks who know how hard it can be: xtramagazine.com/health/survive-mental-health-homophobia-transphobia-268850

Finding Support & Building Community After the 2024 Elections: A Guide for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
To help support LGBTQIA2S+ young people process the outcome of the election, as well as find support and build community, The Trevor Project has a number of tips to consider and explore: thetrevorproject.org/blog/finding-support-building-community-after-the-2024-elections

How To Survive the Election as a Trans Person
Written by Jade Barber for Queerspace
Written in Australia two years ago, this article offers timeless advice for trans people navigating the challenges of election cycles—advice that applies especially to the 2024 U.S. general election. It highlights how elections often amplify anti-trans rhetoric and policies, impacting trans communities’ mental health and safety. The article suggests strategies for protecting one’s well-being, like setting boundaries on political discussions, staying informed selectively, focusing on self-care, and connecting with supportive communities. By prioritizing personal resilience and choosing how and when to engage, trans people can protect themselves from the intense scrutiny and negativity that often accompany election periods.
Read the article at queerspace.org.au/how-survive-election-trans-person

TWLOHA’s Mental Health Toolkit
The resources in To Write Love on Her Arms’ Mental Health Toolkit offer valuable support for trans people facing the pressures of the 2024 U.S. general election. These resources emphasize coping strategies, self-care practices, and mental health tips that can help individuals manage stress, set boundaries, and seek community support during politically charged times. By providing guides on handling anxiety, grounding exercises, and connection to support networks, TWLOHA equips trans people with tools to navigate the heightened emotional impact that elections can bring.
Access the toolkit at twloha.com/mental-health-toolkit

The 2024 Elections and Beyond: Fortifying Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Our Ecosystems Toolkit
This toolkit from the Building Movement Project offers a series of frameworks and accompanying worksheets for individuals, organizations, and networks to:
- Clarify values and identify roles that benefit the broader ecosystem
- Gather the necessary analysis, partnerships, and tools from our movement “pantry”
- Consider reasons why organizations may want to engage in rapid response efforts
- Explore stances such as Defend, Disrupt, Demand, Document, Discuss, Design, and Deepen
- Fortify our individual and organizational well-being for the months ahead
Access the toolkit at buildingmovement.org/blog/electionresourcestoolkit/

Recording of the Post-Election Live Embodiment Practice
On November 6, 2024, Prentis Hemphill, Alta Starr, and Óscar Trujillo of The Embodiment Institute (TEI) hosted this Post-Election Practice. Watch the recording here.

10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won
The key to taking effective action in a Trump world is to avoid perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation. Continue reading: wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins

How To Start A Mutual Aid Program
Big Door Brigade is a website that provides resources for organizing community-based mutual aid efforts. It offers guidance, tools, and examples for building systems of solidarity and support outside traditional charity or government assistance, focusing on community resilience and self-reliance. Visit bigdoorbrigade.com

How To Start A Copwatch
This PDF provides everything you need to know to start a copwatch for your action or community. Copwatching is a form of direct action in which autonomous, loosely affiliated groups set out to observe and document police activity as a way of preventing police misconduct and brutality. Download from workersdefensealliance.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/HOWTOCOPWATCH.pdf

Medicare.gov
Are you protected against flu, COVID-19 and RSV? It’s important to stay up to date on Medicare-covered vaccines. Vaccines can lower your risk of getting really sick, and their side effects are usually mild and temporary.
Vaccine Finder
Here’s how to stay up to date on your vaccines:
-
For better protection against flu, the CDC recommends people 65 or older get one of the higher-dose flu vaccines, if available.
-
People 65 or older should get 2 doses of the updated 2024– 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, spaced 6 months apart. Consider getting the 2nd dose sooner if you have upcoming travel, life events, and health care visits.
-
Everyone 75 or older, and people ages 60–74 who are at increased risk, should get the RSV vaccine. RSV isn’t an annual vaccine. If you’ve already gotten an RSV vaccine, you don’t need to get another one at this time.
Remember, Medicare drug coverage (Part D) also covers vaccines for shingles, tetanus-diphtheria-whooping cough (TDAP), and more at no cost. Talk with your doctor about which vaccines can help you stay healthy this winter!
Resources for Dealing with Post-Election Grief
Like many folks, we continue to process the various presidential actions Trump took during his first day of office. The White House’s website lists 46 items, including executive orders, memoranda, and proclamations related to his intention to militarize the U.S.-Mexico border, to restore the pace and scale of fossil fuel extraction and energy production, to end birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment, to pardon Jan. 6 insurrectionists, to create federal definitions of “women” and “girls” as females and “men” and “boys” as males, defining male and female as biological, binary, and immutable, and to terminate all DEI, accessibility, and environmental justice offices and positions across the federal government, just to name a few. Constitutionally, the President can’t create laws, but the position does have broad authority to direct how the federal agencies enforce the law.
While it remains to be seen what the approval, rollout, and implementation of any of these will look like, we want to reiterate that no matter what happens, we will find ways to show up for the community through mutual aid, peer support, and innovative care practices. Political flashpoints like this have amplified issues that impact us directly, stirring up a range of emotions that can be challenging and anxiety-inducing to hold and sit with. To support you during this time, we’ve curated a selection of resources to help you navigate the post-election period with resilience, self-compassion, and community support.

Resources in the Age of 47
Articles, guides, zines, webinars, and videos compiled by the Interaction Institute for Social Change. Access them here: https://bit.ly/3WNFZQG

Dear Trans Kids, You Don’t Need the Government’s Permission to Exist
In this op-ed, Raquel Willis offers advice to trans kids on resisting discriminatory times and calls on the strength and resolve of trans trailblazers throughout history. Read the article here: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/dear-trans-kids-raquel-willis

Mental Health and Coping Tools by FOLX
FOLX put together a roundup of coping strategies, mental health services, and tips for managing election-related anxiety: folxhealth.com/library/mental-health-toolkit-resources-to-take-care-of-yourself

Steps For Transgender People Preparing For Federal Crackdowns Under Trump
Journalist and trans rights activist Erin Reed provides guidance for trans people on steps to take in preparation for anticipated restrictions and legal challenges under Trump’s re-election. Reed’s article covers actions like updating identification documents, obtaining passports with correct gender markers, securing medication supplies, and exploring relocation options to safer areas. Read the article here: erininthemorning.com/p/steps-for-transgender-people-preparing

How to survive the apocalypse (again)
This article by non-binary trans woman Kai Cheng Thom dives into ways to cope and build resilience through community, self-care, and connection. Whether you’re looking for tips on managing stress, tools for self-care, or stories that reflect our shared struggles, this piece offers insight and support for trans folks who know how hard it can be: xtramagazine.com/health/survive-mental-health-homophobia-transphobia-268850

Finding Support & Building Community After the 2024 Elections: A Guide for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth
To help support LGBTQIA2S+ young people process the outcome of the election, as well as find support and build community, The Trevor Project has a number of tips to consider and explore: thetrevorproject.org/blog/finding-support-building-community-after-the-2024-elections

How To Survive the Election as a Trans Person
Written by Jade Barber for Queerspace
Written in Australia two years ago, this article offers timeless advice for trans people navigating the challenges of election cycles—advice that applies especially to the 2024 U.S. general election. It highlights how elections often amplify anti-trans rhetoric and policies, impacting trans communities’ mental health and safety. The article suggests strategies for protecting one’s well-being, like setting boundaries on political discussions, staying informed selectively, focusing on self-care, and connecting with supportive communities. By prioritizing personal resilience and choosing how and when to engage, trans people can protect themselves from the intense scrutiny and negativity that often accompany election periods.
Read the article at queerspace.org.au/how-survive-election-trans-person

TWLOHA’s Mental Health Toolkit
The resources in To Write Love on Her Arms’ Mental Health Toolkit offer valuable support for trans people facing the pressures of the 2024 U.S. general election. These resources emphasize coping strategies, self-care practices, and mental health tips that can help individuals manage stress, set boundaries, and seek community support during politically charged times. By providing guides on handling anxiety, grounding exercises, and connection to support networks, TWLOHA equips trans people with tools to navigate the heightened emotional impact that elections can bring.
Access the toolkit at twloha.com/mental-health-toolkit

The 2024 Elections and Beyond: Fortifying Ourselves, Our Organizations, and Our Ecosystems Toolkit
This toolkit from the Building Movement Project offers a series of frameworks and accompanying worksheets for individuals, organizations, and networks to:
- Clarify values and identify roles that benefit the broader ecosystem
- Gather the necessary analysis, partnerships, and tools from our movement “pantry”
- Consider reasons why organizations may want to engage in rapid response efforts
- Explore stances such as Defend, Disrupt, Demand, Document, Discuss, Design, and Deepen
- Fortify our individual and organizational well-being for the months ahead
Access the toolkit at buildingmovement.org/blog/electionresourcestoolkit/

Recording of the Post-Election Live Embodiment Practice
On November 6, 2024, Prentis Hemphill, Alta Starr, and Óscar Trujillo of The Embodiment Institute (TEI) hosted this Post-Election Practice. Watch the recording here.

10 ways to be prepared and grounded now that Trump has won
The key to taking effective action in a Trump world is to avoid perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation. Continue reading: wagingnonviolence.org/2024/11/10-things-to-do-if-trump-wins

How To Start A Mutual Aid Program
Big Door Brigade is a website that provides resources for organizing community-based mutual aid efforts. It offers guidance, tools, and examples for building systems of solidarity and support outside traditional charity or government assistance, focusing on community resilience and self-reliance. Visit bigdoorbrigade.com

How To Start A Copwatch
This PDF provides everything you need to know to start a copwatch for your action or community. Copwatching is a form of direct action in which autonomous, loosely affiliated groups set out to observe and document police activity as a way of preventing police misconduct and brutality. Download from workersdefensealliance.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/HOWTOCOPWATCH.pdf

Medicare.gov
Are you protected against flu, COVID-19 and RSV? It’s important to stay up to date on Medicare-covered vaccines. Vaccines can lower your risk of getting really sick, and their side effects are usually mild and temporary.
Vaccine Finder
Here’s how to stay up to date on your vaccines:
-
For better protection against flu, the CDC recommends people 65 or older get one of the higher-dose flu vaccines, if available.
-
People 65 or older should get 2 doses of the updated 2024– 2025 COVID-19 vaccine, spaced 6 months apart. Consider getting the 2nd dose sooner if you have upcoming travel, life events, and health care visits.
-
Everyone 75 or older, and people ages 60–74 who are at increased risk, should get the RSV vaccine. RSV isn’t an annual vaccine. If you’ve already gotten an RSV vaccine, you don’t need to get another one at this time.
Remember, Medicare drug coverage (Part D) also covers vaccines for shingles, tetanus-diphtheria-whooping cough (TDAP), and more at no cost. Talk with your doctor about which vaccines can help you stay healthy this winter!