Abuse can happen in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, trans-identified, two spirited and queer relationships (LGBTQ) just as it can in any other intimate relationship. 
 
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.

For help in your community or for more information, please call the 24-hour Family Violence Info Line toll-free in Alberta at 310-1818 or visit www.familyviolence.alberta.ca.  Help is available in over 170 languages.

Materials and Resources

For more information about abuse in LGBTQ relationships, check out the following materials and resources.

• Healthy Relationships Information Sheet
• Know Your Rights: Alberta's Protection Against Family Violence Act (PAFVA) Information Sheet
• Abuse in Same-Sex and LGBTQ Relationships Information Sheet; Booklet
• Child Abuse/Children Exposed to Family Violence Information Sheet; Booklet
• Abuse of Persons with Disabilities Information Sheet; Booklet
• Aboriginal Journey to Healing Information Sheet
• English Express Family Violence Insert 
• Translated Resources

The Materials and Resources web page has additional publications to order free of charge.