Email us for the Zoom link!

Collectiveco.sd@gmail.com

⭐️May Collective Monthly Meeting⭐️

Tuesday, 5/6
From 5-6pm
On Zoom

Agenda:
👉🏾Presentation from Moore’s Cancer Center @ucsdcancer
Cancer Risk Reductions:
Cancer risks impact everyone uniquely and our community is no exception. This presentation will give a brief overview on cancer types and available screenings with a special focus on unique considerations and risk factors of the lgbtqia+ community in San Diego.
👉🏾Sober Pride planning
👉🏾Space to connect and share ideas together

🌈Do you come to our events? See the work we do and want to get involved? Well… be apart of the process and come hangout with us at our monthly meeting!🏳️‍⚧️

✨This an LGBTQ+ affirming and safe space. We focus on harm reduction work that is expansive!✨

⭐️April Collective Monthly Meeting⭐️

Tuesday, 4/1
From 5-6pm
On Zoom

Agenda:
👉🏾Presentation- Queer, Trans & THC
Let’s talk about being Cali sober, harm reduction, and the realities of cannabis use in our community
👉🏾Upcoming Events and Collab
👉🏾Space to connect and share ideas together

🌈Do you come to our events? See the work we do and want to get involved? Well… be apart of the process and come hangout with us at our monthly meeting!🏳️‍⚧️

✨This an LGBTQ+ affirming and safe space. We focus on harm reduction work that is expansive!✨

🏳️‍⚧️ We are hosting our first Zine Fest🌈

Theme: Queer Health and Abundance

🗓️Saturday, March 22nd
⏰12-4pm
📍The Chrysalis: Monarch School for the Arts

✨APPLICATION to be a exhibitor✨
We will have 26 Zine vendor spots open for our community to vend their zines and merch.

Spots are FREE! But we will be selecting vendors that fall most into the theme. Check out the application for more info 👀

🔗Link in bio!

📝We also will have FOUR community workshops going on through this Zine Fest in separate rooms. If you are interested, please use the application to sign up!

🏆We will be having a contest for any zine entry that has to do with substance use! Can be lived experience, education, history, prevention, etc.
More info in the application!

‼️This application has been extended to February 21st.

⭐️Collective Monthly Meeting⭐️

Tuesday, 2/4
From 5-6pm
On Zoom

Agenda:
👉🏾Presentation on an intro to history of the harm reduction movement with substances
👉🏾Upcoming Events and Collab
👉🏾Space to connect and share ideas together

🌈Do you come to our events? See the work we do and want to get involved? Well… be apart of the process and come hangout with us at our monthly meeting!🏳️‍⚧️

✨This an LGBTQ+ affirming and safe space. We focus on harm reduction work that is expansive!✨

Hope to see you there!

💕Silent Disco- Cupid’s Queer Formal 🌈

Tickets are here!

🗓️Saturday, February 22nd
⏰8-11pm
📍 San Diego Made Factory
@sandiegomadefactory

✨What to expect? ✨
🎧🎶2 local DJs live-mixing
📸Photo booth
🍹Mocktails from Higher Vibration Tonics @highervibrationtonics
🎨Paint & Sip

🌈Got friends, a crush, a partner, or an arch nemesis? Invite them to the dance—tag us in your proposal and we will repost it on the Collective’s Instagram story!!

🌹Formal wear is encouraged but not required.

😎🎵 We are looking for ONE more DJ!
Please email: Meesh.Mori@saysandiego.org or DM us

🪩We believe everyone should have access to our events, regardless of financial circumstances. If cost is a barrier, please don’t hesitate to reach out - we have a limited number of FREE tickets available.

To request a promo code for these free tickets, please DM us!

👀This is a sober space. Please be respectful of the need for these in our community 🥰

🎟️bit.ly/queerformal
🖇️ in our bio!

We can’t wait to see you there dancing 🕺🏽💃🏽

⭐️Collective Monthly Meeting⭐️

Tuesday, 2/4
From 5-6pm
On Zoom

Agenda:
👉🏾Presentation on an intro to history of the harm reduction movement with substances
👉🏾Upcoming Events and Collab
👉🏾Space to connect and share ideas together

🌈Do you come to our events? See the work we do and want to get involved? Well… be apart of the process and come hangout with us at our monthly meeting!🏳️‍⚧️

✨This an LGBTQ+ affirming and safe space. We focus on harm reduction work that is expansive!✨

📍zoom link in Bio
Hope to see you there!

⭐️Join us for our 3rd Annual Vision Boarding⭐️

🗓️Sunday, January 26th
⏰4-6pm
📍Ultreya Coffee and Tea
(College location)

✨First 10 people get a free mocktail on us!✨

We will have supplies but feel free to bring anything personal to add to your board!

Supplies while they last 🤗

🌈This is an LGBTQ+ centered event with our allies 🏳️‍⚧️

✨The Collective Coalition is hosting a Space & Grace: Holiday Communication & De-escalation Workshop! ✨

🗓️ When?
Friday, December 13th
Food & check-in: 6:00 pm
Training starts promptly at 6:30 pm, goes until 8:30 pm

📍 Where?
Libélula Bookstore (950 S. 26th St, San Diego, CA 92113)
@libelula_books_co

🗣️ What?
Join us for a FREE in-person workshop to learn communication tips and de-escalation strategies for navigating stressful conversations this holiday season. Trainers from the National Conflict Resolution Center @ncrconline will incorporate examples to help participants navigate conversations around LGBTQ+ and substance use with family members.

❣️Please RSVP at the link in our bio or at tinyurl.com/space-and-grace

🌈 This event is for ages 16+ and is focused on the LGBTQ+ community, but all allies are welcome.

🍴 Food & Drinks:
Enjoy free food and NA drinks starting at 6:00 pm (while supplies last).
Please email Grace (grace.nakashima@saysandiego.org) with food restrictions or allergies.

🙌🏽 Accessibility:
The event is wheelchair accessible, with a 750 sq. ft. space and an indoor capacity of 25. Street parking is available nearby, and we encourage carpooling!

😷 Masks are strongly encouraged but not required.

⭐️Date for Monthly Meetings⭐️

We will be meeting:
🗓️ First Tuesdays of every month
⏱️5-6pm
📍Zoom

This space is:
🥸18+ Space
🌈Queer and Trans centered
🫂 Community space for folks passionate or wanting to learn about harm reduction with substances
🤝We provide short training that help with skills, education, or collaboration from other groups wanting to present. We invite ideas!
🗣️ Feedback and sharing our opportunities
👥 Community building time to make friends and share opportunities from other individuals or organizations

We hope you can join us on our new day, Tuesdays, each month!

❤️The Collective Team

⭐️Post Holiday Mental Health Walk⭐️

🗓️Saturday, 11/30
⏰11-2pm
📍Balboa Park
(Meet by Lily Pond- swipe through for map)

Schedule:
11-12pm: stretch, meet and connect, just exist in the sun around community
12-1pm: walk the Florida Canyon Trail (2.3 miles easy terrain)
1-2pm: snacks and chill time on the grass by Lily pond

‼️Check stories day of for any changes

✨No need to RSVP, just show up 🤗

👀Bring water, comfortable clothes and shoes, sun protection. And optional- snacks and something to sit on for the grass part.

🌈Come as you are! We hope to create a safe space to decompress after the holidays for those that need it! 🏳️‍⚧️