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Our Mission
The Collective Coalition unites to safeguard the San Diego LGBTQ+ community from the harm of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs.
Our mission is to empower individuals and instill resilience through the creation of supportive, sober-friendly spaces and intersectional resources.
Current Programs & Projects
Hosted by Meesh (they/she)
“Queering Up Harm Reduction” podcast
Explores and focuses on the personal experiences of LGBTQIA+ people, their stories, the intersectionality, and more, through a lens encompassing and strategizing harm reduction.
With different co-hosts each episode, this podcast breaks norms, shatters stereotypes, and paves the way to a safer, healthier future for everyone.
Sapphic Spaces
A quarterly event series centering Sapphic and adjacent folks.
Stay tuned for the next ones in October 2026!
Monthly Meetings
Do you come to our events? See the work we do and want to get involved or connect? Want to just come see our monthly topic? Well… we have a monthly meeting!
Every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm, virtual on Zoom
This space centers LGBTQ+ folks but allies are welcome.
“Rooted & Rising” Workshop Series
A new quarterly event series is in the works! Rooted & Rising is set to launch in November. 🌳🚀
Rooted & Rising is a prevention series and sober-friendly space for queer and trans people and allies exploring identity, healing, and connection. Through discussion groups and somatic movement, we will come to understand ourselves on a deeper level, practice self-compassion, and feel grounded in community.
If you are interested in lowkey park meetups designed to dig deeper into yourself and heal in a collective, this is for you! Come meet your new besties while we embark on a healing journey together. 🤝
Monthly Quit Nic Workshops
If you have been wondering about quitting, looking for support, or just want to know more about what options you have -- this is for you!
Your host: Elena, a Prevention Specialist with the Collective and a certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist with lived experience with quitting.
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm, virtual on Zoom
This space centers LGBTQ+ folks but allies are welcome.
Monthly zoom links for both Monthly meetings and Quit Nic below in LinkTree Link!
Education
The Collective Coalition offers educational media content and presentations addressing substance-related use issues that impact the LGBTQ+ community.
Sober Events
Why do we need sober events?
LGBTQ+ spaces in bars are sacred (Stonewall history), but so are sober spaces. Having options is expansive! The Collective works to bring creative and fun events that do not center substances. Whether you are sober, sober curious, in recovery, or just want a day off from substances; we got you!
Policy Advocacy
We collaborate with local decision-makers to engage in meaningful discussions on tobacco policy issues that directly impact our communities.
Naloxone Training and Outreach
We provide harm reduction supplies at events and trainings!
We have Naloxone (also known as Narcan), fentanyl test strips, safe drink covers, and more!