The Collective Coalition

Empowering Lives and Redefining Communities

Your Hub for LGBTQ+ Support & Harm Reduction

Our Mission

As San Diego LGBTQ+ advocates, we unite to safeguard our community from the harm of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Our mission is to nurture resilience through the creation of supportive spaces, fostering an intentional community that employs harm reduction techniques and meets individuals where they are on their journey.

Our Impact

As the sole LGBTQ+ harm reduction group in San Diego, the Collective Coalition has left a lasting impact. From memorable sober-friendly events to Narcan training and educational content on tobacco use, we strive to meet individuals where they are, breaking the stigma surrounding substance use. Join us in shaping a safer and more inclusive community.

KEY INITIATIVES

  • Safer Spaces for All

    Advocating and creating sober friendly spaces for the LGBTQ+ community and their Allies.

  • Outreach and Education

    The Collective provides educational presentations on harm reduction topics within the LGBTQ+ community.

  • Advocacy and Policy Change

    Advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and policy changes related to substance use within the community.

  • Events and Awareness Campaigns

    Organizing events and campaigns to raise awareness about substance use issues.

Signature Programs

Space and Grace

Is Officially HERE !

Guided by our Community Organizer, Grace Nakashima (she/her), Space & Grace events are dedicated to creating safe spaces where Queer individuals and allies can openly share their experiences with substance use and exploring sobriety. Meeting locations and discussion topics vary every other month. For more information or any questions, please email Grace.Nakashima@SAYSanDiego.org

A Collective First-Ever Documentary!

Through our very own internship program, interns are empowered to work on some major projects they wish to add to the Collective Coalition. Our previous Media Intern, Kat, was able to use their expertise in media recording and with the support of the Collective team, bring you this documentary on tobacco use in the LGBTQIA+ community.

A Collective Exclusive Podcast

Lead by our lovely hosts Meesh and Sunny! The duo explores and focuses on the personal experiences of LGBTQIA+ people, their stories, the intersectionality, and more, through a lens encompassing and strategizing harm reduction. This podcast breaks norms, shatters stereotypes, and paves the way to a safer, healthier future for everyone. To check out our catalog of episodes on Spotify, click the button below!

Join the Collective’s initiative to create a healthy and safe space for all

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Attend Events

Join our community events, connect, and make a positive impact.

The Collective is a powerhouse. We support movements that help protect those of us who are more vulnerable (such as advocating for the flavored tobacco ban) and provide a safe arena to find and understand resources (Naloxone training and tobacco education) and make meaningful connections (at events like Queer History and the Silent Disco). The community building we've been doing has been incredibly impactful. I've met countless resilient, strong beautiful people who form a community that feels like home.

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Collective Coalition Volunteer