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We are Ventura County's LGBTQ community. We believe that all people deserve a diverse, inclusive, accepting and welcoming safe space. In lifting each other up even when it's hard, we build allies, opportunities and resources to live our best lives and help those around us do the same.

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Pride Month Events – June 2025

June is Pride Month and there are so many ways to celebrate and support Ventura County’s LGBTQIA+ community! We look forward to seeing you throughout the month! Please note that…
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Youth Summer Camp

Registration is open for Ventura Wild’s Rainbows & Rivers Summer Camp for ages 9 – 12. At this time, there are 6 spots left! In collaboration with Diversity Collective, Ventura Wild…
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Free HIV & STI Screening

Upcoming Testing Day: June 2nd Do you know your status? Schedule a FREE confidential screening at our Community Resource Center by visiting https://www.diversitycollective.org/schedule-your-appointment/. All appointments are performed by a trained…
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Health Equity Collaborative – Counseling and Reproductive Care

Seeking counseling or reproductive health care services? Look no further than Pacific Pride Foundation and Planned Parenthood California Central Coast for inclusive care and support! We are proud to collaborate…
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Your Rights in California

Wondering what laws protect you and/or your transgender, gender diverse, or intersex friends and family in California and what resources you can turn to if you face discrimination? Multiple California…
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Pride Prom 2025

Join us for Pride Prom on Saturday, May 10th. Pride Prom offers Ventura County’s LGBTQIA+ youth a safe and inclusive space to celebrate themselves and their peers while taking part…
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Little Unicorns – Sat 4/26

Join us for Little Unicorns on Saturday, April 26th from 1 – 3pm at our Community Resource Center! Spring has Sprung! This month we will celebrating spring by doing some…
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Pride Nook Reading List (March – Aug 2025)

Below is the list the of books the Pride Nook will be reading March – August 2025. March: Coming Out Stories edited by  Emma Goswell & Sam Walker nominated by Ignacio April: It Came…
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Have an urgent sexual health question?

If you have an urgent sexual health questions, please email Diversity SHINES at shines@diversitycollective.org They will be able to provide information and resources about:
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