Community and Connection
Opening this spring, Prism Community Collective will be a physical space where Club Q survivors, the Colorado Springs LGBTQIA2+ community, and their loved ones can connect to each other and to resources designed specifically for them.
Making space
It’s time for Colorado Springs to make space and create opportunities for:
- Anyone impacted by the attack on Club Q, and the greater impacted LGBTQ+ community.
- Survivors and LGBTQ+ people who are craving community and connection.
- Those looking to access resources for healing and moving beyond trauma.
- Individuals who want to be the authentic version of who you are.
A place to start
There is no right way to heal. Here, you are empowered to do what’s best for you. In this space, you’ll be able to:
- Connect with peers and providers.
- Find refuge and/or gather with others.
- Feel comfortable being uniquely you.
- Access events and resources specifically for the LGBTQ+ community.
Who’s involved?
As a community-led effort, those behind Prism Community Collective are committed to transparency. Click the links below to find out more about funding sources, partners, and the team.
Programs & Services
The Prism Community Collective relies on the community’s input and involvement to develop the programs and services that will be offered in the space. The list below is only a starting point and will continue to evolve based on community conversation.
Mental Health
Receive support and treatment to improve your emotional wellness, cope with challenges, and navigate through trauma.
Peer Support
Find, encourage, and connect with others who share similar experiences, challenges, or circumstances.
Physical Health
Take care of your physical wellbeing by connecting with quality, affirming, and accessible health care providers.
Resource Navigation
Get guidance on how to effectively and efficiently access and utilize available resources, services, and information.
Activities
Participate in a variety of activities that foster a sense of belonging and enhance your personal well-being.
Gather
Come together for community events that promote a sense of belonging and provide social interaction and enrichment.
We are a collective
Prism Community Collective was developed with the idea that we are stronger when we come together. As a collective, we can amplify our voices, advocate for change, create safe spaces, and provide essential services and resources for the Colorado Springs LGBTQIA+ community and especially those impacted by the attack on Club Q. This is the first step toward a more inclusive and empowered community.
Come as you are.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to healing and moving through trauma. This is your journey and only you can decide how to best navigate it. We're here if and when you need us.
Take what you need.
For some people, healing involves gathering with others and sharing their journey. For others, it involves meditation and massage. Prism Community Collective will offer a variety of options so that you can choose what works best for you.
Go at your own pace.
Grief and trauma don't adhere to a timetable and you shouldn't have to either. Your experience is unique and deeply personal. Our goal is to provide a space where you can find what you need when you're ready to take the next step forward.
This belongs to you.
Prism Community Collective isn't "owned" by any one organization. It's a collective effort to give survivors and the wider LGBTQIA2+ community a new way to connect and find resources. If something isn't working, you have a voice. We welcome your thoughts and ideas as we move forward.
Get Involved
We believe that people and communities are the experts on what they need in times of crisis. Government agencies and large funding institutions can be supportive to long-term efforts, but may struggle to meet the immediate needs of those impacted in a timely, responsive manner.
Meeting immediate needs works best when resources are put directly into the hands of those who need it most. If you’d like to support survivors and the families of victims directly, please donate via the link below to our friends at Bread & Roses Legal Center’s Queers4Q mutual aid fund. Your funds will go directly into the hands of victims and survivors of Club Q.
Donate to Club Q Survivors
Bread and Roses Law, a social justice legal center, has set up the Queers for Q Mutual Aid Fund. The fund is private and based on trusting survivors' autonomy to define their needs. Bread and Roses provides unrestricted support in cash, gift cards, and fulfilling survivor requests.
Donate to Prism
Your contribution supports services and resources to help survivors and our local LGBTQ+ community thrive. Learn more at Colorado Gives.
More ways to get involved
Stay tuned for more ways to support survivors and the LGBTQIA2+ community, including:
- Volunteer opportunities
- Community engagement
- Advocacy and education