Health Services

Ferndale Pride cares about your health. Each year we work with our partners to offer a variety of health related services. Today is a great day to take care of you.

Partnerships with community organizations allow us to host a variety of health services.

Sensory & Quiet Space

Sensory and Quiet Space hosted by the: Ferndale Accessibility & Inclusion Advisory Commission. Located within festival grounds, near the food area, this area is a quieter space for people who experience sensory overload to decompress and unwind. Snacks, beverages, and fidget items will be provided in this area.

Baby Feeding

In partnership with Skilled Lactation and sponsored by Mattress Firm, Ferndale Pride hosts a baby feeding area. Located within the Children's Area, this space is meant for breastfeeding, chest feeding, bottle feeding, etc. Pumping? No problem, electricity for a pump is supplied here. Want to mix up a bottle? Swing by and use the bottle making area! This space is meant to make it easy on caregivers to make sure everyone is well fed.

Safe Places

Affirmations is air conditioned, has gender neutral bathrooms, and is open during pride. See more safe places.

Check out discussion groups throughout the year at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center.

Hydration Services

Free water for all at the water refill station hosted by BASF. Bring a bottle to refill with filtered water. This area is located by the rainbow cross walk.

Recovery

McMillan Behavioral Health and Addiction Services presents the recovery zone. If you are sober, sober curious, or want to know more about living a substance free life this area is a place to stop by. While there participate in activities by The Phenoix.

In partnership with Affirmations, SMART recovery meetings will be held throughout the week. Check here to see the complete list of recovery meetings at Affirmations.

Testing

Unified Health provides testing on the day of pride. To get tested through the rest of the year check out clinic times at Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community Center.