Safe Spaces

Sensory & Quiet Space
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Sensory and Quiet Space hosted by the: Ferndale Accessibility & Inclusion Advisory Commission. Located within festival grounds, 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. 


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Affirmations Community Center
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Affirmations LGBTQ+ community center has been the hub for southeast Michigan LGBTQ+ communities and its allies for the last 30 years. Affirmations is air conditioned, has gender neutral bathrooms and is open during pride.

Affirmations is a chosen home for a chosen family. You are welcomed here. Open on pride until 6 p.m.


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Recovery
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Ferndale Pride acknowledges that alcohol and drug use is an issue that disproportionately  affects the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to no alcohol being sold at the festival and closing of the PATIO zone, check out the recovery zone.

The Mark McMillian Behavioral Health & Addiction Services Recovery Zone hosted by The Phoenix has a variety of activities planned throughout the day. This area will also have a variety of information about recovery services, sober activities, meet ups and clubs.

Looking for a meeting? Affirmations will have a variety of on-sites meetings throughout the day.

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