Goal 1.1: Embed Joy and Celebration into Healing Practices.

• Description: Prioritize joy and celebration as essential components of healing within marginalized communities.

• Objectives:

  • Integrate arts-based healing modalities (music, visual art, dance, storytelling) into all On the Margins programs.

  • Organize community events that celebrate cultural traditions and foster collective joy.

  • Implement strengths-based methodologies that leverage cultural wealth and ancestral wisdom.

Goal 1.2: Deepen Cultural Responsiveness through Community-Led Learning.

• Description: Ensure services and training are informed by community lived experiences and cultural knowledge.

• Objectives:

  • Partner with community members to co-develop curriculum and training materials.

  • Utilize diverse engagement methods (listening sessions, dialogues) beyond traditional surveys.

  • Implement continuous program adjustments based on evaluation findings.

  • Facilitate peer support networks for experience sharing and community building.

Goal 1.3: Integrate Ancestral Healing Practices into Service Delivery.

• Description: Recognize and honor diverse cultural healing traditions and ancestral knowledge systems.

• Objectives:

  • Collaborate with traditional healers and elders for healing workshops and ceremonies.

  • Develop training modules on ancestral healing and its relevance to mental health.

  • Create spaces for intergenerational dialogue and knowledge sharing.

Goal 2.1: Establish a Sustainable Recruitment and Retention Pipeline for BIPOC, Queer, and Bilingual Practitioners.

• Description: Create and implement targeted strategies to support and retain diverse professionals.

• Objectives:

  • Develop partnerships with educational institutions and universities.

  • Implement high-quality clinical supervision, pairing experienced practitioners with aspiring professionals.

Goal 2.2: Enhance Training and Education with Cultural and Trauma-Responsive Practices.

• Description: Equip practitioners with the knowledge, skills, and cultural humility necessary for effective and affirming care.

• Objectives:

  • Develop curriculum modules that integrate cultural humility, trauma-responsive care, and liberation-based approaches.

  • Provide experiential learning opportunities in community settings.

  • Utilize the Nepantlah program for specialized, Spanish-language training.

  • Include training on strengths-based approaches and ancestral knowledge.

Goal 2.3: Cultivate a BIPOC, Bilingual/Multicultural, and LGBTQIA2+ Affirming Environment.

• Description: Cultivate a workplace culture that values diversity, promotes professional growth, and supports the well-being of diverse practitioners.

• Objectives:

  • Foster a sense of belonging and support among BIPOC, LGBTQIA2+, and bilingual/multicultural staff through community-building initiatives.

  • Establish mechanisms for ongoing feedback and dialogue, allowing employees to voice their experiences and concerns.

  • Create clear pathways for professional growth and leadership development, including specialized training, research, and advocacy.

Goal 3.1: Nurture a Centralized Network Platform of Queer and/or BIPOC health practitioners and artists (e.g., Nepantlah and La Asamblea).

• Description: Create a digital and/or physical space for connection, communication, and resource sharing among BIPOC and Queer health practitioners and artists.

• Objectives:

  • Develop an online platform (e.g., website, forum, or social media group) for network members.

  • Organize regular in-person or virtual networking events and gatherings.

  • Create a directory of network members and their areas of expertise.

Goal 3.2: Facilitate Knowledge Sharing and Professional Development.

• Description: Provide opportunities for network members to learn from each other, share best practices, and enhance their skills.

• Objectives:

  • Organize workshops, webinars, and training sessions on relevant topics (e.g., cultural humility, trauma-informed care, arts-based healing).

  • Establish mentorship programs pairing experienced practitioners and artists with emerging professionals.

  • Create platforms for sharing research, publications, and other resources.

Objective 3.3: Amplify the Voices and Visibility of Network Members.

• Description: Increase the visibility and recognition of BIPOC and Queer health practitioners and artists within the broader community.

• Objectives:

  • Showcase the work of network members through online platforms, exhibitions, and performances.

  • Facilitate opportunities for network members to present at conferences and other events.

  • Develop partnerships with media outlets to amplify the voices of network members.

• Goal 4.1: Establish and Expand a Network of Values-Aligned Partners.

  • Description: Identify and build relationships with individuals, collectives, and organizations that share a commitment to anti-racism, healing justice, and abolition feminism.

  • Objectives:

    • Conduct outreach and mapping to identify potential partners in the Bay Area and beyond.

    • Develop a database of values-aligned partners and their areas of expertise.

    • Establish formal and informal mechanisms for ongoing communication and collaboration.

• Goal 4.2: Facilitate Collaborative Action and Advocacy.

  • Description: Engage in joint initiatives and advocacy efforts that address systemic inequities and promote community well-being.

  • Objectives:

    • Organize collaborative campaigns and initiatives focused on shared priorities.

    • Participate in coalitions and advocacy efforts led by partner organizations.

    • Provide technical assistance and resources to support partner organizations' advocacy efforts.

• Goal 4.3: Base-Building and Offer Teach-ins and Training Opportunities on Community Organizing

  • Description: Empower community members to engage in collective action and build a strong base for social change.

  • Objectives:

    • Organize community forums, workshops, and trainings on relevant issues.

    • Support the development of community-led initiatives and projects.

    • Facilitate opportunities for community members to engage in advocacy and civic participation.

• Goal 4.4: Enhance Resource Sharing and Mutual Support.

  • Description: Create mechanisms for sharing resources, knowledge, and expertise among network partners.

  • Objectives:

    • Develop online platforms or resource libraries for sharing information and materials.

    • Organize peer learning and exchange opportunities for network partners.

    • Provide mutual support and solidarity during times of crisis or challenge.