Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 17, 1984)
H E L P Social workers help people, especially lesbian and gay people. dice against lesbians and gay men .. Social workers are active in many areas of human endeavor and across a broad spectrum of tasks and functions. There are several characteristics that set social workers apart from other helping professionals, social workers are trained to help people within the environm ent that is troubling them — the interpersonal relationship (family, couple, parent-child, etc.), the workplace, or other social setting; social workers are familiar with other com m unity resources and will refer to them as needed; social workers typically base their fees on a scale related to the client's ability to pay. Social workers are profession als trained to help people cope with the stres ses of daily life, as well as with such problems as depression, anxiety, physical abuse and em otional and physical disabilities. Social workers can help with such problems as ad justing to aging, alcohol and drug abuse, and the stress which accompanies unemploy ment. Although many social workers work in public and private social service and mental health agencies, many social workers are in private practice providing direct clinical services. Social workers are also employed in diverse settings such as the Internal Revenue Service, bank trust departments and the Bureau of Labor. Another group of social workers who do not provide direct, or clinical, services, have functions in social policy plan ning and various research and evaluation organizations. Clinical social workers are those who pro vide direct client service — social workers in traditional mental health and counseling A m ong the many professional organiza tions in the human service and mental health fields — the helping professions,’ the National Association of Social Workers stands out by virtue o f its advocacy for the homosexual com munity. While some of the professional organizations, such as the Am erican Psychiatric Association, no longer openly discrim inate against the homosexual m em bers o f society by deprecatory policy statements, NASW written policy is unequi- vocably pro-homosexual. Homophobia, like racism, sexism and ageism, serve to separate and oppress all people. NASW policy states: "NASW views discrim ination and prejudice directed against any m inority as inimical to the mental health of not only the affected minority, but of the society as a whole. The Association deplores and will work to combat archaic laws, discrim inatory employment practices, and other form s of discrimination which serve to impose something less than equal status upon the homosexually-oriented m em bers o f the human fa m ily . . . NASW affirm s the right of all persons to define and express their own sexuality. . . NASW must concern itself with the eradication of preju- IN CONCERT 3200 s.e. Woodstock • Portland, Oregon Tickets: $5.00 General Admission, $3.00 Students Available at the Door For More Information Call: 2 8 7 - 7 8 3 8 KATE SULLIVAN The Oregonian “One of the most vital entertainment packages in the Willamette Valley. Kate Sullivan and Com- ..gets customers wanting to lock the doors and stay all night ” - Mitch Lies pony ...gets “Kate has the outstanding ability to capture the heart of an audience with her warmth and musical excellence." Salem Statesman/Journal “Kate’s integrity both musically and in support of worthwhile causes has held her in high esteem over the years." - Magpie Entertainment Magazine “The Sullivan/Wilson concert should not be missed by anyone who enjoys gay music...a rare oppor tunity.” - Steve Fulmer, Portland Gay Men’s Chorus & TOM WILSON Wilson's “GAY NAME GAME offers emotions and attitudes before untouched in the realm of music. - The Advocate “Wilson’s songs cut to the bone so cleanly because his musical skills are as sharply honed as his sexual politics." - Gaysweek Weekly News •• (Mjamj) “Gritty, witty, outroqeous..." • “Unpretentious, refreshing..." - Body Politic (Toronto) “ALL AM ERICAN BOY is a notable achievement.... a most welcome voice in the wilderness. “First It’s a Dream is without a doubt the best gay song that has ever come to this critic's attention." Dumont Howard, San Francisco Sentinel "What appeals to me most strongly ..is the respect and goodwill that Wilson occords his loved ones, his audience, and himself..." - tim Cope, Equal Time Ju*t Out Febnjary 17 -March 2 U T functions. Clinical social workers are trained in mental health and counseling. They should have a master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited graduate school in social work. Members of the NASW adhere to a Code of Ethics and are obliged to uphold NASW policy. Social workers are trained to help with m ost human problems — these can be problem s which occur abruptlv or problem s which have a more gradual onset. Problems which involve stress, impair indi vidual functioning and interfere with one's relationship to others are particularly in the dom ain of the clinical social worker. Social workers are expected to be skilled at listening without making judgments; helping to max imize the individual's potential; counseling individuals, couples, families and groups; m ediating disputes — with both couples and groups; alleviating the intense stress associ ated with child custody and relationship term ination. Social workers who are rnem bers of NASW can be expected to take action against prejudice — such as homophobia, racism and sexism. The Oregon Chapter. NASW. Committee on Lesbian and Gay Is sues is particularly interested in learning of any hum an rights violations related to sexual orientation. The Oregon Chapter. NASW w ill also make referrals to social workers who are expert in dealing with lesbian and gay issues and who are also familiar with the homosex ual com m unity. For additional information or referral, contact the Chapter office in Portland at 232-6003. For issues related to discrimi nation, please contact Bruce Mason. MSW. Chair, Chapter Committee on Lesbian and Gay Issues, at the above number. Important People and Places Health Concerns • esbian Gav Folkdarv inn Portland Front Runners AIDS National Hotline I 800 142 AIDS CAPS (Casc ade AIDS Protect I 223 8299 Outside-In 223 4121 Child Abuse F, Neglect Hotline 238 7556 Harry s Mother Women's Crisis Line 215 5333 National Runaway Hotline CODA 257 0534 Windfire Rap Group Metro Crisis Line 223 6161 Mult Co. V.D. Clinic f. Public Helath 248 3700 NGTF (National Gay Task Force) I 800 221 7044 Escential l otions Portland Naturopathic Clinic 255 7355 A Woman s Place Bookstore Sexually Transmitted Disease Clinic 254 7964 Twenty third Ave Books 777 7044 Yestershades Portland Feminist Women's Health Center Geoffrey Hyde M.D.. Psychiatry 292 9201 The Paper Moon 231 0519 Tamack Barbara Jean Byron. Counseling Bruce K Mason. MSW Clinical Social Worker 220-0210 \>t> l u 1« : R ii » ? l? 6004 Youth >8t nr.1 I 8(X) *1? I 4<V)C 244 »'»;»*i Specialty Shops Organizations and Groups - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24th, 1984• 8 PM Reed College Commons “Time has come for Kate Sullivan and Company. - O 248 ? 16 224 238 236 234 9748 3609 5097 5755 5195 517*: Hairstylists Anita Lacy 232 4747 Gay Al-Anon Kay. 256-4894 Hollywood Hair • 8114 Gav Fathers ........................................................... 656-6526 N O W (National Organization for Women) 295-2550 Overeaters Anonymous Kay. 256-4891 .224 0068 Parents & Friends of Gays .................................... 252-7886 Carrsyn Associates ............................... Lesbian Mother Support Group Donna. 775-1875 Lesbian Forum ........................................... Willow. 232 2 2 5 1 Live and Let Live. Gay AA .................................... 231-3760 Jacqueline's See V u e ............................................1-547-3227 Lesbian SM Support/Social Group Michelle. 232 5344 Physicians for Social Responsibility ................... 239-8556 Puget Sound Women s Peace Camp 206-872 3482 Democratic Socialists of America .........................282 1300 Steven Foster ..........................................................241 -9339 Secretarial Service Motels Architects Political Groups Tax and Investment Services Oregon Women's Political Caucus 224 2588 Riqht to Privacy. PAC ................................ Keeston. 224-4369 Gay Mayor of Portland Sandy. 223-1679 Personal Tax Service Joanne Kraft Religious Groups Alan Coogan ..........................................................231 -2933 Cynthia Cumfer ......................................................295 2456 Alice Ellis ................................................................221-1792 Dignity .................................................................. 636-0356 MCC of Portland ....................................................281 8868 West Hills Unitarian Center 246-3351 William Temple House ............ ........................... 226-3021 ............................................ 777 3840 249 3894 Attorneys Insurance Downey Insurance Agency, Inc 228 8329 Resource Centers A Woman's Place Bookstore .................................236-3609 Counseling Center for Sexual Minorities ............... 228-6785 Job Bank ................................................................2818868 Men’s Resource C e n te r.......................................... 235-3433 Phoenix Rising ........................................................223-8299 Workshops for Lesbians .........................................777 6653 YWCA Women's Resource Center ext 232.223-6281 NW Draft Counseling ............................................ 238-0605 Burnside Community Council ...............................231-7158 Sports & Activities Ballroom Dancing ................................................... 230-4869 B icyclin g ......................................................................224-6222 Pool League (Nov-April) ................................. Bob. 659-7344 Portland Gay Men s Chorus ..................................... 232-1858 Square Dancing ..................................................... 288-4903 Lesbian and Gay Marching Band ...........................287 -3260 Fighting Arts ..............................................................231-1232 Portland Skatinq Center ........................................... 231 -6368 Real Estate Bridgetown Realty . . . . , ......................................... 775-1875 Travel In-Touch Travel ......................................................225 0064 Theaters NW Film Study Center ........................................... 221-1156 Echo Theatre ...........................................................231-1232 Cinema 21 .............................................................. 224-3431 Photography Sherri Riggs ........................................................... 282 2474 Helen Lottridge ......................................................... 230-9225 Bars/Tavems JudV s ................................................................... 284 1485 Im portant People and Places is printed every other issue. It is free to our advertisers and non -profit organizations Businesses m ay pay a $5 fee to be listed 13