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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 3, 1995)
jus« out ▼ fob rua ry 3. I M S ▼ 21 W orkshops It*« M y P leasure presents workshops to the com m unity, designed to educate and inspire P ortland B i-W o m e n 's S u p p o rt G roup. facilitated by Deborah (7 pm Friday. Feb. 10) Safer Sea T e c h niques for wom en only. Participants get a free safer sex kit and team how to prevent the spread o f HIV (7pm Tuesday. Feb 14. free, please preregister) (4526 SE Hawthorne B lv d 236-0505.) P roject C o p e is a workshop providing education and support for individuals w ith HIV. their partners, fam ilies and friends. Presented in six weekly, tw o-hour sessions— available M arch 28-M ay 2 and Sept 19-Oct. 24 — the workshop w ill provide accurate, up-to-date inform a tion; em otional support; and practical alternatives fo r day-to-day living ($15. inform ation: 833-3514.) (4 /7 ) AIDS & HIV A ID S Hotline (1-800-777 AIDS )( 6/15) A ID S Forum Live is television fo r people with AIDS (1108 NE Going S t. Portland. OFI 97221. Jack Cox 284-6807 ) ( 5/19) A m onthly sup p o rt g ro u p for A frica n A m erican gay and bisexual men is co-sponsored by B rother to Brother. Cascade AIDS Project and M ultnom ah C ounty Health Departm ent A variety o f topics are discussed including HIV/A1DS. isolation, relationships and ways to build com m unity. For African Am erican men o f all ages and back grounds. (Jonathan 248-3030 o r André 223-5907, ext 129.) (8 /4 ) C A P S u p p ort G ro u p Program s continue to offer a variety of form ats including groups open to fam ily and friends, lovers and caregivers, and people who are AIDS sym ptom atic and HIV positive asymptomatic, as w ell as grief and loss support groups If you would like to join an existing support group, or would like to assist in developing new support groups, contact CAP (Call P roject O ien t Services 223-5907 ) (5/19) Clackam as C o un ty A ID S Relief Effort is a newly formed, community-based AIDS service organization in Clackamas County Programs include HIV prevention education, support groups for people affected by H IV/AID S, and a Personal A ctive Listener program for people w ith AIDS (C all653-8738orw rite. CCARE. 47 90SE bogus R d . M ilwaukie. OR 97222 ) (3 /4 ) Clackam as C o u n ty Public Health is seeking citizens who would like to particpate in the HIV Prevention Planning Task Force The group w ill plan and prioritize how funds fo r HIV prevention activities w ill be used M eetings w ill last tw o hours, and w ill be held four to six tim es per year in O regon C ity beginning in February 1995 C itizens are asked to make a one-year com m itm ent. (C ontact D ixie W hetsell o r Dawn M artine z, 655-8430 ) ( 3 /3 ) C lu b B B S is a com puter bulletin board w ith AID S/H IV inform ation. CDC daily summaries. AIDS new sletters from around the world, and support fo r AID S/H IV affected individuals Huge file base, and online text file Inform ation. Support for clinicians and lay people This is a free bulletin board system . (24 hours a day. seven days a week. The Club BBS. PO Box 25954. Eugene. OR. 503-345-7988 H 3 /3 ) PHOTO BY BEBETO MATTHEWS Cascade A ID S Project provides nonmedical services to people whose lives are affected by H IV/AID S in Oregon Services include counseling, support groups, advocacy assistance, outreach and educa tion. activities and inform ation Benefits A d vo ca cy Clinic is held every Monday to assist people who are HIV-positive with government entitlem ent program s and housing form s (10.30am -noon. CAP offices). Confidential and anonymous D ro p -In H IV Testing is provided every Tuesday evening for gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm. CAP o ffice s) The Plus C lu b Social H our provides a relaxing setting for people with H IV/AID S to meet and mingle socially On the first Friday of the month, the Plus Club w ill meet at Hobo's Lounge (5 -8 pm. 120 N W Third Ave ) On the third Friday, the group w ill meet a tE ssp re ss It c o ffe e house (5 -8 pm . s e co n d flo o r. 1026 S W S ta rk S t.). M enTalk II presents the safer sex workshop Speaking of Sax... a safe place for gay and bisexual men to brush-up on the latest in hot, protected sex. and offers other free workshops on a regular basis (call CAP fo r inform ation on program s and events) Spaak to Y o u r B ro th e r« P ro ject allows gay and bisexual men, both HIV positive and HIV negative, to find support and get involved in helping th e ir com m unity fight AIDS M an T a lk « are in-hom e gatherings which provide a safe atm osphere to talk about relationships, safer sex. testing and more (call 223-6339. ext 160). CAP is recruiting V o lu n te e r O utre ach W o rk e r« for education m aterials developm ent, and the MenTalk Home M eeting Program (call R oger 223-5907 ext 130). (C AP offices. S uite 300, 620 S W Fifth A ve . 223-5907.H 5/1 9 ) Sankofa, a film b y Haile G erim a, explores the fo rb idd en to pic of slavery, w h ic h G e rim a calls uthis nation’s m ost ne glected su b je ct.” It plays Feb. 3 th ro u g h 9 at C inem a 21. P ictu re d : O ya fu n m ik e O g u n la n o (le ft) and A le x a n d ra D u a h . quality living services to residents Volunteer opportunities abound (Call or drop by during business hours. 2727SE Alder St .234-0175 7(5/5) P e o p le of C o lo r A g a in s t A I D S N e tw o rk (S e a ttle . 206-322-7061.) ( 5/1 9) immune function enhancement program, offering workshops, retreats, and conferences, along with ongoing programs in nutritional cooking and eating for people w ith HIV, yoga, stopping smoking, m editation, and more. Project Quest now offers a com prehensive health manage ment group for people w ith H IV / A ID S The group w ill be facilitated by Lusijah Marx, RN. PsyD. and Graham Harriman. M A (Call to receive schedule and preregister fo r workshops. 2 4 1 6448 >(8/4) developing strategies for increased com m unity awareness about H IV/ AIDS RAIN works with local health departm ents and community-based organizations to develop "Faith in A ction" opportunités and to assist in prevention education, advocacy, caregiving, food banks, transportation and fund raising. (4 790SE bogus F id . Milwaukie. OR 97222.653-8738. fax 653-0013.H 5/1 9 ) H IV D a y C enter offers hospitality, inform ation and a variety of Trin ity Episcopal C hu rch offers a monthly Healing and V e s p e r« Service w ith special intentions for those people affected in any o f the Friends o f People w ith A O S Foundation. (245-7428 ) ( 5/1 9) way by H IV/AID S disease (5 pm. second Sunday o f each month) Also offered is Hope and Wholeness, a spiritually centered support group for people living with HIV/AID S disease Focus is on spiritual nourish ment and growth (7 -9 pm W ednesdays) (W heelchair accessible. 147 N W 19th Ave . 222 9 8 I I 7(5/19) W ashington C o u n ty Health D epartm ent H IV S e rv ic e « pro vides anonymous testing and counseling, by appointm ent and walk-in. Seropositive wellness program offers individuals counseling Se habla espariol (Testing: 648-8851; c a ll648 8881 fo r clinics in Beaverton and Hillsboro: TDD 648-8601 ) (8 /4 ) CaM Taat. O iis o n Central O re g o n A ID S S u p p o rt Team provides services and the spiritual needs o f fam ilies and Individuals affected by the epidemic through prayer, worship and educational experiences (M ilwaukie United Church o f Christ. 4790 SE bogus Road. 654-6770) (5 /5 ) support fo r H IV-positive people and their caregivers (38 9-4 330 ) (8 /4 ) M ultnom ah C ounty H IV S e rv ic e « include anonymous and confi dential HIV counseling and testing by appointm ent and walk-in (248-3775) and HIV C linical Services fo r HIV infected persons (248-5020). (5/19 ) Douglas C o un ty A ID S C ouncil sponsors meetings and educa tional activities Ruby House a project of the council, is a residence Th e N A M E S Project Portland Chapter holds panel-making work shops the first and third Monday o f every m onth at the HIV Day Center Educational m aterials and a speakers bureau are also available (6-8pm. 3835 SW KeHy S t. 650-7032. 7(2/17) O regon A ID S Hotline, cosponsored by CAP and the Oregon Health Division, provides AIDS Inform ation, support and referral, treatm ent inform ation, and free theater tickets fo r people with H IV/AID S P o »i- Hve Link connects people im pacted by H IV/AID S w ith trained HIV positive volunteers for telephone support and inform ation (ask for Positive bink) (10 am-9 pm Monday-Fnday. noon 6 pm Saturday and Sunday. 223 2437 o r I 800 777 AIDS ) ( 5 /1 9 ) O u r House of Portland is a nonprofit. residential-care facility for men and women w ith AIDS This agency provides 24-hour nursing care and W fa s a iM e T o w S S e «T X »M O r is o n The National Coalition for G ay, Lesbian and Bisexual Youth is a new organization of groups and individuals form ed to serve the needs o f queer youth across the country. C urrent projects include the devel opment o f a national database o f resources (PO Box 24589. San Jose. CA 95154-4589 ) (4/21 ) tate Life Force, a coalition for people living with H IV/AID S In Southwest W ashington, meets for brown bag lunches the third Saturday o f the month All supportive persons are welcome (Noon-3 pm. conference room. Northwest Natural Gas Company. 140 0 Columbia S t. Vancouver, o r w rite PO Box 86095. Vancouver. WA 98686-0095.360-573-7304 ) (5/19 ) O regon Sexual M inority Youth N e tw ork is run by. for and with gay, lesbian and bisexual youth (24 years old and younger) and serves as a network for individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting the needs and concerns of gay. lesbian and bisexual youth ( PO Box 162. Portland. O R97207-0162.228 5976 . o r Rachel497 3016(beeperl o r Aaron 202 3512 (b e e p e r!) ( 5/1 9) Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a mental health agency primanly Regional A ID S Interfaith N etw ork supports and trains people in T o d '« C o rn e r provides free clothing for people with AIDS A service M inistry to People Living w ith H IV / A ID S seeks to provide for speakers and referrals for people affected by HIV/AID S Call V AIN 's 24- hour hotline (128 SW Ninth S treet. Corvallis. OR 97339-0971. 7526322 o r I 800 588 AIDS ) (5 /5 ) Project Q uest is a nonprofit HIV and AIDS self-empowerment and Frie n d « of People with A ID S Foundetion is a nonprofit organi zation offering assistance to people w ith AIDS (245-7428 ) ( 5/1 9) services to all persons w ith H IV/AID S to help them cope intellectually, em otionally, spiritually and socially w ith the virus Dinner is offered on Monday; lunches M onday through Friday ( 12 30 pm). Specialized ser vices include; Deify Breed Express fo r the housebound; Monday evening support group/relaxation techniques. Lazarus Com munity, with the Rev. Gary M clnnis. soul care fo r those with HIV and AIDS (6pm M ondays>. Tuesday morning spiritual Issues discussion/support group. W ednesday afternoon AA m eeting; Thursday morning stress manage m ent/ support group Additionally, the Day C enter offers " Friday R icks. ’ Tuesday YM CA health/fitness classes, and seasonal parties and field trips. Nursing is available The Day C enter is interfaith sponsored. (9 am- 5 pm Monday-Friday. 3835 S W Kelly S t. 223-3444 )( 5/19) Valley A ID S Informaban N etw ork offers inform ation, support, CRISIS Alcohol and D rug HelpLine (232-8083 in Portland)and YouthLine (233-1113 in Portland) give free, unbiased and confidential assistance Call 1-800-621-1646 from elsewhere in Oregon Service o f the Oregon Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction (6/15) The A nb-V iolanca Lina at 796-1703 helps com pile statistics on hate crim es and gives victim s a chance to talk to someone sympathetic Outside of Portland, call 1-800 7 9 « 1703 A service o f the Lesbian Community Project. (5/19) Battered Lesbian Support G ro u p is a confidential group for lesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or em otionally battered in their relationships w ith women (Womenspace, Eugene. 485-6513, ask for Carrie.) (5 /1 9 ) Battered Lesbian Outreach and Com m unity Support offers a confidential, weekly, support group in W ashington County, as well as one-on-one support, referrals, and advocacy Open to women escaping dom estic violence by a woman partner Lesbian facilitator Child care provided (Jane 948-7579 ) ( 3/3 ) Call the Bias C rim e Unit of the Portland Police at 8 2 3-0 4 3 4 if you feel you have been a victim of any type of bias crime in Portland Shirley Zahler and Frank Jolly are the bias crime detectives If you are m immediate danger, call 9-1-1 (6/15 ) The Dom estic Violence Resource C enter provides a 24 hour crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location for all women and children escaping dom estic violence (640-1171 ) (3 /3 ) serving members o f the sexual m inority com m unities Social/support groups fo r sexual m in o rity yo u th are W in d fire (m e e ts dow n tow n ). Aw akenings (m eets at Harry 's M other on the east side), and Q -C re w (m eets 2-4 pm Saturday afternoons at H a rry’s Mother). Coming out groups for men. women and youth meet regularly The agency also can provide educational sessions and inservice training on homophobia (620 SW Fifth Ave . S uite 710, Portland. OR 97204 223 8 2 9 9 ) (5/19 ) Rainbow is a positive peer-support group, prim arily for sexual m inority youth o f color, sponsored by The Urban League o f Portland (280 2600) (6/15 ) Roots and Branches provides positive mental health counseling tailored to the needs o f lesbian, gay and bisexual youth Therapy, consultation, advocacy and referral are offered to Individuals and fam ilies on a sliding scale A program o f The N etw ork (2 0 2 0 SE Powell B lv d . 238-0780 ) (8 /4 ) Th e Zona is an on-line com puter bulletin board for lesbian, gay and bisexual teens Based in Los Angeles, the free service operates 24 hours ad ay (213 731-0390 ) (4 /7 ) S o c ia l V O IC E S (Voices of Individual and Com m unity Empowerment from the S treets) is a self support group for queer youth M eets weekly Free pizza An interagency project o f Phoenix Rising (223 8299) and O utside In (223-4121) (5 /1 9 ) In Douglas County for people w ith AIDS Housing, energy assistance and other services are provided (3035 baurelSpnngs Drive. Roseburg, OR 97470. 440 2761 7(5/19) M l ILLAM ETTE VALLEY Cascade Counseling offers a variety of services for the HIV/AIDS community, including a therapy group for people with HIV/AID S. a support group fo r family and friends, socialization activities, counseling, and advocacy Many services are free of charge ( I I I 1/2 Third S t. Hood River. OR 97031. 386 1233 7(5/19) H IV Alliance provides free em otional and nonmedical practical sup port services to persons living w ith HIV, their fam ily and friends, and those grieving A c o rn House a service of the Alliance, is a hospice and day care facility (34? ?f£?0) (34 77 F Amazon Pkwy Eugene, mail PO Box 5513 Eugene OR 97405 342-S088 7(5/19) YOUTH G eneral IY G Peer C o u n s e lin g H otline fo r sexual m in ority youth ( I 800 347-TEEN, o r w rite IYG. PO Box 20716. Indianapolis. IN 46 22 0.31 7 541 8726.) ( 8 /4 ) All -Hill C a y. Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance meets the first and third Tuesdays of every month OHSU VA. Shriners and any other Pill H ill stu d e n ts, fa cu lty, s ta ff and frien ds are w elcom e (Diana 774 0503 o r S cott 494 5227 ) (5/19 ) G A L A of Clark Collage a campus club and support group for gay. lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students, meets weekly. Septem ber to June (Noon. Tuesdays, for room location call advisors Kathy Bobula 699-0328 o r David Oates 699 0305 ) (5/19) Western States C hiropractic College Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance neetmus are open to the chiropractic community (W estern Sfafes Student Adairs O ffice 25 > - 5 / 0 7 ) (6/16)
