just out ▼ may 9, IM S ▼ 21
flattered Lesbian O utre ach and C om m unity S u p p o rt offers
Paula Prober. MS. counselor, will facilitate 'E m b ra cin g Y o u r
Evil T w in — and living to tall about It. ' a presentation on journal
a confidential, weekly, support group in Washington County, as well as
one-on-one support, referrals, and advocacy Open to women escap
Ing domestic violence by a woman partner Lesbian facilitator Child
care provided (Jana 948-7579 ) (10/21)
writing for perfectionists, codependents, political activists and others
seeking enlightenment, world peace and alternatives to chocolate (8
pm Saturday. May 20. Baba Yaga's Dream. 1235 Willamette S t ,
Eugene. $3-$5 sliding scale, cell Paula Prober 334-3540 o r 683-7167 )
Call the Bias C rim e U nit 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 Jim
Bellah is the bias crime detective If you are in immediate danger, call
8 - 1-1 ( 10 / 21 )
The D om estic V iolence Resource C e n te r provides a 24-hour
crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location for all women and
children escaping domestic violence (64 0-1! 71 )(1 0 /2 1 )
AIDS & HIV
Lesbians deserve lives free of violence. Battered lesbian
support groups facilitated by lesbians. Confidential intakes Child care
provided; donations accepted (Sandi 289-6869 ) (10/21)
A ID S Hotline (1-8 00 -777 -A ID S )l6 /)S )
A ID S F o ru m U v e is television for people with AIDS. (1108 NE
Going S t.. Portland. OR 97221. Jack Cox 284-680 7. ) (5/19)
B ro th e r to B ro th e r sponsors a M enTalk. in conjunction with
Cascade AIDS Project and the Multnomah County Health Department,
specifically for African American gay and bisexual men A variety of
topics are discussed (7 -l0 p m , third Wednesdays, to register-André
Pruitt at C A P 223-5907. ext 129. o r Jonathan Hutchinson 248-3030.)
(8/4)
C ascade A ID S Project provides nonmedical services to people
whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS In Oregon. Services include
counseling, support groups, advocacy assistance, outreach and educa­
tion. activities and information Benefits A d vo ca cy C linic is held
every Monday to assist people who are HIV-positive with government
entitlement programs and housing forms (10.30 am-noon. CAP of­
fices). Confidential and anonymous D ro p -In H IV Te stin g is pro­
vided every Tuesday evening for gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm. CAP
offices) The Plue C lu b Social H o ur provides a relaxing setting for
people with HIV/AIDS to meet and mingle socially. The group now
meets In private homes on the first and third Friday of the month (6 30-
9 3 0 p m . call for location 221-3015. 228-5889. o r Stephen 223-5907.
ext. 114). Speaking of Se x... is an ongoing safer-sex workshop for
gay and bisexual men to brush-up on the latest In hot. protected sex (call
CAP for information) S p e a k to Y o u r B ro th e rs P ro ject allows
gay and bisexual men, both HIV positive and HIV negative, to find
support and get involved in helping their community fight AIDS. M en
Ta lk s are In-home gatherings which provide a safe atmosphere 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 orkers for
education materials development, and the MenTalk Home Meeting
Program (call Roger 223-5907. ext. 130). (CAP offices. Suite 300,
620 S W Fifth Ave . 223-5907 )1 5 /19)
C A P Su p p o rt G ro u p P rogram s continue to offer a variety of
formats including groups open to family and friends, lovers and caregivers,
and people who are AIDS symptomatic and HIV positive asymptomatic,
as well 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 Project O ient Services 223-5907 )(5 /1 9 )
Friends of People w ith A ID S Foundation is a nonprofit organi­
zation offering assistance to people with AIDS. (245-7428.)(5/19)
H IV D a y C en te r offers hospitality. Information and a variety of
services to all persons with HIV/AIDS to help them cope Intellectually,
emotionally, spiritually and socially with the virus. Dinner Is offered on
Monday; lunches Monday through Friday (12:30 pm). Specialized
services include D a lly B re ad Express for the housebound; Mon­
day evening support group/relaxation techniques; Lazarus C o m ­
m unity. with the Rev. Gary Mclnnls, soul care for those with HIV and
AIDS (6 pm Mondays). Tuesday morning spiritual issues discussion/
support group; Wednesday afternoon A A meeting; Thursday morning
stress management/support group. Additionally, the Day Center of­
fers ‘ Friday Rieka,' Tuesday YM CA health/fttness classes, and
seasonal parties and field trips Nursing is available. The Day Center is
interfalth sponsored. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Frlday, 3835 S W Kelly St..
223-3444 ) ( 5/19)
RECOVERY
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van u a s a ro u n d tha u p p e r
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state. S e a them F rid a y,
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a n d S a tu rd a y , M a y 6, at
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G re sh a m .
P e o p le o f C o lo r A g a in s t A I D S
N e tw o rk
(S ea ttle.
206-322-7061 )(5 /1 9 )
Project Q uest is a nonprofit HIV and AIDS self-empowerment and
Immune function enhancement program, offering workshops, retreats,
and conferences, along with ongoing programs In nutritional cooking
and eating for people with HIV. yoga, stopping smoking, meditation, and
more Project Quest now offers a C o m preh ensive Health M an ­
agement G ro u p for People w ith H IV / A ID S The group will be
facilitated by Lusijah Marx, RN, PsyD, and Graham Hardman. M A (Call
to receive schedule and preregister for workshops. 241-6448 ) (8/4)
Regional A ID S Interfaith N e tw o rk supports and trains people in
developing strategies for Increased community awareness about HIV/
AIDS. RAIN works with local health departments and community-based
organizations to develop " Faith In Action ' opportunités and to assist in
prevention education, advocacy, caregiving, food banks, transportation
and fund raising. (4790SE bogus Rd.. Milwaukle, OR 97222.653-8738.
fax 653-0013 ) (5/19)
T o d 's C o m e r provides free clothing for people with AIDS. A service
of the Friends of People with AIDS Foundation. (245-7428.)(5/19)
Trin ity Episcopal C h u rch offers a monthly Hooting and V e s ­
pers Se rvice with special intentions for those people affected in any
way by HIV/AIDS disease Also offered is H o pe and W holeness. a
spiritually centered support group for people living with HIV/AIDS
disease Focus Is on spiritual nourishment and growth (7-9pm Wednes­
days) (Wheelchairaccessible. 147 N W 19thAve.. 222-981 f.)(5 /1 9 )
M ultnom ah C o u n ty H IV S e n d e e « include anonymous and confi­
dential HIV counseling and testing by appointment and walk-in
(248-3775) and HIV Clinical Services for HIV Infected persons
(248-5020). (5/19)
vides anonymous testing and counseling, by appointment and walk-in.
Seropositive wellness program offers indMduals counseling Se habla
espaflol. (Testing: 648-8851; call648-8881 for clinics In Beaverton and
Hillsboro; TDD 648-8601.) (8/4)
O re g o n A ID S Hotline, cosponsored by CAP and the Oregon Health
C e n tr a l O b e b o n
O u r House o f Portland is a nonprofit, residential-care facility for
men and women with AIDS. This agency provides 24-hour nursing care
Live and Let Live C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-Step programs
Call fo r calendar and m eeting tim es. (28 02 SE A nke ny S t .
231-3760 ) ( 5 / 19 )
R ainbow R ecovery G ro u p meets at the Portland Alano Club For
gay men and lesbians in AA (7pm Mondays, upstairs. 7pm Thursdays.
In the lo ft; Northwest 23rd Avenue and Kearney Street ) (6/16 )
R ainbow A l-A n o n M eeting gets together every W ednesday In the
Alano Club boardroom (S 30-6 45pm. 9 0 9 N W 2 4 th Ave . 222-5756)
( / )
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Rational R ecovery meets three times a week at the Center for
Rational Thought RR does not mystify addiction and recovery. Its
approach to chemical dependency is as a technical problem with a
technical solution. (7 pm Mondays and Thursdays; 6 pm Fridays. 415
S W 13th Ave , C liff W alker 239 5359 ) (6/16 )
Sea and Love A d d icts A n o n ym o u s You are not alone A 12-
and quality living services to residents Volunteer opportunities abound
(Call o r drop by during business hours. 2 7 2 7 SE A ld e r S t..
234-0175.) (5/5)
M inistry to People Livin g w ith H IV / A ID S seeks to provide for
the spiritual needs of families and individuals affected by the epidemic
through prayer, worship and educational experiences (Milwaukle United
Church o f Christ. 4790 SE Logus Road. 654-6770.) (5/5)
Division, provides AIDS Information, support and referral, treatment
Information, and free theater tickets for people with HIV/AIDS Posi­
tive Link connects people impacted by HIV/AIDS with trained HIV-
positive volunteers for telephone support and information (ask for
Positive Unk). (10 am-9 pm Monday-Frlday: noon-6 pm Saturday and
Sunday. 223-2437 o r 1 800- 777-AIDS ) (5/19)
Fire Fairies holds NA candlelight meetings (8 15-9 30 pm Wednes
days. Uve and Let Live Club. 2802 SE Ankeny S t .23 1-3 7 6 0 ) (10/21)
and other services are provided. (3035 Laurel Springs Drive. Roseburg.
OR 97470. 440-2761 J (5/19)
W illam ette V alley
C ascade C ounseling offers a variety of services for the HIV/AIDS
community. Including a therapy group for people with HIV/AIDS. a
support group for family and friends, socialization activities, counsel­
ing. and advocacy Many services are free of charge (1 11 1/2 Third
S t . Hood River. OR 97031. 386-1233 ) (5/19)
H IV Alliance provides free emotional and nonmedical practical
support services to persons living with HIV, their family and friends, and
those grieving. A o o m House, a service of the Alliance, is a hospice
and day care facility (342-2830) (3477 E Amazon P k w y . Eugene. mall
PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405. 342-5088 2(5/19)
Valley A ID S Inform ation N e tw o rk offers information, support.
speakers and referrals for people affected by HIV/AIDS. Call VAIN's
24-hour hotline. (128 S W N inth Street. Corvallis. OR 97339.
503-752-6322 o r 1-800-588 AIDS )(5 /5 )
W asnimbtom S tate
Life Force, a coalition for people living with HIV/AIDS in Southwest
Washington, meets for brown bag lunches the third Saturday of the
month All supportive persons are welcome. (N oon-3 pm, St.
Christopher's House. 4716 NE 44th S t.. Vancouver, o r write: PO Box
86095. Vancouver. WA 98686 0095. 360-573-7304 )(. 10/17)
CRISIS
W ashington C o un ty Health D e pa rtm ent H IV Services pro­
Central O re g o n A ID S S u p p o rt Te a m provides services and
support for HIV-positive people and their caregivers (503-389-4330 )
(8/4)
S bvtbbbn O b e b o n
D oug las C o u n ty A ID S C o u n c il sponsors meetings and educa­
tional activities R u b y House, a project of the council, is a residence
in Douglas County for people with AIDS Housing, energy assistance
Step group for those struggling with sexual and/or emotional depdency
(6 pm Wednesdays and Sundays. PO Box 6736. Portland. 97228.
650-7009 ) ( 5/19)
A lc o h o l a n d D ru g H e lp U n e (232-8083 In Portland) and
Y o u th U n e (23 3-1113 In Portland) give free, unbiased and confiden­
YOUTH
IY G P e e r C o u n s e lin g H otlin e fo r sexual m inority youth
(1-800-347-TEEN, o r write IYC, PO Box 20716. Indianapolis. IN
46220. 317-541-8726.) (8 /4 )
Lesbian, G a y and Blseaual Y o u th G ro u p of Eu ge ne meets
every Monday Age 25 and under. A peer social, support and rap
group (5-6 3 0 pm, Kolninla Center library. 1414 Kincaid S t . Univer­
sity o f Oregon campus. 346-3360 ) (9 /1 )
O re g o n Seaual M in o rity Y o u th N e tw o rk is run by. for and with
gay. lesbian and bisexual youth (age 24 and younger) and serves as a
network for individuals and organizations dedicated to supporting the
needs and concerns of gay. lesbian and bisexual youth. (P O B o x 162.
Portland. OR 97207-0162. 228-5976. o r Rachel 497-3016 (beeper],
o r Aaron 202-3512 (beeper)) (12 /1 5)
Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a mental health agency
primarily serving members o f the sexual minority communities Social/
support groups fo r sexual m in o rity y o u th are W ln d f lr e (m e e ts
d o w n to w n ). A w a k e n in g s (meets at Harry's M other on the east
side), and Q -C r e w (meets 2-4 pm Saturday afternoons at Harry 's
Mother). A new group for g a y , lesbian and bisexual teens w h o
are Interested In e xpressing th e ir artistic talents (writing,
drama, visual arts, etc.) In a safe environment has started (5-7 pm
Fridays) Coming out groups meet regularly. (6 2 0 S W Fifth Ave .Suite
710. Portland. OR 97204. 223 8299 ) (5/19 )
R a in b o w is a positive peer-support group, primarily for sexual
tial assistance Call 1-800-621-1646 from elsewhere In Oregon A
service of the Oregon Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction.
(6/15)
minority youth of color, sponsored by The Urban League o f Portland
(280-2600 ) (6/15 )
The A n tl-V lole n oe Line at 7 8 0 -1 7 0 3 helps compile statistics on
hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympa­
thetic O utside of P ortland, call 1 -0 0 0 -7 8 0 -1 7 0 3 A service of
the Lesbian Community Project. (5/19 )
tailored to the needs o f lesbian, gay and bisexual youth Therapy,
consultation, advocacy and referral are offered to individuals and
families on a sliding scale A program of The Netw ork (2020 SE Powell
S t . 238-0780 ) ( 8 /4 )
Battered Lesbian S u p p o rt G ro u p is a confidential group for
V O IC E S (Voices o f Individual and Community Empowerment from
the Streets) is a self-support group for queer youth M eets weekly
Free pizza An Interagency project of Phoenix Rising (223-8299) and
Outside In (223-4121). (5 /1 9 )
lesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or
emotionally battered in their relationships with women ( Women space.
Eugene. 485-6513, ask for Carrie ) (5/19 )
Roots and B ra n ch e s provides positive mental health counseling
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