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I provided; donations accepted (Sand! 289-6869 K10/21)
counseling, support groups, advocacy assistance, outreach and edu
cation, activities and information. Benefits Advocacy Clinic is
held every Monday to assist people who are HIV-positive with govern
ment entitlement programs and housing forms (10:30 am-noon. CAP
offices) Confidential and anonymous Drop-In HIV Testing is
provided every Tuesday evening for gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm.
CAP offices) The Plus Club Social Hour 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 (6:30-9:00 pm. call for location: Dale 221-3015 or Brian
228-5889) Speaking of Sex... is an ongonig workshop for gay and
bisexual men to brush-up on the latest in hot, protected sex (call CAP
for information). Speak to Your Brothers Project allows gay
and bisexual men, both HIV positive and HIV negative, to find support
and get involved in helping their community fight AIDS. Men Talks
are in-home gatherings which provide a safe atmosphere to talk
about relationships, safer sex. testing and more (call223-6339. ext
160). CAP is recruiting Volunteer Outreach Workers for
education materials development, and the MenTc'k Home Meeting
Program (call Roger 223-5907. ext 130). (CAP offices. Suite 300.
620 S W Fifth A v e . 223-5907.)
C A P Support Group Programs 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 Client
Services 223-5907.)(.5/19)
Clackam as County AIDS Relief Effort is a community-based
organization responding to AIDS in Clackamas County by providing
HIV prevention and AIDS education presentations, support groups for
people affected by HIV/AIDS, assistance with emergency food and
clothing needs, and financial assistance referrals for HIV positive
people and people with AIDS. (Call 653-8738 o r write: CCARE, 4790
SELogus R d . Mitwaukie. OR 9 7 2 2 2 ) (1 1/17)
Friends of People with AIDS Foundation is a nonprofit
organization offering assistance to people with AIDS. (245-7428)
(5/19)
The HIV Case Management Partnership Project provides
comprehensive HIV-related case management toclients in Clackamas.
Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill and Clark counties. (8 30
am-5pm. Monday-Friday. for referrals ca ll295-0211 o r fax 295-0986.)
(12/15)
HIV Day Center, a program of the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon,
offers social activities, case management, peer support, pastoral
counseling and home meal deliveries. Lunch Is available Monday
through Friday (12 30pm). (.9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 3835 S W Kelly
St.. 223-3444.) (12/15)
Lazarus Community offers spiritual and practical help for people
living with HIV and AIDS; Mass in Time of AIDS is held every Monday
evening (6 pm) Contact the Rev. Gary Mclnnls for information about
baptism o r weddings. (3835 S W Kelly St.. 223-3444.) (12/15)
Ministry to Paoplo Living with HIV/AIDS seeks to provide for
the spiritual needs of families and individuals affected by the epidemic
through prayer, worship and educational experiences. (Mitwaukie
United Church o f Christ. 4790 SE Logus Road. 654-6770.) (5/5)
Multnomah County HIV Borvlcos include anonymous and con
fidential HIV counseling and testing by appointment and walk-in
(248-3775) and HIV Clinical Services for HIV Infected persons.
(248-5020). (5/19)
Tho N AM ES Projoct Portland Chapter holds panel-making work
shops the first and third Monday of every month at the HIV Day Center
Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also available (6-8
pm. 3835 S W Kelly St.. 650- 7032.) (2/17)
Oregon AIDS Hotlino. cosponsored by CAP and the Oregon
Health Division, provides AIDS information, support and referral,
treatment information, and free theater tickets for people with HIV/
AIDS. PosMvo Link connects people impacted by HIV/AIDS with
trained HIV-positive volunteers for telephone support and Information
(ask for Positive Link) (10 am-9 pm Monday-Friday. noon-6 pm
Saturday and Sunday. 223-2437 o r 1-800-777-A ID S X 5/19)
O ur H o u m of Portland is a nonprofit, residential-care facility for
men and women with AIDS. This agency provides 24-hour nursing care
and quality living services to residents Volunteer opportunities abound.
(C all o r drop b y during business hours. 2 727 SE A ld e r St..
234-0175.7 (5/5)
P e o p le of C o lo r A g ain st A ID S
206-322- 7061.) (5/19)
N etw ork
(S eattle,
Projoct Quest 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
RECOVERY
Co-Dependents Anonymous for Gay Men and Lesbians
meets weekly (7-8 30 pm Sundays. Uve and Let Uve Club. 2802 SE
\ Ankeny S t . 2 3 1 -3760 ) (2/17)
Fire Fairies holds NA candlelight meetings. (8 15-9 3 0 pm Wednes
days. Live and Let Live Club. 2802 SE Ankeny S t . 231-3 7 60)(10/21)
Gay. Lesbian and Bl Rainbow Group of Vancouver holds
nonsmoking AA meetings every Monday (8 pm. Personalities. 115 E
Seventh St.. Vancouver. 360-694-5068X 12/21)
Gay man's adult children of alcoholics group (7 30-9 pm
Tuesdays. Live and Let Live Club. 2802 SE Ankeny St.. 231-3760 )
(2/17)
Live and Let Live Club offers lesbian and gay 12-Step programs
Call for calendar and m eeting times (2802 SE Ankeny St..
231-3760) (5/19)
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Rainbow Al-Anon Meeting gets together every Wednesday in the
Alano Club boardroom (5 30-6 45 pm. 909 N W 24th A v e .
222-
5 7 5 6 X 1 0 /2 1 )
Rainbow Recovery Group meets at the Portland Alano Club For
gay men and lesbians in AA (7pm Mondays, upstairs. 7pm Thursdays,
in the loft: Northwest 23rd Avenue and Kearney Street ) (6/16)
and eating for people with HIV. yoga, stopping smoking, meditation,
and more. Project Quest now offers a Com prehensive Health
Management Group for People with HIV/AIDS The group
will be facilitated by Lusijah Marx, RN, PsyD, and Graham Harriman,
M A (Call to receive schedule and preregister fo r workshops.
241-6448.) (8/4)
Regional AIDS Interfaith Network supports and trains people
in developing strategies for increased community awareness about
HIV/AIDS. RAIN works with local health departments and community-
based organizations in Oregon and Southwest Washington to develop
"Faith in Action" opportunités and to assist in prevention education,
advocacy, caregiving, food banks, transportation and fund raising.
(47 9 0 SELogus Rd.. Mitwaukie. O R 9 7 2 2 2 .653-8738. fax653-OOI3.)
( 10 / 6 )
Tod’s Com er provides free clothing for people with AIDS A service
of the Friends of People with AIDS Foundation (245-7428.) (5/19)
Trinity Episcopal Church offers a monthly Healing and Ves
pers Service with special intentions for those people affected in any
way by HIV/AIDS disease. Also offered is Hope and Wholeness
a spiritually centered support group for people living with HIV/AIDS
disease Focus is on spiritual nourishment and growth (7-9pm Wednes
days) (Wheelchairaccessible. 147N W 19th Ave.. 222-981 f.)(5 /1 9 )
Washington County Health Department HIV Services pro
vides anonymous testing and counseling, by appointment and walk-in.
Seropositive wellness program offers individuals counseling. Se habla
espahol (Testing: 648-8851: call648-8881 for clinics in Beaverton and
Hillsboro: TDD 648-8601.) (8/4)
C en tr a l O r is o n
Central Oregon AIDS Support Team provides services and
support for HIV-positive people and their caregivers (503-389-4330 )
(8/4)
S outhern O r i s o n
Douglas County AIDS Council sponsors meetings and educa
tional activities. Ruby House, a project of the council, is a residence
in Douglas County for people with AIDS. Housing, energy assistance
and other services are provided (3035Laurel Springs Drive. Roseburg,
OR 97470. 440-2761.)(5/19)
W illa m ette V a l le y
Cascade Counseling 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, counseling,
and advocacy Many services are free of charge (111 1/2 Third St..
Hood River. OR 97031. 3 8 6 -1 2 3 3 X 5 /1 9 )
HIV Alliance provides free emotional and nonmedical practical
support services to persons IMng with HIV, their family and friends, and
those grieving Acorn House, a service of the Alliance, is a hospice
and day care facility (342-2830) (3477 E Amazon P kw y, Eugene: mail
P O B o x 5513. Eugene. OR 97405. 3 4 2 -5088) (5/19)
Pathfinders is a nonprofit organization that promotes healthy, safe
alternatives for sexually active gay men and other supportive members
of the community in Marion and Polk counties, through funding of
events and activites. (PO Box 326. Salem. 581 -3 2 9 6 X 1 2 /2 1 )
Valley AIDS Information Network offers information, support,
speakers and referrals for people affected by HIV/AIDS Call VAIN's
24-hourhotllne (128 S W Ninth Street. Corvallis. O R97339.
503-
752-6322 o r 1 -800-588-AIDS.) (5/5)
Yamhill County Public Health Department offers community
outreach and HIV prevention education. (Call Norm Costa. 434-7525.
press 1, o rw rite 412 N Ford. McMinnville. OR 97128.) (10/6)
W a s n in b t o n
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. (Noon-3 pm. St.
Christopher's House. 4716 N E44th St.. Vancouver, o rw rite: PO Box
86095. Vancouver. WA 98686-0095: 360-573-7304 7(10/17)
CRISIS
Alcohol and Drug HelpLina (232-8083in Portland) and YouthLine
(233-1113 in Portland) give free, unbiased and confidential assistance
Call 1-800-621-1646 from elsewhere in Oregon A service of the
Oregon Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction. (6/15)
The Anti-Violence Lino at 70S-1703 helps compile statistics on
hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic
Outside of Portland, call 1-800-706-1703 A service of the
Lesbian Community Project. (5/19)
Battered Lesbian Outreach and Community Support offers
a confidential, weekly, support group In Washington County, as well as
one-on-one support, referrals, and advocacy. Open to women escaping
domestic violence by a woman partner Lesbian facilitator Child care
provided. (Jane 9 4 8 -7 5 7 9 X 1 0 /2 1)
Battered Lesbian Support Group is a confidential group for
lesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or
emotionally battered in their relationships with women. (Womenspace.
Eugene. 485-6513. ask fo r Carrie.) (5/19)
Call the Bias Crim e Unit o f the Portland Police at 823-0434 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 9 -
1-1
( 10 / 21 )
The Domestic Violence Resource Center provides a 24-hour
crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location for all women and
children escaping domestic violence. (640-I1 7 t.) ( 1 0/21)
Rational Recovery 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 Fndays. 415
S W 13th Ave . C liff Walker 2 3 9-5359X 6/16)
Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous You are not alone A 12-Step
group for those struggling with sexual and/or emotional depdency (6
pm Wednesdays and Sundays. PO Box 6736. Portland. 97228, 650-
7009X 5/19)
YOUTH
IYG Peer Counseling Hotline for sexual minority youth
(I-
800-347-TEEN. or write IYG. PO Box 20716. Indianapolis. IN 46220.
3 17-541 -8726 ) (8/4)
Lesbian. Gay and Bisexual Youth Group of Eugene meets
every Monday Age 25 and under A peer social, support and rap group
(5-6 30 pm, Kolninla Center library. 1414 Kincaid St.. University o f
Oregon campus. 346-3360.) (9/1)
The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Youth
Is a new organization of groups and individuals formed to serve the
needs of queer youth across the country. Current projects Include the
development of a national database of resources (POBox 24589. San
Jose. CA 95154-4589.) (4/21)
Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a mental health agency
primarily serving members of the sexual minority communities Social/
support groups for r.exual m in o rity yo u th are W lndflre (m eets
do w n tow n). Awakanlnge (meets at Harry's Mother on the east
side), and Q-Krew (meets 2-4 pm Saturday afternoons at Phoenix
Rising) Personal Deity Proxy is a new group for gay. lesbian and
bisexual teens who are interested in expressing their artistic talents
(writing, drama, visual arts, etc.) (meets 5-7 pm Fndays at Phoenix
Rising) Coming out groups meet regularly (6120 S W Fifth Ave . Suite
710. Portland. OR 97204. 223-8 2 9 9 X 5 /1 9 )
Rainbow is a positive peer-support group, primarily for sexual minority
youth o f color, sponsored by The Urban League of Portland
(280-2600 ) (6/15)
Roots and Branches provides positive mental health counseling
tailored to the needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual youth Therapy,
consultation, advocacy and referral are offered to individuals and
families on a sliding scale A program of The Network (2020SE Powell
St.. 238-0780X 8/4)
VOICES (Voices of Individual and Community Empowerment from the
Streets) Is a self-support group for queer youth Meets weekly Free
pizza An interagency project of Phoenix Rising (223-8299) and Outside
In (223-4121). (5/19)
The Zone is an online computer bulletin board for lesbian, gay and
bisexual teens Based in Los Angeles, the free service operates 24
hours a day. (213-731 0 3 9 0 X 4 /7 )
Lesbians deserve lives free of violence. Battered lesbian
support groups facilitated by lesbians Confidential intakes Child care
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