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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 1, 1995)
. 1 1 ju s t o u t ▼ Clackam as W om en's Se rvice s seeks volunteers interested in working with women and children survivors of domestic violence. S upport G rou p Facilitators are currently needed (call Toni Hughes 654-2807). ( 11 / 17 ) Bradle y-A ngle House needs volunteers to do direct service work, answer the 24-hour crisis line, staff the emergency shelter, facilitate battered w om en' s support groups in the community, work with children' s groups, or serve on the board of directors. (28 2-9940 ) ( 11/17) Volunteers are needed to help deliver alcohol and drug triage services at the O re g o n Partnership H elp Line Volunteers are asked to invest 12 hours of pre-service training and to commit to four or five hours per week (Kelly 2 3 2 -8 0 9 1 .)(9/15) Southw est W ashington Health D istrict is recruiting volunteers to participate in its Com panion C a ra Program assisting HIV positive clients. Volunteers provide at least four hours per week of emotional/practical support. Next training will be in late summer. (Contact B e cky Bilyeu. Volunteer Coordinator. 360-695-9215. ext. 3/57.7(11/3) W orkshops Sacred C irc le Weekend Experience of men nurturing men. Sept. 2-4. Fee includes two nights' lodging. ($95. Nahcotta Sanctuary. P O Box 87. Nahcotta. W A 98637. 3 6 0 -6 6 5 -4 18 1 .) (9/1) It's M y Pleasure presents workshops and social events for the lesbian community, designed to educate and inspire C om ing O u t S upport G roup, women only (7 pm Tuesday. Sept. 5 and 12, free, please preregister) Sex T o y s 101i afun, light "how -to" for women only (7 pm Wednesday. Sept. 6. free, please preregister) Bi-W om en's G rou p meets (7 pm Friday. Sept. 8. free, please preregister). Healthy Braastsi learn about preventing breast disease from Dr. Pamela Home Meeting Program (ca l Roger 223-5907, ext. 130). (C A P offices. Suite 300. 6 20 S W Fifth A v e . 223-5907.) C A P Support G roup Program s continue to offer a variety of formats including groups open to famly and friends. lovers and caregivers. and people who are A ID S 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 C A P . (C a l Project Client Services 223 5907 )15/19) Clackam as County A ID S Relief Effort is a community-based organization responding to A ID S in Clackamas County by providing HIV prevention and A ID S 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 A ID S ( C a l 653-8738 or write: C C A R E . 4 7 9 0 S E Logus R d , Milwaukee. O R 9 7 2 2 2 ) 0 1/17) Friends of People with A ID S Foundation is a nonprofit organi zation offering assistance to people with A ID S . (245-7428. ) ( 5/19) The H IV Case Management Partnership Project provides comprehensive HIV related case management to clients in Clackamas, Columbia. Multnomah. Washington. Yamhill and Clark counties (8 30 am-5 pm. Monday-Friday. for referrals call 295 -0 211 o r fax 295-0986 ) (12/15) H IV D ay Center, a program of the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, offers social activities, case management, peer support, pastoral coun seling and home meal deliveries. Lunch is available Monday through Friday (1 2 3 0 pm). ( 9 am -5 pm Monday-Friday. 3835 S W K e ly St.. 2 2 3 -3 4 4 4 ) (12/15) Lazarus Com m unity offers spiritual and practical help for people living with H IV and AID S; Mass in Time of A ID S is held every Monday evening (6 pm) Contact the Rev. Gary Mclnnis for information about baptism or weddings (3835 S W Kelly S t . 223-3444 ) 0 2/1S) M inistry to Psopia Living with 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. (Mitwaukie United Church o f Christ, 4790 S E Logus Road. 654-6770.) (5/5) The Multnomah County Health share program sponsors free counseling and hypnotherapy for eligible individuals and groups, with Pamela Antogninl, M S, N C C . Focus on building supportive relationships, learning relaxation and stress-reduction techniques. and managing change and transitions. (For an appointment: 235-2879.) (2/16/96) Jeanne. All welcome (7 pm Thursday. Sept 14. $3-$5. please prereg ister) Lesbian Potlucki a social welcoming event for all lesbians. Bring a dish to share and own service. Co-sponsored by the Lesbian Community Project (6 :3 0 p m Saturday. Sept 16. $5. please preregis ter). (Unless otherwise noted, events are held at It's M y Pleasure. 4526 S E Hawthorne Blvd., 236-0505.) Multnomah County H IV Services include anonymous and confi dential H IV counseling and testing by appointment and walk-in (28 4-3775 ) and HIV Clinical Services for H IV infected persons. (284-5020). (5/19) Learn co b construction techniques at three workshops held in Th e N A M E S Project Portland Chapter holds panel-making work Southern Oregon. C o b construction is an ancient technique using the hands and feet to compress mud. sand and straw into rounded walls Th e current building site is at Indigo, near Grants Pass. Offered are a week-long W om en's C o b W orkshop where all women can team the skills needed to build a cob house (Sunday-Saturday. Sept. 10-16. $200-$300 sliding scale includes tenting space and food, preregister: Becky B ee 8 6 2 -2 144>. a W om en's C o b W orkday, for an intensive overview of the technique (Wednesday. Sept. 14. donation $ IO -$20 , Becky B ee 862-2144). and a Lesbian C o b W eekend W orkshop, where lesbians will camp out on w om yn's land and leam the technique through the building of an art studio/gallery (Saturday-Sunday. Sept. 23-24. $20 -$ 30 includes campmg space, preregister: M ama 234-2354. Linda 630-4408. Becky Bee 862-2144) (9/15) shops the first and third Monday of every month at the HIV D ay Center. Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also available. (6 -8 pm, 3835 S W Kelly St.. 650- 7032.) (2/17) Attend a workshop on "Understanding Y o u r Com panion A n i mals, " and explore ways to increase understanding and deepen relationships with your pets T w o workshop formats are offered. (Session 1: 10 am-4 pm Saturday. Sept. 30; session 2. 7-9:30 pm Mondays. Oct. 23 and30. $40. Adele Zimmerman 6 2 4 -0 6 1 3 .)(10/20) Th e T ri-C o u n ty D om estic and Sexual Violence Intervention Wetarork holds its fourth annual D om estic and Sexual Violence Institute at Ftortland State University. This day of workshops covers a variety of topics related to domestic and sexual violence, and is open to the community. Wheelchair accessible. Som e scholarships are available (8 am -5 pm Saturday. Oct. 7, Smith Memorial Center. 1825 S W Broadway. $25 -$ 50 sliding scale. Jeannie LaFranee 232-7805.) ( 10 / 6 ) C in d y Tennant, of Raging H o rm ones fame, teaches a free im provisational w orkshop on the second and fourth Sunday of each month, focusing on improv games and developing characters for those who wish to join the M isguided Lives troupe Misguided Lives is an ongoing lesbian (w e need men too!) soap opera (Please prereg ister. Portland W om en's Theater C o . 2 8 7 -7 7 0 7 .)( 9 / 1 ) AIDS & HIV A ID S Hotline ( 1-800-777-AIDS ) (6/15) A ID S Forum Live is television for people with A ID S ( 1 108 N E Going St.. Portland. O R 97221. Jack C o x 284-6807.) (5/19) A S A P Treatm ent S ervices provides individual and group counsel ing for people who are HIV positive and who are also having problems with alcohol and drugs Title I funds are available to help pay for treatment, call intake coordinator Monday-Friday to ask for Title I appointment (2130 S W Fifth A ve , 224 4 0 7 5 ) ( 2/16/96) Brother to Brother sponsors a Men Talk in conjunction with Cascade A ID S Project and the Multnomah County Health Department, specifically for African American gay and bisexual men. A variety of topics are discussed. (7-10pm. third Wednesdays, to register C A P 223-5907. o r Jonathan Hutchinson 248-3030.) (8/4) C ascade A ID S Project provides nonmedcal services to people whose Ives are affected by H IV/AIDS in Oregon Services include cotnsekng. support groups, advocacy assistance, outreach and educa tion. activities and Information Benefits A dvocacy C linic is held every Monday to assist people who are HA/-positive with government entitlement programs and housing forms (1030am-noon. CAP offices). Confidential and anonymous P rop hi M V Teasing is provided every T uesday evening for gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm. CAP offices) The Plea C lub Social H our provides a relaxing setting for people with HfV/AJDS to meet and mlngje socially The group now meets In private homes on the first and third Friday of the month (6:30-900pm. cat for location Dale 221-3015or Brian 2265889) Speaking of Sex. .. s an ongoing workshop for gay and bisexual man to brush-up on the latest In hot. protected sex (cat CAP for information) Speak to Y o u r B roth - era Proj ect allows gay and bisexual man. both HA/ positive and H IV negative, to find support and get Involved In helping their community fight A O S M on TaiBia are in-home gatherings which provide a safe atmosphere to talk about relations hips, safer sex. testing and more (cat 223-6339. ext 160) C A P Is recruiting Volunteer O utraeak W orkers for education materials development, and the Men Talk PHOTO BY MARILYN HUMPHRIES Right T o P riva cy Political A ctio n Com m ittee is now accepting applications for positions on its 19-mem ber board of directors People with bookkeeping and fund-raising skills are especially welcome Board members serve for two years, and attend monthly meetings held in Portland and around Oregon. (Fo r information o r to receive an applica tion packet: write Barry Pack. Executive Director. 921 S W Morrison St.. Suite 546. Portland. O R 97205 o r call 228-5825 ) 1 12/15) ▼ 25 N etw ork A dult Therapy Services offers comprehensive mental health assessment and services for individuals, couples, families and others dealing with HIV/AIDS-related concerns Services are covered through Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid. Medicare, private insurance and Ryan White C A R E Act Title I funding. (025 N E 20th Ave.. 238-5251 ) (2/16/96) Oregon A ID S Hotline, cosponsored by C A P and the Oregon Health Division, provides A ID S information, support and referral, treatment information, and free theater tickets for people with HIV/AIDS. Posi tive Link connects people impacted by H IV/AID S with trained H IV positive volunteers for telephone support and Information (ask for Positive U nk) (1 0 am -9 p m Monday-Friday; noon-6 pm Saturday and Sunday. 223-2437 o r I -8 0 0 -777-A ID S.) (5/19) A star-studded effort behind and in front of the camera, “The Question of Equality,” a four-part film series on the struggle for gay and lesbian civil rights, is screened Sept. 7 and 10 (two films each night) at 7 pm at the Northwest Film Center, 1210 SW Park Ave. in Portland. Pictured: Massachusetts high school students campaigning for a Gay and Lesbian Student Rights Bill in Gmnmration Q, shown Sept. 10. Call 221-1156 for more information. support group for family and friends, socialization activities, counseling, and advocacy Many services are free of charge. ( 1 11 1/2 Third St., H o od River. O R 97031. 386-1233 ) ( 5 / 19 ) Gay, Lesbian and Bi Rainbow Group of Vancouver holds H IV Alliance provides free emotional and nonmedical practical sup Gay men's adult children of alcoholics group. (7:30-9 pm port services to persons living with HIV, their family and friends, and those grieving A co rn House, a service of the Alliance, is a hospice and day care facility (342-2830) (3477 E Amazon P k w y . Eugene. mail P O Box 5513. Eugene. O R 97405, 342 5088 ) ( 5 / 19 ) Tuesdays. Live and Let Live Club, 2802 S E Ankeny St.. 231 -3 760) (2/17) for calendar and 231 3 7 6 0 (5 / 1 9 ) alternatives for sexually active gay men and other supportive members of the community in Marlon and Polk counties, through funding of events and activities (P O Box 326. Salem. 5 8 1 -3296 )1 12/21) Rainbow A l-A non meets at the AlanoClub boardroom. (5 30-6:45pm Saturdays. 909 N W 24th A ve , 222 5756 ) (2/16/96) V alley A ID S Information N etwork offers information, support, speakers and referrals for people affected by H IV /A ID S . Call V A IN 's 24- hour hotline (128 S W Ninth Street. Corvallis. O R 97339. 503 752-6322 o r I 800-588 A ID S ) ( 5 / 5 ) O u r House of Portland is a nonprofit, residential-care facility for men and women with A ID S This agency provides 24-hour nursing care and quality living services to residents Volunteer opportunities abound (C a l o r drop by during business hours. 2727 S E Alder S t.. 234-0175.) (5/5) Life Force, a coalition for people living with H IV/AIDS in Southwest N e t w o rk . (S e a ttle . P roject C ope will offer a faf education and support series for indvidu- W a s b in s t o n Washington, meets for brown bag lunches the third Saturday of the month. All supportive persons are welcome (Noon-3pm, S t Christopher s House. 4716 N E 44th St.. Vancouver, orwrite: P O B o x 86095. Vancouver. W A 98686-0095; 360 573 7304 ) 0 0 / 1 7 ) als with HIV. their families and friends, from Sept. 19 to Oct. 24. (6:30- 8 :3 0 p m Tuesdays. $15. to register: 833-3514 .) (9/15) Proj ect Quest is a nonprofit HIV and A ID S 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 Com prehensive lleallli M an agement G roup for People with H IV / A ID S The group will be facilitated by Lusijah Marx. R N, PsyO. and Graham Hardman. M A. (C a l to receive schedule and preregister for workshops. 2 4 1 -6448 ) (8/4) Regional A ID S Interfaith N etwork supports and trains people in developing strategies for increased community awareness about HIV/ A ID S RAIN works with local health departments and community-based organizations in Oregon and Southwest Washington to develop "Faith in Action" opportunities and to assist in prevention education, advocacy, caregiving, food banks, transportation and fund raising. (4790 S E Logus R d . MHwaukie. O R 97222. 653-8738. fax 653-0013 ) 0 0 / 6 ) To d 's C orner provides free clothing for people with A ID S A service of the Friends of People With A ID S Foundation (245-7428 ) (5/19) Trinity Episcopel Ch urch offers a monthly Heeling and Vespers Servic e vdth special intentions for those people affected in any way by H IV/AIDS disease Also offered is Hope end Wholeness, a spiritually centered support group for people living wrlth H IV/AIDS dsease Focus Is on spiritual nourishment and growth (7-9 pm Wednesdays) (Wheel chair accessible. 147 N W 19th Ave.. 222 -9 8 1 L K 5 / 1 9 ) Washington C ounty 11 selth D spsit nisnt H IV S ervices pro vides anonymous testing and counseling, by appointment and walk-in Seropositive wellness program offers individuals counseling S e habie espaftol ( Testing 6 48 -8 851. c a l 648-8881 for dimes in Beaverton and HUsboro. T D O 648 8601 ) (8/4) C i n t r a l Oasasa C entr al O regon A B M S upport Tsana provides services and support for HA/-positive people and their caregivers (503 389-4330 ) (8/4) Ssarasaa Oasasa Douglas C ounty A B M C ouncA sponsors meetings and educe nonai actMtics. n u v y n o m t , a project or ine council, is a residence in Douglas County for people with A ID S Housing, energy assistance and other services are provided (3035 Laurel Springa Drive. Roaeburg. OR 97470, 440-2761 .7(5/19) W il l a m e t t e V a l l e y C aeca Se C oen as Eng offers a variety of services for the HA//AIDS community, inducing a therapy group for people with HA//AJDS, a Live and Let Live C lub offers lesbian and gay 12-Step programs Call Pathfinders is a nonprofit organization that promotes healthy, safe Yam hill County Public Health Department offers community outreach and HIV prevention education. ( Call Norm Costa. 434-7525. press I. or write: 4 I 2 N Ford. McMinnville. O R 97128.) (10/6) P o o p lo of C o lo r A g a in s t A I D S 206-322-7061. ) ( 5/19) nonsmoking A A meetings every Monday (8 pm. Personalities, 115 E Seventh S t . Vancouver. 360 694 5068 ) 0 2 / 2 1 ) m eeting tim es (2 8 0 2 SE A n k e n y S t.. Rational Reco very 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. (7p m Mondays and Thursdays. 6 pm Fridays. 41 5 S W 13th A v e . C lff Walker 239 5359 ) (6/16) Bex and Love A ddicts Anonymous You are not alone A 12-Step group for those straggling with sexual and/or emotional dependency (6 pm Wednesdays and Sundays. P O Box 6736. Portland. 97228. 650 7 0 0 9 ) (5/19) YOUTH IY G Peer C o u nse ling Hotline for sexual minority youth CRISIS Alcohol and D ru g HelpLIne (232-8083in Portland)»*) 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 Drag Addiction. (6/15) The Anti-Violence Line at 796-1703 helps compile statistics on hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic. Outaide of Portland, call 1 -900-796-1703 A service of the Lesbian Community Project. (5/19) Battered Lesbian O utreach and C ommunity 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 948 7579 ) 0 0 / 2 1 ) Battered Lesbian Support G roup 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 for Carrie ) (5/19) ( I 800 347 TEEN, orwrite IYG. P O B o x 20716. Indianapolis. IN46220. 3 1 7 -5 41 -8726.) (8/4) Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth G roup of Eugene meets every Monday Age 25 and under A peer social, support and rap group (5 -6 30 pm. Kointnia Center library. 1414 Kincaid St., University o f Oregon campus. 346-3360.) ( 9/1 ) The National Coalition tor Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Youth is an organization of groups and individuals formed to serve the needs of queer youth across the country Current projects include the develop ment of a national database of resources. ( P O Box 24589. San Jose. C A 951544589 ) ( 4 / 21 ) Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. It a mental health agency primarily serving members of the sexual minority communities Social/support groups for sexual m inority youth are W ln d flro (m e e ts d o w n to w n ), Awakenings (meets at Harry's Mother on the east side), and Q -K re w (meets 2-4 pm Saturday afternoons at Phoenix Rising) Per sonal 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 Fridays at Phoenix Rising) Coming out groups meet regularly (620 S W Fifth A v e . Suite 710, Portland. O R 97204. 223-8299 ) ( 5 / 19 ) Call the Bias C rim e Unit of the Portland Polce at 623-0434 if you feel you have been a victim of any type of bias crime in Portland. Jim B e l ah is the bias crime detective If you are in immediate danger, cal 9 -1 -1 .0 0 / 2 1 ) Rainbow it a positive peer-support group, primarily for sexual minority youth of color, sponsored by The Urban League of Portland (280-2600) ( 6 / 15 ) The Domestic Violence Resouros C enter provides a 24-hour crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location for all women and children escaping domestic violence (6 4 0 - 1 1 7 1 )0 0 / 2 1 ) tailored to the needs of lesbian, gay and btaaxud youth Therapy, consultation, advocacy and referral are offered to individuals and families on a sliding scale A program of The Network. (2020 SE Powet St . 2384780) (8/4) Leah lews daeerva Buna free o f violence. Battered lesbian support groups facilitated by lesbians Confidential Intakes C h id care provided: donations accepted. (Sand 289-6869 ) (10/21) Route and B ranch es provides positive mental health counsefing Bole Specs is a group for lesbian, gay. bisexual or questioning youth that meets in Bend. Ore. (Fridays, for Information or location 3834861) (1/19) V O IC E S (Voices of Individual and Com m zkty Empowerment from the RECOVERY Streets) la a self-support group for q u A r youth Meets weekly Free pizza An interagency protect of Phoenix Using (223-8299) and Outside In (223-4121) (5/19) Th e Zee a is an on-line computer bufietln board for lesbian, gay and meets weekly (7-830 pm Sundays. Uve and Let Uve Oub. 2802 SE Ankeny St . 231 -3760 ) (2/17) FVe Fsirles holds N A candfekght meetings (8 15-9 30 pm Wadies- days. Uve and Let Uve Club. 2802 SE Ankeny S t. 231-3760 7 (1 0 / 2 0 bisenjal teens Based m Los Angeles. the free service operates 24 hours a day (213 7314390 ) (4/7)