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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 20, 1995)
just o u « ▼ o c to b o r 2 0 . I M S ▼ 27 Attend a workshop on 'Understanding Y o u r Com panion A n i mals,* and explore ways to increase understanding and deepen relationships w ith your pets. (7-9:30pm Mondays. Oct. 23 and 30. $40. Adele Zimmerman 6 2 4 -0 6 I3 X 10/20) Brother to Brother is a social and political group for African American A n active w orkshop for women therapists and co un se lor» Eastside Family Cooperative offers alternative part time child care in a loving environment created and run com pletely by parents Lesbian and gay fam ilies are welcome (9 am-1 pm. three days per week. 2800 SE Hamson S t. 233 5099 7(5/19) gay and bisexual men G et involved and help set the group's agenda (C all 940-7600, o r w rite 950 Lloyd Center. Suite 50. Portland. 9 7 2 3 2 X 6 /1 5 ) called "The Therapist Self: Her Birth and Powering from the W omb o f Personal L ife .* is offered by Bethroot Gwynn, MA, and Jane Mara. MSW , LCSW . Using experiential and Personal Theater techniques, explore the therapist persona, connections between therapeutic style and personality, and issues such as boundaries, bum out and social context. Lim ited to 16participants. (IO am -5pm Satuiuay. N ov 4,$125. Newport. O re.. fo r inform ation and to register: 563-4285.) ( 10 /2 0) Employees Association for Gays and Lesbians of U S W ES T Com panies is an inform al group o f gay. lesbian and gay-supportive phone company employees The group provides support for members, and acts as a resource fo r U S WEST (C ontact Sue Salmon 2 4 2 8 2 7 2 X 5/19) A ID S H o tlin e (1-800-777 A ID S ) ( 6 / 15) Equity Foundation is a statewide community foundation created by lesbian and gay Oregonians Equity awards grants to organizations that support its mission o f * access to w orth." (C ontact Jim Vegher. PO Box 5696. P ortland. 97228 5696. 220 0628: fax 222 5062: e-m ail: EquityfundO aol com ) (5/1 9 ) A ID S Forum L /v o is television for people w ith AIDS. (1108 N E Going Foster/Powell Neighborhood Gay/Lesbian/Bi Alliancemeets AIDS & HIV S t . Portland. OR 97221. Jack Cox 284-6807 )15/19) for socializing and organizing (Chris orU sa 774-7506/ (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) A S A P T re a tm e n t S e rv ic e s provides individual and group counsel ing for people who are HIV positive and who are also having problems w ith alcohol and drugs. Title I funds are available to help pay for treatm ent, call intake coordinator Monday-Friday to ask for Title I appointm ent. (2130 S W F ifth Ave.. 224-007 5 J (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Physicians of Oregon (Call or B ro th e r to B ro th e r sponsors a M e n T a lk in conjunction with Cascade AIDS Project and the Multnomah County Health Departm ent, specifically fo r African American gay and bisexual men. A variety of topics are discussed. (7-10 pm. third Wednesdays, to register CAP 223-5907, o r Jonathan Hutchinson 248-3030.) t8 /4 ) . 1 P e p «— w rite r, cho re o g ra p h e r and star of T ru e to tho M usoa— in the lap of the s h o w ’s com po ser, R obert Huffm an. T h e m usical c o m e d y opens O c t. 21 at the C lin to n Street Th e a tre . i Cascade A ID S Project provides nonmedical services to people whose lives are affected by HIV/A1DS in Oregon. Services include counseling, support groups, advocacy assistance, outreach and educa tion. activities and inform ation. Benefits Advocacy Clinic is held every Monday to assist people who are HIV-positive with government entitlem ent programs and housing form s ( 10:30 am-noon. CAP offices). Confidential and anonymous D rop-In H IV Testing is provided every Tuesday evening fo r gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm. CAP offices. $15 donation appreciated) H IV University offers classes, inform ation and a wellness program which includes a newsletter, the Plus Club House Party social group and prosocial events. Check the calendar listings fo r a schedule o f classes (H IV U Infoline223-6339. ext. 11 1) The Plus C lu b House Party provides a relaxing setting fo r people with HIV/AIDS to meet and mingle socially. The group now m eets in private homes on the first and third Friday o f the month (6:30-9:00 pm, call fo r location: Dale 2 2 1-3015 o r Brian 228-5889). Speaking o f Sex... is an ongoing w orkshop fo r gay and bisexual men to brush-up on the latest In hot, protected sex. New! The workshop now includes the B ritish safer- sex video E rotic Choices (6-9 pm. next workshops: Thursday. Sept 21; and Thursday. O ct 19. CAP offices. Bhan 223-5907. ext. 1311 Speak to Y o u r B roth e rs Project 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 s are in-home gatherings which provide a safe atm osphere to talk about relationships, safer sex, testing and more (call 223-6339. ext ICC .’. CAP is recruiting Volunteer O utre a ch W orkers fo r education m aterials develop ment. and the M enTalk Home M eeting Program (call Roger 223-5907. ext 130) (C AP offices. S uite 300. 620 S W F ifth A v e . 223-5907 ) (3 /1 5 /9 8 ) C A P S u p p o rt G ro u p Program s continue to o ffe r a variety of form ats including groups open to fam fy and friends, lovers and caregivers. and people who are AIDS sym ptom atic and H V positive asymptomatic, as well as g rie f and loss support groups. If you would like to join an existing support group, o r would like to assist In developing new support groups, contact CAP (C a l Project CHent Services 223-5907 )15/19) Clackam as C ounty A S S RaSaf Effort is a community-based organization resporxtng to AIDS in Clackamas C ounty by provtdng FIV prevention and AIDS education presentations, support groups for people affected by HfV/AJDS, assistance w ith emergency food and dothing needs, and financial assistance referrals fo r F*V positive people and people w ith A O S . (C a l6 5 3 8 7 3 8 o r w rite CCARE. 4790SELogus R d . MHwaukie. OR 9 7 2 2 2 X 1 1/17) O u r House of Portland is a nonprofit. residential-care facility fo r men and women w ith AIDS. This agency provides 24-hour nursing care and quality living services to residents. Volunteer opportunities abound (Call o r drop try duhng business hours. 2727S E A /derS t.2 3 4 -0175/(5/5) 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 e a ttle . Phoenix Rising offers HIV/AIDS support groups H IV -negative gay and bisexual men 26 and under (Paul Booth 223-8299). H IV - posM ve gay and bisexual men 26 and under (Jim Hankins 223-8299). H IV - positi ve professional gay and bisexual men (Jim E verett 223- 8299) H IV negative gay and bisexual men (Jim Everett 223-8299). H IV negative African Am erican gay and bisexual men (Theo Project C o p e w ill o ffe r a fall education and support series for individuals w ith HIV. their fam ilies and friends, from Sept 19 to O ct. 24. (6.30-8:30pm Tuesdays. $15. to register: 833-3 5 1 4 X 9 /1 5 ) P ro j e c t Q u e st is a nonprofit FIV and AIDS self-em powerm ent and immune function enhancement program, offering workshops, retreats, and conferences, along wrfth ongoing programs in nutritional cooking and eating fo r people w ith FIV , yoga, stopping smoking, m editation, and more Project Quest now offers a C o m p re h e w e ive H e a lth M a e - a g e m e e t G ro u p fo r P e o p le w i th M V /A D S . The group w ill be facflltated by Lusijah Marx, RN. PsyO. and Graham Harriman. M A (C a l to receive schedule and preregister fo r workshops. 2 4 1 -6 4 4 8 /(8 /4 ) R egional A D S hWerfaHh N e tw o rk supports and trains people in T h o H IV Cans Managem ent Partn ersh ip Project provides To d 's C a reer provides free clothing fo r people w ith AIDS. A service offers social activities, case management, peer support, pastoral coun seling and home meal deliveries. Lunch is available Monday through Friday (12:30 pm). (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 3835 SW Keky St.. 223-3 4 4 4 )1 12/15) Lazarus C om m unity offers spiritual and practical help fo r people living w ith FIV and A C S ; M ass In Time o f AIDS is held every Monday evening (6 pm). Contact the Rev G ary M drm is fo r inform ation about baptism o r weddings (3835 SW K e ly S t . 223-3444X 12/15) M inistry to P eople Living with H IV / A ID S seeks to provide for the spiritual needs o f fam ilies and individuals affected by the epidemic through prayer, worship and educational experiences (Mkwaukie United Church o f C hrist. 4790 SE Logus Road. 6 5 4 *7 7 0 ) (5 /5 ) M ultnomah County H IV Services Include anonymous and confi dential HfV counseling and testing by appointm ent and walk-in (284-3775) and HIV C linical Services fo r HP/ infected persons (284-5020). (5/1 9 ) Th e N A M E S Project Portland Chapter holds panel-making workshops the first and third M onday o f every month at the HIV Day Center Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also aval- able (6-8 pm. 3835 S W K e ly S t. 650- 7 032) (2/1 7 ) N etwork A dult T h e rap y S e rvices offers comprehensive mental health assessment and services fo r Individuals, couples, families and others dealing w ith H IV/AIDS-related concerns Services are covered through O regon Health Plan/M edicaid. M edicare, private insurance and Ryan W hite CARE A ct Title I funding (825 NE 20th Ave . 238-5251) (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) 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 HIV/AIDS P o s i tiv e Link connects people im pacted by FIV /A ID S w ith trained HIV positive volunteers fo r telephone support and inform ation (ask for Positive Link) (10 am-9 pm M onday Friday: noon-6 pm Saturday and Sunday. 223-2437 o r I8 0 0 -7 7 7 A ID S H S /19) outreach and HIV prevention education ( Call Norm Costa. 434-7525. press 1. o r write. 412 N Ford, M cM innvile. OR 97128) (10 /6 ) W a s h in s t r n Life Force, a coalition fo r people living w ith H IV/AID S in Southwest W ashington, meets fo r brown bag lunches the third Saturday o f the m onth. A ll supportive persons are w elcom e (N oon-3 pm. S t C hristopher's House. 4716 NE 44th St.. Vancouver, o r w rite PO Box 86095. Vancouver. WA 98686 0095. 360-573 7304 ) ( 10/17) Harper 223-8299) (Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc 620 S W Fifth A v e . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204. 223-8299X 4 /1 9 /9 6 ) Friends of F a ogle wtth A f M Foundation is a nonprofit organi zation offering assistance to people wrfth A O S . (245-7428 > (5/1 9 ) H fV D a y C antor, a program o f the Ecumenical M inistries o f Oregon, 752-6322 Yam hill County Public Health Deportment offers community 206-322-7061 ) ( 5 /1 9) developing strategies fo r increased community awareness about H fV / AIDS. R A N w orks w ith local health departm ents and community-baaed organizations in Oregon and Southwest W ashington to develop 'F aith in A ction' opportunities and to assist in prevention education, advocacy, caregiving, food banks, transportation and fund raising. (4790SPLogus Rd . Mkwaukie. OR 97222. 6534738. fax 6 5 3 -0 0 1 3 X 1 0 /6 ) comprehensive H V -related case management to clients in Clackamas. Columbia. M ultnom ah. W ashington. Yamhill and Clark counties. (8 30 am-5 pm. Monday-Friday. fo r referrals c a l 295-02I I o r fax 295-0986.) (12 /1 5 ) hour hotline. (128 SW Ninth Street. Corvallis. OR 97339. o r 1 -800-588-AIDS.) (5 /5 ) o f the Friends o f People W ith AIDS Foundation (24 5 -7 4 28 X 5 /1 9 ) T rin ity F p la n n p a l Ch u rc h offers a monthly H oaN ug a n d V e s p e r» S e rv ic e w ith special intentions fo r those people affected in any way by FIV /A ID S disease Also offered is H o p e e n d Wh o le n e s s a spiritually centered support group for people living with H V /A ID S disease. Focus Is on spiritual nourishment and growth (7-9pm W ednes days) (Wheelcha ir accessible. 147 N W 19th A v e . 222-9 6 1 1 X 5 /1 9 ) W ash in g to n C o u n ty H e a lth D e p o rtm e n t H fV B en rio e e pro vides anonymous testing and counseling, by appointm ent and walk-in. Seropositive wellness program offers indMduals counseling Se habla espariol. ( Testing 648-8851; c a l 648-8881 fo r clinics in Beaverton and Hillsboro. TDD 648-8601X 8 /4 ) C e n t r a l O r is b n Control O re gon A D S S upport Team provides services and support fo r HIV-positive people and their caregivers (389-4330.) (8 /4 ) S s s t h s b w O r is o n D o uglas C ou nty A D S Council sponsors meetings and educa tional activities Ruby House, a project o f the council, is a residence in Douglas County fo r people w ith AIDS Housing, energy assistance and other services are provided (3035 Laurel Springs Drive. Roseburg. OR 97470. 4 4 0 -2 7 6 1 /(5 /1 9 ) W il l a m e t t e V a l l e y Cascade Counseling offers a variety of services fo r the FDV/ADS community, including a therapy group fo r people with HIV/AID S. a support group fo r family and friends, socialization activities, counseling, and advocacy Many services are free o f charge (1 11 1/2 Third St.. Hood River. OR 97031. 386 1 2 3 3 /(5 /1 9 ) H IV Alliance provides free emotional and nonmedteal practical sup port services to persons living w ith FIV. their fam ily and friends, and those grieving A co rn House a service of the Alliance, is a hospice and day care fa cility (342-2830) (34 7 7 E Amazon P kw y. Eugene, m ail PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405 342 5 0 8 8 / (5/1 9 ) Pathfinders 'S a nonprofit organization that prom otes healthy, safe alternatives fo r sexually active gay men and other supportive members o f the com m unity in Marion and Polk counties, through funding o f events and activities (PO Box 326. Salem. 581 3 2 9 6 )( 12/21) Valley A ID S Information Network ffers inform ation, support, speakers and referrals for people affected by HIV/AIDS Call VAIN s 24 BROADCAST The Heart o f Portland t A C a p ito l Repo rt is a m onthly show hosted by state Rep. Gail ShW ey A variety o f tim ely news issues are discussed. (Shown on: C harnel 11. 7 pm, th ird Fridays: Channel 33. 7 30pm . third M ondays ) (6 /1 5 ) The com m unity public affairs show Lavender M enace has changed its air dates. (8 pm. second and fourth Tuesday. Paragon C harnel 33: repeats 10 pm Saturday. Channel 27, and 10 pm Monday. Channel 11, to get Involved in production: Satya Riversong 238 8 5 6 4 /(6 /1 5 ) Lome M ak e » A Fmaatty is a public cfialogue about lesbians, gay men and fam ily values on KKEY 1150 AM radio Sept 20: a report on the International W om en's Conference In China. (7-9 am W ednesday) (3 /1 5 /9 6 ) The Snickers I »H a rr Shorn, w ith talk fo r gay men. lesbians and bisexuals. (Channel I I : 10 pm O ct 12 and N ov 16: Channel 21: 9:30 pm O ct. 21. 10 pm O ct. 31 and N ov 28: TVCA Channel 59: 8 30 pm Mondays. 2:30 pm Tuesdays. 10:30 pm and 2:30 am Saturdays. Vancouver. Cable Channel 49: 10 pm O ct. 12 and N ov. 16.) (7 2 7 -2 4 9 1 / (4 /1 9 /9 6 ) write GLBPO. POBox4874. Portland. OR97208 4874.233-0047/(9/1) Lesbian Com m unity Project provides outreach, networking and other services to the lesbian community. (223-0071. TDD o r voice ) ( 10 / 6 ) Lesbian Health Project sponsors a support group for lesbians with breast cancer that meets every other Monday Lesbians w ith other cancer related illnesses welcome (6-7 30pm. M ichelle Gordon. LCSW. 2 3 6 -8 7 7 0 X 4 /1 9 /9 6 ) Lesbians Living with C a nce r meets bim onthly Partners and family welcome, call for m eeting times and places (K ristie 6 6 9 -3 4 9 2 ) (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) Love Makes a Family serves lesbian and gay families through public education and outreach A parents support group meets every second Monday, along with an art group for school-aged children, and a discussion group for teenagers (6-8 pm. Union Station. Room 256. 228-3892. w rite: PO Box 11694. Portland. 9721 1.7(3/15/96) N etw ork A dult Therapy Services offers comprehensive mental health assessment and treatm ent for sexual m inority individuals, couples and fam ilies Services may be covered through Oregon Health Plan/ M edicaid. Medicare or private insurance (825 NE20th Ave . 238-5251) (3 /1 5 /9 6 ) Northw est Gender Alliance is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals M onthly open meetings and socials (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 972094928. 6 4 6 -2 8 0 2 /(5 /1 9 ) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and G ay Men provides love and support fo r all fam ily members and friends o f lesbians and gay men. M eets the fourth Wednesday of every month, but call for Nov and Dec meeting dates (7-9 30 pm. First United M ethodist Church. 1838 SW Jefferson S t .o r write. PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207. 232 7 6 7 6 /( 4 /1 9 /9 6 ) Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a mental health agency primarily serving members o f the sexual m inority comm unities Services are open to all and include individual, couples, fam ily and group counseling and support groups Sliding scale fee and some insurance coverage is available Coming out groups for men. women and youth meet regularly The agency also can provide educational sessions and inservice training on homophobia A peer support group fo r pro- and post-operative transeaxuals meets Tuesdays (7 30-9pm ) (62 0 SW F ifth Ave . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204. 223 8 2 9 9 /(5 /1 9 ) Pink Link: The Resource Line Prerecorded inform ation in over 20 categories including wom en's resources, night spots. AJDS/HIV. and more (2 4 1-9769: adm inistration 243-3424 7(5/19) Portland Bieoxual A lliance seeks to build an active and stable bisexual comm unity in Portland through support groups, politics and social activities A mixed-gender support group meets on the first Thursday, and a men's group meets on the fourth Thursday, at Laughing Horse Books. (232-9275. e mail to pdxbiO aol com ) ( 4 / 19/96) P aiSlan d Bieoxual Wonsan is a discussion group fo r bisexual women or any woman who may be wondering about her sexuality A forum fo r exchanging ideas, feelings, resources and inform ation about bisexuality Women o f any age. race, culture encouraged to attend. (7- 9 pm. second and fourth Fridays. It's M y Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne Btvd . preregisfer 2 3 9 05 0 5 o r 283-6433 / (4 /7 ) • A re a P C Dear I I fo r lesbians (777-3020 ) (8 /4 ) Prid e N o rth w o e t is an ongoing organization that plans Lesbian/G ay CAMPUS Pride and other Pride-associated events (PO Box 6611. Portland OR 97228. 2 9 5 -9 7 8 8 /(6 /1 5 ) Right T o P rivacy Inc. advocates full civil rights, human rights and Health Sciences U niversity's social and peer support group fo r stu dents. faculty, sta ff and friends G atherings the first Tuesday of each month (Angela 494-5818 o r S co tt 632 8 5 6 9 X 3 /1 5 /9 6) social equity for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals by inform ing and educating policy makers and the general public. (921 S W M orrison S t . Suite 546. Portland. OR 97205. 228-5825 . fax: 228-1104. e m a il rtppacO ad com. 7(10/21) G A L A of Clark C ollege, a campus dub and support group fo r gay. T r anagrsaalve Sexuality is an open forum for exploration and lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students, m eets weekly. Septem ber to June (Noon Tuesdays, fo r room location c a l advisors Kathy Bobuta 6 9 9 03 2 8 o r David Oates 6 9 90305 ) (5/1 9 ) discussion which has as Its focus nontraditionai gender and sexual identities Men. women and other sexes are welcome M eets the second and fourth Thursdays (7 pm. I t ’s M y Pleasure. 4526 SE Hawthorne BNd ) ( 5 / 19) Th e A ll-M R G ay. Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance Is Oregon Western States hrropractic College G e y, Lesbian and Bieoxual Alliance meetings are open to the chiropractic community (W estern States Student A ffairs O ffice 2 5 1-5 7 0 7 /(6 / 16) COMMUNITY G eneral Asian and Pacific I si an tier Lesbians and Gaya is a social and educational group for the Asian and Pacific Islander community A ctivi ties include social outings, pot lucks, cultural events, and rap groups (Message line 232 6408 ) (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) BiN et O regon offers social, political and support groups to the bisexual community, its supporters, and bFcurious people A mixed- gender group m eets firs t Tuesdays (7 pm. Bi-Line 2 9 9 4 7 6 4 ) (4/1 9 /9 6 ) Bonneville G ay. Lesbian and Bisexual Resource Croupis for mutual support and to address diversity and employment issues at Bonneville Power Adm inistration O ther federal employees welcome (Group inform ation 230 4733 o r 631 7 7 6 7 ) (5/1 9 ) Trans-P ort is a peer support organization, open to all transgendered people and their families W ith bi-weekly and monthly open meetings (PO Box 66913. Portland OR 972906913. 7 7 4 -8 4 6 3 /( 8 /4 ) P olitical Advocates for G ay and Leebian Equality is an organization founded to advocate fo r lesbian, gay and bisexual equality and to devise and implement activities which prom ote positive images of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals Call or w rite for inform ation ( PO Box 5222. Portland. OR 97208. 286 0191 .7(6/16) Basic Rights Oregon (form erly No on 13 Campaign) is an ongoing electoral organization working statewide to keep discrim ination out of the O regon C onstitution (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240. 2226151 7 (4 /19/96) Coalition for Human D ignity s an anti-fascist organizing group concerned w ith m onitoring, exposing and confronting far right and new- right political groups (7 pm. firs t and third Thursdays. M etropolitan Com munity Church. 2400 NE Broadway. 281 5823 ) (10/6) Families Political Action Committao recently form ed to repre sent diverse family structures Efforts w ill focus on the freedom of