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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 3, 1995)
i' Cumbo All women welcome (7 pm Friday. N ov i 7 . $ ! 5 -$ 20 ) Sex T o y » 101i a fun. light how-to for women only (7 pm Saturday. Nov. CRISIS 18. free) (Unless otherw ise noted m ust preregister, events are held at It s M y Pleasure. 4258 SE Hawthorne B tvd . 236 - 0505 3 Alcohol and Drug HeipLine (232 8083 in Portland) and YouthLine O n e With Heart announces a six-week internal martial arts class blending liangong and chi kung (Section I M ondays and W ednes days at noon, begins N ov 6, section 2: Tuesday and Thursday evenings, begins N ov 7. 4231 SE Hawthorne Btvd . 231-1999 ) (11/17) (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 Line at 796-1703 helps compile statistics on hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic. Outside of Portland, call 1-000-796-1703 A service of the Lesbian Community Project (5/19) Learn kundalini yoga in a six-week session taught by Dr. Hari Dass Singh Khalsa at O n e With Heart (7 30-8 45 pm Tuesdays. N ov 7- Dec 11. 4231 SE Hawthorne B tvd . 231-1999 ) (11/17) 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 948 7579 ) ( 10/21) AIDS & HIV Battered Lesbian Support G roup Is a confidential group for A ID S Hotline ( I -800-777 A ID S ) ( 6 / 15) lesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or emotionally battered in their relationships with women ( Womenspace. Eugene. 4856513. ask fo r Carrie ) (5/19) A ID S F o ru m L iv e is television for people with AIDS (1108 NE Going S t. Portland. OP 97221. Jack C o x284-6807.) 1 5/19) A S A P Treatm ent Services 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 SW Fifth Ave . 2 2 4 -0 0 7 5 )1 2 / 16/96) Brother to Brother 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 (7-10 pm. third Wednesdays, to register: CAP 223-5907. o r Jonathan Hutchinson 248-3030.) (8/4) Cascade 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 dvocacy Clinic is held every Monday to assist people who are HIV positive with government entitlement programs and housing forms (10.30 am-noon. CAP offices). Confidential and anonymous D rop-In H IV Testing is provided every Tuesday evening for gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm. CAP offices. $15 donation appreciated). H IV University offers classes, information and a wellness program which includes a newsletter, the Plus Club House Party social group and prosocial events Check the calendar listings for a schedule of classes (H IVU Infoline223-6339. ext. 111) The Plus C lu b House Party 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 (6.30-9.00pm. call fo r location: Dale 221-3015 o r Brian 228-5889) Speaking of Sea... is an ongoing workshop for gay and bisexual men to brush-up on the latest in hot, protected sex. New! The workshop now includes the British safer- sex video Erotic Choices (Bnan 223-5907. ext 131) Speak to Y o u r 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. M en Talks are in-home gatherings which provide a safe atmosphere to talk about relationships, safer sex. testing and more (call 223-6339. e xt 160). CAP is recruiting V o lu n teer O utreach W orkers for education materials development, and the MenTalk Home Meeting Program (call Boger 223-5907. ext 130). (CAP offices. S uite 300. 620 S W F ifth A v e . 223-5907 ) (3/15/96) C A P S upport G rou p Program 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 C lient Services 223-5907.) ( 5/19) Clackamas County A ID S 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 (C a ll653-8738o r write CCARE. 4790S E Logus Pd . M ilwaukie. OR 97222 )1 1 1/17) Friends of People with A ID S Foundation is a nonprofit organi zation offering assistance to people with AIDS (2 4 5 -7 4 2 8 )( 5/19) Th e 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-Fnday. fo r referrals call 295-0211 o r fax 295-0986 ) (12/15) H IV D ay Center, a program of the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Call the Bias Crime Unit of the Portland Police at 923-0434 if you feel you have been a victim of any type of bias crime in Portland Jim Bellah is the bias crime detective Ifyou are in immediate danger, call 911 (10/21) The Domestic Violence Resource Center provides a 24 -hour crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location for aH women and children escaping domestic violence (640-1171 ) ( 10/21) C om edian Scott Kennedy stars w ith Kevin M aye in the G ay C o m e d y Ja m : Freedom T o u r at D arcelle X V on N o v. 20 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) RECOVERY Co-Dependents Anonym ous for Gay Men and Lesbians meets weekly (7-8 30pm Sundays. Live and Let Live Club. 2802SE Ankeny S t. 231 37603(2/17) quality living services to residents Volunteer opportunities abound (Call o r drop by dunng business hours. 2727SE Aider S t .234-0175 3(5/5) P e o p le of C o lo r A g a in s t A I D S N e t w o rk (S e a ttle . espariol (Testing 648 8 8 5 1. call 648-8881 for clinics in Beaverton and Hillsboro. TDD 648 8601 7(8/4) Fire Fairies holds NA candlelight meetings (8. 15 9 30 pm Wednes C e n tr a l O r ecr n Gay, Lesbian and Bi Rainbow G roup of Vancouver holds days. Uvg and Let Live Club. 2802 SE Ankeny S t. 231 3760.) (10/21) 206-322-7061.H 5/19) Central Oregon A ID S Support Team provides services and Phoenix Rising offers HIV/AIDS support groups. HIV-negative gay and bisexual men 26 and under (Paul Booth 223-8299) H IV positive gay and bisexual men 26 and under (Jim Hankins 223-8299). H IV - positive professional gay and bisexual men (Jim Everett 223-8299). HIV-negative gay and bisexual men (Jim Everett 223- 8299) HIV-negative African Am erican gay and bisexual men support for HIV-positive people and their caregivers (389-43307 (8/4) nonsmoking AA meetings every Monday (8 pm. Personalities. 115 E Seventh S t. Vancouver, 360 694 5068 ) ( 12/21) S rrthern O rego n Gay men's adult children of alcoholics group (7 30-9 pm Douglas County A ID S Council sponsors meetings and educa tional activities Ruby House, a project of the council, is a residence Live and Let Live Club offers lesbian and gay 12-Step programs Call (Theo Harper 223-8299) (Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc.. 620 SW Fifth Ave . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204. 223-8299 7(4/19/96) in Douglas County for people with AIDS Housing, energy assistance and other services are provided (3035 Laurel Sphngs Drive, Rose burg, OR 974 70. 440-2761 3 (5/19) Project Cope will offer a fall education and support series for W illam ette V alley individuals with HIV. their families and friends, from Sept. 19 to O ct. 24. (6:30-8 30 pm Tuesdays. $15. to register: 833-3514 )( 9/15) Cascade Counseling offers a variety of services for the HIV/AIDS Project 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 and eating for people with HIV. yoga, stopping smoking, meditation, and more. Project Quest now offers a Com prehensive Health M an agement G rou p for People with H IV / A ID S The group will be facilitated by Lusijah Marx. RN, PsyD. and Graham Harriman, MA. (Call to receive schedule and preregister fo r workshops. 2 4 1 -6448 2(8/4) Regional A ID S Interfaith N etw ork supports and trains people in developing strategies for increased community awareness about HIV/ AIDS FIAIN 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. (4790SE Logus Rd . M ilwaukie. OR 97222. 653-8738. fax 6 5 3 -0 0 1 3 X 1 0 /6 ) To 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) Trinity Episcopal C h u rch offers a monthly Healing and V e s 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 W ednes days) (W heelchair accessible. 147 N W 19th Ave . 222-981 7.7(5/19) Washington County Health Department H IV Services pro vides anonymous testing and counseling, by appointment and walk-in. Seropositive wellness program offers individuals counseling Se habla 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 ( I I I 1/2 Third S t. Hood River. OR 97031. 3 8 6 -1233.) (5/1 9 ) H IV Alliance provides free emotional and nonmedical practical sup 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 kw y. Eugene, mail: PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405. 342 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 activities (PO Box 326. Salem. 581-3296 ) ( 12/21) Tuesdays. Live and Let Live Club. 2802SE Ankeny S t. 231-3760 7(2/17) fo r calendar and 231 3760 ) ( 5/19) m eeting tim es. (28 0 2 SE A nke n y S t., Rainbow Al- Anon meets at the Alano Club boardroom (5 30-6 45 pm Saturdays. 909 NW 24th Ave , 222 5 756 ) (2/16/96) 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. 6pmFndays. 4 I5 S W 13th Ave . C liff Walker 239 5 3 5 9 )( 6/16) Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous You are not alone A 12 Step group for those struggling with sexual and/or emotional dependency (6 pm Wednesdays and Sundays. PO Box 6736. Portland. 97228. 650-7009) (5/19) YOUTH Valley A ID S Information N etwork offers information, support, speakers and referrals for people affected by HIV/AIDS Call VAJN's 24- hour hotline (128 SW Ninth Street. Corvallis. OR 97339. 752 6322 o r 1-800-588-A ID S ) (5/5) Yamhill County Public Health Departm ent offers community outreach and HIV prevention education (C all Norm Costa. 434-7525. press I . or write 412 N Ford. M cM innville. OR 9 7 12 8 ) (10/6) W asr in ctr n Life Force, a coalition for people living with HIV/AJDS in Southwest Washington, meets for brown bag lunches the third Saturday of the month All supportive persons are welcome (N oon-3 pm. S t Chnstopher's House. 4716 NE 44th S t.. Vancouver, o r write PO Box 86095. Vancouver. WA 98686-0095. 360-573-7304 7(10/17) 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-Fnday. 3835 SW Kelly St.. 223-3444) (12/15) IY G Peer C ou nse ling H otline for sexual minority youth (1 800347 TEEN, orw nte IYG. PO Box 20716. Indianapolis. IN 46220. 317 541 8 7 2 6 )( 8/4) Janus Youth Programs offers workshops for teens The Emerging Woman: esteem building to increase personal power and explore cul tural identity through art therapy ( starting in N o v ) Letting Go of Resentments: anger management group Skills for Ufe: improve communication skills, identify and express emotions, utilize community resources (738 NE Davis. Portland. OR 97232. Doug Pullin 233 6090. ext 1333 (4/19/96) Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth G roup of Eugene meets every Monday Age 25 and under A peer social, support and rap group (5-630 pm. Koininia Center library. 1414 Kincaid S t . University o f Oregon campus. 346-3360 ) (9/1) The National Coalition fo r 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 ( PO Box 24589. San Jose, CA 9 5 154-4589 ) (4/21) Lazarus Com m unity 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 Mclnnis for information about baptism or weddings (3835 SW Kelly St.. 2 2 3 -3 4 4 4 )( 12/15) Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a mental health agency primarily serving members of the sexual minority communities Social/supporl groups for sexual minority youth are Windfire (meets downtown). Awakenings (meets at Harry's M other on the east side), and Q -K re w (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 Fridays at Phoenix Rising) Coming out groups meet regularly. (620 SW F ifth Ave . S uite 710. Portland. OR 97204. 223 8299 ) ( 5/19) M inistry to People 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 (Milwaukie United Church o f Chnst. 4790 SE Logus Road. 654 6770.) (5/5) Multnomah County H IV Services include anonymous and confi dential HIV counseling and testing by appointment and walk-in (284-3775) and HIV Clinical Services for HIV infected persons (284-5020) (5/19) Th e N A M E S Project Portland Chapter holds panel-making Rainbow s a positive peer support group, pnmarily for sexual minority youth of color, sponsored by The Urban League o f Portland (280 2 6 0 0 )( 6/15) workshops the first and third Monday of every month at the HIV Day Center Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also avail able (6-8 pm. 3835 S W Kelly S t. 6 5 0 -7 0 3 2 )( 2/17) Roots and Branches provides positive mental health counseling Network A dult Therapy Services offers comprehensive mental 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. (2020 SE Powell S t. 238-0780) (8/4 ) 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 CARE Act Title I funding (825 NE 20th Ave . 238 5 2 5 1 ) (2/16/96) Safe Space is a group for lesbian, gay bisexual or questioning youth that meets in Bend . Ore (Fndays for mformatxxi or location 383 4861 ) (1/19) O regon A ID S Hotline, 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 Posi tive 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 AIDS ) ( 5 /19) O u r House of Portland i s a nonprofit. residential -care facility for men and women with AIDS This agency provides 24-hour nursing sare and ▼ novambar 3, 1905 T 25 V O IC E S (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 (2234121) (5/19) B r id g « « V ocal Ensam ble perform s at A nne Hughes Kitchen Tab le Cafe at 7:30 pm N ov. 18 Th# Z one is an on line computer bulletin board for lesbian, gay and bisexual teens Based in Los Angeles, the free service operates 24 hours a day (213 731-0390 ) ( 4/7) r à r •» A
