just out ▼ march 1. 1096 ▼ 25 Confidential and anonymous D rop-In H IV T estin g is provided every Tuesday evening for gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm. C A P o ffice s, $ 1 5 don atio n a ppreciated) H IV U n iv e rsity offers classes, information and a wellness program that includes a newsletter, the Plus Club House Party social group and prosocial events. Check the calendar listings for a schedule o f classes (H IV U Infoline 223-6339. e xt 111 ) The P lu s C lu b H o u se P a rty provides a relaxing setting fo r people with HIV/A1DS to meet and mingle socially. The group meets In private homes on the first and third Friday o f the month (6:3 0 -9 :0 0 pm. ca ll fo r location: D ale 221-3015 o r Brian 228-5889). 8 p e a k in g of S e x ... 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 E rotic C hoices (Brian 223-5907, ext. 131). S p e a k to Y o u r B ro th e rs P ro je c t allows gay and bisexual men, both HIV-positive and HIV negative, to find support and get involved In helping their com m unity fight AIDS. M en T a lk s are In-home gatherings that provide a safe atm osphere to talk about relationships, safer sex, testing and m ore (ca ll 223-6339. ext. 160) C AP is recruiting v o lu n te e r o u tre a ch w o rk e rs fo r education materials developm ent, and the M enTalk Home M eeting Program (call R oger 223-5907, ext. 130). (CAP o ffice s. S u ite 300. 6 2 0 S W F ifth A v e . 223-5907. ) ( 3 /1 5 /9 6 ) K athleen Tyau (left) and P a tricia M cFad d en w ill a d d re ss the L e w is & C la r k C o lle g e Gender S tu d ie s S ym p o siu m , j w h ich ru n s M arch 6-9 / ■ &P I m * ^ V Fl m ..... / C om m unity H ealth In su ra n c e P ro g ram pays health insurance premiums for eligible people with HIV o r AIDS. CHIP will pay premiums for C O BR A continuation, o r any other group o r individual policy. CHIP is a program o f Ecumenical M inistries o f Oregon, funded by the Ryan W hite CARE Act. (223-8998, 9 am -5 pm M onday-Friday.) (5/17/961 F rie n d s o f P e o p le w ith A ID S Fo un d atio n is a nonprofit organiza­ tion offering assistance to people with AIDS. (245-7428 ) ( 5 /1 9) Th e H IV C a s e M anagem ent P a rtn e rsh ip P ro je c t provides comprehensive HIV-related case management to clients in Clackamas. Columbia, Multnomah, W ashington, Yamhill and Clark counties. (8.30 am- 5 pm . M onday-Friday. fo r referrals ca ll 295-0211 o r fax 295-0986.) (12 /1 5 ) H IV D ay C en ter. a program o f the Ecumenical Ministries o f Oregon, offers social activities, case management, peer support, pastoral counsel­ ing and home meal deliveries. Lunch is available M onday through Friday (1 2 :3 0 pm ). (9 am -5 pm M onday-Friday. 3 835 S W K elly S t.. 223-3444.) (12 /1 5 ) L a z a ru s C om m unity offers spiritual and practical help for people living with HIV and AIDS; M ass in Time o f AIDS is held every M onday evening (6 pm ). Contact the Rev. Gary Mclnnis for information about baptism or weddings. (3835 S W K e lly S t.. 223-3444 )1. 12/15) M in istry to P eo p le L iv in g w ith H IV /A ID S seeks to provide for the spiritual needs o f families and individuals affected by the epidemic through prayer, worship and educational experiences. (M itwaukie U n ite d Church o f C hrist. 4 7 9 0 S E Logus Road. 654-6770.) (5/5 ) M ultnom ah C o u n ty H IV S e rv ic e s 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) O u r H o u se of P o rtlan d is a nonprofit, residential-care facility for men and wom en 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 7 2 7 SE A ld e r S t.. 234-0175.) (5 /5 ) G ay, Lesb ian and B i Rainbow G roup of V an cou ver holds nonsmoking AA meetings every Monday (8 pm. Personalities. 115 E Seventh St.. Vancouver. 360-694-5068.) (12/21) Liv e and Let Liv e C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-step programs. Call for Rainbow Al-Anon meets at the AJano Club boardroom. (5:30-6:45 pm I Saturdays. 909 N W 2 4 th Ave.. 222-5756 ) (2/1 6 /9 6 ) Rational R eco 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. (7 pm M ondays and Thursdays: 6 pm Fridays. 415 S W 13th A v e . C liff W alker 239-5359.) (6/16) K lam ath C o u n ty H IV R e so u rc e C e n te r coordinates outreach and education on HIV and AIDS, and provides case management services and support/social groups. (1 0 am -5 pm M onday-Friday. 1112 Pine St.. Klam ath Falls. OR 97601. 541-883-2437. fax: 541 -882-7929 X 6/21 /9 6 ) P h o en ix R isin g offers H IV /A ID S support groups. HIV-negative gay and bisexual men 26 and under (Paul B ooth 223-8299). HIV-positive gay and bisexual men 26 and under (Jim Hankins 223-8299). HIV-positive profes­ sional gay and bisexual men (J m E ve re tt223-8299) HIV-negative gay and bisexual men (J m E ve re tt 223-8299). HIV-negative African American gay and bisexual men (Theo H arper 223-8299). (Phoenix R ising Foundation Inc., 6 20 S W F ifth A ve.. S uite 710. Portland. OR 97204. 223-8299.) (4 /1 9 /9 6 ) P ro je c t C o p e , a program o f the Oregon Health Sciences University, offers a spring education and support series for people living with HIV and their partners. families and friends. The group will meet weekly from March 26 to M ay 7. (6:3 0 -8 .3 0 pm Tuesdays, ca ll 833-3514 to reg iste r.) (3 /1 5 /9 6 ) P ro je c t Q u e st is a nonprofit HIV and AID S self-em powerm ent 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 Q uest now offers a co m p re h e n siv e h ealth m anagem ent g rou p fo r p eo p le w ith H IV /A ID S The group is facilitated by Lusijah Marx, RN, PsyD, and Graham Harriman, MA. (C a ll to receive schedule and p re re g iste r fo r w orkshops. 2 4 1 -6 4 4 8 .)( 8 /4 ) R eg io n al A ID S In terfa ith N etw o rk supports and trains people in developing strategies for increased comm unity awareness about H IV / AIDS. RAIN works with local health departm ents and community-based organizations in Oregon and Southwest W ashington to develop "Faith in A ctio n " opportunities and to assist In prevention education, advocacy, caregiving, food banks, transportation and fund raising. (4790 SE Logos Road. M ilw aukie. OR 97222. 653-8738. fax 653-0013.) (1 0 /6 ) T o d 'e C o m e r provides free clothing for people with AIDS. A service of the Friends o f People W ith AIDS Foundation. (245-7428.) ( 5 /1 9 ) T h e N A M ES P ro je ct/P o rtla n d C h a p te r holds panel-making work­ shops the first and third M onday of every month at the HIV Day Center. Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also available. (6-8 pm, 3835 S W K e lly S t . 650- 7032.) (2/1 7 ) centered support group for people living with H IV /A ID S disease. Focus is on spiritual nourishment and grow th (7-9 pm W ednesdays) (W heelchair accessible. 147 N W 19th A v e . 222-981 I K S /19) N etw o rk A d u lt T h e ra p y S e rv ic e s offers comprehensive mental W ashing ton C o u n ty H ealth D ep artm en t H IV S e r v ic e s pro­ health assessment and services for individuals, couples, families and others dealing with HIV/AIDS-related concerns. New groups include: male couples with HIV; lesbians and HIV; and young adults, mixed gender. Services are covered through Oregon Health Pian/Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and Ryan W hite CARE A ct Title I funding. (825 NE 20th A ve.. 2 3 8 -5 2 5 1 .)(6 /2 1 /9 6 ) vides anonymous testing and counseling, by appointment and walk-in. Seropositive wellness program offers individual counseling. Se habla espafiol. (Testing: 648-8851: ca ll 648-8881 fo r clin ics in B eaverton and H illsboro: TDD 648-8601.) (8 /4 ) Division, provides AIDS information, support and referral, treatment information, and free theater tickets for people with HIV/AIDS P o sitiv e L in k connects people impacted by H IV/A ID S with trained HIV-positive volunteers for telephone support and information (ask fo r P ositive Link). ( 10am -9pm M onday-Friday: noon-6 pm S aturday and Sunday. 223-2437 o r 1-80 0 -7 7 7-A ID S ) (5/1 9 ) Live and Let Live Club. 2802 SE Ankeny St.. 231 -3760.) (10/21) S ex and Lo ve A d d icts A nonym ous You are not alone A 12-step T rin ity E p isc o p a l C h u rc h offers a monthly H eelin g and V e s p e rs S e rv ic e with special intentions fo r those people affected in any way by H IV/A ID S disease. Also offered is H ope and W h o len ess, a spiritually O reg o n A ID S H otline, cosponsored by CAP and the Oregon Health F irs F a irie s holds NA candlelight meetings (8 . 15-9:30pm Wednesdays. calendar and meeting times (M eets a t M etropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway, voicemail: 460-9404.) ( 8/16/96) 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. (C all P ro je ct C lie n t S ervices 2 2 3 -5 9 0 7 .)( 5 /1 9 ) C la c k a m a s C o u n ty A ID S R e lie f E ffo rt 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 H V /A ID S , assistance with emergency food and clothing needs, and financial assistance referrals for HIV-positive people and people wit h A ID S . (C a ll653 -8 7 3 8 o r w rite: CCAFtE. 4 7 9 0 SE Logos Road. M itw aukie. O R 9 7 2 2 2 K 11/17) RECOVERY . X C A P S u p p o rt G ro u p P ro g ra m s continue to offer a variety of formats L e sb ia n s d sssrv c liv e s free of vio len ce Battered lesbian support groups facilitated by lesbians Confidential intakes Chid care provided, donations accepted (Sandi 2 8 9 -6 8 6 9 )(1 0 / 2 1 ) C e n t r a l O r is o n C e n tra l O reg o n A ID S S u p p o rt Team provides services and support for HiV-positive people and their caregivers. (389-4330 ) (8 /4 ) S ru trern O rego n D o u g las C o u n ty A ID S C o u n c il sponsors meetings and educational activities. R u b y H ouse, a project o f the council. is a residence in Douglas C ounty for people with AIDS. Housing, energy assistance and other services are provided. (3035 Laurel Spnngs D rive, Roseburg. OR 974 70. 440-2761 ) ( 5 /1 9 ) S}X« W il l a m e t t e V a l l e y group for those struggling with sexual and/or emotional dependency (6 pm W ednesdays and Sundays. PO Box 6736. Portland. 97228. 650-7009.) (5/19) Trian g le P roject at ASAP Treatment Services provides gay-specific alcohol and drug counseling Fees adjusted and waived Call intake coordi­ nator Monday-Friday and ask for Triangle Project appointment (224-0075. 2130 S W Fifth Ave )(8 /1 6 /9 6 ) H IV A llia n c e provides free emotional and nonmedical practical support services to persons living with HIV, their family and friends, and those grieving. A co rn H ouse, a service o f the Alliance, is a hospice and day care facility (541-342-2830). (3477 E Am azon P k w y . Eugene , m ail: PO B ox 5513, Eugene. O R 97405. 541-342-5038 ) (5 /1 9 ) YOUTH P a th fin d e rs is a nonprofit organization that provides funding and support for social, cultural and outreach events, projects and activities for gay and bisexual men In Marion and Polk counties. (PO B ox 326. Salem. 503-581-3296.) (6 /2 1 /9 6 ) V a lle y A ID S Inform atio n N etw o rk offers information, support, speakers and referrals for people affected by HIV/AIDS. Call VA IN 's 24- hour hot line. G ay and bisexual outreach are also offered. (PO Box 971, C orvallis. OR 97339. 5 4 1-7 5 2 -6 3 22 o r 1-800-588-A ID S .) (6 /2 1 /9 6 ) Y a m h ill C o u n ty P u b lic H ealth D ep artm en t offers community outreach and HIV prevention education. ( C all N o n v C osta. 434-7525. p re ss 1. o r w rite: 412 N Ford. M cM innville. OR 9 7 1 2 8 ) (10/6) MI a sh in g t g n P e o p le o f C o lo r A g a in s t A ID S N e tw o rk . (S e a ttle . 206-322-7061 . ) ( 5 /1 9) IY G P e e r C o u n s e lin g H o tlin e fo r sexual m in ority youth. 1- 800-347-TEEN, o r w rite: IYG. PO Box 20716. Indianapolis. IN 46220. 317-541 -8 7 2 6 ) (8/4) Ja n u s Youth Pro gram s offers workshops for teens The Em erging W omani esteem-building to increase personal power and explore cultural identity through art therapy Letting G o of R esentm ents: anger management group S k ills fo r LKet improve communication skills, identify and express emotions, utilize community resources (738 NE Davis. Port­ land. OR 97232. Doug Pullin 233-6090. ext. 133.) (4/19/96) Lesb ia n , G ay and B isex u al Youth G roup of Eugene meets every Monday. Age 25 and under A peer social, support and rapgroup (5 -6 3 0 pm. Koininia C enter library. 1414 Kincaid St.. U niversity o f Oregon campus. 541 - 346-3 3 6 0 ) (9/1) The N ational C oalitio n fo r G ay, Lesb ia n and B isexu al Youth is an organization o f groups and individuals formed to serve the needs o f queer youth across the country Current projects include the development of a national database of resources. ( P 0 Box 24589. San Jose. CA 95154- 4589 ) (4/21) C R ISIS A lco h o l and D rug H eip Lin e (232-8083 in Portland) and Yo uthLIne (233-1113 in Portland) give free, unbiased and confidential assistance Call 1 -800-621 -1646 from elsewhere in Oregon A service o f the Oregon Council on Alcoholism and Drug Addiction. (6/15) The A n ti-V io len ce L in a at 700-1 703 helps compile statistics on hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic O utsid « of P o rtlan d , c a ll 1-8OO-70O-17O3 A service o f the Lesbian Commu­ nity Project. (5/19) B attarad Lesb ian O u treac h and Com m unity Su p p o rt 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) B attarad Leeb ian Su p p o rt G roup is a confidential group for lesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually o r emotionally battered in their relationships with women. ( W om enspace, Eugene. 541-485-6513. ask fo r C arrie.) (5/19) Call the B ia s C rim e U nit o f 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 Be*ah is the bias crime detective. If you are in immediate danger, call 0 1 1 . (10/21) The D om es tic V io le n ce R e so u rce 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 (640-1171.) (1 0 /2 1 ) Phoenix R isin g Foundation In c. is a mental health agency primarily serving members of the sexual minority communities Social/support groups for sexual m in o rity youth are W in d fire (m e e ts d o w n tow n). A w ak­ en ing s (m eets at Harry 's M other on the east side), and Q -K rew (meets 2- 4 pm Saturday afternoons a t Phoenix Rising) P erso n al D eity Proxy is a new group for gay. lesbian and bisexual teens who are interested in expressing their artistic talents (writing, drama, visual arts, etc.) (m eets 5-7 pm Fridays at Phoenix Rising) Coming out groups meet regularly (620 SW Fifth Ave . S uite 710. Portland. OR 97204. 223 -8 2 9 9 ) ( 5/19) Rainbow is a positive peer-support group, primarily for sexual minority youth of color, sponsored by The Urban League of Portland. (280-2600. 7(6/15) Roots and B ra n ch es 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 o f The Network. (2020 SE Powell St.. 238-0780 ) (8/4) S a fe S p a c e is a group for lesbian, gay. bisexual or questioning youth that meets in Bend. Ore. (Fridays, fo r inform ation o r location 541-383-4861.) (1/19) 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 (223-4121). (5/19) The Zo ne 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 (2 13-731 -0390.) (4/7) Acupuncture «Chiropractic «Massage Counseling • Naturopathic Medicine ( 503 ) 230-0812 X* Brooke Winter, L.Ac. . S Qcu-Pied " (GAY PEE-A) Unique selection of gay books, magazines, calendars 9 cards Prints from the S 0 H 0 Gallery of S.F. Popular Gay Movie Titles (rental only) • Novelty Items 331-1125 • 2544 N E Broadway Portland, OR 97232 4 perenta ft tf proceeds donated to local AIDS orpomootmm ^ 7 jan Corwin, DC Kip M. Hard, DC Valerie M. Lyon, MS, LMT Suzanne Scopes, ND Elizabeth Carlson, DC, L.Ac. Patricia Norris, BS, LMT Oregon CfclCON EVMLl IP- M \ R ll I r m i - 1 o 11 « C < >i< ai T I 2 - H '' 1 A 1 L 7‘ )0 L -A E ltT T S k ki i m a m ;