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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 )
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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
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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)
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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 )
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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 )
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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)
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N e tw o rk . (S e a ttle .
206-322-7061 . ) ( 5 /1 9)
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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)
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