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just out ▼ juno 7, 1906 ▼ 29 younger children is im portant. If under 18, m ust have pare n t's perm is sion. (Send name, address, phone, a statement o f interest and experience and at least one local reference to. Love Makes a Family Inc.. PO Box 11694. Portland. OR 9 7 2 1 1 ) 0 /5 ) P rid e N orthw est Inc., needs volunteers to help w ith this year's Portland Lesbian and G ay P rid e activities, which w ill take place June 21-23. Help is needed fo r booth set-up. security, tear-down and in the staging areas (Pride Northwest Hotline: 295-9788.) (6 /7 ) The N A M E S P roject sponsor o f the A ID S M em orial Q uilt, seeks volunteers in the N o rth w e st to assist e ffo rts to display the entire Q uilt in W ashington, D C .. O ct. 11-13. V olunteers are needed to coordinate regional e ffo rts to prom ote the display, raise funds, recruit volunteers, arrange logistics, assist panel m akers and educate youth. (Information: James Bryson. NW Regional Display Coordinator. 415-882-5569. ext 381. e-mail quilt96nw@aol com.) (9 /6 ) $200; Life Drawing Intensive. Aug. 3-4, $ 1 5 0 -$ 1 75; Northern Oregon Dyke Art Camp, Aug. 25-S ept 1, $3 0 0-$ 3 5 0 ; Paper Play Day. Sept. 7. $ 5 0 plus $ 1 0 materials; W riter's Workshop w ith Ellen G oldberg and Andee Hochman, Sept. 21-22. $ 1 75-$200. Cam ping and som e cabin space available. Three vegetarian meals a day provided. (Information and registration: Marge o r Sierra 503-985-9549 o r write to. A rt Springs. 40789 SW Hum m ingbird Lane. Gaston. OR 971 19.7(9/6) Con flu en ce N orthw est o ffe rs both basic and advanced training in m ediation sk ills Basic training m eets th e O regon D ispute R esolu tio n C o m m is s io n R e q u ire m e n ts. (Inform ation and registration: Confluence Northwest. 342 Union Station. 800 N W Sixth Ave., Portland. OR 97209. 243-2663) ( 9 /6 ) A ttend M en N urturing M en. an ongoing m onthly w orkshop. Fee includes tw o nights lodging, m edicine lodge, sacred touch, fire ritual, vision quest, bonding ritual (Nahcotta Sanctuary. PO Box 8 7. Nahcotta. WA 98637. $95. 360-665-4181 .7 (7 /5 ) Gregg Bielemeier performs “An other song and dance" as part of the Gregg Bielemeier Dance Project performance R evving Up, at Conduit through June 22 The N A M E S Project Portland Chapter holds panel making w ork shops the first and third Monday of every month at the HIV Center Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also available (6-8 pm. 3835 S W Kelly S t . 650-7032 7(2/17) Th e HIV C e n te r needs vo lu n tee rs to participate in wide-ranging program s serving people w ith A ID S and HIV. O pportunities include w orking in the kitchen, reception, hom e meal delivery, respite care, transportation, professional services, o ffice w ork, participating in c e n te r activitie s and m ore. (Information and applications: Sarah 223-3444 ) ( 1 1 /1) O u r Houso of Portland, a residential care facility fo r men and wom en living their last days w ith A ID S , needs vo lu n tee r O regon- licensed m assaga therapists Requires a w eekly co m m ittm en t o f 3-4 hours. (Terry Voss 234-0175.) ( 8 /1 6 ) V olu nteers are needed to help organize the 1997 G ay and Lesbian P arents C o a litio n International C on feren ce to be held in Portland If you have skills in organization, accounting, fund raising, outreach, program planning, housing, conference registration o r child care, please call (Debbie 235-9622, Dana 244-3118orMerry- Lynn 284-0214 ) 0 / 1 9 ) A la n 's House, a licensed adult foster-care hom e in M ed fo rd for people w ith A ID S , needs volunteers to assist w ith round-the-clock care, w ho can w o rk one four-hour sh ift per w eek, during th e evening o r on the weekend A lan's House is a program o f OnTrack Inc. (Susanne Ashland o r Bill Templeman 779-2006.) (6 /2 1 ) Speak to Y o u r B roth ers P roject is looking fo r men to help w ith outreach in the bars and at com m unity events, to facilitate N eighbor hood M enTalks, and to produce educational m aterials and social events in the com m unity. V o lu n te e r trainings are offe re d every other month. A program o f C ascade A ID S Project. (Roger 223-5907, ext. 130 at CAP ) (1 1 /1 ) W orkshops It's M y Pleasure presents w o rksho p s and social events fo r the lesbian com m unity, designed to educate and inspire. How to talk to your lover about what you like sexually, w ith presenter Jane Ferguson, M A. All w om en w e lcom e (7 pm. June 11. $4-$6) Dream s, a w o rksho p by BJ C astlem an A ll w om en w elcom e (7 pm, June 12. $4- $6) Ju lie t W yers perform s (1-3 pm. June 15. free) Lesbian support/rap group All lesbians w elcom e (7 pm. June 18. $1). G uided Imagery fo r health and healing w ith BJ C astlem an All wom en w elcom e (7 pm. June 19,$4-$6). (Unless otherwise noted, you must preregister, events are held at It's M y Pleasure. 4258 SE Hawthorne Blvd'.. 236-0505.) HIV University C on feren ce offers a full day o f classes on June 29 Courses include medical basics, resources 101. survival skills and more. Snacks provided (10 am-5 pm. Lorenzen Conference Center. Emanuel Hospital. 2801N Gantenbein A v e , 223-6339ext 11 1 X 6 /2 1 ) The Strand by Strand C o lle ctive presents Firs Energy and M ag ic a tw o-day w o rksho p for men and w om en Taught by Pom egranate and Inanna. Ju ly 6-7. (10 am-5 pm and 8-10 pm Saturday: noon-4 30 pm Sunday. $75. 10 percent discount for early registration, information and registration: Pomegranate 2 3 9 -1147.) (6 /7 ) Portland A cto rs Con servatory offers S u m m e r o n S ta g e acting classes for actors ages 8-15 Two sessions are offered this sum m er Students may take a m orning class o r a m orning and afternoon class (Session I. June 24-July 12. Session II July 31-Aug 16. $250 for morning class: $400 for both classes. 274-1717.) (6/1) A rt Springs, a retreat fo r w om en w rite rs and artists, presents sis w orkshops this sum m er Summer Solstice Emergence, m ultim e dia art. June 14-16, $ 1 3 5 -$ 150; Multimedia Painting, w ith Jem m a Crae. Sierra Lonepine Brlano. M arge G reenhut. July 19-21, $175- AIDS & HIV A S A P Treatment Services provides individual and group counseling 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 Ave.. 224-0075.) (7 /1 9 /9 6 ) Cascade AID S Project provides nonmedical services to people whose lives are affected by H IV/A ID S in O regon. Services include counseling, support groups, advocacy assistance, outreach and educa tion. activities and information. Benefits A dvocacy C lin ic is held every M onday 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 Drop-In HIV Testing is provided every Tuesday evening for gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm. CAP offices. $ 20 lab fee. Dawne ext 172) HIV University offers classes, information and a wellness program, which includes a new sletter, the Plus Club House Party social group and prosocial events Check the calendar listings for a schedule o f classes (HIV U Infoline 223-6339. ext. 111). The Plus Clu b House Party provides a relaxing setting for people with H IV / AIDS to meet and mingle socially. The group m eets in private homes on the first and third Friday o f the month (6:30-9.00pm, call for location: Dale 221-3015 o r Brian 228-5889). (CAP office: Suite 300. 620 S W Fifth Ave . 223-5907 ) ( 11/15) C A P Support Group Program s offer a variety o f formats including groups open to family and friends, lovers and caregivers, and people who are AIDS symptomatic and HIV positive asymptom atic, 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 Client Services 223-5907.7(5/19) Clackam as County AIDS 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 (CaH653 8738or write CCARE.4790SELogus Road. Milwaukie. OR 9 7 2 2 2 ) 0 1 /1 7 ) Com munity Health Insurance Program pays health insurance premiums for eligible people with HIV o r AIDS CHIP will pay premiums for C O BRA continuation, o r any other group o r incfvidual pc*cy CHIP is a program o f Ecumenical Ministries o f Oregon, funded by the Ryan W hite CARE A ct (Title I) (223-8998. 9am-Spm Monday-Friday ) (5/1 7 ) Friends of People with AIDS Foundation is a nonprofit organiza tion offering assistance to people with AIDS. (245-7428 7(5/19) The HIV Case Management Partnership Project provides comprehensive HIV related case management to clients in Clackamas, Columbia. Multnomah. Washington. Yamhill and Clark counties. (8 30am- 5 pm, Monday-Friday. 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave . Portland. OR 97202. for referrals call 230-1202 or fax 230-1213. H 12/15) HIV Center, a program o f the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, offers social activities, case management, peer support, pastoral counseling and home meal deliveries. Lunch is available Monday through Friday (12 30 pm). (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 3835 SW Kelly S t . 223-3444 7(11 / I ) Lazarus Community offers spiritual and practical help for people living with HIV and AIDS; Mass in Time o f AIDS is held every Monday evening (6 pm) Contact the Rev Gary M dnnis for information about baptism or weddings (3835 S W K e fiyS t. 223 3444 7 0 2 /1 5 ) Multnomah County HIV Sarvicas indude anonymous and confiden tial HIV counseling and testing by appointment and walk-in (248-377S)and HIV dinrcal services for HIV-infected persons (248-5020) (1 1 /1 ) wn Network A dult Therapy Services offers comprehensive mental health assessment and services for individuals, couples, families and others dealing w ith HIV/AJDS-related concerns New groups include: male couples with HIV; lesbians and HIV; and young adults, mixed gender Services are covered through Oregon Health Plan/Medtcaid. Medicare, private insurance and Ryan W hite CARE Act Title I funding (825 NE 20th Ave . 238-5251.) (6 /2 1 ) Oregon AIDS Hotline cosponsored by CAP and the Oregon Health Division, provides AID S information, support and referral, treatment information, and free theater tickets for people with HIV/AIDS Positive Link connects people impacted by H IV/AIDS with trained HIV-positive volunteers for telephone support and information (ask for Positive Link) (IOam-9 pm Monday-Friday . noon-6 pm Saturday and Sunday. 223-2437 or I 800-777-AIDS ) (6 /2 1 ) fà O ur House of Portland is a nonprofit, residential-care facility for men and women with AIDS This agency provides 24-hour nursing care and quality living services to residents Volunteer opportunities abound (Call or drop by during business hours. 2727 SE Alder St.. 234-0175 ) (5/5 ) Phoenix Rising offers H IV/AIDS support, call for a list of current groups. Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. 620 SW Fifth A v e . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204. 223-8299 7(4/19) Project Quest is a nonprofit HIV and AIDS self-empowerment and immune function enhancement program, offering workshops, retreats, and conferences, along w ith 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 management group for people with HIV/AIDS The group is facilitated by Lusijah Marx. RN. PsyD.andGraham Harrim an, MA. (Call to receive schedule and preregister for workshops. 241-6448 7 (8/4 ) Regional AID S Interfaith Network supports and trains people in developing strategies for increased community awareness about HIV/ AIDS. 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, canegiving. food banks, transportation and fund raising. (4790 SE Logus Rd. Milwaukie. OR 97222. 653-8738. fax653-0013 7(1 0 /6 ) B rid g es V o ca l Ensem ble. P ortland's lesbian and gay choral ensem ble, needs a m anager (242-1675.) (6 /7 ) , Speak to Your Brothers Project is a community-based HIV primary prevention program serving gay and bisexual men in the Portland area. Neighborhood M enTalks bring gay and bisexual men together to socialize and discuss topics o f mutual interest. Gatherings are on an ongoing monthly basis, and are facilitated and hosted by volunteers (7pm. callDougatext 145) Speaking of Sex... is a fun, interactive workshop offering men the skills they need to stay safe in the '90s (Bnan. ext. 131). Drop-In HIV Testing and support is offered every Tuesday for gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm, $20 lab fee. CAP offices. Dawne ext. 172). Outreach is out in the community talking with men one-on-one at events, in bars and parks, and at the beaches (Shawn ext 174) Peer Leader ship Program trains young gay/bi men to develop leadership skills and HIV prevention activities in the community (Bnan ext 131) Speak to Your Brothers is a program o f Cascade AIDS Project. (CAP offices: 620 S W Fifth Ave.. Suite 300. 223-5907.) (1 1 /1 ) Tod's Com er provides free clothing for people with AIDS A service of the Friends o f People with AIDS Foundation. (245-7428 7(5/19) Trinity Episcopal Church offers a monthly Healing and Vespers Service with special intentions for those people affected in any way by H IV /A ID S . Also offered is Hope and W holeness. a spiritually centered support group for people living with HIV/AIDS. Focus is on spiritual nourishment and growth (7-9 pm Wednesdays) (Wheelchair accessible, 147N W 19th Ave.. 222-9811. 7 (5 /1 9 ) Washington County Health Departm ent HIV Services provides anonym ous te stin g and counseling, by appointm ent and walk-in. Seropositive wellness program offers individual counseling Se habla español. (Testing . 648-8851: call 648-8881 for clinics in Beaverton and Hillsboro: TDD 648-8601 .7(8/4) C e n t r a l O reg o n Central Oregon AIDS Support Team provides services and support for HIV-positive people and their caregivers (3894330 ) (8/4) A L itan y fo r S urvival: The Life an d Work o f A u d re Lo rd e premieres on P .O .V . on OPB Channel 10 at 10 pm June 18 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 7(10/21) Battered Lesbian Support Group 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 ) (5/1 9 ) Call the Bias Crim e Unit of the Portland Police at 823-0434 if you feel you have been a victim o f any type of bias crime in Portland Jim Bellah is the bias crime detective. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 (10/21) The Dom estic Violence Resource Center provides a 24 -hour crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location for all women and children escaping domestic violence (640-117 1 .7 (10/21) Lesbians deserve lives free o f violence. Flattered lesbian support groups facilitated by lesbians. Confidential intakes. Child care provided; donations accepted. (Sandi 289-6869) (10/21) RECOVERY Gay, Lesbian and B i Rainbow Group of Vancouver holds nonsmoking A A meetings every M onday (8 pm. Personalities. 115 E Seventh St.. Vancouver, 360-694 5068 ) (12/21) Live and Let Live Clu b offers lesbian and gay 12-Step programs. Call for calendar and meeting times (Meets at Metropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400NE Broadway, voicemail: 460-9404 7 (8 /1 6 /9 6 ) Rainbow Al-Anon meets at the Alano Club boardroom (5 30-6 45 pm Saturdays. 909 N W 24th A v e . 222-5756 7 (2 /1 6 /9 6 ) 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: 6 pm Fndays. 415 SW 13th A v e , Cliff Walker 239-5359 7 (6 /1 6 ) Sex and Love A ddicts Anonym ous You are not alone A 12-step group fo r those struggling with sexual and/or emotional dependency (6 pm Wednesdays and Sundays. PO Box 6736. Portland. 97228. 650-7(7097(5/19) Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Services provides gay-specific alcohol and drug counseling. Fees adjusted and waived CaH intake coordinator Monday-Friday and ask for Triangle Project appointment (224-0075. 2130 S W Fifth Ave.7 (8 /1 6 /9 6 ) S o u th er n O regon Douglas County AIDS Council sponsors meetings and educational activities Ruby House, aproject o f the council, is a residence in Douglas County for people with AIDS. Housing, energy assistance and other services are provided. (3035 Laurel Springs Drive. Roseburg. OR97470. 440-2761. 7 (5 /1 9 ) Klamath County HIV Resource Center coordinates outreach and education on HIV and AIDS, and provides case management services and support/social groups. (10 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 1112 Pine St . Klamath Falls. OR 97601. 541 883-2437. fax: 541-882 7929 7(6/21/96) W illa m e t t e V a l le y HIV A lliance provides free emotional and nonmedical practical support services to persons living with HIV, their family and friends, and those grieving A corn House, a service o f the Alliance, is a hospice and day care facility (541-342-2830). (3477 E Amazon Pkwy. Eugene, mail: PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405. 541 342 5 0 8 8 X 5 / 19) YOUTH Janus Youth Program s offers workshops for teens in areas such as self-esteem fo r young wom en, anger management and life skills (738NE Davis. Portland. OR 97232. Doug Pullin 233-6090. ext 133 7 (4 /1 9 /9 6 ) Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Youth Group of Eugene meets every Monday Age 25 and under A peer social, support and rap group (5-6 30 pm. Koininia Center library. 1414 Kincaid St.. University o f Oregon campus. 346-3360.7(9/1) The National Coalition for Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Youth is an organization of groups and ndviduals formed to serve the needs of queer youth across the country Current projects include the development of a national database of resources. (.PO Box 24589. San Jose. CA 951544589 ) (4/21) Valley AIDS Information Network offers information, support, speakers and referrals for people affected by HIV/A ID S Call VA IN 's 24- hour hot line Gay and bisexual outreach are also offered (PO Box 971. Corvallis. OR 97339. 541-752-6322 or 1 800 588 AJDS 7 (6/21 /9 6 ) Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a mental health agency primarily serving members of the sexual minority communities Social/support groups fo r sexual m in o rity y o u th are W ln dfire (meets dow n town). Awakenings (meets at Harry's Mother on the east side), and Q- Krew (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 Fndays at Phoenix Rising) Coming out groups meet regularly (620 S W Fifth Ave . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204. 223 82 9 9 ) (5 /1 9 ) YanddR County Puhfc Health Depa ilinant offers communityoutreach and H V prevention education (G al Norm Costa at 434-752S. press 1. pager 4344507 or write 412 NFord. McMinnville. OR 97128 )1 10/6) Rainbow is a positive peer-support group, primarily for sexual minority yo u th o f c o lo r, sp o n sore d by The U rban League o f Portland (28(7-2600 7(6/15) W a s h in g to n Roots and Branches provides positive mental health counseling tailored to the needs o f lesbian, gay and bisexual youth Therapy, consultation, advocacy and referral are offered to mdviduals and families on a sliding scale A program o f The N etwork (2020 SE Powell St . 238-0780) (8/4) Pathfinders 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 Box 326. Salem. 503-581-3296) (6 /2 1 /9 6 ) P e o p le o f C o lo r A g a in st A ID S N e tw o rk 3 2 2-7 061 . 7 (5 /1 9 ) (Seattle. 206- CRISIS Safe Space is a group for lesbian, gay. bisexual or questioning youth that meets in Bend. Ore (Fndays. for information or location 3834861 7 (9 /2 0 /9 6 ) A lcohol and Drug HelpLine (232-8083 in Portland) and Youth Line (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 A d d itio n (6/15) V O IC ES (Voices of Incfvidual and Community Empowerment from the Streets) is a self support group for queer youth Meets W ednesday evenings Free pizza An interagency project o f Phoenix Rising ( 223-8299 7 and Outside In 2 2 3 -4 121) (5/1 9 ) The Anti-Violence Line at 790-1703 helps compile statistics on hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic Outside of Portland, call 1 -GOO-796-1703 A service of the Lesbian Community Project (5/1 9 ) Tha Zona is an on-line computer bulletin board for lesbian, gay and bisexual teens Based m Los Angeles, the free service operates 24 hours a day (213-73l-0390.)(4/T)
