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just out ▼ July 5. 1996 ▼ 23 meditation, Q iG ong. (Inform ation: Gayoga International, PO Box 4152. Key W est. FL 33 041-4152. 305-296-0734 o r 406-676-5169 ) (8/16 ) o r child care, please call. (Debbie 235-9622. Dana244-31 IB o rM e rry- Lynn 284-0214 ) (7 /1 9 ) O W L Farm hosts a 20th Birthday C a lib ra tio n on the land. Ju ly 2 0 -3 0 Located 10 miles east o f Canyonville in Southern O regon on A la n 's House, a licensed adult foster-care home in M edford fo r 147 acres o f meadows and pine ridges. Lim ited indoor sleeping space; lots o f space fo r tent camping W om en and g irls w elco m e. Enjoy music, swimming, dancing, workshops, w orkparties. fire circles. (D i rections and inform ational fliers at It's M y Pleasure in Portland and M other K ali's B ookstore in Eugene.) (7 /5 ) Lesbian, G a y, Bisexual and Tra n s g e n d e r V o te rs O rg a nized in C oalition fo r the Elections 'OB (LGBT VOICES '96) hosts a national m obilization o f activists at the Republican National Convention in San Diego, A u g . 12-15 VOICES '96 has organized events fo r each day o f the convention. Everyone is welcom e. (LC BT VOICES 96. PO Box 3128. San Diego. CA 92163-1128. 619-296- 1179. e-mail: LGBTVOICESOaol.com . internet: h ttp //w w w rainbow- m all.com .) (8 /2 ) Wom en and M en: V isio n s of Ju s tic e , the 21 st annual Men and M asculinity Conference, takes place J u ly 25 -28 at Lewis & Clark College. Speakers include Kathleen Saadat. G ail Shibley, G eorge Eighmey. Bev Stein, Kate Brown and Sandra and Charles M oose. (9 am-5 pm Thursday, one-day workshop: Freeing O urselves o f Internal ized Homophobia. led by Charles Kreiner, $35. additional inform ation: 28 2-2108. e-mail: jaybrollerO aol. com .) (7 /1 9 ) Tennis players square o ff at the Rose C ity O pen V. a tournament o f the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Association. A u g . 3 1 -Sept. 2. in Portland. (Information: Ed M cMahon 233-8030. Carolyn Lum ber287-0250 .7(8/ 16) W estern C an a d a 's Leather P ride '9 0 takes place A u g . 2 -5 in V a n co u ve r, B ritish C olum b ia (Inform ation: PO Box 2253. Vancouver. BC. Canada V6B3W 2. 604-688-W EST, ext. 2009. e-mail: hom ohabilisO rainbow.descon.com , fax: 604-685-01 75 7 (7 /1 9 ) The 21 st M ichiga n W o m y n 's M u s ic Festival takes place A u g . 1 3 -1 8 . C hoose from over 300 w orkshops. 42 concerts and a six-day w om en's film festival. Perform ers include D orothy A llison, Marga Gomez. H attie G ossett. Tish Hinojosa. Phranc. 7 Year B itch and Jane Siberry. (Inform ation: W W TMC, PO Box 22. W alhalla. M l 49458. 616-757-4 766. 7 (8 /2 ) The G a y and Lesbian M edical Association holds its 14th annual G L M A Sym posium at the Queen Elizabeth Hotel in M ontréal on A u g . 22-24. This year's program . Focus on the Positive, w ill address the professional and personal challenges faced by lesbian, gay and bisexual physicians. ($100 student m embers. $345 physician mem bers, inform ation and registration 415-255-4547.) ( 8 /2 ) The Lesbian Com m unity P roject's 11th annual To u rn a m e n t of C ho ice takes place A u g . 2 -4 at Prairie Fields in Brush Prairie. Wash. W om en's softball teams from Oregon, Idaho. W ashington and C alifor nia w ill com pete. A ll proceeds benefit LCP. (223-0071.) (7 /1 9 ) Seattle is the site o f the second Fem ale-to-M a le C onference of the Am erica* The conference takes place Aug. 9-11. Deadline for early registration is M ay 31. (Inform ation: FTMCC. 1202 E Pike St.. 0 1 0 7 0 , S e a ttle . W A 9 8 1 2 2 . 2 0 6 -6 8 9 -6 2 1 6 . e -m a il to FTM C onferO aol.com .) (8 /2 ) This year's Fam ily C a m p O U T . a summer camp for lesbians and gay men w ith children, takes place J u ly 2 0 -2 3 at the YW C A's Camp W estwind. (Inform ation: M iriam Callaghan, YWCA o f G reater P ort land. 1111 S W 10th A v e . Portland. O ff 97205, 2 9 4 -7 4 7 2 )0 /1 9 ) A w om en'* sacred jo u rn e y to Ireland is being planned fo r mid- Septem ber. V isit the seven major ritual centers o f ancient Ireland. Plans m ust b e se t soon. (Send self-addressed envelope and $2 US to Sounds and Furies. Box 21510. 1850 Com m ercial Drive. Vancouver. BC V5N 4A O o r ca ll Pat Hogan a t 604-253- 71 89 ) (8 /2 ) The Gay and Lesbian Parents C oalition International has declared Aug. 3-11 G a y and Lesbian Fam ily W eek in P ro vin ce to w n , Mas*. There is no fee and no lis t o f planned activities. (Inform ation: GLPCI, PO B ox50360. Washington. D C 20091.202-583-8029. fax201-783-6204 ) (7/19 ) O ld Lesbians O rg a n izin g fo r C ha n g* hosts the S um m er 199B O ld Lesbian Gathering. Aug. 15-18 at the U niversity of M innesota at M inneapolis. All lesbians 60 years of age and older are welcom e. C onference fees include three nights' lodging in the univer sity dorm , three meals each day. Friday night banquet and dance and the registration fee. ($175-$200, inform ation: OLOC. PO B ox980422. Houston. TX 77098.) (8 /2 ) T h e Lion Regim ent hosts its annual cam p-out. W et 8 W ild '98. Aug. 15-19. The Lion Regim ent prom ises a fun, intim ate weekend in the m ountains w ith food and the best people this side o f the " sagebrush curtain. ' (Inform ation and application: Lion Regiment. PO Box 1721. Boise. ID 83701-1721. o r call Don o r M arcus at 208-322-8174 7(8/8) V olunteers people w ith AIDS, needs volunteers to assist w ith round-the-clock care, who can w ork one four-hour shift per week, during the evening or on the weekend. Alan's House is a program o f OnTrack Inc. (Susanne Ashland o r B ill Templeman 779-2006 7 (9 /6 ) Speak to Y o u r B rothers Project is looking fo r men to help with outreach in the bars and at com m unity events, to facilitate Neighbor hood MenTalks. and to produce educational m aterials and social events in the com m unity. Volunteer trainings are offered every other month. A program of Cascade AIDS Project. (Roger 223-5907. ext 130at CAP .) (11 / I ) W orkshops It's M y Pleasure presents workshops and social events fo r the lesbian com m unity, designed to educate and inspire. (Unless otherw ise noted, you m ust preregister . events are held at I t 's M y Pleasure. 4258 SE Hawthorne B lvd . 236-0505 ) The Schoo l of O re g o n Ballet Th e atre offers a five-w eek S u m m er D ance Program . July 15-Aug 17. Students are provided w ith an intensive learning program in a wide range o f dance disciplines C reative movement classes for children ages 4 to 6 are also offered. (The School o f O BT’s Studios. N orth W ing o f the Portland A rt Museum. 1120 S W 10th A v e . C all fo r tuition and schedule inform a tion: 227-6890 ) ( 7 /5 ) The N o rth w e st So ciety of Interior D esigners presents a four- part lecture series W indows/W alls: July 10 and 13; Furniture/ Accessories. July 17 and 20. (W ednesday lectures 7-9pm ; Saturday lectures 10 am-noon, Interio r M otives. Park 217. 12172 S W Garden Place. Tigard. $100 com plete package; $25 p e r lecture; $35 tou r o f S treet o f Dreams only, reservations: 684-2790. fax 639-0391 .7(7/5) Fly A w a y Hom e hosts a personal theater w orkshop for w om en over Labor Day weekend, A u g . 30-Sept. 2. Instructors are Beth root Gwynn and Hawk Madronne. Th is active retreat takes place on lesbian land in southern O regon. ($150-$200 sliding scale, information: Fly Away Home. PO Box 593, M yrtle Creek. OR 97457.)( 8 / 16 ) A r t Springs, a retreat fo r women w riters and artists, presents five w o rksh o ps this sum m er M ultim edia Painting, w ith Jemma Crae. Sierra Lonepine Briano, Marge G reenhut. July 19-21. $1 75-$200; Life Drawing Intensive. Aug. 3-4, $150-$175; N orthern Oregon Dyke A rt Camp, Aug. 25-Sept. 1. $300-$350; Paper Play Day. Sept. 7, $50 plus $10 m aterials; W rite r's W orkshop w ith Ellen G oldberg and Andee Hochman, Sept. 21-22, $175-$200. Camping and some cabin space available. Three vegetarian meals a day provided. (Inform ation and registration: M arge o r Sierra 503-985-9549 o r w rite to: A rt Springs. 40789 S W Hum m ingbird Lane. Gaston. OR 97119.) (9 /6 ) Confluence N o rth w e st offers both basic and advanced training in m ediation skills Basic training m eets the Oregon Dispute Resolu tio n C om m ission Requirem ents. (Inform ation and re g istra tio n : C onfluence N orthw est. 342 Union Station. 800 N W Sixth Ave.. Portland. OR 97209. 243-2663) (9 /6 ) A ttend M en N urtu rin g Rílen, an ongoing m onthly workshop. Fee includes tw o nights lodging, medicine lodge, sacred touch, fire ritual, vision quest, bonding ritual. (NahcottaSanctuary, PO Box87, Nahcotta. WA 98637. $95. 36 0-6 654 18 1 .7 (7 /5 ) AIDS & HIV A S A P Treatm ent 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. (2130SW Fifth Ave., 224-0075.) (12/20) 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 w ith government entitlem ent programs and housing forms (10:30 am-noon. CAP offices). Confidential and anonymous D rop-In H IV Testing is provided every T uesday evening fo r gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm, CAP offices. $2 0 lab fee.D aw neext. 172) 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 for a schedule of classes (HIV U Infoline 223-6339, ext. 111). The Plus C lu b House Party provides a relaxing setting for people with H IV/ AIDS to meet and mingle socially The group 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) (CAP offices: Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave., 2 2 3 -5 9 0 7 ) (11/15) H IV Center, a program of the Ecumenical M inistries of Oregon, offers YamhRI County PubBc Health Daparknent offers community outreach 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 St.. 223-3444 7 andHV prevention education. (Cat Norm Costa at 434-7525. press 1; pager 434-4507. orwnte 412NFord. McMmvêe. O R 97128) (10/6) ( 11/ 1) Lazarus Community offers spiritual and practical help for people living with HIV and AD S; Mass in Time o f A D S is held every Monday evening (6 pm). Contact the Rev Gary Mclnnis for information about baptism or weddings. (3835 SW Kelly S t. 223 3444 ) (12/15) Multnomah County HIV Services include anonymous and confiden tial HIV counseling and testing by appointment and walk-in (248-3775 ) and HIV clinical services for HIV-infected persons (248-5020). (11/1) W ashington P e o p le o f C o lo r A g a in s t A I D S N e t w o r k (S e a ttle . 2 0 6 3 2 2 -7 0 6 1 7 (5 /1 9 ) CRISIS The N A M E S Project Portland Chapter holds panel-making work Alcohol and Drug HeipLine (232 8083 in Portland) and Youth Line 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 SW Kelly St.. 650-7032.) (2/17) (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 Dreg Addiction. (6/15) Network Adult Therapy Services offers comprehensive mental The Anti-Violence Lin* at 798-1703 helps compile statistics on hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic Outside of Portland, call 1-800-798-1703 A service of the Lesbian Community Project. (5/19) health assessment and services fo r individuals, couples, families a id others dealing with HIV/AID Srelated concerns. New groups include: male couples with HIV; lesbians and HIV; and young adults, mixed gender Services are covered through Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid. Medicare, private insurance and Ryan W hite CARE Act Title I funding. (825 NE 20th Ave . 238-5251.) (6/21) Oregon 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 Positive Link connects people impacted by HIV/AIDS with trained HIV-positive volunteers for telephone support and information (ask for Positive Unk). (10am -9pm Monday-Friday , noon-6 pm Saturday and Sunday. 223-2437 o r I -800 777-AIDS ) (6/21) O u r 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. (C a ll o r drop by during business hours. 2727 SE A ld e r S t.. 234-0175.) (5 /5 ) Phoenix Rising offers HIV/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 ) ( 4/19) 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 comprehensive health management group for people with H IV /A ID S The group is facilitated by Lusijah Marx, RN, PsyO, and Graham Hardman. MA. (Call to receive schedule and preregister for workshops. 2 4 1 -6448.) (8/4) Regional A ID S Interfaith N e tw ork supports and trains people in developing strategies fo r increased com m unity awareness about H IV / AIDS. RAIN works w ith local health departm ents and community- based organizations in Oregon and Southwest W ashington to develop 'F a ith in A ction" opportunities and to assist in prevention education, advocacy, caregiving, food banks, transportation and fund raising. (47 90S E LogusR d. MHwaukie. O R 97222. 653-8738. fax653-0013.) 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 Uane 948- 7579 ) (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 Came ) (5/19) Call the Bias Crim e Unit of the Portland Police at 823-0434 if you feel you have been a victim of 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 Domestic Violence Resource Center provides a 24-hour crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location for aU women and children escaping domestic violence (640-1 171.7(10/21) Lesbians deserve lives free o f violence. Battered lesbian support groups facilitated by lesbians. Confidential intakes Child care provided; donations accepted. (Sand 289-6869.)( 10/21) RECOVERY Gay, Lesbian and Bi Rainbow Group of Vancouver holds nonsmoking AA meetings every Monday. (8 pm. Personalities. 115 E Seventh St.. Vancouver. 360-694 5068.) (12/21) Live and Let Live C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-Step programs Call for calendar and m eeting times (M eets at M etropolitan Commu nity Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway, voicem ail 460-9404 7 (8 /1 6 /9 6 ) ( 10 / 6 ) Rainbow A l-A n on meets at the Ala no Club boardroom (5 30-6 45 pm Speak to Y o u r Brothers Project is a community-based HIV Rational Recovery meets three times a week at the Center for Rational Thought RR does not m ystify addiction and recovery; its approach to chemical dependency is as a technical problem with a technical solution (7 pm Mondays and Thursdays; 6 pm Fridays. 415 SW 13th A v e . C liff Walker 239-5359 ) ( 6 / 16) Saturdays. 909 N W 24th Ave.. 22 2-5 756 )( 2/1 6/96) prim ary 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 m onthly basis, and are facilitated and hosted by volunteers (7 pm. call Doug at ext. 145). Speaking of Sex... is a fun, interactive workshop offering men the skills they need to stay safe in the '90s (Brian, ext 131). D rop -In H IV Testing and support is offered every Tuesday fo r gay and bisexual men (6-8pm, $20 lab fee. CAP offices. Dawne ext 172). O utreach 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 Leadership Program trains young gay/bi men to develop leadership skills and HIV prevention activities in the community (Brian ext. 131). Spreak to Your Brothers is a program o f Cascade AIDS Project. (CAP offices: 620 SW Fifth Ave.. Suite 300. 223-5907 ) (11 /1 ) 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 Church offers a monthly Healing and Vespers Service with special intentions for those people affected in any way by HIV/AIDS Also offered is Hop* and Wholeness, a spiritually centered support group for people living with H IV /A D S Focus is on spiritual nourishment and growth (7-9 pm Wednesdays) (Wheelchair accessible. 147N W 19th Ave . 222 9 8 1 0 ( 5 / 19 ) Washington County Health Depai tment H IV Services provides anonymous testing and counseling, by appointm ent and walk-in. Seropositive wellness program offers individual counseling Se habla espartol (Testing 648-8851; caK 648-8881 fo r clinics in Beaverton and Hillsboro; TDD 648-8601 7 (8/4) Sex and Love Addicts Anonym ous 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) Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Services provides gay-specific alcohol and dreg counseling Fees adjusted or waived Call intake coordi nator Monday-Friday and ask for Triangle Project appointment. (2130 SW Fifth Ave.. 224-0075 )0 2 /2 0 ) YOUTH Janus Youth Programs offers workshops for teens in areas such as self -esteem for young women. anger management and life skills. (738NE Davis. Portland. OR 97232. Doug PuHin 233-6090. ext 133.7(4/19) 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 ) (9/1) C A P Support Group Programs offer a variety of formats including Central O regon A ID S S u p p ort Team provides services and The National Coalition for Gay. Lesbian and Bisexual Youth is an organization o f groups and individuals formed to serve the needs of queer youth across the country Current projects include the development of a national database of resources (PO B ox24589. San Jose. CA 95154 4589) (4/21) O regon Coast. Teen assistants receive free room and board and participate in activities during their free tim e. Experience caring for younger children is im portant. If under 18. must have parent's perm is sion. (Send name, address, phone, a statem ent o f interest and experience and a t least one local reference to: Love M akes A Family Inc.. PO Box 11694. Portland. OR 97211.) (7 /5 ) 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 Nke to assist in developing new support groups, contact CAP. (Call Project Client Services 223-5907 )15/19) support for HIV-positive people and their caregivers. (389-4330.) (8 /4 ) Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. Is a mental health agency primarily T h e NARRES Project, sponsor o f the AIDS M em orial Q uilt, seeks organization responding to AIDS in Clackamas County by provkJng 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 (Ca»653 8738orw rite CCARE. 4790SELogusRoad. MHwaukie. O R 97 22 2) ( 1 1/17) Love M akes a Family Inc. wants teen volunteers to assist with the Y W C A C a m p O l/ T fo r lesbian and ga y parents and their children The camp w ill be held July 20-23 at Camp W estwind on the volunteers in the N orthw est to assist efforts to display the entire Q uilt in W ashington. D .C .O c t. 11-13. Volunteers are needed to coordinate regional efforts to prom ote the display, raise funds, recruit volunteers, arrange logistics, assist panel makers and educate youth (Inform ation James Bryson, N W Regional Display Coordinator, 415-882-5569. ext 381. e-m ail quilt96nw O aol.com .) (9 /6 ) Th e H IV C e n te r needs volunteers to participate in wide-ranging program s serving people w ith AIDS and HIV. O pportunities include working in the kitchen, reception, home meal delivery, respite care, transportation, professional services, office work, participating In center activities and m ore (Inform ation and applications Sarah 223-3444 7 (1 1 /1 ) O u r House of Portland, a residential care facility fo r men and women IMng their last days w ith AIDS, needs volunteer Oregon- licensed massage therapists Requires a weekly com m itm ent o f 3- 4 hours. (Terry Voss 234-01 75.7(8/16) V olunteers are needed to help organize the 1997 G a y and Lesbian Parents Coalition International C onference to be held in Portland, If y ^ h e v e skills in organization, accounting, fund raising, outreach, program pfenning, housing, conference registration Clackamas County A ID S Relief Effort is a community-based Com m unity Health Insurance Program pays health Insurance premiums for eligible people with HTV or AIDS. CHIP will pay premiums for COBRA continuation, or 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 A ct (Title I) (223 8998. 9 am-5 pm M onday-Friday) (1 /3 /9 7 ) Ethnic M inorities H IV Support Group meets in the Hopewell C entral O reson S bbthern O regon Douglas County A ID S Council sponsors meetings and educational activities Ruby House, a project 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. O R97470. 440-2761 ) ( 5/19) K lam ath C o u n ty H IV R e so u rce C e n te r coordinates o u t reach and education on HIV and A ID S , and provides case manage ment services and su p p o rt/so cia l groups. (1 0 am -5 pm M onday- Friday. 1112 Pine S t . Klam ath Falls. O R 97601. 541 883-2437. fax: 5 4 1-882- 7929 ) (6/21 /9 6 ) W illamette V alley H IV A lliance provides free emotional and nonmedical practical sup port services to persons living w ith HIV, their fam iy and friends, and those grieving Acorn House, a service o f the Alliance, isahospiceand day care facility (541-342-2830) (3477 E Amazon P kw y. Eugene; mall PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405. 541 342 5088 ) (5/19) Apartments lobby (1252 SW Cheltenham S t. o ff Southwest Capitol Highway in HUsdale. fo r dates and times cat Donido 2938384 7(1/3/96) Pathfinders is a nonprofit organization that provides funding and Friends of People with A K M Foundation is a nonprofit organiza tion offering assistance to people with AD S (2457428 7(5/19) support for social, cultural and outreach events, projects and activities for gay and bisexual men in Marlon and Polk counties (PO Box 326. Salem. 503-581 -3296) (6/21/96) Th e H IV Case Management Partnership Project provides Valley A ID S Information N e tw ork offers inform ation, support, comprehensive H V related case management to clients in Clackamas Columbia. Multnomah. Washington. Yam hi and Clark counties (8 30am- 5 pm. Monday-Friday. 5525 SE MHwaukie Ave . Portland. OR 97202, for referrals ca t 230-1202 o r fax 230-1213.)(12 J 15) speakers and referrals for people affected by H IV /A D S Call VAIN's 24-hour hot line. Gay and bisexual outreach are also offered (PO Box 971. C orvallis. OR 97339. 541-752-6322 o r 1 800-588 A ID S ) (6 /2 1 /9 6 ) serving members of the sexual minority communities Sodal/suppnrt groups fo r sexual m in o rity youth are Gflndflr* (m eets dow n tow n). Awakenings (meets at Harry's M other on the east side), and Q - K rsw (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 epressing their artistic talents (writing, drama, visual arts. etc ) (meets 5-7pm Fridays at Phoenix Rising) Coming out groups meet regularly (620 SW Fifth A v e . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204. 223 8 2 9 9 ) (5/19) Rainbow is a positive peer-support group, prim arty for sexual minority youth o f color, sponsored by The Urban League o f Portland (280-26007(6/15) Roots and Branches provides positive mental health counseling tadored to the needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual youth Therapy, consul tation. advocacy and referral are offered to individuals and families on a sliding scale A program of The Network (2020SEPow e!St .238-0780.) (8/4) Safe Space is a group for lesbian, gay, bisexual or questioning youth that meets in Bend. Ore (Fridays, for information or location 383-4861 .7 (9/20 /96) V O IC E S (Voices of IndMdual and Community Empowerment from the Streets) is a self-support group for queer youth Meets Wednesday evenings Free pizza An interagency project of Phoenix Rising (223-8299) and Outside In 223-4121) (5/19) The Zone is an on-line computer buletin board for lesbian, gay and bisexual teens Based In Los Angeles, the free service operates 24 hours a day (213 731-0390¡(477)