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just out ▼ novsm bsr 1, 1996 ▼ 23 AIDS & HIV 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 the intake coordinator Monday through Friday to ask for a Title I appointment. (2130 S W Fifth Ave. 224-0075.) (12/96) C asca d e A ID S Project provides nonmedical services to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS in Oregon. Services include counseling, support groups, advocacy, assistance, outreach and edu cation. activities and information Benefits A d v o c a cy C linic is held every Monday to assist people who are HIV-positive with govern ment entitlement programs and housing forms. ( 10.30 am-noon CAP offices ) Confidential and anonymous d rop-in H IV testing is pro vided every Tuesday evening for gay and bisexual men. (6-8pm. CAP offices. $20 lab fee HIV testing hot line ext 172.) H IV U niversity 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 (HIV U Infoline223-6339. ext. 11 l.)T he Plus C lu b House P arty provides a relaxing setting for people with HIV and AIDS to meet and mingle socially. The group meets in private homes on the first and third Fridays of the month. (6.30-9.00 pm. Call for location: Dale 221 -3 0 15. Brian 228-5889 ) (CAP offices: Suite 300. 620 S W Fifth A ve 223-5907 ) (11 /9 6) C A P S u p p o rt G ro u p P rogram s offers 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 (Project Client Services 223-5907.) (5/96) C lacka m as C o u n ty A ID S Raliaf Effort is a community-based offering men the skills they need to stay safe in the '90s. (Brian ext 131 )D ro p -in H IV testing and support is offered every Tuesday for gay and bisexual men. (6-8 pm $20 tab fee CAP offices. HIV testing hot line 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 and bi sexual men to develop leadership skills and HIV prevention activities in thecommunity. (Brian ext 131.)Speak to Your Brothers is a program of Cascade AIDS Project. (CAP offices Suite 300. 620 S W Fifth Ave 223-5907 ) ( 11/96) T o 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.) (5/96) Trin ity Episcopal C h u rch offers a monthly healing and vespers service with special intentions for those people affected in any way by HIV and AIDS Also offered is Hopo and Wholeness, a spiritually centered support group for people living with HIV and AIDS .which meets Wednesdays at 7 pm. Focus is on spiritual nourishment and growth (147 N W 19th Ave Wheelchair accessible 222-9811.) (5/96) W ashington C o un ty Health Departm ent H IV S ervices pro vides anonymous testing and counseling, by appointment and walk-in. Seropositive wellness program offers individual counseling. Se habla español. (Testing 648-8851, clinics in Beaverton and Hillsboro 648-8881. TDD 648-8601.) (8/96) C b e tr a l O rego n Central O re g o n A ID S S u p p o rt Te a m provides services and support for HIV-positive people and their caregivers. (541 -389-4330.) (8/96) C o a s ta l O r i s o n C latsop C o u n ty A ID S Coalition Resource C en te r coordi nates outreach and education on HIV and AIDS, social and support groups, and an HIV/AIDS speakers bureau, and provides case man agement services for the Astoria. Warrenton. Seaside and Cannon organization responding to AIDS in Clackamas County by providing HIV prevention and AIDS education presentations, support groups for people affected by HIV and AIDS, assistance with emergency food and clothing needs, and financial assistance referrals for HIV-positive people and people with AIDS. (CCARE. 4790 SE Logus Road. M il waukee. OR 97222. 653-8738.) (11/96) Yam hill C oun ty Public Health Departm ent offers community outreach and HIV prevention education (412 N Ford S t. McMinnville. OR 97128 Norm Costa 434-7525. 434-4507) (10/96) WA8 HOUSTON P e o p le of C o lo r A g a in s t A I D S N e tw o rk Tria n gle Project at ASAP Treatment Services provides gay-spe cific alcohol and drug counseling Fees adjusted or waived Call the intake coordinator Monday through Friday and ask for a Triangle Project appointment (2130 S W Fifth Ave 224 0 0 7 5 .)(12/96) (S e a ttle 206-322-7061 ) (5/96) CRISIS The Alcohol and D rug HeipLine (232-8083 in Portland) and YouthLine (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. (6/96) The A n ti-V iole n ce Line at 7 9 5-1 7 0 3 helps compile statistics on hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic. Outside of Portland call 1 -8 0 0 -7 9 5 -1 7 0 3 A service of the Lesbian Community Project. (5/96) Battered Lesbian O utreach and C om m unity Support offers a confidential weekly support group in Washington County, as well as one-on-one support, referrals and advocacy Open to women escap ing domestic violence by a woman partner Lesbian facilitator. Child care provided. (Jane 948-7579.) (10/96) Battered Lesbian S u p p ort G ro u p is a confidential group for lesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or emotionally battered in their relationships with women. (Womenspace. Eugene. Carrie 541-485-6513.) (5/96) Call the Bias C rim 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.(10/96) Clackam as W om en's Services and the Portland W om en's C risis Line offer a free, confidential domestic violence support group YOUTH Evergreen Youth is a social group for gay. lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth in Southwest Washington W eekly rap sessions and activity excursions A program of Evergreen AIDS Response (G eoff 360-735-9170.)(2/97) G re a ter Linn-Benton G L B Teens, a social and support group for gay. lesbian and bisexual teens, meets weekly at the First United Methodist Church in Corvallis. (Susan Heinz at Benton County Health Department 541-757-6836 ) (2/97) Jan u s Y outh Program s offers workshops for teens in areas such as self-esteem, anger management and life skills (738 NE Davis St.. Portland. OR 97232 Doug Pullin 233-6090. ext 133 ) (4/96) Lesbian, G ay and Bisexual Youth G ro u p of Eugene is a peer social, support and rap group that meets every Monday Age 25 and under. (5-6:30 pm Koininia Center Library. University o f Oregon. 1414 Kincaid S t . Eugene. 541-346-3360 ) (4/97) The National Coalition for G a y. 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 development of a national database of resources. (POBox 24589. San Jose. CA 95154-4589) (4/96) Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a mental health agency primarily serving members of the sexual minority communities, with social and support groups for sexual minority youth: Awakenings, an interagency project with Janus Youth Programs (6-8 pm Wednesday, Harry 's Mother. 3942 SE Hawthorne B lv d ). Th e Tra n s Group, for C om m unity Health Insurance Program pays health insurance premiums for eligible people with HIV or AIDS CHIP will pay premiums for COBRA continuation, or any other group or individual policy CHIP is a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon funded by the Ryan White CARE Act (Title I). (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 223-8998.) (5/96) Friends of People with A ID S Foundation is a nonprofit organi zation offering assistance to people with AIDS. (245-7428.)(5/96) The H IV Case M anagem ent Partnership P roject provides comprehensive HIV-related case management to clients in Clacka mas. Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill and Clark counties. ( 8 3 0 am-5pm Monday-Friday 5525SE Milwaukee Ave.. Portland. OR 97202 For referrals: 230-1202. fax 230 1213.) (12/96) H IV C enter, a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. offers social activities, case management, peer support, pastoral counseling and home meal deliveries. Lunch is available 12:30 pm Monday through Friday (9 am-5 pm Monday Friday 3635 S W Kelly St. 223-3444 ) (1 1/96) Lazarus C om m u n ity offers spiritual and practical help for people living with HIV and AIDS: a Mass in Tim eof AIDS is held every Thursday evening. (6pm. Hopewell House. 6171 S W Capitol Highway Fr Gary Mclnnis 245-0339 ) (2/97) M ultnom ah C o u n ty H IV S e rvice s offers anonymous and confi dential HIV counseling and testing, by appointment and walk-in (248-3775). and HIV clinical services for HIV-positive people (248-5020) (11/96) The N A M E S Project Portland C ha p te r holds panel-making workshops the first and third Mondays of every month at the HIV Center. Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also avail able. (6-8 pm. 3835 S W Kelly S t 650- 7032 ) (2/96) N e tw o rk A d u lt Th e ra p y S e rvice s offers comprehensive mental health assessment and services for individuals, couples, families and others dealing with HIV- and AIDS-related concerns New groups include: male couples with HIV; lesbians and HIV; and young adults, mixed gender. Services are covered through Oregon Health Ran, Medicaid. Medicare, private insurance and Ryan White CARE Act Title I funding. (825 NE 20th Ave. 238-5251.) (6/96) D o n 't m iss M o the rlod e's S w e e t 16 C o n c e rt— their first Portland perform ance since M ay 1995— at 8 pm N o v . 9 at the N o rth w e st S e rvice C e n te r O re g o n 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 and AIDS. Positive Link connects people affected by HIV and AIDS with trained HIV-positive volunteers for telephone support and information. (10 am-9 pm Monday-Friday. noon-6 pm Saturday and Sunday. 223-2437. 1 -800-777-AIDS ) (6/96) 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. (2727 SE Alder St 234-0175 ) (5/96) Phoenix Rising offers HIV and AIDS support; call for a list of current groups. (Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc.. 6 2 0 S W Fifth A v e . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204 223 8299 ) ( 1/97) Beach areas. (1 30-4:30pm Monday. Wednesday and Friday 10 Sixth St.. Suite 209. Astoria. OR 97103 325-4711.)(4/97) and Project Quest (1236 S W Salmon S t Call to sign up: Graham Harnman 241-6448 ) (2/97) D ouglas C o u n ty A ID S C o un cil sponsors meetings and educa tional activities R uby House, a project of the council, is a residence in Douglas County for people with AIDS. Housing, energy assistance and other services are provided (3035 Laurel Sphngs Drive. Rose- burg. OR 97470 541-440-2761 ) (5/96) P roject Q uest is a nonprofit HIV and AIDS self-empowerment and Klamath C ounty H IV Resource C enter coordinates outreach 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 agem ent group fo r people w ith H IV and A ID S The group is facilitated by Lusijah Marx. RN, PsyD. and Graham Harriman, MA (Call to receive schedule and preregister for workshops 241 -6448) (8/96) and education on HIV and AIDS, social and support groups, and provides case management services (10am-5pm Monday-Friday 1112 Pine St . Klamath Fans. OR 97601 541 883 2437. fax 541-882 7929) (6/96) Positive Place, a new g ro u p fo r H IV-positive people under age 25. meets Thursdays at Outside In A joint project of Outside In Regional A ID S Interfaith N e tw o rk supports and trains people in developing strategies for increased community awareness about HIV and AIDS RAIN works with local hearth departments and commu nity-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 (4790 SE Logus Road. Milwaukie. OR 97222 653-8738. fax 6534)013 ) (10/96) Speak to Y o u r Brother* is a community-based HIV primary prevention program serving gay and bisexual men in the Portland area N eighborhoo d M enTalk brings gay and bisexual men together to socialize and discuss topics of mutual interest Gatherings are on an ongoing monthly basis, and are facilitated and hosted by volunteers (Doug ext 145.) Speaking of Sex is a fun. interactive workshop W b i m r t t i V alley H IV Alliance provides free emotional and nonmedical practical support services to people living with HIV. their families and friends, and those grieving A c o rn House, a service of the Alliance, is a hospice and day care facility (541-342-2830) (3477 E Amazon Park way. Eugene PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405 541-342-5088) (5/96) 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. OR 97301 581 3 2 9 6 ) (6/96) V alley A ID S Inform ation N etw ork offers information, support, speakers and referrals for people affected by HIV and AIDS Call VAIN s 24-hour hot line 1 -8 0 0 -3 8 8 -A ID S Gay and bisexual out reach are also offered. (PO Box 971. Corvallis. OR 97339 541-752-6322 ) ( 6/96) for lesbians (Joyce Baxter at PWCL 232-9751. Toni Hughes at C W S 722-2366) (3/97) The Dom estic Violence Resource C enter provides a 24-hour crisis line as well as shelter at a confidential location for all women and children escaping domestic violence (640-1171.)(10/96) Lesbians deserve lives free of violence. Battered lesbian support groups facilitated by lesbians. Confidential intakes Child care provided; donations accepted (Sandi 289-6869 ) (10/96) RECOVERY G a y, Lesbian and Bi Rainbow G rou p of V a n co u ve r holds nonsmoking AA meetings every Monday (8 pm Personalities. 115 E Seventh St.. Vancouver. Wash 360-694-5068 ) (12/96) Live and Let Live C lub offers lesbian and gay 12-step programs Call for calendar and meeting times (Metropolitan Community Church Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 460-9404 7 (8/96) Rainbow A l-A n o n meets on Saturdays at the A la no Club Board- room (5 30-6 45 pm 909 N W 21th Ave 222-5756 ) ( 2/96) Rational Recovery meets twice 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 Monday. 6 pm Friday 415 S W 13th Ave C liff Walker 239-5359 ) (4/97) Sex and Love A d d icts Anonym ous a 12-step group for those struggling with sexual and/or emotional dependency, meets at 6 pm Wednesdays and Sundays. (PO Box 6736. Portland. OR 97228 650-7009 ) ( 5/96) transsexual, transgendered and cross-dressing youth (6-8pm Wednes day. Phoenix Rising offices). Trensitio ns (3 30-5 pm Wednesday. Cedar Hills Recreation Center. Beaverton). W indfire (6-7 30 pm Thursday. Phoenix Rising offices), Personal Deity Proxy, a group to share creative endeavors (5-7 pm Friday. Phoenix Rising offices) (620S W Fifth Ave .S uite 710. Portland. OR 97204 223-82991(3/97) Positive Place, a new grou p fo r HIV-positive people under age 23. meets Thursdays at Outside In A joint protect of Outside In and Project Quest. (1236 S W Salmon St Call to sign up Graham Harriman 2 4 1 -6448 ) (2/97) R ainbow is a positive peer-support group, primarily for sexual minority youth of color An interagency project of the Urban League of Portland and Phoenix Rising (4 pm Monday Metropolitan Community Church Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 280 2600 ) ( 3/97) 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 individuals and families on a sliding scale A program of The Network (2020 SE Powell Blvd 238-0780 ) (8/96) Safe Space is a group for lesbian, gay. bisexual or questioning youth that meets in Bend on Fridays (Call for location 541-383-4861 )(9/96) V O IC E S (Voices of Individual and Community Empowerment from the Streets) is a self-support group for queer youth Free pizza An interagency project of Outside In and Phoenix Rising (6-8pm Wednes day 1030 S W 13th Ave 223-4121 ) (3/97) Th e Zone is an on-line computer bulletin board for lesbian, gay and bisexual teens This free service operates 24 hours a day (213-731 0 3 9 0 ) (4/96)