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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 6, 1997)
just out T june 8, 1997 ▼ 29 and third Fridays of the month. (6 30-9 pm. Dale 221-3015. Brian 228-5889 ) (CAP offices Suite 300. 620 S W Fifth Ave 223-5907 ) (11/96) CRISIS C A P S u p p o rt G ro u p P ro g ra m s include groups open to family and friends, lovers and caregivers, and people who are AIDS symptom atic 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. ext 1 4 0 )0 0 /9 7 ) The A lc o h o l and D ru g H e lp L in e (232-8083 in Portland) and Y o u th L in e (233-1113 in Portland) give free, unbiased and confiden tial assistance Call 1 -800-621 -1646 from elsewhere in Oregon. (7/97) The A n ti-V io le n c e L in e , 7 9 0 -1 7 0 3 helps compile statistics on hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic. Outside Portland call 1 -8 0 0 -7 9 6 -1 7 0 3 (7/97) C la c k a m a s C o u n ty A I D S 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 and AIDS, assistance wit h emergency food and clothing needs, and financial assistance referrals for HIV-positive people and people with AIDS (4790 SE Logus Road. Miiwaukie. OR 97222. 6 5 3 -8 7 3 8 )0 1/96) Ba tte re d Lesbian O u tre a c h a nd C o m m u n ity S u 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 ) ( 10/96) Call the Bias C rim e U n it of the Portland Police, 8 2 3 -0 4 3 4 , if you feel you have been a victim of any type of bias crime in Portland. (10/97) C la ck a m a s C o u n ty P u b lic H e a lth C lin ic offers walk-in hours for HIV testing and counseling No appointment necessary. All testing is confidential; anonymous testing available. (5-7 pm Monday. 8 30 -11 am W ednesday 1425SKaen Road. Oregon C ity 655-8471 ) (6/97) B ra d le y -A n g le H o u se provides a weekly confidential battered lesbian and bi women's support group Confidential intakes Groups facilitated by queer women Child care provided, donations accepted (232-7812) (12/97) C o m m u n ity H ealth In s u ra n ce P ro g ra m pays health insurance premiums for eligible people with HIV or AIDS CHIP will pay premiums for COBFtA 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 M onday-Friday 223-8998 ) (7/97) C la c k a m a s W o m e n 's S e rv ic e s and the P o rtla n d W om e n 's C ris is Line offer a free confidential domestic violence support group for lesbians. (Joyce Baxter at PWCL 232-9751. Toni Hughes at CWS 722 2366 ) ( 3/97) The D o m e s tic V io le n ce R e s o u rc e 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 JOO/96) F rie n d s of P e o p le w ith A I D S Fo u n d a tio n is a nonprofit organization offering assistance to people with AIDS (245-7428 ) (7/97) The W o m e n 's Inte rve ntion G ro u p is an ongoing group for lesbian and bisexual women who use physical or emotional violence to hurt and intimidate their partners Facilitated by Julie O'Donnell. MSW, and Sharon Bowland. MSW. (5-7 pm W ednesday $10-$15 per session Phoenix Rising 223 8299 ) (9/97) The H IV C a se M a n a g e m e n t P a rtn e rs h ip P ro je c t provides comprehensive HIV-related case management to clients in Clacka mas. Columbia. Multnomah. Washington, Yamhill and Clark counties. (8 30 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 5525 SE M iiwaukie Ave.. Portland. OR 97202. 230-1202. fax 230-1213 ) 0 2/96) The H IV C e n te r a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, offers social activities, case management, peer support, pastoral counseling and home meal deliveries Lunch is available at 12:30 pm Monday through Friday. (9 am-3pm Monday-Friday 3835S W Kelly S t 223-3444 ) (10/97) RECOVERY Brian M arki Fine A r t exhibits “ Places: M oods and Te xtu re s in T ravel P h o to g ra p h y,” a series of im ages by Frank D iM a rc o , thro u gh J u ly 2 L a za rus C o m m u n ity offers spiritual and practical help for people living with HIV and AIDS; a Mass in Time of AIDS is held every Thursday evening. (6 pm at Hopewell House. 6171 SW C apitol Highway Fr. Gary M clnnis 245-0339 ) (2/97) M u ltn o m a h C o u n ty H IV S e rv ic e 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 P ro je c t P o rtla n d C h a p te r holds panel-making workshops the third Friday of every month at Friendly House Educa tional materials and a speakers bureau are also available (6 3 0 -9 pm 1737 NW 26th Ave 650- 7032 ) 0 1 /§7) N e tw o rk H IV / S e x u a l M in o rity S e rv ic e s offers medical evalu ation and management, and counseling for individuals, couples and families affected by HIV and AIDS Available through the Oregon Health Ran, Medicaid. Medicare, private pay. private insurance and Ryan White CARE Act Title I. (2020 SE Pow ell Blvd. 238 0780 ) (8/97) O re g o n A ID S H o tlin e 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. P o sitive 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. 1-800-777-2437 ) (7/97) Seropositive wellness program offers individual counseling Se habla español. (Testing 648-8851. clinics in Beaverton and H illsboro 648-8881. TDD 648-8601. )(7 /9 7 ) W o m e n 's In te rc o m m u n ity A I D S R e s o u rc e offers services to HIV-positive women and their families, including a weekly support group for HIV-positive women, a bimonthly support group for children affected by HIV, family support services, information and referral, advocacy and emergency assistance Child care provided for families seeking services. Volunteer opportunities (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 6600 SE Division St.. Suite 103. Portland. OR 97206 775-6327) (9/97) O u r H o u se of P o rtla n d 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 S t 234-01 75 7(7/97) C en tr a l O r ego n C e n tra l O re g o n A I D S S u p p o rt T e a m provides services and support for HIV-positive people and their caregivers (541 -389-4330.) (7/97) O u ts id e In has tra n sitio n a l h o u sin g fo r H IV -p o s itiv e you th aged 17 to 22 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. (Karla W olf 223-4121 ) (10/97) C o astal O r eg o n C la ts o p C o u n ty A I D S C o a litio n R e s o u rc e C e n te r coordi nates outreach and education on HIV and AIDS, social and support groups, an HIV/A1DS speakers bureau, and provides case manage ment services for the Astoria, Warrenton. Seaside and Cannon Beach areas (1.30-4 30 pm Monday. W ednesday and Friday 10 Sixth St.. Suite 209. Astoria. OR 97103 325-4711 .7(4/97) P h oe nix R ising Fo u n d a tio n In c. offers HIV and AIDS support; call fora list of current groups (62 0S W Fifth Ave., Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204 223-8299 ) (1/97) P o sitive P la ce , a g ro u p fo r H IV -p o s itiv e p e o p le u n d e r age 25. meets on Thursdays at Outside In. A joint project of Outside In and Project Quest (1236S W Salmon S t C all to sign up Graham Harriman 24 1-6 448 ) (9/97) P ro je c t Q u e s t 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, yoga, stopping smoking, meditation and more. Project Quest offers a co m p re h e n s iv e health m a n a g e m e n t g ro u p fo r p e o p le w ith H IV a n d A I D S The group is facilitated by Lusijah Marx. RN, PsyD. and Graham Harriman. M A (241-6448 ) ( 7/97) 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 health 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. Miiwaukie. OR 97222 653-8738) (7/97) S p e a k to Y o u r B ro th e rs is a community-based HIV primary prevention program serving gay and bisexual men in the Portland area N e ig h b o rh o o d M e n T a lk e brings 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 (Doug ext 145.) S p e a k in g of S e x is a fun. interactive workshop offering men the skills they need to stay safe in the '90s (Brian ext 131 > D ro p -in H IV te sting and support is offered every Tuesday for gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm at CAP offices $20 lab fee HIV testing hot line ext 172.) O u tre a c h is out in the community talking with men one-on-one at events, in bars and parks, and at the beaches (Shawn ext. 174 ) P e e r L e a d e rsh ip P ro g ra m trains young gay and bisexual men to develop leadership skills and HIV-prevention activities in the community. (B rianext 13 I J 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 ) ( 7/97) W a sh in gto n C o u n ty H e a lth D e p a rtm e n t H IV S e rv ic e s pro vides anonymous testing and counseling, by appointment and walk-in. S o u th er n O r eg o n A I D S S u p p o rt a n d P re v e n tio n (ASAP) is a support and resource network in Josephine County for people living with AIDS and HIV. their families and friends. (541-471-7890.)( 9/97) D o u g la s C o u n ty A I D S C o u n c il sponsors meetings and educa tional activities R u b y H ou se , 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 Springs Drive. Rose- burg. OR 97470 541-440-2761.) (7/97) K lam a th C o u n ty H IV R e s o u rc e C e n te r coordinates outreach and education on HIV and AIDS, social and support groups, and provides case management services. (10 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 1112 Pine S t . Klamath Falls. OR 97601 541-883-2437.) (7/97) L o v e jo y H o s p ic e offers care for the critically ill and their families in | Josephine County (541-474-1193 ) (9/97) W il l a m e t t e V a l l e y H IV A llia n c e provides free emotional and nonmedical practical support services to people living with HIV. their families and friends, and those grieving A c o rn H o u s e a service of the alliance, is a hospice and day care facility (541-342-2830). (1966 Garden A v e . Eugene. PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405 541 -3 4 2 -5 0 8 8 )(7 /9 7 ) 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 Box 326. Salem. OR 97301 581-3296 ) 0 /9 7 ) V a lle y A I D S Info rm a tio n N e tw o rk offers information, support, speakers and referrals for people affected by HIV and AIDS Call VAIN's 24-hour hot line 1 -8 0 0 -5 8 8 -A I D S Gay and bisexual out reach are also offered. (PO Box 971. C orvallis. OR 97339 541-752-6322 ) 0 /9 7 ) Y a m h ill C o u n ty P u b lic H ealth D e p a rtm e n t offers community outreach and HIV-prevention education (412 N Ford S t. M cM innville. OR 97128 Norm Costa 434 7525. 434 4507 ) ( 10/96) P e o p le o f C o l o r 206-322-7061 ) 0 /9 7 ) W a s h in g t o n A g a in s t A ID S N e t w o r k . (S e a ttle N e w prints by rek no w ned artist Y u ji Hiratsuka are on display at Pulliam D effenbaugh G a lle ry through Ju n e 28 G a y, Le sbian and Bi R a in b o w G ro u p of V a n c o u v e r holds nonsmoking AA meetings every Monday (8 pm at Personalities. 115 E Seventh S t 360-694-5068 ) ( 12/96) Live and Let Live C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-step programs. Call for calendar and meeting times (2940-A SE Belmont S t 460-9404 ) (7/97) O v e r the Rainbow holds nonsmoking NA meetings on Thursdays at the Live and Let Uve Club (7-8 30pm 2940-A SE Belmont S t 460-9404 ) (10/97) R a in b o w A l-A n o n meets on Saturdays at the Alano Club Board- room (5 30-6 45 pm 909 N W 24th Ave 222-5756 ) (7/97 ) R ational R e c o ve ry meets two 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. (7pm Monday. 6pm Friday 415 SW 13th Ave C liff W alker 239-5359) (4/97) T ria n g le P ro je c t 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. (2 130 S W Fifth Ave 224-0075 ) ( 12/96) YOUTH Ja n u s Y o u th P ro g ra m 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 ) ( 7/97) Le sbia n, G a y and B ise xu a l Y o u th 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 at Koininia C enter Library. U niversity o f Oregon. 1414 Kincaid S t 541 346 3360 ) (4/97) The N a tiona l C o a litio n fo r G a y , Le sb ia n a nd Bisexual Y o u th s an organization of groups and individuals formed to serve the needs of queer youth across the country (PO Box 24589. San Jose. CA 95154 4589 ) ( 7/97) O u t 'n ' A b o u t Youth, a social and support group for gay. lesbian and bisexual teens, meets Thursday evenings in Corvallis. (7 pm at First United M ethodist Church. 1165 N W M onroeS t 541-752 2491 X8/97) O u ts id e In has tra nsitio na l h o u sin g for HIV-positive youth aged 17 to 22 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless (Karla W olf 223-4121 ) (10/97) P h oenix R is in g F o u n d a tio n In c. is a mental health agency primarily serving members of the sexual minority communities, with social and support groups for sexual minority youth A w a k e n in g s , an interagency project with Janus Youth Programs (6-8 pm W ednesday at Harry 's M other, 3942 SE Hawthorne Blvd ) T h e T ra n s G ro u p for transsexual, transgendered and cross-dressing youth (6-8pm W ednes day at Phoenix Rising) T ra n s itio n s (3:30-5pm Wednesday at Cedar Hills Recreation Center. Beaverton). W in d fire (6-7 30pm Thursday at Phoenix Rising) P e rso n a l D e ity P ro xy, a group to share creative endeavors (5-7 pm Friday at Phoenix Rising) (620 SW Fifth Ave . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204 223 8299 ) ( 3/97) P o sitive Place, a group for HIV-positive people under age 25, meets on Thursdays at Outside In. (1236 SW Salmon S t Call to sign up Graham Harriman 241-6448 ) (9/97) P rid e M e n to rs h ip P ro je c t serves Multnomah County gay. les bian, trans and questioning youth between the ages of 13 and 19 (Brandt Rigby 244 2292. 223 8299 ) (5/97) R a in b o w is a positive social and peer-support group for sexual minority youth, with an emphasis on youth of color Sponsored by The Urban League (4 30 pm Monday at M etropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway 280 2663. ext 420 ) ( 12/97) R oots a nd B ra n c h e s 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 (2020 SE Powell Blvd 238-0780 ) (7/97) Safe S p a c e is a group for lesbian, gay. bisexual and questioning youth that meets in Bend (541 383 4861 ) (9/96) Trip le Point * a social group for gay. lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth in Southwest Washington Weekly rap sessions and activity excursions (Celeste Baskett360-735-9170 X5/97) V O IC E S (Voices of Individual and Community Empowerment from the Streets) is a self-support group for queer youth F re e pizza. (6-8 pm Wednesday at O utside In. 1030S W 13th Ave 223-4121 ) (3/97)
