ju s t out ▼ M p te m b a r 5 , 1997 ▼ 25 S outhern O regon A ID S S u p p o rt a nd 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. (541-471-78901(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 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 Springs Drive. Rose- burg. OR 97470. 541-440-2761 ) (7/97) Klam 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 St.. Klamath Falls. OR 97601 541-883-2437 ) ( 7/97) Lo ve 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 illamette V alley 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 (PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405 541-342-5088) (7/97) 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 VAJN'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, Corvallis. OR 97339 541-752-6322) (7/97) 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 Off-site Orasure testing. (412 N Ford St.. McMinnville. OR 97128. Norm Costa 434-7525. pager 434-4507.) (2/98) W ashington M ixed-m edia installations by Portland artist M ike E. W alsh are on display at the A m e rica n Institute of A rc h ite cts gallery thro u gh Sept. 25 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 140.) (2/98) P h o e n ix R ising Fo u nda tio n Inc. offers HIV and AIDS support: fee based on eligibility Call for a list of current groups (620 SW Fifth Ave . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204 223-8299 ) (2/98) C la c k a m a s C o u n ty A I D S Relief Effort is a community-based organization providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support services to residents o f Clackamas County. (4790 SE Logus Road. Milwaukee. OR 97222 653-8738.)(2/98) P o sitiv e 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. (1236 S W Salmon St. Call to sign up: Graham Harriman 241 6 4 4 8 ) (9/97) C la c k a m a s C o u n ty P u b lic H ealth C lin ic offers HIV testing and counseling All testing is confidential, anonymous testing available. (5-7pm Monday. 8.30-11 am Wednesday $15. 1425 S Kaen Road. Oregon City 655 8471.) (2/98) 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 sive 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. PsyO, and Graham Harriman, MA (241-6448.)(7/97) 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 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) (7/97) E s th e r's P a n try is a volunteer-run. nonprofit food bank for people disabled due to AIDS (5-7 pm Tuesday and Thursday 274-0711.) (1/98) Frie n d s of Pe o p le w ith A I D S Fo u nda tion is a nonprofit organi­ zation offering assistance to people with AIDS (245-7428.7(7/97) The H IV C a s e M a n a g e m e n t P a rtn e rsh 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 Milwaukie A v e . Portland. OR 97202 230-1202. fax 230-1213 ) (2/98) 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. (9am-3pm Monday-Friday 3835S W Kelly St. 223 3 4 4 4 ) (10/97) L a za ru s 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. 6 1 7 1 SW Capitol Highway Fr. Gary Mclnnis 245-0339 ) (2/97) M u ltn o m a h C o u n ty H ealth D e p a rtm e n t HIV services: counsel­ ing and clinical services (Fourth Floor. 248-5020). testing by appoint­ ment and walk-in (Sixth Floor, $20. 248-3775) (McCoy Building, 426 SW Stark S t ) (2/98) 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 on the third Friday of every month at Friendly House. Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also available (63 0 -9 p m 1737N W 2 6 th Ave 6 5 0 -7 0 3 2 )(11/97) N e tw o rk H IV / S e a 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 Plan. Medicaid. Medicare, private pay. private insurance and Ryan White CARE Act Title I. (2020 SE Powell Blvd 238-0780) (8/97) O re g o n A I D S H otline 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 U n k connects people affected by H V 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. I 80 0-7 772 43 77(7/97) 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 St 234-0175 ) (7/97) O u ts id e In has tra nsitio na l h o u sin g fo r H IV -p o s itiv e yo u th aged 17 to 22 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless (Karla Wolf 223-41 2 l.)( 10/97) R e gio na l A ID S Interfaith N e tw o rk provides assistance to com­ munities of faith in Oregon and Southwest Washington to develop" faith in action opportunities' by helping identify and plan strategies to meet local needs for HIV/AIDS prevention education and care services (4790 SE Logus Road. Milwaukie. OR 97222 653-8738 7(2/98) S p e a k to Y o u r B ro th e rs is a community-based HIV primary pre­ vention 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 s 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 a 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 testing 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 bi­ sexual men to develop leadership skills and H!V-prevention activities in the community (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) P e o p le of C o l o r A g a i n s t 206-322-7061 ) (7/97) The A lc o h o l and D ru g H e lp Line (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 796-1703. helps compile statistics on hate crimes and gives victims a chance to talk to someone sympathetic Outside Portland call 1-800-796-1703. (7/97) Call the Bias C rim e U n it of the Portland Police. 823-0434, if you feel you have been a victim of any type of bias crime in Portland (10/97) 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) The D o m e s tic V io le n c e 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 women and children escaping domestic violence Sorry, no boys older than 12 years (640-1171.) (2/98) Clackamas Women's Services and the Portland Women's Crisis Line offer a free confidential d o m e stic vio le n c e s u p p o rt g ro u p for women battered by women (Joyce Baxter at PWCL 232-9751. Toni Hughes at CW S 722 2366 ) (2/98) P o rtla n d W o m e n 's C ris is L in e operates 24 hours a day. (235-5333. 1 -888-235-5333 ) (2/98) The W o m e n 's In te rve n tio n 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 Bowiand, MSW (5-7 pm Wednesday $10-$15 per session Phoenix Rising 223-8299 ) (9/97) RECOVERY Li ve a nd Let Li ve C lu b offers lesbian and gay 12-step programs Call for calendar and meeting times (2940-A SE Belmont St. 460-9404 ) (7/97) O v e r the R a in b o w holds nonsmoking NA meetings on Thursdays at the Live and Let Live Club. (7-8 30 pm 2940-A SE Belmont St. 4 6 0 -9 4 0 4 )0 0 /9 7 ) R a in b o w 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 24th Ave 222-5756 )17/97) W a sh in g to n C o u n ty P u b lic H ealth D iv is io n provides anony­ mous HIV testing and counseling by appointment and walk-in Seropositive wellness program offers individual counseling. Se habla espaftol. (Testing 648-8851. clinics in Beaverton and Hillsboro 648 8881. TDD 648 8601.) (V 9 T ) W o m e n 's In te rc o m m u n ity A ID 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. (9am-5pm Monday-Friday 6600 SE Division St . Suite 103. Portland. OR 97206 775-6327 ) (9/97) Comma. O regon C o n tro l O re g o n A ID 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) C la ta o p C o u n ty A IO 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/AIDS speakers bureau, and provides case manage­ ment services for the Astoria. Warrenton, Seaside and Cannon Beach areas (2-5 pm Monday. Wednesday and Friday 10 Sixth St.. Suite 209. Astoria. OR 97103 325-4711 ) (2/98) IV O n T V C EN TR A L U R fh O H A IO S Inform a tio n . R e s o u rc e s a nd S e rv ic e s (AIRS) hot line (Hood River 541 387-4022. The Dalles 541 298 6292 ) 0 2 /9 7 ) N e t w o r k . (S e a ttle CRISIS 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) C oastal O regon A ID S Th e B ro d y Theater im prov g rou p opens its fifth season with I'll Tell You What, on stage at Bull Ring N o rthw est through Sept. 27 R ational R e c o v e ry does not mystify addiction and recovery. Its approach to chemical dependency is as a technical problem with a technical solution. (Call for meeting information C liff W alker 239 5 3 5 9 ) (2/98) 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. (2130 S W Fifth Ave 224-0075 ) (2/98) YOUTH G a y , Le sbia n, B isexual, Tra n s g e n d e re d a nd Q u e s tio n in g Y o u th G ro u p offers activities and support for youth aged 13 to 18 Adult facilitators. (4-6 pm Friday at Amazon Community Center. 2700 Hilyard S t . Eugene 5 4 1 684 3466 ) (1 /98) 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) L e sb ia n , G a y a nd B ise xu a l Y o u th G ro u p of Eu g e n e is a peer social, support and rap group that meets every Monday Age 25 and under. (5-6.30 pm at Koininia Center Library. University o f Oregon. 1414 Kincaid St 541 346 3360 ) (4/97) The N a tio na l C o a litio n fo r G a y , Le sbia n a n d B ise xu a l Y o u th is an organization of groups and individuals formed to serve the needs of queer youth across the country. (PO Box 24589. San Jose. CA 9 5 154-4589 ) (7/97) O u t 'n ' A b o u t Y o u th , a social and support group for gay. lesbian and bisexual teens. meets Thursday evenings in Corvallis. (7pm at First United Methodist Church. 1165 N W Monroe St 541-752-2491 ) (8/97) O u ts id e In has transitional housing for HIV-positive youth aged 17 to 22 who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless (Karla W olf 223-412! ) (10/97) P h oenix R ising F o u n d a tio n In c. is a mental health agency primarily serving members o f 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 Wednesday at Harry's Mother. 3942 SE Hawthorne Blvd ) T h e T ra n s G ro u p , for transsexual, transgendered and cross-dressing youth (6-8pm Wednes­ day at Phoenix Rising) T ran sitio n s (3 30-5pm Wednesday at Cedar Hills Recreation Center. Beaverton) W indfire (6 -7 3 0 pm Thursday at Phoenix Rising) P e rsona l D e ity P roxy, a group to share creative endeavors (5-7 pm Friday at Phoenut Rising) (620S W 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 St 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. (Brandi Rigby 244-2292. 223 8 2 9 9 ) (5/97) Q u e e r Y o u th in L o v e a n d D a n g e r is a support group for youth under 21 who are emotionally, physically or sexually abused in an intimate relationship Free and confidential Cosponsored by Bradley- Angle House and Roots and Branches (Kathy 238-0780. Brooks 281 -3 5 40 ) (2/98) 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 30pm Monday at Metropolitan Community Church o f Portland. 2400 NE Broadway Dionne 280-2663. ext 420 H I 2/97) R o ots a n d 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 ) ( 2/98) S o u th e rn C a s c a d e s Y o u th P ro je c t is a weekly social and discussion group for lesbian, gay and bisexual youth aged 20 and younger in the Klamath Basin area (541 -883-2437.) (2/98) S o u th e rn O re g o n Y o u th O u tre a c h holds monthly get-togethers at the Abdill Ellis Lambda Community Center in Ashland. (5 pm third Thursday 56 Third S t PO Box 515. M edford. OR. 97502 541-734 8007 ) (3/97) T rip le P o in t is a social group for gay. lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning youth in Southwest Washington Weekly rap sessions and activity excursions. (Celeste Baskett 360-735-9170 ) (5/97) V O IC E S (Voices of Individual and Community Empowerment from the Streets) is a self-support group for queer youth Free pizza. Must be under 21 (6-8 pm Wednesday at Outside In. 1030 S W 13th Ave 223-4121.7(3/97)