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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)