just out ▼ S e p t e m b e r 19, 1997 ▼ 25 Ritual, massage and conscious breathing guide participants into feeling states that awaken their deepest centers of pleasure ($295 Some scholarships available Tim Mulcahey 790-214 1 ) (10/17) health care field are represented; friends and partners welcome (Ted 246-4531. Joyce 360 694 3 74 0 ) (8/97) C o m m o n G ro u n d W e llne ss C e n te r presents classes open to the public and free to members B a s ic m assage te ch n iq u e s for p a rtn e rs and frie n d s. (7 3 0 -9 3 0 pm Sept 23 and 30 $1 5-$45 per pair fo r both classes Pat Buckley o r John Falcon 771-6033) (2926NE Flanders S t 238-4010 ) (9/19) C O L A G E . Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere, holds support group meetings for kids (6 pm second Monday 228 3892 ) (7/97) C la c k a m a s P a th finde rs is a social group for gay and bisexual men living in Clackamas County (653-8738 ) (2/98) T h e P e rso na l Is P ro fe ss io n a l: E x p lo rin g the T h e ra p is t Self an active workshop for women therapists and counselors, takes place in Newport. Ore .on Sept. 2 7 from 10am to5pm Explore the therapist persona, connections between therapeutic style and personality, and issues such as boundaries, bum out and social context Six NASW / NBCC continuing education units. Conducted by Bethroot Gwynn, MA, and Jane Mara. MSW. LCSW. Limited to 16 participants ($100- $125 5 4 1 -563-4285) (9/19) i f f Ea stside Fa m ily C o o p e ra tiv e offers alternative, part-time child care in a loving environment created and run completely by parents (9 am-1 pm three days per week 2800 SE Harrison S t 233-5099 ) (7/97) ■ is»,. E q u ity Fo u n d a tio n a statewide community foundation created by lesbian and gay Oregonians Equity awards grants to organizations that support its mission of "access to worth " (Jim Vegher. PO Box 5696. Portland. OR 97228 220-0628. EquityFund@aol com ) (7/97) .M l F R IE N D S is a support group for African American gay and bisexual men Discussion topics chosen by participants; food and beverage provided (6 8 pm second and fourth Wednesdays Brian or Cecil 280 2643 ) 0 /9 7 ) Get fit in a creative and comfortable environment D a n cE lite holds lo w -im p a ct m otivational exercise sessions Before-work hours available. One-hour and thirty-minute sessions offered (244-2669) (9/19) G a y and Le sbia n A rc h iv e s of the P acific N o rth w e st is a histoncal society and archiving project working to preserve and docu­ ment local gay and lesbian history Meets one Sunday per month (PO Box 3646. Portland. OR 97208 284-1872. glapnOaol com ) (7/97) W o m e n 's sp iritu a lity g ro u p : Learn meditation and how to focus on your own spiritual path in a six-week workshop conducted by Renee Augrain. Certified Spiritual Director. (7-8 30 pm Tuesdays 2700 SE 26th A v e . Suite C, Portland. OR 97202 $20 pe r week 235-2005.) ( 10 / 17 ) P u llia m D e ffe n b a u g h G a lle ry hosts “ R em o te V ie w in g ,“ a c o lle c tio n o f n e w s c u lp tu re b y M ik e T a y lo r , th ro u g h S e p t. 27 AIDS & HIV A S A P T reatm ent S e rv ic e s provides individual and group counsel­ ing for people who are HIV-positive and who are also having problems with alcohol or drugs Triangle Project Title I funds are available to help pay for treatment Call the intake coordinator Monday through Friday to ask for a Triangle Project Title I appointment. (2130 SW Fifth Ave 224-0075) (2/98) C a s ca d e A I D S P ro je c t provides nonmedical services to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS in Cregon. Services include counseling, support groups, advocacy, assistance, outreach and edu­ cation. activities, and information. B enefits A d v o c a c y C lin ic assists people who are HIV-positive with government entitlement programs and housing forms (C A P offices C all fo r times ) Confiden­ tial and anonymous d ro p -in H IV te sting is provided every Tuesday evening for gay and bisexual men (6-8pm at C APoffices $20 lab fe e ) H IV U n iv e rs ity offers classes, information and a wellness program, which includes a newsletter, the Plus Club House Party social group and prosocial events. (HIV U Infoline 223-6339. ext 11 /./T h e Plus C lu b H o u se P a rty provides a relaxing setting for people with HIV and AIDS to meet and mingle socially Tne group meets in private homes on the first Friday and third Sunday of the month. (Dale 221-3015. Brian 249-7030 ) (CAP offices: Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave 223-5907) (2/98) C A P S u p p o rt G ro u p P ro g ra m s includes 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 140 ) (2/98) C la c k a m a s C o u n ty A ID S Relief Effort is a community-based organization providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support services. (4790 SE Logus Road. MHwaukie. OR 97222. 653-8738) (2/98) C la c k a m a s C o u n ty P u b lic Health C lin ic offers HIV testing and counseling All testing is confidential; anonymous testing available (5-7 pm Monday. 8 30-11 am W ednesday $15 1425 S Kaen Road. Oregon C ity 655-8471.) (2/98) C o m m u n ity H ealth In su ra n ce P ro g ra m pays 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 M onday-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) F rie n d s of P e o p le w ith A ID S Fo u n d a tio n is a nonprofit organi­ zation offering assistance to people with AIDS (245-7428.)( 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 M onday-Friday 5525 SE M ilwaukie Ave . Portland. OR 97202 230-1202. fax 2 3 0 -1 2 1 3 )( 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 (9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday. 3835S W K ellyS t 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. 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 e a lth D e p a rtm e n t HIV services counsel­ ing and clinical services (Fourth Floor. 248-50207. testing by appoint­ ment and walk-in (Sixth Floor. $20. 248-3775). (M cC oy 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 (6:30-9 pm 1737 N W 26th Ave 650- 7032 ) (11 /97) 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 Plan. Medicaid. Medicare, private pay. private insurance and Ryan W hite CARE Act Title I (2020 SE Powell Blvd 238-0780 ) (8/97) O re g o n A I D 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 U n k 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. I 800-777-2437 7(7/97) O u r H o u s e o f 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 A lder S t 234-01 7 5 X 7 /9 7 ) ä O u ts id e In has transitional 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 W olf 22 3-4121.) (10/97) P h oenix R is in g Fo u nda tio n In c. 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 223-8292 ) (2/98) P o sitive P la ce , a g ro u p fo r H IV -p o s itiv e pe op le u n d e r age 25. meets on Thursdays at Outside In. (1236 SW Salmon S t C all to sign up: Graham Hardman 241-6448.)( 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 siv e health m a na g e m e nt g ro u p fo r pe op le w ith H IV a n d A I D S The group is facilitated by Lusijah Marx. RN. PsyD. and Graham Harriman, MA (24 16 448 7 (7/97) Regional A ID S Interfaith N e tw o rk helps communities of faith to develop “ faith in action opportunities" by planning strategies to meet local needs for HIV/AIDS prevention education and care services (4790 SE Logus Road. Milwaukie. OR 97222 653-8738 )1. 2/98) S p e a k to Y o u r B ro th e rs is a volunteer-based HIV primary preven­ tion program building a healthy gay and bisexual men s community. N e e d le -fre e 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 donation HIV testing hot line ext 172 / N e ig h b o rh o o d M e n T a lk s brings men together to socialize and discuss topics of mutual interest Facilitated gatherings are held monthly. (G eoffrey ext 145.) O u t ­ re a ch is out in the community talking with men one-on-one at events, in bars and parks, and at the bath house (Trevor ext 174 ) P e e r Le a d e rsh ip P ro g ra m trains young men of all ethnicities to develop leadership skills and culturally appropriate HIV-prevention projects (B rianext 131 J Y o u n g M e n 's G ro u p offers an opportunity for men aged 18 to 27 years to meet and socialize. Speak to Your Brothers is a program of Cascade AIDS Project (Suite 300. 620 S W Fifth Ave 22 3-5 907 )13 / 98) 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 ingto n C o u n ty P u b lic H e a lth 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 español. (Testing 648-8851. clinics in Beaverton and H illsboro 648-8881. TDD 648-8601 .)( 7/97) 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 Volunteer opportunities. (9 am-5 pm M onday-Friday 6600 SE Division S t.. Suite 103. Portland. OR 97206 775-6327 ) (9/97) C entral O regon C e n tra l O re g o n A ID S S u p p o rt T e a m provides services for HIV­ positive people and their caregivers (541 -389-4330) (7/97) C oastal O regon C la ts o p C o u n ty A ID 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. W ednesday and Friday 10 Sixth S t . Suite 209. Astoria. OR 97103 325-471t . ) l 2/98) A ID S In form a tion, R e s o u rc e s a n d S e rv ic e s (AIRS) hot line (Hood River 541-387-4022. The Dalles 541 298-6292 ) (12/97) A ID S P re ve n tio n T e a m of C o lu m b ia C o u n ty is a private, nonprofit, volunteer based organization that provides outreach, refer­ rals and education (8 am-5 pm Friday 175 S 13th S t . S t Helens. OR 97051 366 2 8 3 9 ) (3/98) S outhern O regon A ID 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 ID S C o u n c il sponsors meetings and educa­ tional activities R u b y H o u 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- bung. OR 97470 541 -440-276 7. J (7/97) Klam a th C o u n ty H IV R e so u rce 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) 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 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. (FKD Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405 541-342-5088 ) (7/97) P a th finde 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 ) (7/97) 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. (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 S t. M cM innville. OR 97128 Norm Costa 434-7525. pager 434-4507) (2/98) W ashington P e o p le o f C o l o r A g a i n s t 206-322- 7061.) (7/97) A ID S N e t w o r k . (S e a ttle BROADCAST L o v e M a k e s a F a m ily is a public dialogue about lesbians, gay men and family values on KKEY 1150 AM (7-9 am W ednesday Call-in number 222-5539 J (7/97) T he S n ic k e rs L a B a rr S h o w features talk for gay men, lesbians and bisexuals (Call for schedule 727-2491 )(7 /9 7 ) CAMPUS The A ll-H ill G a y , Le sbia n a nd B ise xu a l A llia n ce is Oregon Health Sciences University's social and peer support group for stu­ dents. faculty, staff and friends Social gatherings are held every month or so (Angela 494-5818. S cott 632-8569) (2/98) COMMUNITY G eneral A d v o c a te s fo r G a y a nd Le sbian E q u a lity promotes positive images of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals and promotes cooperation and collaboration among those who support equal rights for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. (PO Box 5222. Portland. OR 97208 H 4/97) A s ia n a nd P a cific Isla n d e r Le sbia ns a nd G a y s is a social and educational group Activities include social outings, potlucks. cultural events and rap groups. (232-6408) (2/98) Bisexual C o m m u n ity F o ru m is an age- and gender-inclusive social, support and education network founded in 1980 Activities include dances, potlucks. field trips and a polyamory interest group Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays (7 3 0 pm at Utopia Cafe. 3320 SE Belm ont S t Laury 285 4848 ) (3/98) B o nne ville G a y , L e sb ia n a nd B ise xu a l R e s o u rc e G ro u p is for mutual support and to address diversity and employment issues at Bonneville Power Administration Other federal employees welcome (230-4733. 6 3 1 -7 7 6 7 )0 /9 7 ) B ro th e r to B ro th e r is a social and political group fo r African American gay and bisexual men Get involved and help set the group's agenda (280-2626 )<. 7/97) C a s c a d e G u ild M e d ic a l G ro u p meets monthly for potluck din­ ners. socializing, networking and other activities All phases of the G a y , Le sbia n a nd B isexual P h y sicia n s of O re g o n is a social and activist group for physicians, residents and medical students throughout Oregon. Meets monthly (321-5164 ) ( 2/98) G a y , Le sbia n o r B i E m p lo y e e s (GLOBE), a group of federal employees, meets monthly. (Jerry 326-5667 ) (2/98) G a y , Le sbia n, S tra ig h t E d u ca tio n N e tw o rk — O re g o n C h a p ­ te r brings together teachers, parents, students and concerned citi­ zens to work to end homophobia in schools (6-8 pm third Tuesday at A Teacher's Space. 2755 NE Broadway GLSEN. PO Box 20565. Portland. OR 97294 973-8489. G LSENOR@ aolcom .H2/98 ) G a y R e s o u rc e C o n n e c tio n is a toll-free information and referral line with listings for prosocial gay and lesbian events and organizations throughout Oregon. (10 am-9 pm Monday-Friday. noon-6 pm Saturday and Sunday 223-2437. 1-800-777-2437. O rhotline&aol com )(7/97) Lesbian C o m m u n ity P roje ct provides outreach, networking and other services to the lesbian community (TDD o r voice 282-8090 K 7/97) L e sb ia n H ealth P ro je c t sponsors a support group for lesbians with breast cancer that meets every other Monday Lesbians with other cancer-related illnesses welcome (6-7 30pm M ichelle Gordon. LCSW. 236-8770 ) ( 4/96) L e sbia ns L iv in g w ith C a n c e r meets bimonthly Partners and family welcome. (K ristie 630-6690 ) (7/97) L o v e M a k e s a Fa m ily serves lesbian and gay families of all types through public education and outreach A support group for parents meets every second Monday, along with an activities group for school- aged children and a discussion group for teenagers (6-8 pm PO Box 11694. Portland. OR 97211 228-3892 ) (7197) M u lt n o m a h C o u n t y (248 5 2 4 0 ) (12/97) Gay and L e s b ia n E m p lo y e e s . N e tw o rk H IV /S e xu a l M in o rity S e rv ic e s offers counseling for individuals, couples and families Current support groups; coming out at midlife, lesbian therapy group (2020SE Powell Blvd 238-0780 X8/97) N o rth w e s t G e n d e r A llia n c e is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals Monthly open meetings and socials (P O B ox 4928. Portland, OR 97208 646 2 8 0 2 .) (7/97) P a re n ts , Fa m ilie s a nd F rie n d s of L e sb ia n s a nd G a y s provides support, education and advocacy (7-9 30pm fourth W ednes­ day at First U nited M ethodist Church. 1838 SW Jefferson S t PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207 232-7676 ) ( 2/98) P h o e n ix R ising F o u n d a tio n In c. is a nonprofit organization offering services, based on a sliding fee scale, to the lesbian, gay. bisexual, transgender and transsexual communities Medicare and some insurance policies cover services. HIV contracts provide free counseling to eligible persons Support groups include a m e n 's c o m in g o u t g ro u p (Royce Bowlin). s a direct action group dedicated to issues of survival and visibility for lesbrans, bisexual women and trans dykes