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4 just out ▼ octobor 17, 1997 T 29 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 140 7 (2/98) B o n n e ville G a y . Le sb ia n a n d 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. 631-7767 )(V 9 T ) B ro th e r to B ro th e r is a social and political group for African American gay and bisexual men Get involved and help set the group's agenda (280-2663. ext 421 7 (4/98) C la c k a m a s C o u n ty A I D S Relief Effort is a community-based organisation providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support services (4790 SE Logus Road. Mifwaukie. OR 97222 653-8738 7 . (2/98) C a s c a d e G u ild M e d ica l G ro u p meets monthly for potluck din ners. socializing, networking and other activities All phases of the health care field are represented, friends and partners welcome (Ted 246-4531. Joyce 360 694-3740 ) (8/97) C la c k a m a s C o u n ty P u b lic H e a lth C lin ic offers HIV testing and counseling All testing is confidential; anonymous testing available. (5-7 pm Monday. 8 30-11 am Wednesday $15 1425 S Kaen Road. Oregon City 655-8471 .7(2/98) C la c k a m a s P a th fin d e rs is a social group for gay and bisexual men living in Clackamas County. (653-8738 7 (2/98) C O L A G E . Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere, holds support group meetings for kids. ( 6 pm second Monday 228-3892 )(T /9T) C o m m u n ity H ealth In s u ra n c e 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 o f Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon funded by the Ryan White CARE Act Title I. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 223-8998.) (7/97) 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 (7/97) Esther's Pantry is a volunteer-run, nonprofit food bank for people disabled due to AIDS (5-7pm Tuesday and Thursday 274-0711 /0 /9 8 ) E q u ity F o u n d a tio n is a statewide community foundation created by lesbian and gay Oregonians. Equity awards grants to organizations that support its mission o f “ access to w orth.' (Jim Vegher. PO Box 5696. Portland. OR 97228 220-0628, EquityFundGaolcom.)(7/97) 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 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 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 Milwaukie Ave , 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. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday 3835S W Kelly St 223-3444 ) ( 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 Capitol Highway Fr Gary Mclnnis 245-0339.) (2/97) 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 o r Cecil 280-2663. ext 4 2 1.7(4/98) G a y a n d Le sbia n A rc h iv e s of the P a cific N o rth w e s t is a historical 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. glapn@aol com 7 (7/97) I G a y . Le sbia n a nd B isexual P h y s ic ia 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 7(2/98) G a y . Le sbia n o r B l E m p lo ye e s (GLOBE), a group of federal employees, meets monthly. (Jerry 326-5667 7 (2/98) 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 S W Stark S t ) (2/98) G a y , Le sbia n, S tra ig h t Edu ca tion 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. GLSENORGaol com ) (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 3 0 -9 pm 1737 N W 26th Ave. 650-7032.) (11/97) 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 andSunday 223-2437. 1-800-777-2437. OrhotlineGaol com.)(7/97 ) 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) Le sbia n C o m m u n ity P ro je c t provides outreach, networking and other services to the lesbian community (TDD or voice 282-8090.7 (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 Michelle Gordon. LCSW. 236-8770.7(4/96) 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 P o sitive L in 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. 1-800-777-2437 ) ( 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 S t 234-0175 7(7/97) O u ts id e In has tra nsitio na l h o u s in g fo r H IV -p o s itiv e yo u th aged 17 to 22 who are homeless or at risk o f becoming homeless. (Karla W olf 223-41 2 1 .)(\0/97) P h o e n ix R is in g Fo u n d a tio n In c . offers HIV and AIDS support; fee based on eligibility. Call for a list of current groups. (620 S W Fifth Ave . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204 223-8299 ) (2/98) 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 a ge 2 3 . meets on Thursday at Outside In. (1236S W Salmon St. C alltosign up: Graham Harriman 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 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 nd A I D S The group is facilitated by Lusijah Marx. RN, PsyD, and Graham Harriman. MA. (241-6448 ) ( 7/97) R e gio na l 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) ( 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 dle -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. (Geoffrey ext 145.) 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 bath house (Trevorext 174 IP e e r L e 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 (Bhan ext 131.) 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 223-5907)( 3/98) T o d 's C o m e r provides free clothing for people with AIDS A service o f the Friends of People with AIDS Foundation (245-7428 )01/97) W a sh in gto 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 espanol (Testing 648-8851. clinics in Beaverton and Hillsboro 648-8881. TDD 648-8601 7(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 Monday-Friday 6600 SE Division S t . Suite 103. Portland OR 97206 775-6327 )(9 /9 7 ) C entum . O regon 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 for HIV- positive people and their caregivers (541 -389-4330 ) (7/97) L e sb ia n s L iv in g w ith C a n c e r meets bimonthly Partners and family welcome (Kristie 630-6690 7 (7/97) C o n d u it dance studio hosts a w eekend of im provisation and Feldenkrais w o rkshop s, O c t. 18-20 C oastal O regon 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/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) E astern O regon Ea g le ca p A I D S S u p p o rt T e a m (EAST) is a community-based nonprofit organization that provides education, information and out reach to Union. Baker and Wallowa counties for HIV/AIDS prevention (6 pm second Tuesday general meeting. 6 pm third Tuesday board meeting at United Methodist Church, 1612 Fourth St.. La Grande PO Box 2901. La Grande. OR 97850 541-962-7048 7(3/98) 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 St.. McMinnville. 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 N orthern O regon A I D S In fo rm 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 5 4 1-298-62927 ( 12/97) L o v e M a ke s a F am ily is a public dialogue about lesbians, gay men and family values on KKEY 1150 AM (7-9 am Wednesday Call-in number 222-5539 )(7 /9 7 ) A I D S P re v e 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 175S !3 t h S t . St Helens. OR 97051 366-2839 ) ( 3/98) The 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.) (7/97) S outhern O regon A I D S S u p p o rt a nd P re v e n tio n >s a support and resource network in Josephine County for people living with AIDS and HIV, their families and friends (541-471-7890 7(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 o u s e 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 St . Klamath Falls. OR 97601 541-883 2437 7(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 alamette 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 ) (7/97) V a lle y A ID 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 CAMPUS The A ll-H ill G a y . Le sb ia n a nd Bisexual A llia n c e 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 8 5 6 9 7 (2/98) COMMUNITY G eneral A d v o c a te s fo r G a y a nd Le sb ia n E q u a lity promotes positive images o f 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 ) ( 4/97) A s ia n a n d P a c ific Is la n d e r Le sb ia n s a n d 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 potyamory interest group Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays (7 30 pm at Utopia Cafe. 3320 SE Belmont S t Laury 285 4848 7(3/98) L o v e M a k e s a F a 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 9 7 2 1 1 228-3892 7 (7/97) M u lt n o m a h C o u n t y (240 5240 7(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 238-0780X8/97) 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 (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 646-2802) (7/97) P a re n ts , Fam ilies a n d F rie n d s o f L e sb ia n s a n d G a y s provides support, education and advocacy (7 -9 3 0 pm fourth Wednes day at First United Methodist Church . 1838 S W Jefferson St POBox 8944. Portland. OR 97207 232-7676 7(2/98) P h oe nix R ising Fo u nda 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>. a g ro u p fo r p ro - and p o s to p e ra tiv e tra nsse xu a ls (Barry) a b a tte re r's in te rv e n tion g ro u p fo r lesbian and bisexual w o m e n who use physical, emotional, psychological and/or sexual violence against their lovers (JulieO'Donnell), a w o m e n 's sexual a bu se g ro u p (Deb Rodgers) a m e n 's p ro c e s s g ro u p for gay. bisexual and curious men (Jack Turtletaub) and a w o m e n 's p ro c e ss g ro u p (call for information) (620S W Fifth A ve . Suite 710. Portland. OR97204 223 8 2 99 X 2/98 ) P o rtla n d B ise xu a l A llia n c e >s an advocacy group for bisexual and bi-friendly people. Support and discussion groups are mixed-gender and meet at 7 pm on the first and third Fridays at Laughing Horse Books Newsletter, monthly socials and potlucks. (775-9717, pdxbi&teleport com 7 (2/98) P o rtla n d Bisexual W om en is a forum for exchanging ideas, feelings, resources and information. Bisexual and questioning women of any age. race, culture encouraged to attend. (7-9 pm second and fourth Fridays at It's My Pleasure. 4258 SE Hawthorne Blvd Prereg istration 236-0505. 283 6433 7(7/97) P o rtla n d Le a th e r M e n holds potlucks at members' homes on the second Saturday of each month (PLM. 5 4 18 N Amherst S t . Portland, OR 97203 7 (4/98) P rid e N o rth w e s t plans Lesbian and Gay Pride and associated events (PO Box 6611. Portland. OR 97228 295-97887 (7/97) R ig h t to P rid e In c. advocates full civil rights, human rights and social equity for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals by informing and educating policy makers and the general public (921 S W Morrison S t.. Suite 546. Portland. OR 97205 228 5825. barryG rtpor org 7 (2/98) S e rv lc e m e m b e rs Le ga l D e fe nse N e tw o rk helps men and women hurt by the military's ban on lesbians and gay men Confidential counseling available (202 328 FAIR, h ttp //w w w sldn org ) (7/97) T ra n s -P o rt is a support organization open to all transgendered people and their families Monthly open meetings and private peer support meetings (PO Box 66913. Portland. OR 97290 774 8463 ) (9/97)
