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may 15.1998 » just mrt<27 activities, and information Benefits Advocacy Clinic assists people who are HIV positive with govern ment entitlement programs and housing forms. (CAP offices Call for times.) Confidential and anonymous drop-in HIV testing is provided every Tuesday evening for gay and bisexual men. (6-8 pm at CAP offices. $20 lab fee.) HIV University offers classes, information and a wellness program, which includes a newsletter, and pro-social events. (HIV U Infoline 2236339, ext 11 1J The Plus Club House Party provides a relaxing setting for people with HIV and AIDS to meet and mingle socially The group meets in private homes at 6 30 pm on the first Friday and at 2 pm on the third Sunday of the month. (Brian 249-7030 ) (CAP offices: Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave. 223-5907.) (2/98) CAP Support Group Programs include groups open to family and friends, lovers and caregivers, and people who are AIDS symptomatic 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 groups, contact Project Client Services. (223-5907. ext. 140.) (2/98) Clackamas County AIDS Relief Effort is a com munity-based organization providing HIV/AIDS preven tion education and support services. (4790 SE Logus Road. Milwaukie. OR 97222. 653-8738.) (2/98) Clackamas County Public Health Clinic offers HIV testing and counseling. All testing is confidential; anonymous testing available. (5-7pm Monday. 8:30- 11 am Wednesday. 1425 S Keen Road. Oregon City. $15. 655-8471.) (2/98) Community Health Insurance Program pays pre miums 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 Mimstnes of Oregon funded by the Ryan White CARE Act Title I. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 223-8998.) (7/97) ment group for people with HIV and AIDS. The group is facilitated by Lusijah Marx. RN, PsyD, and Graham Hamman. MA. (493-0288) (7/97) Regional AIDS Interfaith Network helps commu nities 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) Speak to Your Brothers is a volunteer-based HIV pnmary prevention program building a healthy gay and bisexual men's community Needle-free drop-in HIV testing 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.) Neighborhood MenTalks brings men together to socialize and discuss topics of mutual interest. Facilitated gathenngs are held monthly. (Geoffrey ext. 145.) Outreach 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 ) Peer Leadership Program trains young men of all ethnicities to develop leadership skills and culturally appropriate HIV-prevention projects. (Bnanext. 131.) A program of Cascade AIDS Project. (Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave. 223-5907.) (3/98) Tod's Comer provides free clothing for people with AIDS. A service of the Fnends of People with AIDS Foundation. (245-7428.) (7/97) Washington County Public Health Division pro vides anonymous HIV testing and counseling by appoint ment and walk-in. Seropositive wellness program offers individual counseling. Se habla español. (Testing 648-8851. clinics in Beaverton and Hillsboro 648-8881, TDD 648-8601.) (7/97) Women's Intercommunity AIDS Resource offers services to HIV-positive women and their families, includ Eastern Oregon Eaglecap AIDS Support Team (EAST) is a com Yamhill County Public Health Department munity-based nonprofit organization that provides edu cation, information and outreach to Union, Baker and Wallowa counties for HIV/AIDS prevention. (6 pm sec ond 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 1541) 962-7048) (3/98) offers community outreach and HIV-prevention educa tion Off site Orasure testing. (412 N Ford St.. McMinnville. OR 97128 Norm Costa 434-7525. pager 434-4507.) (2/98) Northern Oregon (AIRS) hot line. (Hood River (5411387-4022. The Dalles (5411298 6292 'J (12/97) AIDS Prevention Team of Columbia County is Southern Oregon The Snickers LaBarr Show features talk for gay men. lesbians and bisexuals broadcast on Paragon Cable Channel 21 and TCI Cable Channel 11 (Call for schedule: 727-2491, or visit Snickers' Web sites www labarr.com and www comnx.com.) (5/98) ASAP AIDS Support and Prevention is a sup port and resource network in Josephine County for peo ple living with AIDS and HIV, their families and friends. (1541) 474-1193.) (10/98) Douglas County AIDS Council sponsors meetings and educational activities Ruby House a project of the council, is a residence in Douglas County for people with AIDS. Housing, energy assistance and other ser vices are provided. (3035 Laurel Spnngs Drive. Roseburg. OR 97470. 1541) 440-2761.) (7197) Border Riders Motorcycle Club is the Pacific Northwest's gay motorcycle club. Camping and day tnps (283-4903. bebiker@yahoo com. www acces- sone com/BRMC.) (9/98) Network Behavior Health Care introduces its Lifestyles program of services for sexual minonties and those affected by HIV and AIDS. Lifestyles provides group and individual counseling, assessment and refer ral, housing, medication management, and addiction recovery support (525 NE Oregon St.. Suite 220. Portland. OR 97211. Lynne Hanson. MSW. 238-0780 ) Brother to Brother is a social and political group for Afncan Amencan gay and bisexual men Get involved and help set the group's agenda. (280-2663. ext. 421.) (4/98) Network HIV/Sexual Minority Services offers medical evaluation and management, and counseling for anyone affected by HIV and AIDS Available through the John Kelly & Company close PICA's season with Find My Way Home May 21. See Entertainment briefs, p35 ing a weekly support group for HIV-positive women, a bimonthly support group for children affected by HIV. family support services, information and referral, advoca cy. and emergency assistance Child care provided Volunteer opportunities (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday 6600 SE Division St . Suite 103. Portland. OR 97206 7756327)19/97) Central Oregon Central Oregon AIDS Support Team provides services for HIV-positrve people and their caregivers (15411389-43301(7/97) Coastal Oregon Clatsop County AIDS Coalition Resource Center coordinates outreach and education on HIV and AIDS, social and support groups, an HIV/AIDS speakers bureau, and provides case management services for the Astona. Warrenton Seaside and Cannon Beach areas (2-5 pm Monday. Wednesday and Fnday 10 Sixth St.. Suite 209. Astona. OR 97103 325-471 f J (2/96) Josephine County Lovejoy Hospice offers care for the cntically ill and their families ((5411474-1193 ) (10/98) Klamath County HIV Resource Center coordi nates outreach and education on HIV and AIDS, social and support groups, and provides case management services (10 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday 1112 Pine St.. Klamath Falls. OR 97601 (5411883 2437) (7/97) Willamette Valley HIV Alliance provides free emotional and non medical practical support services to people living with HIV, their families and fnends. and those grieving (PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405 (541)342 5088 ) (7/97) Pathfinders is a nonprofit organization that provides funding and support for social, cultural and outreach events, projects and activities for gay and bisexual men in Manon and Polk counties (PO Box 326. Salem. OR 97301 581-3296.) (7/97) Valley AIDS Information Network offers informa ton. support, speakers and referrals for people affected by HIV and AIDS Ca« VAIN s 24-hour hot line 1 800 students and concerned citizens to work to end homo phobia in schools. (7-9 pm third Tuesday at A Teacher s Space. 2755 NE Broadway GLSEN. PO Box 20565. Portland. OR 97294 973 8489. GLSENOR&aolcom ) (8/98) Gay Resource Connection is a toll-free information and referral line with listings for pro-social gay and les bian events and organizations throughout Oregon (10 am-9 pm Monday-Fnday. noon-6 pm Saturday and Sunday 223-2437. 1-8OO-777-2437. Orhotlme@aol com.) (7/97) Lesbian Community Project provides outreach, networking and other services to the lesbian community (TDD or voice 282-8090.) (7/97) Lesbian Health Project sponsors a support group for lesbians with breast cancer that meets every other Monday Lesbians with other cancer-related illnesses welcome. (6-7 30 pm Michelle Gordon. LCSW, 236-8770.) (4/96) Lesbians Living with Cancer meets bimonthly Partners and family welcome (Knstie 630-6690 ) (7197) Love Makes a Family serves lesbian and gay fami lies 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.) (7/97) Multnomah County Gay and Lesbian Employees. (248-5240.) (12/97) Naval Network a club for admirers of mannes and sailors, offers a newsletter. (Send $3 to BP/NN, PO Box 1270-G. Searchlight. NV 89046 1270 ) (2/98) Network HIV/Sexual Minority Services offers counseling for individuals, couples and families Current support groups: coming out at midlife, lesbian therapy group. (2020 SE Powell Blvd. 238-0780 ) (8/97) Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support organization for cross dressers and transsexuals Monthly open meetings and socials. (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 646-2802 www teleport com/~nwga.) (10/98) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. is a nonprofit orga nization offenng mental health services, based on a slid ing fee scale, to the lesbian, gay. bisexual, transgender and transsexual communities Medicare and some insur ance policies cover services; HIV contracts provide free counseling to eligible persons Support groups include a men's coming out group (Royce Bowlin), a lesbian group (Genny Bimslager). a support and empower ment group for men of color (Theo Harper), a peer support group for pre- and postoperative trans sexuals (Barry Blackwood), and a support group for men over 40 (Bill Belcher. MA) Support group fees are $15-$12. peer group fees are by donation and thera py groups are $15-$20 (620 SW Fifth Ave . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204 223-8299.) (8/98) Portland Bisexual Alliance is an advocacy group for bisexual and bi-fnendly people Support and discus sion groups are mixed-gender and meet at 7 pm on the first and third Fndays at Laughing Horse Books Newsletter: monthly socials and potlucks. (775-9717, pdxbi&teleport com.) (2/98) potluck dinners, socializing, networking and other activi ties All phases of the health care field are represented; fnends and partners welcome (Ted 246-4531. Joyce (3601694-3740) (8/97) Portland Bisexual Women is a forum for exchang mg ideas, feelings, resources and information Bisexual and questioning women of any age. race, culture encouraged to attend (7-9 pm second and fourth Fndays at It's My Pleasure. 3106 NE 64th Ave Preregistration 236-0505. 2836433) (7/97) Clackamas Pathfinders is a social group for gay and bisexual men living in Clackamas County. (653-8738) (2/98) Portland Leather Men holds potlucks at members homes on the second Saturday of each month (PLM. 5418 N Amherst St.. Portland. OR 97203) (4/98) COLAGE. Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere, holds support group meetings for kids. (6 pm second Monday 228 3892) (7/97) Pride Northwest plans Lesbian and Gay Pnde and associated events (PO Box 6611. Portland. OR 97228. 295-9788.) (7/97) Eastside Family Cooperative 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 Hamson St 233 50991(7/97) Right to Pride Inc. advocates full civil nghts. human Cascade Guild Medical Group meets monthly for (5/98) Oregon Chapter bnngs together teachers, parents, (7-9 30 pm fourth Wednesday at First United Methodist Church. 1838 SW Jefferson St. PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207. 232-7676.) (2/98) Resource Group is for mutual support and to address diversity and employment issues at Bonneville Power Administration Other federal employees wel come. (230-4733. 631-7767.)(7197) mation about panel making, educational materials and speakers bureau (650-7032.) (8/98) Gay, Lesbian, Straight Education Network— Asian and Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays Bonneville Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual The NAMES Project Portland Chapter. Call for infor of federal employees, meets monthly (Jerry 326-5667.) (2/98) Gays provides support, education and advocacy Bisexual Community Forum is an age- and gender inclusive social, support and education network founded in 1980 Activities include dances, potlucks, field tnps and a polyamory interest group. Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays. (7 30 pm at Utopia Cafe. 3320 SE Belmont St. Laury 285-4848 ) (3/98) Multnomah County Health Department HIV ser vices: counseling and clinical services (Fourth Floor. 248-5020). testing by appointment and walk-in (Sixth Floor. $20. 248-3775) (426 SW Stark St.) (2/98) Gay, Lesbian or Bi Employees (GLOBE), a group (4/97) is a social and educational group. Activities include social outings, potlucks, cultural events and rap groups. (232 6408.) (2/98) 223-3444.) (10/97) empowerment and immune function enhancement pro gram offenng workshops, retreats and conferences, along with ongoing programs in nutritional cooking and eating, yoga, stopping smoking, meditation and more Project Quest offers a comprehensive health manage The All-Hill Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance is Oregon Health Sciences University's social and peer support group for students, faculty, staff and fnends Social gathenngs are held every month or so. (Angela 494-5818. Scott 632 8569.) (2/98) Advocates for Gay and Lesbian Equality pro motes positive images of lesbians, gay men and bisexu als and promotes cooperation and collaboration among those who support equal nghts for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals (PO Box 5222. Portland. OR 97208.) The HIV Center, a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, offers social activities, case management, peer support, pastoral counseling and home meal deliv- enes. Lunch is available at 12:30 pm Monday through Fnday. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Fnday. 3835 SW Kelly St. Project Quest is a nonprofit HIV and AIDS self CAMPUS General Project provides HIV-related case management to clients in Clackamas, Columbia. Multnomah, Washington. Yamhill and Clark counties. (830 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave.. Portland. OR 97202. 230-1202. fax 230-1213.) (2/98) 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) Listen to This Way Out on KBOO 90 7 FM communi ty radio. (6pm Tuesday. 231-8032.)(11/98) COMMUNITY_________________ | The HIV Case Management Partnership Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. offers HIV and Nightscene features music and dancing in the genre of “Amencan Bandstand" and airs on TCI Cable Channel 11 Watch for familiar faces in shows taped at The Rage. (10 pm Sunday. 242-2899) (11/98) solved issues in the HIV=AIDS hypothesis in weekly meetings. (Garland 245-4172. Raymond 233-9444. Bill 227-2339.) (3/98) Outside In has transitional housing for HIV-positive youth aged 17 to 22 who are homeless or at nsk of becoming homeless (Karte Wolf 223-4121) (10/97) BROADCAST a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization that provides outreach, referrals and educational materials. Team meetings held at 4 pm on the third Tuesday of each month. (Call for locations: 366-2839.) (10/98) HIV=AIDS? discussion group looks at the unre Our House of Portland 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.) (T/9T) (Seattle. (206) 322-7061 )(7/97) AIDS Information, Resources and Services Friends of People with AIDS Foundation is a nonprofit organization offenng assistance to people with AIDS. (245 7428.) (7/97) Oregon AIDS Hotline, cosponsored by CAP and the Oregon Health Division, provides AIDS information, support and referral, treatment information and free the ater tickets for people with HIV and AIDS Positive Link connects people affected by HIV and AIDS with trained HIV-positive volunteers for telephone support and infor mation. (10 am-9 pm Monday-Fnday. noon-6 pm Saturday and Sunday 223 2437. 1800-777 2437.) (7/97) Washington People of Color Against AIDS Network. Esther's Pantry is a volunteer-run, nonprofit food bank for people disabled due to AIDS. (5-7 pm Tuesday and Thursday 274-0711.) (1/98) Oregon Health Plan. Medicaid. Medicare, private pay. private insurance and Ryan White CARE Act Title I. (525 NE Oregon St.. Suite 220. Portland. OR 97211. Lynne Hanson 238-0780.) (5/98) 588 AIDS Gay and bisexual outreach. (PO Box 971. Corvallis. OR 97339 (541) 752-63221(7/97) Equity Foundation is a statewide community founda tion 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. EqmtyFunddaol com ) 0/97) FRIENDS is a support group for Afncan Amencan gay and bisexual men Discussion topics chosen by partici pants; food and beverage provided (6 8 pm second and fourth Wednesdays Brian or Cecil 2802663 ext 421.) (4/98) nghts and social equity for lesbians, gay men and txsex uals by informing and educating policy-makers and the general public (921 SW Momson St. Suite 546. Portland, OR 97205. 228-5825. barry&rtp-or org) (2/98) Servicemembers Legal Defense Network helps men and women hurt by the military s ban on lesbians and gay men Confidential counseling available (12021328-FAIR. wwwsldnorg.) (7/97) Trans Port is a support organization open to all trans gendered people and their families Monthly open meet mgs and private peer support meetings (PO Box 66913. Portland. OR 97290 774-8463) (7/98) Gay and Lesbian Archives of the Pacific Northwest is a histoneal society and archiving project working to preserve and document local gay and lesbian history Meets one Sunday per month (PO Box 3646 Portland. OR 97208 9780871. giapnQaot com.) (7/98) Gay. Lesbian and Bisexual Physicians of Oregon is a social and activist group for physicians, residents and medical students throughout Oregon Meets monthly (321-5164 ) (2/98) Political Basic Rights Oregon works to promote fairness and end discnmmation (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 2226151 basicroOaoi com http //members aol com/basicro) (10/98)
