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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 21, 1998)
T Miglisi 21, 1998 26 OUt about If you would like to join an existing support group, or would like to assist in developing new groups, contact Project C lient Services. (223-5907, ext. 140.) (2/9 8 ) Clackamas County AID S Relief Effort is a com munity-based organization providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support services. (4790 SE Logus Road. M ilwaukie. OR 97222. 653-8738.) (2/9 8 ) Clackamas County Public Health Clinic offers Pick up trash w ith Sabin Com munity Development Corporation along Alberta Street. Just show up at 1488 NE Afcerta St. between 10 am and noon. (287-3496.) (2 /5 ) Community Advocates seeks volunteers to teach or assist w ith Kids Can and N o Punching Judy, educational presentations for children on dom estic violence and child abuse Training begxis in September. (280-1388.) ( 8 /2 1 ) Evergreen AID S Response, a program o f Cascade AIDS Protect, is seeking 20 volunteers to give rides to and from m erfcal appointm ents, deliver meals, run errands, staff special events or ju st be a support person to someone with HIV/AIDS. Training and on-going sup port provided. (7 3 5 -9 / 7 0 .) (1/1 5 ) M etropolitan Symphony is seeking Board Members. Basic qualifications include enthusiasm about building a first-class orchestra, energy to devote tim e, talent and capital to the growth o f the organization, and ability to meet once a month. (Send resume to. M etropolitan Symphony. 4326 SE W oodstock B M .. Suite 479. Portland. O R97206. 2 8 6 -5 0 3 2 )1 1/15) Hambioton Project. Portland Lesbian Cancer Network, is seeking volunteers fo r advocacy, direct ser vices and networking. (PO Box 7102. Aloha. OR 97007. 642-1007 ¡and@ pnn.com .)(I/O Numerology. Feng Shut. Buddhism, and Iridology. (C at fo r schedule: 224-4929.) (8/2 1 ) ArtRre is a series of painting and drawing classes held xi a studio environment fo r all ages and abilities (For schedule and prices: 235-1961. ¡ahaf@ teleport.com.) (10/16) It's My Pleasure hosts sex toy workshops, support groups, life skills inform ational workshops, and lesbian socials. (For schedule. 3106 NE 64th Ave. 280-8080.) ( 8 / 21 ) HIV testing and counseling. Alt testing is confidential; anonymous testing available. (5 -7 pm Monday. 8 3 0 -1 1 am Wednesday. 1425 S Kaen Road. Oregon City. $15. 655-8471.) (2/9 8 ) Community Health Insurance Program pays pre miums for eligible people with HIV or AIDS. CHIP w i pay premiums for COBRA continuation or any other group or individual policy. CHIP is a program o f Ecumenical M inistries o f Oregon funded by the Ryan W hite CARE A ct Title I. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 223-8998.) (7/9 7 ) Esther's Pantry is a volunteer-run. nonprofit food bank fo r people disabled due to AIDS. (5 -7 pm Tuesday and Thursday. 274-0711.) (1/98) HIV=AIDS? discussion group looks at the unre A S A P Treatment Services provides individual and solved issues in the HIV=AIDS hypothesis in weekly meetings. (Garland 245-4172. Raymond 233-9444. B ill 227-2339) (3 / 98) group counseling 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 treatm ent. Call the intake coordinator Monday through The HIV Case Management Partnership Project provides HIV-related case management to clients in Clackamas. Columbia. Multnomah. W ashington. Yamhill Julia Santana's boots were made for kicking in this scene from Rent, now at the Civic Auditorium Lesbian Community Project has m ultiple volunteer opportunities for activists and organizers to w ork in the office, do computer work and to help develop and coordi nate a variety of programs. (2 8 2 -8 0 9 0 )( 12/18) Network HIV/Sexuai Minority Servlcea offers medical evaluation and management, and counseling for anyone affected by HIV and AIDS. Available through the Oregon Health Plan, Medicaid, Medicare, private pay, pri vate insurance and Ryan W hite CARE A ct Title I. (Lynne Hanson 23 8 47 8 0 .) (5/9 8 ) Oregon A ID S Hotline, cosponsored by CAP and the Oregon Health Division, provides AIDS inform ation, sup port and referral, treatm ent inform ation and free theater tickets for people w ith HIV and AIDS. Positive Link con nects people affected by HIV and AIDS w ith trained HIV positive volunteers fo r telephone support and inform a tion. (10 am-9 pm Monday-Friday. noon-6 pm Saturday andSunday. 223-2437. 1 -8 0 0 -7 77 -2 4 37 )0 /9 1) O ur House of Portland is a nonprofit residential care facility fo r men and women w ith A IK . This agency pro vides 24-hour nursing care and quality living services to residents. Volunteer opportunities abound. (2727 SE A lder St. 234-0175.) (7/97) Outside In has transitional housing fo r HIV-positive youth aged 17 to 22 who are homeless or at risk o f becoming homeless. (Karla W olf 223-4121.) ( 10/97) Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. offers HIV and AIDS support; fee based on eligibility. Call fo r a list of current groups. (620 S W Fifth Ave., Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204 223-8299.) (2/9 8 ) Project Quest is a nonprofit HIV and AIDS self empowerment and immune function enhancement pro gram offering workshops, retreats and conferences, along with ongoing programs in nutritional cooking and eating, yoga, stopping smoking, m editation and more. Project Quest offers a comprehensive health manage ment group fo r people with HIV and AIDS. The group is facilitated by Lusijah Marx, RN, PsyD. and Graham Hamman, MA. (493-0288.) (7/9 7 ) Regional A ID S Intsrfaith Network helps communi ties o f faith to develop "faith in action opportunities" by planning strategies to meet local needs fo r HIV/AIDS prevention education and care services. (4790 SE Logus Road. M ilwaukie. OR 97222. 653-8738.) (2/9 8 ) The Bear Essential Magazine seeks volunteers fo r W o rd o n (he Street, an arts event where citizens Speak to Your Brothers is a volunteer-based HIV read aloud at soapbox sites throughout the city, on Septem ber 18. (242-1047.) (9 /4 ) Sisterhands seeks volunteers fo r its advisory board. Sisterhands is a new program providing educational, emotional and econom ic support to help and encourage lesbians over 50 to have regular screenings fo r breast and cervical cancer. Applications from lesbians over 50 and lesbians of color are encouraged. (M arae 294-7413.H 12/4) Sensory Perceptions. Portland's lesbian and gay film ' festival, needs com m itted film -loving volunteers to assist with all aspects o f the festival which w ill be held September 25-28. (242-0818.) (8/2 1 ) prevention program building a healthy gay and bisexual men's community. Needle-free drop-in HIV testing and support is offered every Tuesday fo r gay and bisexu al men. (6-8 pm at CAP offices. $20 donation. HIV test ing hotline ext. 172.) Neighborhood MenTalks brings men together to socialize and discuss topics o f mutual interest. Facilitated gatherings are held monthly. (G eoffrey ext. 145.) The Young Men's Group offers gay and bisexual men aged 18-27 opportunities to social ize. discuss relevant topics, plan events and organize community building projects. (G eoffrey ext. 145.) A pro gram o f Cascade AIDS Project. (Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave. 223-5907.) ( 2/99) Tod's Com er provides free clothing fo r people with Daily Bread Express needs drivers to deliver hot. AIDS. A service of the Friends o f People with AIDS Foundation. (245-7428.) (7/9 7 ) nutntious meals to people who are homebound with AIDS, and kitchen volunteers are needed to prepare meals. Volunteers are asked to com m it to one shift per week A program o f the HIV Center o f Ecumenical M inistries of Oregon (Gabnelle 244-9930.) (1 /1 ) 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 hatila español. (Testing 648-8851, clinics in Beaverton arid Hillsboro 648-8881. TDD 648-8601.) (7/9 7 ) Workshops services to HIV-positive women and their fam ilies, includ ing a weekly support group fo r HIV-positive women, a bim onthly support group fo r children affected by HIV, family support services, inform ation and referral, advoca cy, and emergency assistance. Child care provided. Volunteer opportunities. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 6600 SE Division St.. Suite 103. Portland. OR 97206. 775-6327.) (9/97) PSU Students fo r Unity, Freedom S ocialist Party and Radical Women sponsor a study group to examine R e fo rm o r R e v o lu tio n by Rosa Luxemburg M eets Monday nights through O ctober. (6-8 pm Mondays at FSU 's Sm ith M em orial. 1825 SW Broadway, rm. 229 Free . $ 8 9 5 book cost. 228-3090 ) (10 /1 6 ) One With Heart invites all women and girls to get into 'physical fitness w ith a p u rpose.' C lasses include self defense. Chinese healing arts, Poekoelan. and Filipino stick fighting. A six-week Fight the Fear self- defense class begins August 10. Call fo r schedules and prices. (4231 SE Hawthorne B M 2 3 I I 999 H I 2 /4 ) From the Ground U p offers a somewhat serious senes on various garden subjects taught by three experi enced and knowledgeable women garden experts. (Schedule and pricing inform ation PO Box 42350. Portland. OR 97242. 235-9150 )0 0 /1 6 ) Celebrating the Body Erotic is a weekend w ork shop fo r men that teaches how to be at home m the erotic body through ritual, massage and conscious breathing Partial scholarships available O ctober 17-18. ($295 Tim M ufcahey 790-2141.)( 10/2) Hawthorne Arts Guild offers summer classes and workshops on pamtmg. calligraphy, ceram ics and more (Schedule 4134 SE Hawthorne B M 231-7466 ) ( 8 /2 1 ) Portland Actors Conservatory offers core and elective classes in acting (C a t fo r class schedule: 2 7 4 -/7 /7 .7 (1 2 /1 8 ) New Renaissance Books offers weekend w ork shops and Fndsy nrght forum s on topics such as Douglas County A ID S Council sponsors meetings and educational activities. Ruby House, a project o f the council, is a residence in Douglas County fo r people with AIDS. Housing, energy assistance and other services are provided. (3035 Laurel Springs Drive. Roseburg, OR 97470.15411440-2761.) (7/9 7 ) Josephine Oonnty Lovej^iy Hospice offers care fo r the critically if and their fam ilies. (15411474-1193.) (10/98) Klamath County HIV Resource Center coordi nates outreach and education on HIV and A D S . social and support groups, and provides case management ser vices. (10 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 1112 Pine S t. Klamath Falls. OR 97601.15411883-2437 )0 1 9 1 ) Willamette Valley HIV Alliance provides free em otional and non-medical practical support services to people living w ith HIV. their fam ilies and fnends, and those grieving. (PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405.15411342-5088.) (1/9 1 ) Pathfinders is a nonprofit organization that provides funding and support fo r social, cultural and outreach events, projects and activities fo r gay and bisexual men in M arion and Polk counties. (PO Box 326, Salem. OR 97301. 581-3296.) (1/9 1 ) Valley A ID S Information Network offers inform a tion. support, speakers and referrals for people affected by HIV and AIDS. 24-hour hot line. (PO Box 971, Corvallis. OR 97339.15411 752-6322. 1-800-588-AIDS.) (1/9 9 ) Yamhill County Public Health Department offers community outreach and HIV-prevention education. O ff site Orasure testing. (412 N Ford St.. M cM innville. OR 97128. Norm Costa 434-7525 pager 434 4 5 0 7 .)( 2/98) Washington Clark County Neighborhood MenTalk plans social activities and discussion groups each month fo r gay and bisexual men. Part o f the Speak to Your Brothers pro gram o f Cascade AIDS Project. (G eoffrey 223-5907 ext. 145.) ( 2/99) Evergreen A ID S Response a program o f Cascade AIDS Project, provides non-medical services to individu als and comm unities in Southwest W ashington. These services include: support groups, emergency financial assistance, volunteer programs, inform ation and referral. (Suite C. 5305 E 18th S t., Vancouver. Wash. 13601 735- 9170.7(1/99) People of Color Against A ID S Network. (Seattle. The Snickers La Barr Show features talk fo r gay men, lesbians and bisexuals broadcast on Paragon Cable Channel 21 and TCI Cable Channel 11. (C all fo r sched ule: 727-2491. o r visit S nickers' Web sites www.laban.com and www.com nx.com . 7(5/98) Central Oregon Listen to This Way Out on KBOO 90.7 FM community radio. (6p m Tuesday. 231-8032.7(11/98) Central Oregon AID S Support Team provides ser vices fo r HIV-positive people and their caregivers. (15411389-4330.) (7/97) The Tiki Cha Cha Club swings into action on KBOO 90.7 FM comm unity radio. ( I I pm alternate Mondays. 2 3 1 -8 0 3 2 )0 2 /9 8 ) Coastal Oregon Clatsop County AID S Coalition Resource Center coordinates outreach and education on HIV and Diana McKnight offers free weekly seminars on eth ( 8 / 21 ) ing w ith AIDS and HIV. their fam ilies and friends. (15411474-1193.) (10 /9 8 ) 12061322-7061.) (7/9 7 ) Oregon College of A rt and Craft offers workshops on Batik, gilding, business pnnciples fo r a rtists and other topics. Call fo r schedule and fees. (297-5544.) (1 0 /2 ) Adventist Medical Center sponsors free community health education programs, screenings and support groups dunng the summer (C all fo r schedule: 2 5 6 40 0 0 .) Southern Oregon A S A P A ID S Support and Prevention is a support and resource network xi Josephine County fo r people liv Women's Intercommunity AID S Resource offers Holistic childbirth education and Feldenkrais prac tice classes begin in September. Facilitated by Joan Clapper. OT and Keyena N.shawa, ND (460-3292.) (9 /4 ) nic fashions and accessories from A frica. India and Bali ( W ork1 Village Boutique and G ifts. 5125 NE M artin Luther King J r B M 2 4 9 -3790.)( 2 /5 ) held at 4 pm on the third Tuesday o f each month (C a l fo r locations 366-2839.) ( 10/98) Friday to ask fo r a Triangle Project Title I appointment. (2130 SW Fifth Ave. 224 0075.) (10/98) Cascade A ID S Project provides non-medical ser vices to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS in Oregon Services include counseling, support groups, advocacy, assistance, outreach and education, activities, and inform ation Benefits Advocacy Clinic assists people who are HIV-positive with government entitlem ent programs and housing form s. (CAP offices. Call fo r tim es ) Confidential and anonymous drop-in HIV testing is provided every Tuesday evening fo r gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm at CAP offices. $20 lab fee.) HIV University offers classes, inform ation and a wellness program, which includes a newsletter, and pro-social events (H IV U Infolme 2236339. ext 11 I.) The Plus Club House Parly provides a relaxing setting for peo ple with HIV and AIDS to meet and mingle socially The group meets m private homes at 6:30 pm on the first Friday and at 2 pm on the third Sunday o f the month (Brian 249- 7030 ) (CAP offices S uite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave 223-5907 ) ( 2/98) C A P Support Group Programs include groups open to fam ily and friends, lovers and caregwers. and people who are AIOS sym ptom atic and M V posltive ** " *■ asymptom atic, as well as gnef and loss support groups and Clark counties. (8 30 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 5525 SE M ilwaukie A v e . Portland. OR 97202. 230-1202. fax 230-1213) (2/98) The HIV Center, a program of Ecumenical M inistries of Oregon, offers social activities, support groups, peer support, professional counseling and home meal deliver ies. Hot lunch is available at the center at 12 30 pm Monday through Friday (9 am 3 pm Monday-Fnday. 8610 SW 17th Ave. 244 9 9 3 0 )( 12/98) 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 S t) ( 2/98) The NAM ES Project Portland Chapter. Call fo r infor mation about panel making, educational materials and speakers bureau (650-7032.) (8/9 8 ) Network Behavior Health Cara introduces its Lifestyle* program o f services fo r sexual m inorities and those affected by HIV and AIDS Lifestyles provides group and individual counseling, assessment and referral, housing, medication management, and addiction recovery support. (525 NE Oregon St.. Suite 220. Portland. OR 97211 Lynne Hanson. M SW 2 3 8 -0 7 8 0 )( 5/98) AIDS, social and support groups, an HIV/AIDS speakers bureau, and provides case management services fo r the Astona, W arrenton, Seaside and Cannon Beach areas. (2-5 pm Monday. Wednesday and Friday. 10 Sixth S t . Suite 209. Astona. OR 97103. 325-4711 .) (2/9 8 ) The All-Hill Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Alliance is Oregon Health Sciences U niversity's social and peer support group fo r students, faculty, sta ff and friends. Social gatherings are held every month or so. (Angela 494-5036. S cott 632-8569 ) 0 1/98) Eastern Oregon Eaglecap AID S Support Team (EAST) is a commu nity-based nonprofit organization that provides education, inform ation and outreach to Union. Baker and Wallowa counties for HIV/AIDS prevention. (6 pm second Tuesday general meeting. 6 pm third Tuesday board m eeting at United M ethoést Church, 1612 Fourth St.. La Grande PO Box 2901. La Grande. OR 97850. 15411962-7048 ) ( 3/98) Northern Oregon AIDS Information, Resources and Service* (AIRS) hot line (Hood River 15411387-4022. The Dalles 15411298-6292) (12/97) AIDS Prevention Team of Columbia County is a nonprofit, volunteer based organization that provides out reach. referrals and educational materials team meetings General Asian and Pacific Islander Lesbians and Gays is a social and educational group. A ctivities include social outings, potlucks, cultural events and rap groups. (232-6408. 7(5 /9 8 ) Bisexual Community Forum is an age and gender inclusive social, support and education network founded in 1980. A ctivities include dances, potlucks. field trips and a pdyam ory interest group M eetings are held on the second and fourth W ednesdays (7.30 pm at Utopia Cafe. 3320 SE Belm ont St. Laury 2 8 5 48 4 6 )0 2 /9 8 ) Bonneville GLOBE is a mutual support group for gay. lesbian and bisexual employees o f Bonneville Power Adm inistration that also addresses diversity and employ ment issues. O ther federal employees welcome. (230-4733. 6 3 1 -7 7 6 7 )0 1 /fo )
