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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 16, 1998)
about Our House of Portland a residential treatment facili ty for people in the advanced stages of AIDS, seeks vol unteers for cooking, gardening, reception work and gen eral company Four-hour weekly shifts, long term commit ment needed (234 0175) (3/5) One With Heart invites all women and girls to get into "physical fitness with a purpose " Classes include self- defense. Chinese healing arts. Poekoelan. and Filipino stick fighting. Call for schedules and prices. (423f SE Hawthorne Blvd 231-1999 )(12/4) Speak to Your Brothers a program of Cascade AIDS Project, is a volunteer based HIV prevention pro 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 referral, housing, medication management, and addiction recovery support. (525 NE Oregon St . Suite 220. Portland. OR 97211. Lynne Hanson. MSW. 238-0780.) (11/98) Network HIV/Sexual Minority Services 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 White CARE Act Title I. (Lynne Hanson 238-0780.)(11/98) Metropolitan Symphony is seeking Board Members Basic qualifications include enthusiasm about building a first-class orchestra, energy to devote time, talent and capital to the growth of the organization, and ability to meet once a month (Send resume to Metropolitan Symphony. 4326 SE Woodstock Blvd.. Suite 479. Portland. OR 97206 286-5032) (1/15) Oregon AIDS Hotline, cosponsored by CAP and the Oregon Health Division, provides AIDS information, sup port and referral, treatment information and free theater tickets for people with HIV and AIDS. Positive Link con nects people affected by HIV and AIDS with trained HIV- positive volunteers for telephone support and informa tion. (10 am-9 pm Monday-Friday, noon-6 pm Saturday and Sunday. 223-2437, 1-800-777-2437.) (1 1/98) Hambleton Project Portland Lesbian Cancer Network, is seeking volunteers for advocacy, direct ser vices and networking. (PO Box 7102. Aloha. OR 97007. 642 1007 /andOpnn com.)(1/1) Lesbian Community Project has multiple volunteer opportunities for activists and organizers to work in the office, do computer work and to help develop and coordi nate a vanety of programs. (282-8090.) (12/18) Sisterhands seeks volunteers for its advisory board Sisterhands is a new program providing educational, emotional and economic support to help and encourage lesbians over 50 to have regular screenings for breast and cervical cancer Applications from lesbians over 50 and lesbians of color are encouraged (Marcie 294-7413.) (12/4) Eco-queer activist and comedian Bill Bradley spares no sacred cows in his one- man show, Fixed and Confused; Social Work in Animal Shelters, or Dairy Fanning in a Lactose-Intolerant World Daily Bread Express needs drivers to deliver hot. nutntious meals to people who are homebound with AIDS, and kitchen volunteers are needed to prepare meals Volunteers are asked to commit to one shift per week A program of the HIV Center of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon (Gabnelle 244-9930) (1/1) From the Ground Up offers a somewhat serious senes on various garden subjects taught by three expen- enced and knowledgeable women garden experts. (Schedule and pnce information: PO Box 42350. Portland. OR 97242. 235-9150.) (10/16) It's My Pleasure hosts sex toy workshops, support groups, life skills informational workshops, and lesbian socials. (For schedule: 3106 NE 64th Ave. 280-8080.) (3/5) Portland Actors Conservatory offers core and elec trve classes m actng. (CaH for class schedule: 274-1717.) (12/18) Tn County Domestic and Sexual Violence Network pre sents the Domestic and Sexual Violence Institute with the theme of community response on Saturday Oct. 17 at PSU Smith Memorial Center. ($45 $95 sliding scale, some scholarships available 203-5435 .3(10/16) Sugar from the Bone and Infinity Improv offer classes in improvisation and dramatic skills. Mondays through Nov 16. (498 0617.) (11/6) Common Ground Wellness Center offers classes on Reiki, hypnotherapy, perceiving auras, and other health-related topics Free to members, sliding scale for non members. (Cat for schedule: 238-1065) (11 /20) Queer topic classes are offered by Portland Community College dunng fall term Classes include Table for One—Gay. Single and Happy. Communication Skits m Same Sex Relationships When Opposites Attract, and Sustaining Long-Term Relationshps (Cal for schedule 614-7308 3(11/20) Breakthrough 1998 is a workshop of. by and for men Group work, discussions, focused shanng, creativity and relaxation at Camp Cascade, near Salem Oct. 29-Nov 1. ($230-$600 sliding scale includes workshops, accommo dations and meals Steve West. 3015 NE 22nd Ave. Portland. OR 97212. 2812043 3(10/16) Artfire is a senes of pamtmg and drawing classes held m a studio environment for aH ages and abilities (For sched ule and prices 235-1961. /ahafQteleport com) (3/5) PSU Students for Unity. Freedom Socialist Party and Radical Women sponsor a study group to examine Refinrm or Revolution by Rose Luxemburg Meets Monday nights through October (6-8 pm Mondays n Room 229 of PSU's Smth Memorial Center. 1825SW Broadway Free: $895 book cost 2283090 ) (10/16) Oregon Friends of C.G. Jung offers lectures and workshops dunng fa* (223-3080) (12/18) Our House of Portland is a nonprofit residential care facility for men and women with AIDS. This agency pro vides 24-hour nursing care and quality living services to residents. Volunteer opportunities abound. (2727 SE Aider St. 234-0175.) (11/98) Outside in has transitional housing for HIV-positive youth aged 17 to 22 who are homeless or at nsk of becoming homeless. (Karla Wolf 223-4121.) (11/98) Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc. offers HIV and AIDS support: fee based on eligibility. Call for a list of current groups. (620 SWFifth Ave.. Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204 223-8299.) (11/98) The Plus Club House Party provides an open social gathering for people living with HIV and AIDS to mingle and network. The group meets in private homes at 2 pm on the third Sunday of the month. (Brian 249-7030.) (5/99) 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, meditation and more. Project Quest offers a comprehensive health manage ment group for people with HIV and AIDS. The group is facilitated by Lusijah Marx, RN, PsyD. and Graham Hamman. MA. (493-0288 ) (11/98) Regional AIDS Interfaith Network helps communi ties 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 )01/98) Tod's Comer provides free clothing for people with AIDS A service of the Friends of People with AIDS Foundation. (283-8535.) (11/98) 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 espariol. (Testing 648-8851. clinics in Beaverton and Hillsboro 648-8881. TDD 648-8601.) (11/98) Women's Intercommunity AIDS Resource offers services to HIV-positive women and their families, includ 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 opjxirtunities. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 6600 SE Division St.. Suite 103. Portland. OR 97206. 775-6327.) 01/98) Central Oregon Central Oregon AIDS Support Team provides ser vices for HIV-positive people and their caregivers. (15411389-4330.) (11/98) 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 Astoria, Warrenton, Seaside and Cannon Beach areas. (2-5 pm Monday. Wednesday and Fnday. 10 Sixth St.. Suite 209. Astoria. OR 97103 325-4711.) (11/98) Coastal AIDS Network is a community based organi zation providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and sup port services on the central Oregon coast. (2830 NE Highway 101. Lincoln City. OR 97367. (5411994-5597.) (5/99) Eastern. Oregon Eaglecap AIDS Support Team (EAST) is a commu nity-based nonprofit organization that provides education, information and outreach 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. (5411962-7048)01/98) Northern Oregon AIDS Information, Resources and Services (AIRS) hot line. (Hood River (5411387-4022. The Dalles (5411298-6292.) (11/98) AIDS Prevention Team of Columbia County is a nonprofit, volunteer-based organization that provides out reach, referrals and educational matenals. Team meetings held at 4 pm on the third Tuesday of each month. (Call for locations. 366-2839.)(11/98) Southern Oregon ASAP AIDS Support and Prevention is a support and resource network in Josephine County for people liv ing with AIDS and HIV. their families and fnends. ((5411474-1193.) (11/98) 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 services are provided. (3035 Laurel Springs Drive, Roseburg, OR 97470. (5411440-2761.) (11 /98) Josephine County Lovejoy Hospice offers care for the critically ill and their families. (¡5411474-1193.) (11/98) Klamath County HIV Resource Center coordi nates outreach and education on HIV and AIDS, social and support groups, and provides case management ser vices. (10 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 1112 Pine St.. Klamath Falls. OR 97601. (5411883 2437.) (11/98) Mountain Writers Center offers wnting classes and ‘meet the wnter" workshops this fall (MWC. 3624 SE Milwaukie Ave. 236-4854 3(11 /6) damali ayo offers classes to deepen self-awareness and increase balance in your life Topics include women s empowerment, tarot reading and meditation (2309600) (11/6) 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.) (11/98) mation about panel making, educational materials and speakers bureau. (650-7032)0 1/98) Evergreen AIDS Response a program of Cascade AIDS Project, is seeking 20 volunteers to give ndes to and from medical appointments, deliver meals, run errands, staff special events or just be a support person to someone with HIV/AIDS. Training and on going suf>- port provided (735-9170.) (1/15) Two classes are offered at Good Samaritan Hospital for the elderly or chronically ill and their caregivers: Medicare Planning on Nov 3 and Legal and Financial Planning on Nov. 10. ($10. 335-3500. 413-8795) (10/16) 17th Ave. 244-9930.)(5/99) The NAMES Project Portland Chapter. Call for infor gram building a healthy men's community and has many volunteer opportunities for gay and bisexual men includ ing office support, monthly mailings, event planning and activity organizing (223-5907) (2/5) Workshops The HIV Center, a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, offers social activities, support groups, peer support, professional counseling, massage and chiroprac tic care, haircuts and home meal deliveries Hot meals ace available at the center at 9 am and 12:30 pm Monday through Fnday. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday 8610 SW ADAP/CHIP: The AIDS Drug Assistance Program and the Community Health Insurance Program pay for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs and insurance plan deductibles and copayments for eligible people with HIV/AIDS. Programs of the Oregon Health Division and Ryan White CARE Act Titles I and II. (8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. ADAP 7314438. CHIP 731-4576. Outside Portland: 18001805 2313 ) (5/99) ASAP Treatment Services provides individual and group counseling for people who are HIV-positive and who are also having problems with alcohol or drugs Tnangle Project Title I funds are available to help pay for treatment Call the intake coordinator Monday through Friday to ask for a Tnangle Project Title I appointment. (2130 SW Fifth Ave 224-0075.) (11 /98) Cascade AIDS Project provides non medical ser vices to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS m Oregon and SW Washington. Programs include direct services, housing, prevention and education, advo cacy. development, emergency financial assistance, con fidential and anonymous HIV testing, and social opportu nities with Speak to Your Brothers. Spanish language assistance available (CAP Portland offices: Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave 223-5907 Washington County 693- 3234 Clark County [3601 735-9170) (5/99) Clackamas County AIDS Relief Effort is a com munity-based organization providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support services. (4790 SE Logos Road. Milwaukie. OR 97222. 653-8738) (11/98) Clackamas County Public Health Clinic offers HIV testing and counseling All testing is confidential: anonymous testing available (5-7pm Monday. 830-11 am Wednesday. 1425 S Kaen Road. Oregon Qty. $15. 655-8471.) (11/98) Esther's Pantry is a volunteer-run, nonprofit food bank for people disabled due to AIDS. (5-7pm Tuesday and Thursday 274 0711.1(1 1/98) HIV=AIDS? discussion group looks at the unre solved issues in the HIV/AIDS hypothesis m weekly meetings (Garland 245-4172. Raymond 233-9444. Bill 227 2339) (11/98) 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- f213.)(11/96) Willamette Valley HIV Alliance provides free emotional and non-medical practical support services to people living with HIV, their families and friends, and those grieving. (PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405 (5411342-5088.)(11/98) Valley AIDS Information Network offers informa tion. support, speakers and referrals for people affected by HIV and AIDS 24-hour hot line. (PO Box 971. Corvallis. OR 97339. (5411 752-6322. 1 800-588 AIDS) (5/99) Yamhill County Public Health Department offers community outreach and HlV-prevention education. Off site Orasure testing. (412 N Ford St.. McMinnville. OR 97128 Norm Costa 434-7525. pager 434-4507.)(11/98) Washington Clark County Neighborhood MenTalk plans social activities and discussion groups each month for gay and bisexual men. Part of the Speak to Your Brothers pro gram of Cascade AIDS Project. (Geoffrey 223-5907 ext. 145.) (5/99) Evergreen AIDS Response, a program of Cascade AIDS Project, provides nonmedical services to individu als and communities in Southwest Washington These services include: support groups, emergency financial assistance, volunteer programs, information and referral (Suite C. 5305 E 18th St . Vancouver. Wash. (3601 735- 9170.) (5/99) People of Color Against AIDS Network. (Seattle (2061322-7061) (11/98) The Snickers LaBarr Show features talk for gay men. lesbians and bisexuals broadcast on Paragon Cable Channel 21 and TCI Cable Channel 11. (Cal for sched ule: 727-2491. or visit Snickers Web sites www labarr com and www comnx com ) (11 / 98) Listen to This Way Out on KBOO 90.7 FM community radio (6 pm Tuesday 231-8032 ) (11/98) •sgKi Mciq.iai s P .awl neitabrwo < ptesMi xhr MF4
