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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 18, 2005)
ietmaiy 18.2Mr Jit —tjgg outreach A IDS & HI V Metro: AIOS * HIV CAREAratet pays for health insurance premiums. P* scription drugs and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligibte people with HV/WS Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act (8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 503731-4029 or 800605-2313. www healthoregon org) (7/05) Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about hSV prevention. supports people with HV and their farnfes and advocates for sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and local levels. Soanish-language assistance available (620 SW Fifth Ave. 4300 503 223-5907 Oregon AIDS Huhne 800-777-2437.) (7/OS) Catholic CfotriNii AIDS —rimy «CHAT) provides haircuts, messages, holiday dinners, spiritual Auction. pastoral counseling, funeral services, memorials and family grief work. Free and open to all people living with HIV. (503-9636102.) (7/05) Clackamas County Public Health offc s anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No needtes1 Free condoms1 Ca8 for scheduled and walk- in testing times. (Oregon City: 503-6556471 Sandy S)37226660.) (7/05) vottimota iXMinty kihmjc neann oners anonymous and confidential HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone Se haba español. We lend W books and videos and offer educational materials arid free condoms. (503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870.) (7/05) VW Day Cswter offers hot rails, couneafcg, laundry focKtas. clothing, showers and hygwne supplies, computers w«h Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers ¡rented to inquire anytime (9 am-,3 pm Monday-Friday. 2941 hi Ainsworth St 503-4603822) Our Hmm of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of integrated liealth care and housing services for people with AIDS To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert (503-234-Ot 75 www. ourhouseofPortland org) (7/05) Partnership Project provides case management and service access for people living wtth HIV/AIDS, including help with coort&iating a variety oi services and behavior-change counseling to motivate people to protect their partners and themselves. (Intake line- 503517-3590. Prevention program Kurt or Mana 503-230-1202 or 877- 795-7700.) (7/05) The Pink Link a group for HIV-positive gay and bi men. meets weekly at Cascade ACS Project for movies, dinner and other social aid educational events. (6 pm Wednesday Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave Michael 503-223-5907. ext 213 pmtink@caacadeads org.) (7/05) Portland Area HIV Sarricas Hanrinn Council is a county decision-making body that identifies services needed for people living with HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annuaily in a ax-county area Need votunteers from all walks of life QONElOthAve. Second Floor. 3653 SE 34th Ave. 503-988 3030. ext 25703. wwwhwportiandorg.)n/05) The Positive Direction Sorias offers We skill workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project Topes include employment, parenting, health, women's self image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education (Dawn Thompson 503223-5907. ext. 203. www cascadeaids org.) (7/OS) Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recreational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. (2100 SE Belmont St 503-2385203 pquest&qwest net) (7 /05) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery rv_ HUb provide« a queer ante andSTDprwwSwe counseling; referrals setting. W&TfM A* Siafan H^ztis^t is a specialized adut fester serving low-income indviduals with HI assistance with personal care, awbfty read......... . drug/alcohol mental health support. (1764 SE Logue Hoad. Milwaukie 503188-4829 Volunteers cai 503-2342)1759(3/05) vides free needle-free HIV testing services far gay and bi men at community health cfiracs m Bewertan and Tigard. (Beaverton. 5 30-730pm Monday, 12550SW Second St Tigard 5:30-7 30pm Thursday. 15296SW Royalty Parkway 503-846-496S.)UM6) (Q-LAND) an HiV/STD prevention organization, provides resources and referrals on men's health chaitenges and holds bar testing, towelling, yoga, (dm salon and other events promoting wellness and intimacy. (503-223-8822 info@qland.otg. www.qtend.orgj (7/05) The Research & Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and theraptee for people m Oregon and southwest Washington. (1650NWNaito Parkway 4185 503229-8428 or 800-875-8428. regroup®.otg. www.reg.org.) (7/05) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV Coastal AIDS Network Washington: AIDS & HIV Choices « a free-, confidential support program for people with HIV and hepatite C who have substance abuse and/or mental health problems Talk to others <wth smriar issues in a caring, nonjudrjmentai BMHÜmiiKMMRÎ brôMffrkal avi nmtm avi CANI « -, human dignity and preventing HfV by in Lincoln and TOamook co outreach, social and suppo anonymous HIV testing by Highway 101 4202 UncotnOfy, 541-994-5597. WWW. HMtoiting every last Thursday of 5 St John Way 541-440-2761 offers free HIV testing every month. (36pm. 1610 Oiompsowfitad Stif-tidBZMD DaBy Bread Express provides home delivery of Southern Coo* Specialty Ofefc in Bendon ofltea high-quality meals to HIV positive individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals hx weekends. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime (Mara 503-460-3822X1/051 free HIV testing every fourth Saturday of the month (10 am-1pm 913 SE 11th St 541-440-2761 JUfOS Eastern Oregon: AIDS A HIV Friends of People with AIDS Feoadrikm -offers assistance to those with W, including 72-hour food boxes, entertainment, pet care, clothing, household goods and cremations' (503-349-4699 Eastern Oregon Center for fotifepteMoBB Efafagi provides support services to people Bring nN» HIV/AIDS m Harney. Malheur, Baker. Gifem. Grai. Union, Wallowa. Wheeler Umatflla and Monow coun ties (541-889-3119 or866-2486369. eoctteociorg. www.eocS.oy) (7/05) www fnendspwa.org.) (7/05) Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about alternative views of AOS causation and HIV testing Call for a free packet of information (503-227-2339. bwportQcomcast net) (7/05) Umatilla County Health Department o&ss free infonnation and testing. Off-site testing atoo mofobiB. (200 SE Third St.. Pendleton. John R 5412765432D Multnomah County Health Department's HIV wa»itte ViHey: AIDS & HIV VW MKantce «1 Lane County provide« eduttetion. ■-i— mi - — - ** - — -—-. r. k fc i. itli ■ - -Jt jiteCwEwllWU CK5 r 860 RESM h C8WB. HW tadhrSmren 5-8 pm Tuesdays- -get $10 or a tae toOte of lube when you return for your results (1966 Gunien Aae. Eugpne. 541-342-5068. meeWMUnx.ag)(7m5) tafoe fro^^A^'hepteteswd STD Community Test Site offers confidential testing by appointment with or without your name. Some walk-in testing. Sliding-scale fee Se habla español, other Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV interpretation by appointment (9 am-445 pm Monday-Friday except 12 30-4 45 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St.. Sixth Floor. 503988-3775X7/05) HIV Positive Support Group meets Thu» sdays in COMMUNITY Metro: General Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland to develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills, including giving prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running effective meetings (4 30 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway 503-330-2706 babbleon freetoasthost org ) (7/05) Deaf t Hearing OUT Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community resources (503-517-8880 TTY/voice mfo&dhor org www dhororg.) (7/05) Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minorities community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development Activities include sensitivity training, housing directory, recreational activities, information and assistance (3-5 pm first Wednesday 1737 NW 26th Ave Kevin 503224-2640.) (7/05) Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and lesbians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all people Equity has distributed more than $1 75 million in grants and scholarships throughout Oregon (503 231-5759 www eguityfoundation org.) (7/05) It'« My Pleasure offers a wide array of services to the community including books, gifts, workshops, a resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free lesbian dating service (3106NE 64th Ave. Portland. OR 97213 503 280 8080 ) (7/05) KBOO-FM’s Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays Thh Way Out the international queer show airs on first third and fifth Tuesdays (6 pm 90 7 FM Portland. 91 9 FM Hood River. 100 7 FM Willamette Valley wwwkboo fm kboooutloudOyahoo com) (7/05) Laabian Community Project builds community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our allies Sliding scale membership is open to all women who love women Call about events, classes, support groups newsletter and volunteer opportunities (800 NW Sixth Ave 4253 Mailing address PO Box 5931 Portland. OR 97228 503 227-0605) (7/05) The Gossip performs Feb. 24 at Nocturnal Love Makes a Family is an international organization that provides a public voice for lesbian, gay. bi and trans headed families Your membership supports queer parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal rights for all couples. (503-228-3892 www Imfamily org ) (7/05) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership apply in person and bnng $60 cash to the first floor of the Multnomah County offices (8 am-4 45 pm Monday Fnday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503988-3027.) (7/05) Queer-fnendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee. (11 am 935 NE Broadway nwvp&teleport com www peaceveterans org.) (7/05) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create safe schools and communities for families, educators and students statewide (503 260 5792 www oregonsafeschoois org) (7/05) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL CIO that lets union members rally support for gay. lesbian, bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace nghts and respect on the job (PO Box 4731. Portland OR 97208 503516-2498X7 /05) support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans services (503-242 3585 groups.yahoo.com/group/vfhr.) (7/05) Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) the state's largest grassroots queer nghts political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 5032226151 www.basicnghts.org.) (7/05) OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change), provides lesbians 60 and older the chance to meet like-minded women in our common struggle to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of playing and working together. (1 pm second Wednesday 503 286 3575.) (7105) Radical Women are active in the straggle against bigotry and exploitation Call us to get involved! (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Kilhngsworth St 503240-4462 iwpdx@igc org.) (7/05) Metro: Professional OEA (Oregon Education Association) Gay, Pride Northwest a nonprofit, volunteer-run Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus organization, produces Portland's Pride festival and parade every Father's Day weekend (503-295-9788 info&pndenw org www pndenw org ) (7/05) is an organization for educators that works to protect the rights and interests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students (503 246 2073 oregonglc&care2 com www geocities com/oregonglc) (7/05) P -rtfra — —a* a «« ■ ti(.rUtilla (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to join a committee (503-224-8881 www sharepdx org.) (7/05) The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with representatives from the Multnomah County Shenff s Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer com mumty and law enforcement agencies (Noon 1 30 pm 1111 SW Second Ave 41526 503-823-0027) (7/05) Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in the trades and educates girts and women about construction careers Monthly meetings 6 pm third Thursdays (1714 NE Alberta St 503 3356200 www tradeswomen net ) (7/05) Metro: Support The Trans/ldentity Resource Centre a service of Outside In. provides arts programming, peer education and counseling, referrals, community outreach. HIV, Hepatitis C and STD testing and prevention, needle exchange and additional resources for trans folk and people in gender transition (11 am6 pm Tuesday Thursday 1030 SW 13th Ave 503 535 38951(7/05) organization for African American gay and bisexual men and their families Irving in the Portland metro area that sponsors activities and an HIV prevention program (503-417- 7991 mfoQbrotobropdx org www brotobropdx org ) (7/05) Veterens for Human Rights is a Portland based group of GLBT war veterans and fnends offenng mutual Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorcil Church in Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy Medford. (6 pm. 1501 W Mam St E» Coyne 541 772 1777 ) (7/05) Oregon City (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth St 503-9961450 www clackamaspflag org ) (7/05) The Dads Group is a social support grate for gay. bi. trans or questioning men who are dads or want to be dads Meets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third Wednesdays (Mike 5032368339 or Terry 503-697 7004 www thedadsgroup.com ) (7/OS Forest Grove Parents, Families aad Frieads of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes communty members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Chnst (7 pm thrd Tuesday 2032 College Way 503357 2442 fgpdagGaoicom X7.US) Hambleton Project offers networtung and drect support services to lesbians with cancer and other life threatening conditions (5063356691 JW/OS Late Awakenings a support group far tesbons who came out later m life, meets monthly at OutsKte h. (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave 4255. 503 227 0605) (7/05) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Gras* far lesbuns and gay men meets to share mtormabon and proude support m dealing with the chalenges of fomg wrih multiple sclerosis (6306 pm third Wertiesrtay M eksaa Greeney 5032239511) (7/05) Northwest Gender Alliance b a monthly soori mformation. support and referrals English hot hie. Engtah and Spanish materials far heath fars and pubic events Speakers for schools, recovery and adUt groups (PO Box 971. Corvel. OR 97339 541 752-6322 or ^»588-2437X3/051 second Monday of the month at Tnrvty Episcopal Church n Bend for support, education and advocacy 1® pm sooatang. 630 pm meetrig 469 NW Wai St 541-317 2334 ) (1/05) Mid-Cohaabia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month m The Dales for supoort. «formation and advocacy Attendance is confidentei (7 pm 541 2968383 ) (7/05) Southern Oregon: Community AbdM-EKs Laarixda Conananity Center b a sooai services center serving gay. lesban. b and trans nkvduds (Sbte 112. 206 M St Ashland Mtetog aottess PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541 4886990 www abdets org) (7/05) Oragaa Woaiea's Laad (OWL) Farm a rustic, oeauhfui ¡esban land for women near Canyonvde. pro wdes a place for rest, recreation and retreat Special events and workshops, weekends or longer stays (Mtengadteess POBo* 133. Days Cmek. OR 97429 Cory or Rae 541 6432565) (7/05) Itagaa Vafry Pareats. Feaai.i aad Frieads of Leshiaas aad Gays (PFLAG) prowdes support, education and athrocacy (541488 1142 or 541 51263261(7/05) and support group for individuals desnng to eqptore and express another gender (PO Box 4928 Prttand. OR 972084928 503 5338787 nwyttMwgph. con www nwgapdx com ) (7/05) Willamette Valley: Community Portland Parents, Famifies aad Frieads af Gay A Bfoeaaal Maa's Grae* meets every Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes al to te Wertoesday n Corvefa (7 pm 1165 NW Monroe Ave monthly meetings at First United Methodst Church (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefkerson St 503-232-7676 wwwpflagpdx org )(7/Ofi) 541 7522491 ÌO/05) TransFamilies is a support group far the famfe and fnends of transgender people Meets at first Congregational United Church of Chnst (1126 SW Park Ave 5032287219X7/95) Goy* (PFLAG) meets every thed Wednesday at First Congregational Church a Salem to prowde support, education and adrocacy (79 pm 700 Manon St NE Matngaddress POBor 121. Gales OR 97346 503897 2524 or 503393 9668 ) (7/05) Uncoupling Group for Woawa of al onentahon experiencing the loss of a love rriatansh* Ongong meetings held m Southeast Portland Wwelthar accessible (Shan 503 753 7307 uncoupimggroupUaol com) (7/05) Central Oregon: Community Clackamas County Parents, Families and of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every to create a queer and progresswe communty center n Eugene Lfa to date calendar of queer events n Eiujene/^pnngheld (wwwqcenter org) (7/05) n Eib Memond Ubon far nfamabon. ■raiiwm and soadbag <6 pm TuesUy 1222 E 13A Ave 434 CrysH and Jciamy ^IquU^adstone uomgon edu padstone uoregon edu/ -fottqa ) (7/05)