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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 20, 2005)
may 20.2005 outreach Metro: AIDS & HIV CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act. (8 am-5 pm Monday Friday. 503 731 4029 or 800 805-2313 www healthoregon org.) Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV prevention, supports people with HIV and their families and advocates for sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and local levels Spanish-language assistance available. (620 SW Firth Ave 4300. 503 223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 800 777-2437.) Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) provides haircuts, massages, holiday dinners, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memorials and family grief work. Free and open to all people living with HIV. (503 963-8102.) Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone. Nd needles! Free condoms! Call for scheduled and walk-in testing times. (Oregon Qty: 503655-8471. Sandy: 5017226660.) Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HfV testing, counseftng and case management to dnyone. Se habte espariol. We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materials and free condoms. <503 397-465/ or 800244-4870.) Daily Bread Express provides home dehrery of high-quality meals to HIV positive ndhnduais in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meats for weekends. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime (Mara 503 460-3822.) Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to those with HIV, including 72 hour food boxes, entertainment, pet care, clothing, household goods and cremations. (5033494699 www friendspwa. org.) Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAD Metro: General Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Metropoktari 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.) Deaf & 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 info@dhor.org wwwdhororg.) 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) 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 m grants and scholarships throughout Oregon (503-231-5759 www equityfoundation org.) 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 (3106 NE 64th Ave., Portland. OR 97213 503 2808080) KBOO-FM’s Out Loud queer news and public offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing Cal for a free packet of information (503-227 2339 bwport@comcast.net.) Multnomah County Health Department s HIV Community Test Site offers confidential testing by appointment with or without your name Some walk in testing Sliding scale fee. Se habia espariol other interpretation by appointment. (9 am-4 45 pm Monday Friday except 1230445 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St.. Sixth Floor 5039883775) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, clothing, showers and hygene supplies, computers with Internet access phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime (9 am-3 pm Monday Friday 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503 460-3822.) The Link, a group for HIV positive gay and bi men. meets weekly at Cascade AIDS Project for movies, dinner and other social and educabonai events (6 pm Wednesday. Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave. Michael 503-223-5907 thehnk@cascadeads.org) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of integrated health care and housing services for people with AIDS. To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert. (503 234 0175. www.ourhouseofyxxtiand.org.) Partnership Project provides case management and service access for people hang with MV/ADS. inducing help with coordinating a variety of services and behavior-change counsetng to motivate people to protect their partners and themselves, (intake fine 5035173590 Prevention program: Kurt or Maria 503-230-1202 or 8777957700.) Portiw«d Area HIV Services Plexmksg Council is a county decision-making body that identifies services needed for peq4e Irving with HIV/AJDS and allocates federal funds annually in a six county area Need volunteers from al walks of bfe (20 NE 10th Ave . Second Floor 3653 SE 34th Ave. 503-9683030. ext 25703 www. hivportland org.) The Positive Direction Series offers He ski workshops to people irvwrg with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project. Topics include employment, parenting, health, women's self image and sexuality. offers conventional and alternative health care, nutntion classes, support groups and recreational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, especially those living with HIV/AJDS or cancer Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment noon 3:45 pm every first and third Monday. (2100 SE Belmont St 503-238-5203 pquest@qwest net.) free HIV testing every last Thursday of the month. (3-6 pm. 5 St John Way. 541-440-2761.) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND) an HIV/STD prevention organization, provides resources and referrals on men’s health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and other events promoting wellness and intimacy (503-223-8822. info@qland.Qrg. www.rjand.org.) The Research * Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new dregs and therapies for people In Oregon and southwest Washington. (1650 NWNaito Parkway 4185. 503-229 8428 or 800875-8428 regroup@reg.org. www reg.org.) The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In. provides a queer safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD prevention programs; Internet resources, peer counseling; referrals; and support groups in a nondimcal setting (1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535 3895) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home serving low income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, mediations or drug/alcohol mental health support (4764 SE Logos Road. Mhwaukie 503 786 4829 Volunteers cal 503-2344)175.) County Honitli Doportmont provides free needle free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at community health clinics in Beaverton and Tigard. (Beaverton 5 30-7:30 pm Monday. 12550 SW Second St. Tigard. 5:30-7:30pm Thursday. 15296 SW Royalty Parkway. 503-8464965 ) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create safe schools and communities for families, educators and students statewide. (503-260 5792 www oregonsafeschools. org) 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 503 5162498) Pride Northwest a nonprofit volunteer run organization, produces Portland's Pride festival and parade every Father s Day weekend (503 295 9788 info@pndenw org www pndenw org ) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARD 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.) The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues tietween the queer community and law enforcement agencies (Noon 1 30 pm 1111 SW Second Ave 41526 503-823-0027.) The Trans/Identity Resource Centre a service of Outside In. provides arts programrrxng. peer education and counseling, referrals, community outreach, HIV. Hepatitis C and STD testmg and prevention, needle exchange and addtxxial resources for trans folk and people n gender transition (11 am-6 pm Tuesday Thursday 1030 SW 13th Ave 503 5353895 ) Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) the state s largest grassroots queer nghts political orgarxzabon. lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 503 2226151 www basicnghts org ) South Coast Hospice Bereavement Center offers free HIV testing every second Thursday of tlie month. (3-6 pm. 1610 Thompson Road 541 440-2761 ) Southern Coos Specialty Clinic in Bandon offers free HIV testing every fourth Saturday of the month. (10am-1 pm. 913 SE 11th St 541 440-2761.) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living provides support services to people living Washington: AIDS & HIV Choices is a free, confidential support program for people with HfV and hepatitis C who have substance abuse and/or mental health problems Talk to others with similar issues m a caring, nonjudgmental environment individual and group sessions and case management available (Cathenne 360 759-3436 ) « Clark County Health Department offers free rapid and oral sample HIV tests for gay and bi men every Thursday. (5-6:30 3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd. Vancouver 360 397 8098 ) The HIV and AIDS Case Management Program assists individuals living with HfV/AIDS to access community and health services (9 am noon and 1-4 pm Monday-Friday 360-693-4219.) with HIV/AIDS in Harney, Malheur, Baker, Gilliam. Grant. Union, Wallowa. Wtieeler, Umatilla and Monow counties (541 889-3119 or 866-248-8369. eocil@eocil.org www.eocil.org.) Cowlitz County Health Department offers free hepatitis A and B immunization for needle exchange customers. Also provides educational materials, referrals.HIV testing and condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday 1952 Ninth Ave . Longview. 360-414 5599.) Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing. Off site testing also available. (200 SE Third St. Pendleton John R. 541-278-5432) The Washington State Department of Health HIV/AIDS Hotline offers invaluable information and provides referrals to various services. (800-272-2437J Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in Medford. (6 pm. 1501 W Main St. Bill Coyne 541-772-1777.) HIV AMianca of Lane County provides Douglas County HIV Resource Center offers free HIV testing and needle exchange and a gay HIV positive support group second and fourth Thursdays in Roseburg (11 am-12:30 pm support group. 832 Highland St. 541-440-2761.) Curry County Public Health Department offers free HIV testing every fourth Friday of the month on the southern Oregon coast (Brookings: 3-5 pm. 425 Mill Beach Road. Gold Beach: 68 pm. 94235 Moore St Port Orford: Noon 2 pm, 1403 Oregon St 541-440-2761.) education, prevention, client services and health care. Registered nurse and Spanish language available. Free oral swab HIV testing for men 5 8 pm Tuesdays—get $10 or a free bottle of lube when you return for your results. (1966 Garden Ave.. Eugene 541 342 5088 msm@htvalhance org ) Vsffey AIDS Information Network's 24-hour hotline provides HIV/AIDS. hepatitis and STD information, support and referrals English hot line. Engfcsh and Spanish materials for health fairs and public events Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups. (PO Box 971. Corvallis. OR 97339 541-752-6322 or 800-588 2437 ) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) is dedicated to human dignity and preventing HIV by building community in Lincoln and Tillamook counties through education, outreach, social and support services. Free and anonymous HIV testing by appointment (3128 NE Highway 101 4202, Lincoln City, OR Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation Call us to get involved1 (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Killmgsworth St. 503 240 4462 rwpdx@igc org.) group of GLBT war veterans and friends offerng mutual support, social activities and assistance n accessing veterans services (503242 3585 groups yahoo com/group/vfhr ) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership apply in person and bong $60 cash Family Resource Center in Reedsport offers Queer friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee (11 am 935 NE Broadway nwvp&teleport com www peaceveterans org) Lesbian Community Project builds community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our allies Sliding scale membershp is open to al women who love women Call about events, organization that provides a public voice for lesbian, gay. bt and trans headed families Your membershp supports queer parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal nghts for al couples (503-228-3892 www Imfarmly org ) Project Quest Integrative Health Center to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of playing and working together (1 pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based Love Makes a Family is an international 97367. 541 994-5597 canoffice@earthhnknet www coastalaidsnetwork homestead com.) to the first floor of the Multnomah County offices (8 am-4 45 pm Monday Friday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503 9883027 ) affairs show, featunng local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays This Way Out the international queer show, airs on first, third and fifth Tuesdays (6pm 90 7 FM Portland. 91 9 FM Hood River. 100 7 FM WHamette Valley www kboofm kboooutloudOyahoo com) classes, support groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities (800 NW Sixth Ave 4253 Madnq address PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503-227 0605 www lesbiancommumtyprofectorg) budgeting and tenant education. (Dawn Thompson 503 2235907. ext. 203. www.cascadeaids org.) Metro: Professional Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus is an organization for educators that works to protect the nghts and interests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students (503 246-2073. oregonglc@care2 com www geocities com/oregonglc ) Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in the trades and educates girls and women about construction careers Monthly meetings 6 pm third Thursdays (1714 NE Alberta St. 503 335 8200 www tradeswomen net ) Metro: Support Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy organization for African American gay and bisexual men and their families living in the Portland metro area that sponsors activities and an HIV prevention program (503-417 7991 mfo@brotobrofxix.org. www brotobropdx org ) Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memonal Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm 710 Sixth St. 503 998 1450 www clackamaspflag org.) The Dads Group is a social support group 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 503 2368339 or Terry 503-697 7004 wwwthedadsgroup com.) Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Chnst (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way 503 3572442 fgp8ag@aol com ) Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support services to lesbians with cancer and other life threatening conditions (503-335-6591.) Late Awakenings a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Outside In. (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave 4255 503 227 0605) Otd Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) provides lesbians 60 and older the chance Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support m dealing with th^ challenges of living with multfile sclerosis (6 308 pm third to meet like minded women m our common struggle Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503 223 9511.) Gay photographer Paul Dahlquist shares images from his trip to Rio de Janeiro through May 31 at Fix Gallery. Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desinng to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928, Portland. OR 97208-4928. 503533-8787 nwga@nwgapdx com. www.nwgapdx.com.) Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 503-232-7676 wwwpflagpdx.org) TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Chnst (1126 SW Park Ave 503 228-7219 ) Uncoupling Group for Women of all orientations experiencing the loss of a love relationship Ongoing meetings held in Southeast Portland. Wheelchair accessible (Shan 503-753 7307 uncouplinggroup&aol com.) Central Oregon: Community Central Oregon Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every second Monday of the month at Trinity Episcopal Church m Bend for support, education and advocacy (6 pm socializing, 630 pm meeting 469 NW Wall St 541-317 2334 ) Mid Columbia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Oregon Women's Land (OWL) Farm, a rustic, beautiful lesbian land for women near Canyonville provides a place for rest, recreation and retreat Special events and workshops, weekends or longer stays (Mailing address PO Box 133. Days Creek. OR 97429 Cory or Rae 541 -643 2565 ) Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (541 488 1142 oi 541 -512-0326) Willamette Valley: Community Gay * Bisexual Men's Group meets every Wednesday m Corvalks (7 pm 1165 NW Monroe Ave 541 752 2491.) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every third Wednesday at First Congregational Church in Salem to provide support, education and advocacy (7-9 pm 700 Manon St NE Mailing address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503 8972524 or 503 393-9668) Q: A Queer Resource for Social Change axns to create a queer and progressive community center n Eugene Up to date calendar of queer events m Eugene/Springfield (www qcenter org ) Triangle Society of Chemeketa Community Coffegs m Salem offers a fun and safe environment meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for support, information and advocacy Attendance is confidential. (7 pm 541 298 8383) to interact with queer and queer friendly students, staff, faculty and community members at the Multicultural Center (4 5 30 pm Wednesday Room 177A Building 2. 4000 Lancaster Drive NE 503 399 5 116 wc<4bn3@cp chemeketa edu ) Southern Oregon: Community University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Queer Alliance meets Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center is a weekly while term is in session in Erb Memonal Union for information activism and socializing (6 pm Tuesday 1222E 13th Ave 434 Crystal and Johnny lgbtqa@giadstone uoregon edu gladstone uoregon edu/ lgbtqa) social services center serving gay. lesbian, bi and trans individuals (Suite 112. 208 Oak St. Ashland Mailing address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 541 488 6990 www abdellis org.) 33
