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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 5, 2005)
august 5. 2005 ’ JUSt OUt31 outreach AIDS & HIV 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 (Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave. 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. No needles1 Free condoms! Call for scheduled and walk-in testing times. (Oregon City: 503 655-8471 Sandy: 503-7226660) Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone Se habla esparfol We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materials and free condoms. (503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870.) Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high quality meals to HIV-positrve individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (Mara 503460-3822.) 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. (503 349-4699 www. friendspwa org.) Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAD offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call 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 habla español, other interpretation by appointment. (9 am-4.45 pm Monday-Friday except 12 30 4 45 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St.. Sixth Floor. 503 988-3775.) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facthties, clothing, showers and hygiene 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. 5034603822) The Link, a group for HIV-positive gay and bi men. meets weekly at Cascade AIDS Project for movies, dinner and other social and educational events. (6 pm Wednesday Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave. Michael 503 223-5907. thelinkOcascadeaids org.) Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing, to gay. bi and trans guys. Se habla español (5-7:15 pm Tuesday 5329 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. 503-988-3030.) 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.ourhouseoijMitland.org.) Partnership Project provides case management and service access for people living with HIV/AIDS, including help with coordinating a variety of services and behavior-change counseling to motivate people to firotect their partners and themselves. (Intake line: 503-517-3590. Prevention program: Kurt or Maria 503-230-1202 or 877- 795- 7700.) Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision-making body that www hivjMrtland org ) The Positive Direction Series offers life skid workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project Topics include employment, parenting, health, women s self-image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education (Dawn Thompson 503-223-5907, ext. 203. www cascadeaids org.) Project Quest Integrative Health Center 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/AIDS 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 jxjuest&qwest net.) 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.org. www.qland.org.) The Research * Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research tnals of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington. (1650 NW Naito Parkway 4185. 503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428. regroup@teg.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 nonclinical 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, medications or drug/alcohol mental health support. (4764 SELogus Road. Milwaukie. 503-786 4829 Volunteers call 503-234-0175.) Washington County Health Department provides free needle free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at community health clinics in Beaverton and Tigard. (Beaverton: 5:30-7:30pm Monday. 12550 SW Second St. Tigard: 5:30- 7:30 pm Thursday. 15296 SW Royalty Parkway 503-846-4965 ) in Roseburg. (11 am-12 30 pm support group 832 Highland St. 541-440 2761.) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV offers free HIV testing every fourth Friday of the Curry County Public Health Department 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 »202. Lincoln City. OR 97367. 541-994-5597. canoffice@earthlink.net www. coastalaidsnetwork. homestead com.) Family Resource Center in Reedsport offers free HIV testing every last Thursday of the month. (3-6 pm 5 St John Wary 541 440 2761.) South Coast Hospice Bereavement Center offers free HIV testing every second Thursday of the 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. 541440-2761.) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living provides support services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Hamey, Malheur, Baker. Gilliam. Grant. Union, Wallowa. Wheeler. Umatilla and Morrow counties. (541 -889-3119 or 866 248-8369 eocil@eocil.org. www.eocilorg.) Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing. Off-site testing also available. (200 SE Third St.. Pendleton. John R. 541 278-5432.) Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in Medford (6 pm. 1501 W Main St. Bill Coyne 541-772-1777) Douglas County HIV Resource Center offers free HIV testing and needle exchange and a gay HIV- fiositive support group second and fourth Thursdays identifies services needed for people living with HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annually in a six-county area. Need volunteers from all walks of life. (20 NE 10th Ave.. Second Floor 3653 SE 34th Ave 503-988-3030. ext 25703. month on the southern Oregon coast. (Brookings: 3-5 pm, 425 Mill Beach Road Gold Beach: 6-8 pm. 94235 Moore St. Port Orford Noon 2 pm, 1403 Oregon St. 541 440-2761.) Washington: AIDS & HIV Choices is a free, confidential support program for people with HIV and hepatitis C who have substance abuse and/or mental health problems. Talk to others with similar issues m a canng. nonjudgmental environment Individual and group sessions and case management available. (Catherine 36& 759-3436 ) Clark County Health Department offers free rapid and oral sample HIV tests for gay and bi men every Thursday (5-630. 3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd.. Vancouver. 360-397-8098.) The HIV and AIDS Case Management Program assists individuals living with HIV/AIDS to access community and health services (9 am noon and 14 pm Monday-Friday. 360-693-4219.) 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.) The Washington State Department of Health HIV/AIDS Hotline offers invaluable information and provides referrals to various services. (800-272-2437.) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV HIV Alliance of Lane County provides 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. msmOhivalliance org.) Valley AIDS Information Network s 24-hour hotline provides HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and STD information, support and referrals English hot line; English 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) Central Oregon: Community Metro: General Coalition seeks to create safe schools and communities for families, educators and students statewide. (503-260 5792 www oregonsafeschools org.) Babble-On Toastmasters meets at the Village Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the Inn to develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills, including giving prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running effective meetings. (4:15 pm Sunday 1621 NE 10th Ave 503-330-2706 babbleon freetoasthost, org ) AFL-CIO that lets union members rally support for gay. lesbian, tx and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace nghts and respect on the job (PO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97208 503-516-2498.) meets every second Monday of the month at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bend for sufjport. education and advocacy (6 pm socializing, 630 pm meeting 469 NW Wall St 541-3172334 ) Deaf & Hearing OUT Reach (DHOR) is a Pride Northwest, a nonprofit, volunteer run organization, produces Portland's Pnde festival and parade every Father s Day weekend (503 295-9788 info@pridenw org. www pridenw org ) COMMUNITY nonprofit organization dedicated to building community among deaf and heanng queers and allies Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community resources (503-517-8880 TTY/voice. info&dhor org www dhororg) Eider 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 5032242640) 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 equityfoundation org) KBOO-FM's Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays This 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 www.kboo.fm kbooouttoudOyahoo com.) Lesbian 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. »253 Mailing address PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503-227 0605 www lesbiancommunityproject org) Love Makes a Family is an international organization that provides a public voce for lesbian gay. bi and trans headed families Your membership supports queer parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal nghts for all couples (503 228 3892 wwwlmfamilyorg) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership apply in person and bong $60 cash to the first floor of the Multnomah County offices (8 am-4 45 pm Monday Friday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503 988 3027.) Queer fnendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee (11 am 935 NE Broadway nwvpOteleport com www peaceveterans org ) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Central Oregon Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Mid-Columbia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for support, information and advocacy Attendance is confidential. (7 pm 541 298-8383) Southern Oregon: Community Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARD is laying the groundwork for future gay Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center is a 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 between the queer community and law enforcement agencies (Noon 1.30 pm. 1111 SW Second Ave 41526. 503823 0027.) The Trans/Identity 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 am-6pm Tuesday Thursday 1030 SW 13th Ave 503 535 3895 ) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of queer war veterans and friends offenng mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans services (503-242 3585 groups yahoo com/group/vfhr) Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) the state's largest grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discnmination through election activities (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 503 222 6151 www basicnghts org) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) 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) Radical Women are active m the struggle against bigotry and exploitation Call us to get involved1 (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N KiMingsworth St. 503 2404462 rwpdxOigc org ) 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 ) Oregon Women's Land (OWL) Farm a Quintessence Language and Imagination Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing through Aug. 13. is an organization for educators that works to protect the nghts and interests of gay. lesbian, tn 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 Contact for meeting info. (1714 NE Alberta St 503 335 8200 www. tradeswomen net ) Metro: Support Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy organization for African Amencf n gay and bisexual men and their families living m the Portland metro area that sponsors activities and an HIV prevention program (503 417-7991 info@brotobropdx org www. brotobropdx org.) Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus 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 »255 5032270605) Múltiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges of living with multpie sclerosis (630-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503 2239511.) Northwest Gsndsr Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928 Portland. OR 972084928 503 5338787 nwgaOnwgapdx com www nwgapdx com) FsrslUe ■ — — -4 1-4 w ■ MssillvWw BwvCI ■ tiPnO" CJT Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial Church in Oregon City (7-9 pm 710 Sixth St 503 998 1450 www clackamaspflag org.) its monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 503 232 7676 www pñagpdx org) The Dads Group is a social support group for gay. tx. trans or questioning men who are dads or want to be dads Meets 7 9 pm first Tuesdays and third Wednesdays (Mike 503 236-8339 or Terry 503 697 7004 www thedadsgroup com ) TransFamilies is a support group for the family and fnends of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Chnst (1126 SW Park Ave 503 228 7219 ) rorfjUi Ljrovo » Metro: Professional Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) fgphag@aol com ) —aA — — -J • vt tlnilQ * a" ■ Uwiiiw Baid • siBfiOm 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 503 357 2442 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) Uncoupling Group for Women of all orientations experiencing the loss of a love relationshp Ongoing meetings held m Southeast Portland Wheelchair accessible (Shan 503 753 7307 uncouplinggroup@aoi com) provides support, education and advocacy (541 488 1142 or 541 5120326.) Willamette Valley: Community Gay * Bisexual Men's Group meets every Wednesday m Corvallis (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 f)m 700 Manon St NE Mailing address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 5038972524 or 503393 9668) Qi A Queer Roeource for Social Change aims to create a queer and progressive community center in Eugene Up-to-date calendar of queer events in Eugene/Spnngfield (www qcenter org.) Triangle Society of Chemekete Community College m Salem offers a fun and safe environment to interact with queer and queer fnendly 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 wcollin3@cp chemeketa edu ) University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Queer Alliance meets weekly while term is m session in Erb Memorial Union for information, activism and socializing (6 pm Tuesday 1222 E 13th Ave »34 Crystal and Johnny lgbtqa@gladstone uoregon edu gladstone uoregon edu/-lgbtqa )
