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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 19, 2005)
august 19. 2Q05 six county area Need volunteers from all walks of life (20 NE 10th Ave.. Second Floor 3653 SE 34th Ave 503 9883030. ext 25703 www.hivportland.org.) AIDS & HIV causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of information (503-227-2339. bwport@comcast net) Metro: AIDS & HIV Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Test Site offers confidential testing CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, 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 12.30-4:45 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St. Sixth Floor 503 9683775.) 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) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, 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 503-460-3822 ) Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) The Link, a group for HIV-positive 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.) 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 503223-5907 thehnk&cascadeaids. org.) 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: 503-722-6660 ) Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone Se habia espariol 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 positive individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals 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. (503 349-4699. www. fnendspwa. org) Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAD offers information about alternative views of AIDS COMMUNITY Metro: General Babble-On Toastmasters meets at the Village 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 ) 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 www.dhor org.) Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minonties 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 503-2242640) 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) KBOOFM's Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays Thia 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 kboooutloud@yahoo com.) Lesbian Community Project builds community Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans guys. Se habia espariol. (5-715 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.ourhouseofportiand.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 protect their partners and themselves (Intake line: 503-517-3590 Prevention program: Kurt or Maria 503-230-1202 or 877- 795- 7700.) Portland Arsa HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision-making body that identifies services needed for people living with HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annually in a The Research A Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research trials 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® 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. 5035353895.) 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 MUI Beach Road. Gold Beach 6-8 pm. 94235 Moore St. Port Orford Noon 2 pm. 1403 Oregon St 541-440-2761.) 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 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 Way. 541 440-2761) South Coast Hospice Bereavement Center offers free HIV testing every second Thursday of the month. (3-6 pm 1610 Thompson Road 541440-2761.) Southern Coos Specialty Clinic in Bandon offers free HIV testing every fourth Saturday of the month. (10 am 1 pm 913 SE 11th St. 541-440-2761) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living provides support services to people Irving with HIV/AIDS in Harney. 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. Bit Coyne 541-772-1777.) home serving low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, Douglas County HIV Resource Center offers free HIV testing and needle exchange and a gay HIV 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. info@brotobropdx org. www brotobropdx 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 rights and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97208 503-516 2498 ) Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial 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 503 236-8339 or Terry 503 697-7004 www thedadsgroup com.) Pride Northwest a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization, produces Portland's Pride festival and parade every Father’s Day weekend (503-295 9788 info@pridenw. org. www pndenw org.) Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way 503 357 2442 fgpflag@aol com.) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARD is laying the groundwork Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support services to lesbians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions (503-335-6591.) 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 between the queer community and law enforcement agencies (Noon-1:30 pm. 1111 SW Second Ave 41526 5038230027) Washington County Health Department Swan House is a specialized adult foster care 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.) 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 5032270605) Gay actor Gary Norman (right) stars in Theatre Vertigo's dark comedy The Flu Season Aug. 26 Sept. 24. 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 www lesbiancommunityproject org.) 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 ) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based group of queer war veterans and fnends offenng mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans services. (503 242 3585 groups yahoo, com/group/vfhr ) Queer friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee (11 am 935 NE Broadway nwvp&teleport com www peaceveterans org) 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@qiand.org www qland.org.) Veteran Oregon artist Tom Hardy is on display through Aug. 27 at Mark Woolley Gallery. 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 basKrights org) Oto 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 Killingsworth St 503 2404462 rwpdx@igc org ) Metro: Professional Oregon Education Association (OEA) Croy, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus 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 ) Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women n the trades and educates girts and women about construction careers Contact for meeting info (1714 NE Alberta St 503 335 8200 www tradeswomen net.) positive support group second and fourth Thursdays m Roseburg (11 am-12 30 pm support group 832 Highland St 541 440 2761.) provides free needle free HIV testing services for gay and tx men at community health clinics m Beaverton and Tigard (Beaverton: 530-7 30 pm Monday. 12550 SW Second St. Tigard: 530-7.30pm Thursday. 15296 SWRoyalty Parkway 503-8464965.) 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 pquest@qwest net) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND) an 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 am-6 pm Tuesday Thursday 1030SW 13th Ave. 503 535 3895 ) 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 Friday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503 988-3027.) The Positive Direction Series offers life skill 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.) medications or drug/alcohol mental health support (4764 SE Logos Road. Milwaukie 503 786-4829 Volunteers call 503 234-0175.) ’ jU»t Ollt29 Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis. (6 30-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503 223 9511) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social 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 in a canng, 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 HIV/AIDS to access community and health services (9 am-noon and 1-4 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 msm@hivalliance.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) meets every second Monday of the month at Tnnity Episcopal Church in Bend for support, education and advocacy (6 pm socializing. 6 30 pm meeting 469 NW Wall St 541 3172334 ) Mid Columbia Parente, 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 Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center is a 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) Josephine County Parente, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets the first Tuesday of each month in Grants Pass. (7 pm 229 SW G St 541-474 6411.) 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 or 541 -512-0326) Willamette Valley: Community Gay & Bisexual Men's Group meets every Wednesday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 NW Monroe Ave 541-752-2491) and support group for individuals desinng to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 4928 503 533 8787. nwga@nwgapdx com www nwgapdx com.) aims to create a queer and progressive community center in Eugene Up-to-date calendar of queer events in Eugene/Spnngfield (www qcenter org.) Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to Salem Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every third its monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church. (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 503-232-7676 wwwpflagpdx org) Wednesday at First Congregational Church to provide support education and advocacy (7 9 pm 700 Manon St NE Mailing address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503-897 2524 or 503 393 9668) TransFamilies is a support group for the family and fnends of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ (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 Parente, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Q: A Queer Resource for Social Change Triangle Society of Chemeketa Community College m Salem offers a fun and safe environment 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 5116 wcollin3@cp chemeketa edu) University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Queer Alliance meets weekly while term is in session in Erb Memorial Union for information, activism and socializing (6 pm Tuesday 1222E 13th Ave 434 Crystal and Johnny IgbtqaOgladstone uoregon edu gladstone uoregon edu/~lgbtqa)
