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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 21, 2006)
32 lUStOUt APRIL 21, 2006________ out reach 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 health Oregon, 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 lev els 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, mas sages, 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 confiden tial HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No needles! Free con doms! Call for appointment or walk in testing times. (Oregon City: 503-655-8471 Sandy 503-722-6660 Molalla: 503-723 2944 82nd Avenue: 503-771 7944 For more information call 503 742-5382.) Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations to men who have sex with men in Vancouver, Wash. (5-6:30pm Thursday. 3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd. 360-397-8098.) Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confiden tial HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone. Se habla español. We lend HIV books and videos and offer education al 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 week days, frozen meals for weekends Volunteers invited to inquire any time (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. friendspwa. org) Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, using or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facilitated by experienced patient, nurses and social workers. (5:30-7 pm second Wednesday, 3600 N Interstate Ave. 5:30-7 pm fourth Wednesday, 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave. RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235 www. ohsu. edu/partnership/fuzeon. html.) Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) 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 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.) 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: 5:30-7:30 pm Monday, 12550 SW Second St Tigard: 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday, 15296 SW Royalty Parkway. 503-846-4965.) General Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides education around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduction in our communities. (503-784-5813. r. e. szego@cascadiabhc. org.) CityGuys, part of the Men's Prevention and Wellness department at Cascade AIDS Project, strives to help Portland queer men keep informed and stay healthy by offering information, referrals and safer- sex supplies Look for staff and volunteers out and about in bright yel- . low T-shirts! (503-223-5907 cityguys@cascadeaids org.) COMMUNITY General Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Rose City Park United Methodist Church to develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills, including giving prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running effective meetings. (4:30-6:30 pm second and fourth Sunday. 5830 NE Alameda St 503-330-2706. babbleon freet oast host org.) Deaf b 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@dhororg. www.dhor.org) Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and indi viduals working to enhance the lives of older members of the sex ual minorities community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development. Activities include sensitivity trainings, creating social change, recreational activities, information and assistance. (3:30-4:30 pm first Wednesday. Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave Rachel 503-224-2640 eracoordinator@yahoo. com.) 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, featur ing 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. kboooutloud@ yahoo.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. If253. Mailing address: PO Box 5931, Portland, OR 97228 503-227-0605. www.lesbiancommunityproiect.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.lmfamily. org.) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership, apply in person and bring $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.) Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides con fidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, includ ing STD testing and treatment, 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Sliding-fees, insurance welcomed. Se habla español. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash. (800-230-7526. www.ppcw.org.) Gore Vidal reads from Imperial America 4 pm April 23 at Wordstock followed by a benefit dinner 7 pm at Ripe. 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.) 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.) Support Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment at People's Food Co-op. (Noon-3 pm third Saturday. 3029 SE21st Ave.) 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.) 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. orgJ The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or ques tioning 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.) 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.) 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 lat er in life, meets monthly at Outside In. (7 pm first Tuesday. 1132 SW 13th Ave. #255. 503-227-0605.) Queer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway, nwvp@teleport.com. www peace veterans, org.) 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.) The Link, a group for HIV-positive gay and bi men, meets weekly at Cascade AIDS Protect for movies, dinner and other social and educational events. (6 pm Wednesday. Sude 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave Michael 503-223 5907. thelink@cascadeaids.org.) 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.) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender. (PO Box 4928,’ Portland, OR 97208-4928. 503-533-8787. Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans guys. Se habla español. (5-7:15pm Tuesday. 5329 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 503-988-3030.) 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, QR 97208. 503-516-2498 ) 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.ourhouseofportland.org.) 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.pridenw.org.) Partnership Project provides case management and service access for people living with HIV/AIDS, including help with coordi nating a vanety of services and behavior-change counseling to moti vate people to protect their partners and themselves. (Intake line: 503-517-3590 Prevention program: Kurt or Mana 503-230-1202 or ■ 877-795-77001 Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county deci sion-making body that 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. www hivportland org.) 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.) Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recre ational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to liv ing and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. (2100 SE Belmont St. 503-238-5203. pquest@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 mfo@qland.org wwwqland.org.) The Research b 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 # 185. 503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428. regroup@reg org. wwwreg.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 per sonal care, mobility, medications or dru^alcohol mental health sup port. (4764 SE Logus Road, Milwaukie 503-786-4829. Volunteers call 503-234-0175.) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. Call to join a committee. (503-224-8881. wwwsharepdx.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. ff 1526 503-823-0027.) t The Trans/ldentity Resource Centre, a service of Outside In, pro vides arts programming, peer education and counseling, referrals, community outreach, HIV, Hepatitis C and STD testing and preven tion, needle exchange and additional resources for trans folk and people in gender transition. (11 am-6 pm Tuesday-Thursday. 1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895.) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of queer war veterans and friends offering mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans services. (503-242-3585. groups, yahoo, com/group/vfhr.) Political Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state s largest grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities. (PO Box 40625, Portland, OR 97240. 503-222-6151 www basicrights org.) OH 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 expe rience the joy of playing and working together. (1 pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.) Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation. Call us to get involved! (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462. rwpdx@igc org.) Professional Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, 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) Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teachers from various traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV-positive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or experienced in addressing their special needs, (www.gayyogaportland.com. bart@stonewallschool.org.) 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. www.pflagpdx.org.) , Single Lesbian Parents invited to network with each other for activities, support, family outings, crafts, movie nights and parents night out! (way2muchfun@aol.com.) TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends of trans gender people. Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ. (1126 SW Park Ave. 503-228-7219.) HEALTH Anti-Violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for woman- identified domestic violence survivors and a support group for women battered by women. Also provides individual support and advocacy for women who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships Free, confidential and safe. (Crisis: 503-281-2442. Business: 503-232-7805, ext 3. emilyg@ bradleyangle.org.) Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a 24-hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety planning and support groups. (Crisis: 541-754-0110 or 800-927-0197. Business: 541-758-0219.) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, support and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Lesbian, bi and trans friendly. Wheelchair accessible. TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted. (Crisis: 503-654-2288. Business: 503 7222366) Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. It operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hot line and provides information and referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups. Sexual assault advocates and foreign language translation available. (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333. wwwpwcl org.) Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice by eliminating sexual violence through support, advocacy and educa- , tion Services include a 24-hour confidential crisis line, free coun seling and support groups, community education and volunteer opportunities. (Crisis: 503-640-5311. Business: 503-384-0480 www sarcoregon. org.) Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic vio lence services (PO Box 951. Tualahn. OR 97062 wwwsafe4all org.) Mental Health YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, couples and groups in a safe, con fidential and supportive environment. Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays. (1111 SW 10th Ave. 503-294-7440.) Recovery Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counsel ing for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treatment. Part of a federally funded treatment study to help quali fying parents engage resistant youth in counseling. (503-243-1065. www. ori. org/cfar/portland.) Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30pm daily. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.) Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meet ings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.) Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities community a safe place to find friendship, recovery and clean-and-sober activi ties. Meeting space available for 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-238-6091.) Rainbow Recovery Al-Alon is a 12-step group of queer and ques tioning people who support one another in recovering from the effects of another person's drinking. (6-7:30pm Thursday. 1244 NE 39th Ave. 503-223-8822, ext. 1. www.al-anonportlandoregon.org.) Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting (5:30 pm Monday-Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-772-5213.) Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and sexual orientation is welcome. Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting at Alano Club focuses on Steps 1-2-3 and the spiritual solution. (7-8 pm Tuesday. 909 NW 24th Ave., Second Floor. 503-452-5961 www portlandsaa. org.) The Triangle Project at ASAP Treatment Services is Oregon's only alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specifically for the queer community. Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986 (503-224-0075. www.asaptx org.) Sexual The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV test ing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appointment or walk-in. Most insurance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. Se habla español (9 am 4:30 pm Monday Friday except 12:30-4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3700 ) SOCIAL Arts & Music Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. (4-6:30 pm. 5090 Center St NE 503 364-2370. confluence@aol. com. www. confluencechorus org.) Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a social gath ering for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pur sue some creative activity. Noncommercial, nonjudgmental; sup porting personal creativity for novices and professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the second Friday. (7 pm Cart 503-284-2971.) Film discussion group forming for gay, bi and trans men. Share your perspective regarding portrayals of sexual minority men in cur rent films. Monthly activities include group outings to see films. (filmtalk@verizon.net) Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (503-226-2588. wwwpdxgmcorg.) Portland Lesbian Choir is an informal, nonaudition community chorus for women of all ages to sing, socialize and share songs, melodies and talents The only requirement is you must like to sing and have a good time! (7-8:30 pm Wednesday. 503-727-3306 port- landlesbianchoir@hotmail com. www. plchoir org) Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a performance group for queers and supportive friends of varying musical skill levels with annual
