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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. 18 am-5 pm Monday-Friday
503731 4029 or 800-805 2313 wwwhealthoregon org J
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.
15-6:30 pm 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. 1503-349-4699
www friendspwa. org.)
Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, using
or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facilitated by experienced
patients, 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/fuieon html)
Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about
alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call for a free
packet of information. 1503-227-2339 bwport@comcast.net)
Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Tost 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. 19 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 )
The Link, a group for HIV positive gay and bi men, meets weekly
al Cascade AIDS Protect for movies, dinner and other social and
educational events 16 pm Wednesday Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth
Ave Michael 503-223-5907 thelmk@cascadeaidsorg)
Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and
trans guys Se habla español. 15-7:15pm 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. 1503-234 0175 wwwourhouseofportlandorg)
Partnership Project provides case management and service
access for people living with HIV/AIDS, including help with coordi
nating 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 877 795-7700I
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)
Protect Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and
alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recre
ational sports activities for people seeking a wellness locus to liv
ing and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer
12100 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
1503 223 8822 mfo(o)qland org wwwqland org)
Washington County Health Department provides free needle free
HIV testing services for gay and bi men at community health clin
ics 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.)
Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and
exploitation. Call us to get involved! (7 pm second Wednesday
819 N Killmgsworth St 503 240 4462 rwpdx(a>igc org)
Professional
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 espariol Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland,
Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver,
Wash. (888-875-7820 wwwppcworgj
COMMUNITY
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 teach
ers and students. (503-246-2073. oregonglc@care2.com.
www. geocities com/oregonglc I
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.)
,
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 mfo@qland.org wwwqlandorg.)
Support
En|oy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment at
People's Food Co-op. /Noon-3 pm third Saturday 3029 SE 21st Ave)
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. 14 30-6 30 pm second
and fourth Sunday 5830 NE Alameda St 503-330-2706
babbleon freetoasthost 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 1503-517 8880 TTY/voice mfo@dhor.org
www.dhor.org.)
Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individ
uals working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual
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
eracoordmator@yahoo com.)
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and
lesbians to build cbmmumties 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
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 #253 Mailing address: PO Box 5931, Portland. OR
97228 503-227-0605 wwwlesbiancommumtypro/ect 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.)
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.)
Queer friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at
Tully's Coffee. (11 am 935 NE Broadway nwvp@teleport com
www peaceveterans org.)
The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to cre
ate safe schools and communities for families, educators and stu
dents statewide. 1503-260-5792 wwworegonsafeschoolsorg)
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 |0b. IPO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97208 503-516-2498)
Pride Northwest, a nonprofit, volunteer run organization, produces
Portland's Pride festival and parade every Father's Day weekend.
1503-295-9788. mfo@pndenw org wwwpndenw.org)
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 #1526 503 823 0027 )
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
groups yahoo com/group/vfhr)
services.
(503-242-3585
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 activi
ties. (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 503222 6151
www basic rights 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 A 185
503 229 8428 or 800-875 8428 regroup(<i>reg org www reg org)
Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus participates in poll
cy decisions and outreach programs, recruits and supports candi
dates and delegates, and gives the sexual minorities community
access to elected officials and candidates (503-224-8200
glbt@dpo org www dpo orglcaucuslglbt)
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 nonclmical setting. 11030 SW 13th Ave 503 535 3895)
Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization in the
United States working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgen
der equality Volunteers are invitee to monthly meetings at Jackman
Joe's. (7 pm fourth Monday 1111 NW 16th Ave Todd 50322844891
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 dru^alcohol mental health
supporl 14764 SE Logus Road. Milwaukie 503 786 4829
Volunteers call 503 234 0175 )
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 expe
rience the joy of playing and working together. (1 pm second
Wednesday 503 286 3575 )
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@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 wwwclackamaspf/ag org.)
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 Chr.st. (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 la -
er in life, meets monthly at Outside In (7 pm first Tuesday
1132 SW 13th Ave #255 503 227-0605.)
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 and support group
for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender
(PO Box 4928, Portland, OR 97208 4928 503 533 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)
Single Lesbian Parents invited to network with each other for
activities, support, family outings, crafts, movie nights and parents
night out! (way2muchfun@aolcom.)
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
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. on. org/cfar/portland.)
Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous
meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 pm
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 503-281-8668J
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. wwwal-anonportlandoregcn org.)
Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
(5:30 pm Monday Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-772-5213.1
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. wwwasaptx.org.)
Anti-Violence
Sexual
Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for woman iden
tilled domestic violence survivors and a support group for women bat
tered 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 emilygitObradleyangle org.)
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 espariol
(9 am 4 30 pm Monday Friday except 12:30-4:30 pm Wednesday
426 SW Stark St , Sixth Floor 503 988-3700.)
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
503 722 2366)
Portland Women s Crisis Line offers free and confidential servic
es for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. It operates a 24-
hour crisis intervention hot line and provides information and refer
rals 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
education Services include a 24 hour confidential crisis line, free
counseling and support groups, community education and
volunteer opportunities
(Crisis
503-640-5311
Business
503-384 0480 www sarcoregon orgI
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual
minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence
services. (PO Box 951, Tualatin. OR 97062 wwwsafe4allorg)
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 syego@cascadiabhc org)
CrtyGuys, 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 yellow T-shirts! (503-223-5907 cityguys@cascadeaids org)
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides con
SOCIAL
Arts & Music
Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehears
es Sundays at Unitarian Umversalist 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 gather
ing for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pur
sue some creative activity. Noncommercial, non|udgmental; sup
porting personal creativity for novices and professionals alike
Monthly potlucks on the second Friday (7 pm Carl 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
(hlmtalk@vemon net)
Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support members
and volunteers. (503^226 2588 www pdxgmc org)
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 30pm Wednesday 503-727 3306 port
landlesbianchoir@hotmail com wwwplchoir org )
Rose City Gay Freedom Band is a performance group for queers
and supportive friends of varying musical skill levels with annual
fall and spring concerts. Subgroups include the Rose City Swing
band and a marching band with flag corps. Come join us!
(503-790 2170 mfo@rcgfb.org wwwrcgfb org.)
Satori Men s Chorus welcomes new members of all ages and
races, regardless of sexual orientation or musical background, to
join Wednesday rehearsals No audition necessary (503-299-4454
www satonchorus org )
General
Asian h Pacific Islander lesbians and Gays is a nonprofit com
munity voice for gay, lesbian and bi Asian and Pacific Islanders