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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 21, 2006)
34 jUStpUt MY ¡¡1, 20Ç6_________ 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. 18 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 lev els. Spamsh-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 1503-963-8102.) 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 503-742-53821 Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A and 8 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 1503-397-4651 or 800 244-48701 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 Iriendspwa org) Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, using or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients Facilitated by experienced patients, »nurses and social workers. 15:30-7 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 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. /9am-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 19 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 clin ics in Beaverton and Tigard /Beaverton 5:30-7:30 pm Monday, 12550 SW Second St. Tigard 5 30-J 30 pm Thursday, 15296 SW Royalty Parkway 503-846-4965.) COMMUNITY 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 ft 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@dhororg. www dhor.org.) 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 sensitivi ty trainings, creating social change, recreational activities, information and assistance. 13:30-4:30 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 Communities that embrace the dignity and worth Lesbian Community Project builds community and organizes for lustice 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 1800 NW Sixth Ave 4253. Mailing address PO Box 5931, Portland. OR 97228 503-227-0605 www lesbiancommumtypro/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 1503-228-3892 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. 18 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. Ill am 935 NE Broadway nwvp@teleport com Pride Northwest a nonprofit, volunteer run organization, produces Portland's Pride festival and parade every Father s Day weekend 1503-295-9788 mfo@pridenworg www pridenw org) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. Call to |oin 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 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 services Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND) an HIV/STD prevention organization, provides resources and referrals 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 IPO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 503-222 6151 www basicrights 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 nonchmcal setting. /1030SW 13th Ave 503-535-3895 I 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 14764 SE Logus Road. Milwaukie 503-786-4829 Volunteers call 503 234 0175) Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support services to lesbians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions 1503-335-6591J Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came*ut lat er in life, meets monthly at Outside In. 17 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave 4255 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. 16:30-8 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 www pflagpdx org.) Single Lesbian Parents invited to network with each other for 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. wwworegonsafeschools org.) assistance in accessing veterans groups yahoo com/group/vfhr) The Research h Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington 11650 NW Naito Parkway 4185 503-229 8428 or 800-875-8428 regroup(d)reg org wwwreg 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 wwwclackamaspflag 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.) 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 12100 SE Belmont St 503 238-5203 pquesttnJqwest net :) on men s health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and other evhnts promoting wellness and intimacy 1503-223 8822 mfo@qland org www qland org) 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. 1503-417-7991. mfo@brotobropdx.org. www brotobropdx 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. 16 pm. 90 7 FM Portland, 91 9 FM Hood River, 100.7 FM Willamette Valley www kboo fm kboooutloud@yahoo com) 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 503-516-2498J The Positive Direction Series offers life skill wqrkshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Protect 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 J 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.) 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.) Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans guys. Se habla español 15-7:15 pm Tuesday 5329 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 503 988 3030 ) 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. 120 NE 10th Ave, Second Floor 3653 SE 34th Ave. 503-988-3030, ext 25703 www hivportland. org) 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. 1503-246-2073. oregonglc@care2 com www.geocities. com/oregonglc) of all people. Equity has distributed more than $1.75 million in grants and scholarships throughout Oregon. /503-231-5759 www equityfoundation org.) wwwpeaceveterans 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) Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation. Call us to get involved! 17 pm second Wednesday 819 N Killmgsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc.org.) Professional General 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 16 pm Wednesday Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave Michael 503-223-5907 thelmk@cascadeaidsorg.) 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) experience the joy of playing and working together /I pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.) 1503-242 3585 Political Democratic Party of Oregon s GLBT Caucus participates in policy decisions and outreach programs, recruits and supports candidates and delegates, and gives the sexual mmonties community access to elected officials and candidates. /503-224-8200 glbt@dpo.org www dpo. org/caucus/glbt) Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization in the United States working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and activities, support, family outings, crafts, movie nights and parents night out! Iway2muchfun@aol com.) TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends of trans gender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ. 11126 SW Park Ave. 503-228-7219 ) HEALTH Anii-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 503 722 2366) 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 1503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333 www.pwcl.orgj Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social ¡ustice 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 org.) Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic vio lence services IPO Box 951, Tualatin, OR 97062 wwwsafe4allorg) transgender equality Volunteers are invited to monthly meetings at Jackman Joe's. /7 pm fourth Monday 1111 NW 16th Ave Todd 503-228-4489) General 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 Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTO Coalition Against Tobacco, provides education around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduction in our communities. 1503-784-5813. r e stego@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 yellow T-shirts! 1503-223-5907 cityguys@cascadeaids.org.) Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides con fidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, includ ing STD testing and treatment, 20-mmute 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. www.ppcworg.) 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 lwwwgayyogaportland.com. bart@stonewallschool. org.) 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@qland.org. wwwqlandorg.) Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment at People'sFood Co-op. INoon-3 pm third Saturday 3029 SE 21st Ave) Mental Health YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals, couples and groups in a safe, confi dential and supportive environment Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays. 11111 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. 15:30 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 503-281-8868.) Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities community a safe place to find friendship, recovery and clean-and-sober activities. Meeting space available for 12-step groups. 11210 SE Seventh Ave 503-238-6091.) Rainbow Recovery Al-Alon is a 12-step group of queer and ques tiomng people who support one another in recovering from the effects of another person's drinking. 16-7:30pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th Ave 503-223-8822, ext 1 wwwal-anonportlandoregon.org.) Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. 15:30 pm Monday-Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-772-5213J 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 mg and hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appointment or walk-in. Most insurance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. Se habla espahol 19 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 Umversahst Congregation of Salem 14-6:30 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 pursue some creative activity Noncommercial, noniudgmental; supporting personal creativity for novices and professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the second Friday. 17 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 current films Monthly activities include group outings to see films lfilmtalk@veruon net I Portland Gay Men s Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. 1503-226-2588 www pdxgmc org J 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! 17 8 30 pm Wednesday 503-727 3306 portlandlesbianchoir@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 fall and spring concerts Subgroups include the Rose City Swing band and a marching band with flag corps. Come join us! 1503-790-2170 info@rcgfb org www rcgfb org J Satori Men s Chorus welcomes new members of all ages and races
