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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
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