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AIDS & HIV
CAREAssist pays tor 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. wwwhealthoregon 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 )
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 503-742-5382.)
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. 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. (503-349-4699
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 503230-1202, 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. (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. (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
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@cascadeaids org.)
Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and
trans guys. Se habla español (5-7:15 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 AIOS To volunteer, contact Kathryn
Siebert. (503-234-0175 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 7700 )
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 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.)
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. 15296SW
Royalty Parkway. 503-846-4965.)
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 freetoasthost org.)
Deaf b Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization ded
icated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and
allies. Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and com
munity resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice mfo@dhor.org
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
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. (800 NW
Sixth Ave #253 Mailing address PO Box 5931, Portland. OR
97228. 503-227 0605 www.lesbiancommunitypro/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. /S 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.)
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.)
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
bnght yellow T-shirts! (503-223-5907 cityguys@cascadeaids 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. (503-246-2073. oregonglc@
care2 com. www geocities, com/oregonglc.)
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.)
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.)
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 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@aolcom.)
Frot Men Portland, a regional chapter of the Man2Man Alliance,
is a support and advocacy coalition for men with a strong mascu
line identification whose primary erotic practice is frot and who do
not participate in anal penetration, (pdx_frot@mac.com.
www man2manalliance org.)
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.)
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.)
The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to
create safe schools and communities for families, educators and
students statewide (503-260-5792. wwworegonsafeschoolsorg.)
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.)
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)
Single Lesbian Parents invited to network with each other for
activities, support, family outings, crafts, movie nights and parents
night out! (way2muchfun@aol.com.)
Pride Northwest, a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization, produces
Portland's Pride festival and parade every Father’s Day weekend
(503-295-9788 mfo@pndenw.org wwwpridenworg.)
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
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 # 1526 503 823 0027.)
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
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)
Queer Love Action Network for Oiscovery (Q-LAND), an
HIV/STO 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.)
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 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 #185
503-229-8428 or 800-875 8428 regroup@reg org www reg org)
Democratic Party of Oregon’s GLBT Caucus participates in poli
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 org/caucus/glbt I
Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home serving low-
income individuals with HIV/AIOS who need assistance with per
sonal care, mobility, medications or drug'alcohol mental health sup
port (4764 SE Logos Road. Milwaukie 503 786 4829 Volunteers
call 503-234-0175 )
tobacco reduction in our communities. (503-784-5813. r.e.szego@
cascadiabhc org.)
Professional
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.)
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 13thAve 503 535 3895)
rience the joy of playing and working together. (1 pm second
Wednesday 503 286-3575.)
services.
(503-242-3585
Political
Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization in
the United States working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender equality Volunteers are invited to monthly meetings at
Jackman Joe s. (7 pm fourth Monday 1111 NW 16th Ave Todd
5032284489)
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
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
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 espahol. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland,
Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver,
Wash. (888-875-7820. www.ppcw.org.)
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.gayyogaport
land.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.
(503-223-8822. info@qland.org. www.qland.org.)
Enjoy 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.)
Mental Health
YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee
scale counseling for individuals, couples and groups in a safe,
confidential 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/cfarIportland.)
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-Anon is a 12-step group of queer and ques
tionmg people who support one another in recovering from the
effects of another person's drinking. (6:15-7 pm Thursday. 1244 NE
39th Ave. 503-223-8822, ext 1 wwwal-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 ger.der 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.)
Anti-Violence
Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for woman-iden-
tified 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 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 serv
ices 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
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
minonties who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence
services (PO Box 951, Tualatin, OR 97062 wwwsafe4all org.)
General
Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco,
provides education around queer tobacco use and advocates for
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 espahol
(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 rehears
es Sundays at Unitarian Umversahst 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, noniudgmental; 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 mmonty men in cur
rent films. Monthly activities include group outings to see films.
(hlmtalk@verizon. net.)
Portland Gay Man's Chorus is open to singers, support members
and volunteers. (503-226-2588 wwwpdxgmc 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 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