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AIDS & HIV
CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescnption drugs
and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people
with HIV/AIDS Program of the Oregon Department of Human
Services and tiie Ryan White CARE Act. /S am-5 pm Monday-Friday
503-731-4029 or 800-805-2313 wwwhealthoregonorg.)
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 (Surte 300, 620 SW Fifth
Ave 503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437 )
Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) provides haircuts,
massages, 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
condoms! 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. 1503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870.)
Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to
HIV-positive individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays,
frozen meals for weekends. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime.
(Mara 503-460-3822 )
Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to
those with HIV. including clothing, household items, companion pet
care, cremations, eyeglasses and bus passes. 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. 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/fureon html)
Health. Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) oilers 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 45pm 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 social networking group for HIV positive gay and bi
men, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at
Cascade AIDS Project for social events, discussions and other
outings. (Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave 503-223-6339, ext 555
thelink@cascadeaids org)
Men's Wellness Center provides meeting space, discussion groups,
free HIV/STI testing, prevention information, health and wellness,
community building, social events and free high speed W i F i access
for gay and bi men in the heart of where they live, work and play
(928 SW Stark St 503-445-7699 cityguys@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 AIDS. To volunteer, contact Kathryn
Siebert. (503-234-0175 wwwourhouseofportland.org.)
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 877-795-77OO )
Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county
decision-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
12901 E Burnside 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@qlandorg www qland 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(<i>reg org www reg 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 nonckmcal setting (1030SW 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 drug/alcohol mental health sup­
port. (4764 SE Logus Road, Milwaukie 503-786-4829 Volunteers
call 503-234-0175.)
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 i
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 (503-517-8880 TTY'/voice. info@dhor org.
wwwdhororg.)
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.
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, featunng
local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays
This Way Out, the international queer show, airs on first, third and fifth
Tuesdays. (6pm 90 7 FM Portland, 91 9 FMHood 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 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. (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. (503-260-5792 www oregonsateschools 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 )
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)
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 wwwsharepdxorg.)
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 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)
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 wwwdpoorg/caucus/glbt)
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 Killmgsworth 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.)
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 trades women, net.)
Womyn Networking meets at Q Center to connect, educate and
empower lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesswomen and
their supporters. (69 SE Taylor St. Anne 503-768-4248 anne@
rosecitymortgage com.)
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@brotobropdxorg
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 wwwclackamaspflag 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@aol.com.)
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.
IPO 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@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-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 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 www.pwcl.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
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 Aaron
503-715-7343)
www sarcoregon org)
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) provides lesbians 60
minorities who fan through the cracks of traditional domestic violence
services (PO Box 951, Tualatin, OR 97062 www safe4all org)
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual
General
Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, pro­
vides 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 gay/bi men keep
informed and stay healthy by offering information, referrals, safer-
sex supplies and risk-reduction counseling. (503-223-5907.
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-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. (888-875-7820. wwwppcw.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.gayyogaportlandcom.
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.qlandorg.)
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 21 st Ave)
Mental Health
YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee
scale counseling for individuals, couples Shd 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. (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 quail
lying 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-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 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.)
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 espariol.
(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 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, wnters or musicians or who pursue
some creative activity Noncommercial, nonjudgmental, supporting
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
(filmtalk@veriron. net)
Portland Gay Men's Chorus is open to singers, support members
and volunteers. (503-226-2588 www.pdxgmc org.)
Portland Lesbian Choir is a nonaudition community choir open to
all that emphasizes musical excellence and fun. If you like to sing,
make new friends and learn about music, this is the spot for you!
Rehearsals start Oct 4 at Ainsworth United Church of Christ.
(6:30 pm Wednesday 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-727-3306 port
landlesbianchoir@hotmail com www plchoir org.)