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AIDS & HIV
C AREAssist 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. (8am-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
levels Spamsh-language assistance available /Suite 300, 620 SW
Fifth Ave 503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437.)
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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 Formore 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
(5-6:30pm 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.)
Esther’s Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care
items to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services.
(503-593-5569 www friendspwa org.)
Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to
those with HIV, including clothing, household items, companion pet
care, cremations, eyeglasses and bus passes. (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 503-230-1202, ext 235
www. ohsu edu/partnership/futeon 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)
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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-4:45 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 social networking group for HIV positive gay and bi
men, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for
social events, discussions and other outings. (928 SW Stark St
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 wellnéss,
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.)
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 )
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 Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc.org.)
Professional
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 14:30-6:30 pm second
and fourth Sunday 5830 NE Alameda St. 503-330-2706.
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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 fur programs, services, events and
community resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice info@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. 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
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
justice among lesbians and our allies. Sliding-scale membership is
open to all women who love women. Call about events, classes, sup
port groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities. 1800 NW Sixth
Ave. #253 Mailing address PO Box 5931, Portland, OR 97228
503-227-0605 www. lesbiancommunityproiect. 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 503-988-3027J
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
create safe schools and communities for families, educators and
students statewide (503-260-5792 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
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lets the queer community support workplace rights and respect on
the job. (PO Box 4731, Portland, OR 97208 503-516-2498J
Pride Northwest, a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization, produces
Portland's Pride festival and parade every Father's Day weekend.
(503-295-9788 info@pridenworg wwwpridenworgj
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.)
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 877-795-77001
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.)
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. wwwhnrportlandorg)
The Trans/ldentity Resource Center, a program of Outside In, pro
vides a Trans Health Clinic; the ID Project for name/gender change;
Genderblendz, a weekly gathering for folks explonng/living within
the gender/sexuality/identity spectrums; and Resources PDX, a list
of medical and nonmedical professionals in the Portland area
(6-7:30 pm Monday 1132SW 13th Ave Clinic: 503-535-3828 ID
Pro/ect 971-544-1574 wwwresourcespdx.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 wwwcascadeaids org.)
Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and
alternative health care, nutntion classes, support groups and recre
ational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living
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.
1503-223-8822 mfo@qland.org wwwglandorg.)
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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 /4764 SE Logus Road, Milwaukie 503-786-4829 Volunteers
call 503-234-0175.)
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)
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. (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. IPO Box 40625, Portland, OR 97240 503-222-6151.
www basicrights 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)
Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil nghts organization in the
United States working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans
gender equality. Volunteers are invited to monthly meetings at
Jackman Joe’s. (7 pm fourth Monday 1111 NW 16th Ave Aaron
503-715-7343.)
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.)
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 J
Support
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. stego@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 espariol. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland,
Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver,
Wash. (888-875-7820 wwwppcworg.)
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, /wwwgayyogaportlandcom.
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.)
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
wwwbrotobropdx.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.)
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.)
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)
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.)
Mental Health
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/cfarlportland.)
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.)
Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous
meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30pm
daily. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.)
Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support services
to lesbians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions.
1503-335-6591.)
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.)
Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out lat
er in life, meets monthly at Q Center. /7 pm first Tuesday 69 SE
Taylor St. #255. 503-227-0605.)
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.)
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 503-223-9511J
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 www.pflagpdx org.)
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-
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 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.
1503-235-5333 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. wwwsarcoregon.org.)
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexu
al minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic
violence services
/PO Box 951, Tualatin, OR 97062
www safe4all org.)
Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon 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. 16:15-7 pm Thursday. 1244 NE
39th Ave 503-223-8822, ext. 1. www al-anonportlandoregon org.)
Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
(5:30pm 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 www.asaptx 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 wwwconfluencechorus 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, nonjudgmental; sup
porting personal creativity for novices and professionals alike
Monthly potlucks on the second Friday. (7 pm. Carl 503-284-2971J
Film discussion group forming for gay, bi and trans men. Share
your perspective regarding portrayals of sexual minonty men in cur
rent films. Monthly activities include group outings to see films.
Ifilmtalk@veriion.net.)
Portland Gay Men'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. Directed by Ray Elliot, a talented and expen-
enced leader New members welcome to rehearsals at Ainsworth
United Church of Christ on an open enrollment through fall 2006,
(6:30-8:30 pm Wednesday 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-727-3306.
portlandlesbianchoir@hotmail com. wwwplchoir.org.)