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32 lUStQUt FEBRUARY 16, 2007 COMPLETE SPIRITUALITY AND NONMETRO LISTINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT out reach AIDS b 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 (8am-5pm Monday-Friday 503-731-4029 or 800 805-2313 www.healthoregonorg.) 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 ISuite 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. (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 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 ) 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/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. (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 hair cuts. 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) Mens Wellness Center provides meeting space, discussion groups, free HIV/STI testing, prevention information, health and wellness, community building, social events and free high speed WiFi 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. wwwourhouseofportlandorg ) Partnership Project provides case management and service access for people living with HIV/AIDS, including help with coordi natmg 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 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 hivportlandorg.) 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 liv ing and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. (2901 E Bumside 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 info@qland org wwwqland org) WWW.JUSTOUT.COM Internet resources; peer counseling; referrals; and support groups in a nonclinical setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3895) Social and Support Group discusses HIV issues for men at Quest Center Meet other nice guys, share information and have fun (7-8 pm Tuesday 2901 E Burnside St. Terry 503-253-2292.) a Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home serving low income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or dru^alcohol mental health support. (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, 15296 SW Royalty Parkway. 503-846-4965.) 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.) candidates and delegates, and gives the sexual minorities commu nity 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 transgen der equality Volunteers are invited to monthly meetings at Q Center. (7 pm second Monday 69 SE Taylor St. /Laron 503-715-7343.) 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.) 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 ) 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 wwwpeaceveterans org.) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create safe schools and communities for families, educators and students statewide. (503-260-5792 vvww oregonsafeschools.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@pridenworg 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 wwwsharepdx 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 agmcies. (Noon- 1:30 pm 1111 SW Second Ave 771526 503-823-0027.) The Trans/ldentity Resource Center, a program of Outside In, provides a Trans Health Clinic; the ID Project for name/gender change; Genderblendz, a gathering for trans women who are exploring/living within the gender/sexuality/identity spectrums; and Resources PDX, a list of medical and nonmedical profession als in the Portland area (Genderblendz 6-7:30 pm first and third Monday 1132 SW 13th Ave Clinic 503-535-3828 ID Pro/ect 971-544-1574 www resourcespdx org) Veterans for Human Rights >s 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 The Research It 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 77185 503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428 regroup@reg org www reg 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 Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides a queer safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD prevention programs, Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus participates in poli cy decisions and outreach programs, recruits and supports General 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. city guys @cascadeaids org.) 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) Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treatment, 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Sliding-fees, insurance welcomed. Se habla espanol. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash. (888-875-7820 www.ppcw.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. www. brotobropdx. 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.) 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.) Professional 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, out reach and resource development. Activities include sensitivity trainings, creating social change, recreational activities, informa tion and assistance. (3:30-4:30 pm first Wednesday. Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave. Rachel 503-224-2640 eracoordinator@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. 77253. Mailing address PO Box 5931, Portland, OR 97228 503-227-0605 www lesbiancommunityproiect.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 counseling and support groups, community education and volun teer opportunities. (Crisis: 503-640-5311. Business: 503-384-0480 www sarcoregon 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.) Womyo Made Network meets at Q Center to connect, educate and empower lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesswomen and their supporters. (4:30-6 pm second and fourth Wednesday. 69 SE Taylor St Anne 503-768-4248 anne@rosecitymtg.com.) 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.) available. 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.) 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 info@dhor org www.dhor.org.) 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 $2.8 million in grants and scholarships throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759 www equityfoundation, org) advocates and foreign language translation (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333 www.pwcl org ) Support 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 trTbe 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 later in life, meets monthly at Q Center. (7 pm first Tuesday 69 SE Taylor St. 77255. 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) 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.) I 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.) Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion group that meets at Q Center for people assigned female at birth but identify ing as trans men/guys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include medical and emotional health, coming out, "passing," hormones and relationships/sexuabty. (6-8 pm third Sunday 69 SE Taylor St rej2433@yahoo.com) HEALTH Anti-Violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for woman- identified domestic violence survivors. Individual support and advo cacy are available for any queer person who has expenenced emo tional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships Many different support groups are forming to serve the sexual minorities communi ty's diverse needs Free, confidential and safe (Crisis: 503-281-2442. Business 503-232-7805, ext. 3. melissa@bradleyangleorg) 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 servic es 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 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 anchor expenenced in addressing their special needs, (www.gayyogaportland.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, 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) 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 I Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings«t Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 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 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 tioning people who support one another in recovering from the effects of another person’s drinking. (6:15-7pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th Ave 503-223-8822, ext 1 vwvwal-anonportlandoregon.org.) Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. 1^: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. wwwportlandsaaorg) The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care is Oregon's only alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specif ically for the queer community. Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986 Services include a group for gay and bi men struggling with meth addiction. (503-224-0075.) 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 espanol. (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, writers or musicians or who pursue some creative activity. Noncommercial, nonjudgmental; supporting personal creativity for novices and professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the second Fnday (7 pm Carl 503-284-2971.) .
