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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)
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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.)
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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
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foreign
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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.)
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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.) .