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AIDS & 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 18 am-5 pm 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 lev
els. Spamsh-language assistance available /Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth
Ave 503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437.)
Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) provides haircuts, mas
sages, holiday dinners, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral
services, memorials and family grief work. Free and open to all people
living with HIV 1503-963-8102.)
Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential
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 vac
cinations to men who have sex with men.in Vancouver, Wash
15-6:30 pm Thursday 3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd. 360-397-8098 )
Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential
HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone. Se habla
español We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materi
als 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 weekdays,
frozen meals for weekends Volunteers invited to inquire anytime.
/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.fnendspwa.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 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 aboot
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 inter
pretation 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, cloth
ing, 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 thelmk@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 WiFi access for
gay and bi men in the heart of where they live, work and play 1928 SW
Stark St 503-445-7699 cityguys@cascadeaidsorg)
Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans
guys. Se habla español. 15-7:15 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
www ourhouseofportland org)
Partnership Project provides case management and service access
for people living with HIV/AIDS, including help with coordinating a van
ety of services and behavior change counseling to motivate people to
protect their partners and themselves The two-hour monthly
workshop "HIV 101' provides basic information for people who have
been recently diagnosed /Intake line 503-517-3590 Prevention
program Kurt or Maria 503-230-1202 or 877-795-7700 HIV 101: Rick
503-230-1202, ext 236.1
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 wwwhivportland org )
The Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people
living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project Topics include employ
ment, 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 living
and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer 12901 E
Bumside St 503-238-5203 pquest@qwestnet)
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 wwwqland org)
WWW.JUSTOUT.COM
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 2901E Burnside St. Terry 503-253-2292.)
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 drug/alcohol mental health support. 14764 SE
LogusRoad, 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 clinics 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 )
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 babbleonfreetoasthostorg.)
Deaf b Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedi
cated 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@dhororg www.dhor.org.)
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, outreach and resource devel
opment 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 $2 8 million in grants and schol
arships throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759 www.equityfoundation.org .)
KBOO-FM s Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring
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,
support groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities. 1800 NW Sixth
Ave 4253 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 queer-headed families. Your membership supports
parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages
equal rights for all couples. /503-228-3892 www.lmfamilyorg)
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)
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 experience the joy of
playing and working together /I 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
Killingsworth 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 pro
tect the rights and interests of gay, lesbian, bi and trans teachers and
students. /503-246-2073. oregonglc@care2 com wwwgeocities.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. I
Womyn Made Network meets at Q Center to connect, educate and
empower lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesswomen and their
supporters. 14:30-6 pm second and fourth Wednesday. 69 SE Taylor St.
Anne 503-768-4248 anne@rosecitymtg.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.
1503-417-7991. mfo@brotobropdx.org vwvwbrotobropdx.org.)
Clackamas County Parents. Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial
Church in Oregon City. /7-9 pm. 710 Sixth St. 503-998-1450.
www. clackamaspflag. org)
The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or ques
tioning men who are dads or want to be dads. Meets 7-9 pm first
Tuesdays and third Wednesdays /Mike 503-236-8339 or Terry
503-697-7004 www thedadsgroup. com)
Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
(PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at
Forest Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm third Tuesday
2032 College Way. 503-357-2442 lgpflag@aol com.)
Frot Men Portland, a regional chapter of the Man2Man Alliance, is
a support and advocacy coalition for men with a strong masculine
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.
4255 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. 16:30-8 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.)
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 |ob.
/PO Box 4731. Portland, OR 97208 503-516-2498 )
Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
(PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United
Methodist Church. /7 pm second Tuesday. 1838 SW Jefferson St
503-232-7676. wwwpflagpdx.org.)
Pride Northwest, a volunteer run 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization, seeks
vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Festival, which will be held
June 16 and 17 at Waterfront Park. This year's theme is "Keep Portland
Queer.’ /503-295-9788 mfo@pridenworg. wwwpridenworg.)
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)
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. 1503-224-8881. 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 agencies. /Noon-1:30 pm
1111 SW Second Ave 41526 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 professionals in the Portland area
/Genderblendz 6-7:30 pm first and third Monday 1132 SW 13th Ave
Clinic: 503-535-3828. IDPro/ect: 971-544-1574 www.resourcespdx org.)
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)
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 4185
503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428 regroup@reg org www reg org )
Democratic Party of Oregon s GLBT Caucus participates in policy
decisions and outreach programs, recruits and supports candidates
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)
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, referáis, and support groups in
a nonclinical setting 11030 SW 13th Ave 503-535-38951
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 Q Center. (7 pm
second Monday 69 SE Taylor St Aaron 503-715-7343 )
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 confiden
tial 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 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 lwwwgayyogaportland.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.)
The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create
safe schools and communities for families, educators and students
statewide /503-260-5792 wwworegonsafeschoolsorg.)
Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection
within Portland's queer community. /1-5 pm Sunday, 4-8 pm Monday-
Wednesday 69 SE Taylor St. 503-234-7837. info@pdxqcenterorg.
www. pdxqcenter org.)
General
Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides
education around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduc
tion in our communities. /503-784-5813. re szego@cascadiabhc org.)
Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion group that meets
at Q Center for people assigned female at birth but identifying as trans
merVguys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include
medical and emotional health, coming out, "passing," hormones and
relationships/sexuality. (6-8 pm third Sunday. 69 SE Taylor St.
rej2433@yahoo.com.)
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 21st Ave.)
Mental Health
YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale
counseling for individuals, couples and groups in a safe, confidential
and supportive environment Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women
Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support
Group on Wednesdays. /1111 SW 10th Ave. 503-294-7440.)
Recovery
Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling
for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to
treatment. Part of a federally funded treatment study to help qualifying
parents engage resistant youth in counseling. /503-243-1065.
www. on. org/cfar/portland.)
Extended Family hosts queer friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meet
ings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. /5.30 pm daily
2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.)
Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcohohcs Anonymous meetings at
Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. /Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday
2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868 )
Live and Let Uve Club offers the sexual minorities community a safe
place to find friendship, recovery and clean-and-sober activities
Meeting space available for 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave
503-238-6091.)
Pos for the Cause, an HIV positive gay men s Alcoholics
Anonymous/12-step support group, meets in the basement of the rec
tory at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. (7:30-845 pm Monday 2408 SE
16th Ave. Jim 503-708-2603 )
Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of queer and question
ing 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.
15:30 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.
wwwportlandsaa org.)
The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care is Oregon's
only alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specifically 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.)
HEALTH
Anti-Violence
Sexual
Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter lor woman-
identified domestic violence survivors. Individual support and
advocacy are available for any queer person who has experienced
emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships. Many differ
ent support groups are forming to serve the sexual minorities commu
nity’s diverse needs. Free, confidential and safe. /Crisis 503-281-2442
Business: 503-232-7805, ext. 3. melissaa@bradleyangle org.)
The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers
testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing
and hepatitis A and B vaccinations By appointment or walk-in. Most
insurance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee Se habla español. (9 am-
4:30 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW
Stark St, Sixth Floor 503-988-3700.)
Canter 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)
SOCIAL
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 eliminat
ing 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 wwwsarcoregonorg)
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual
minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence
services /PO Box 951, Tualatin, OR 97062 www safe4all org)
Arts & Music
Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses
Sundays at Unitarian Umversalist Congregation of Salem (4-6:30 pm
5090 Center St. NE. 503-364-2370. confluence@aol.com. www. con
fluencechorus org)
Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a social gathering
for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue some
creative activity Noncommercial, noniudgmental; supporting person
al 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 minority men in current
films. Monthly activities include group outings to see films.
/filmtalk@verizon. net,)
Portland Gay Men s Chorus is open to singers, support members and
volunteers (503-226-2588 www pdxgmc 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 experienced leader New
members welcome to rehearsals at Ainsworth United Church of Christ