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« 34 JUStOUt - MAY 18. 2007 COMPLETE SPIRITUALITY AND NONMETRO LISTINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT out reach WWW.JUSTOUT.COM AIDS b HIV equality Volunteers are invited to monthly meetings at Q Center. 17 pm Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice by eliminat a nonclimcal setting. /1030SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895 ) second Monday 69 SE Taylor St. Aaron 503-715-7343 ) Social and Support Group discusses HIV issues for men at Quest Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians 60 and ing sexual violence through support, advocacy and education. Services include a 24-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support Center Meet other nice guys, share information and have fun. /7-8 pm 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 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 Tuesday 2901E Bumside St. Terry 503-253-2292.) Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV individuals with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, Logos Road, Milwaukie 503-786-4829 Volunteers call 503-234-0175.) levels. Spamsh-language assistance available /Surte 300, 620 SW Fifth Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free HIV Ave. 503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437 ) testing services for gay and bi men at community health clinics in Beaverton and Tigard /Beaverton: 5:30-7:30 pm Monday, 12550 SW Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) provides haircuts, massages, holiday dinners, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral servic es, memorials and family grief work. Free and open to all people living with HIV 1503-963-8102.) Molalla 503-723-2944 82nd Avenue 503-771-7944 For more information call 503-742-5382) The Next Level—the Portland area’s first networking group specifically 503-846-4965) geared to young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesspeople— meets at Rose City Mortgage Specialists. 15:30-6:45 pm second COMMUNITY General and stay healthy by offering information, referrals, safer-sex supplies and Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confiden protect the rights and interests of gay, lesbian, bi and trans teachers tial and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD www geo testing and treatment, 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms Sliding-fees, insurance welcomed. Se habla espanol. nations to men who have sex with men in Vancouver, Wash. 15-6 30 pm Thursday 3701E Fourth Plain Blvd 360-397-8098 ) Alameda St. 503-330-2706 babbleon.freetoasthostorg.) Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in the trades and Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV Deaf h Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedicat educates girls and women about construction careers Contact for meet ing info 11714 NE Alberta St. 503-335-8200 www tradeswomen net) /503-246-2073 oregonglc@care2 com testing, counseling and case management to anyone. Se habla español. ed to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational matenals and free Visit ouf Web site for programs, services, events and community Womyn Made Network meets at Q Center to connect, educate and condoms 1503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870.) resources 1503-517-8880 TTY/voice info@dhororg wwwdhororg) empower lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesswomen and their Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals HIV-positive individuals in need Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen Anne 503-768-4248 anne@rosecitymtg.com.) working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minorities meals for weekends Volunteers invited to inquire anytime IMara 503-460-3822.) community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource devel opment. Activities include sensitivity trainings, creating social change, Esther's Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items to recreational activities, information and assistance. 13:30-4:30 pm first people with HIV/AIDS Call to donate or for services 1503-593-5569 Wednesday Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave Rachel 503-224-2640. eracoordmator@yahoocom) supporters. (4:30-6 pm second and fourth Wednesday 69 SE Taylor St I Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy organization for African- American gay and bisexual men and their families living in the Portland i metro area that sponsors activities and an HIV prevention program. /503-417-7991 info@brotobropdx org. wwwbrotobropdxorg.) people Equity has distributed more than $2.8 million in grants and schol Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and arships throughout Oregon /503-231-5759 www equityfoundation org ) Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial partnership/fweon html) Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm 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 wwwkboofm kboooutloud&yahoo com) Health, Education. AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about alter Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash. 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 their special needs /wwwgayyogaportlandcom Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an HIV/STD Support eyeglasses and bus passes 1503-349-4699 www friendspwa org.) nurses and social workers. 15:30-7 pm fourth Wednesday, 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202. ext. 235 www ohsu edu/ Beaverton, /888-875-7820 wwwppcworg.) bart@stonewallschool org) bians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all KBOO-FM s Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, addressing HIV, including clothing, household items, companion pet care, cremations, Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, using or caregiving for Pbzeon recipients. Facilitated by experienced patients, risk-reduction counseling 1503-223-5907 cityguys@cascadeaids org.) Transgender Caucus is an organization for educators that works to and students Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and les- CityGuys, part of the Men's Prevention and Wellness department at rosecitymtg.com.) Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Rose City Park United Methodist education around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduc tion in our communities. /503-784-5813. re sngo@cascadiabhc org.) Cascade AIDS Project, strives to help Portland gay/bi men keep informed cities com/oregonglc.) Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to those with /POBox951, Tualatin, OR97062. 319-441-1010 wwwsafe4allorg.) Wednesday 5200 SW Macadam Ave Jake 503-768-4248 )ake@ Church to develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills, www friendspwa org.) Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minori ties who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence services. Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides including giving prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running effective meetings. 14:30-6:30 pm second and fourth Sunday 5830 NE \ Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vacci groups, community education and volunteer opportunities. /Crisis: 503-640-5311 Business: 503 384-0480 www.sarcoregon org.) General Professional Second St. Tigard 5:30-7 30 pm Thursday. 15296 SW Royalty Parkway 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 Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploita tion. Call us to get involved I /7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Killingsworth St 503-240-4462 nvpdx@igc.org.) mobility, medications or drug/alcohol mental health support. 14764 SE prevention, supports people with HIV and their families and advocates for sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and local 503-722-6660 playing and working together. /I pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home serving low-income or 800-805-2313. wwwhealthoregon org.) Sandy: I Internet resources, peer counseling; referrals, and support groups in 710 Sixth St prevention organization, provides resources and referrals on men's health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and other events promoting wellness info@qland.org. www.qland.org.) and intimacy. /503-223-8822. 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.) 503-998-1450 www clackamaspflag org.) Mental Health The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or question YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale ing 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 counseling for individuals, couples and groups in a safe, confidential and www. thedadsgroup com.) supportive environment. Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on native views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of Lesbian Community Project builds community and organizes for jus information 1503-227-2339. bwport@comcast.net.) tice among lesbians and our allies. Sliding-scale membership is open to Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays all women who love women. Call about events, classes, support groups, (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at newsletter and volunteer opportunities (800 NW Sixth Ave *253 Mailing address: PO Box 5931, Portland. OR 97228 503-227-0605 Forest Grove United Church of Christ. 17 pm third Tuesday. 2032 College Way 503-357-2442 fgpflag@aol.com.) Recovery www lesbiancommunitypro/ect org. I Frot Men Portland, a regional chapter of the Man2Man Alliance, is a sup Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling for 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. 19 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 Wednesdays. 11111 SW 10th Ave. 503-294-7440) Love Makes a Family is an international organization that provides port and advocacy coalition for men with a strong masculine identifica parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treatment. Part a public voice for queer-headed families. Your membership supports tion whose primary erotic practice is frot and who do not participate in anal penetration. Ipdx_frot@mac.com. wwwman2manalliance org.) of a federally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents engage resistant youth in counseling. 1503-243-1065. www. ori ortjfrfar/portland.) ing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal rights for all couples. 1503-228-3892 wwwlmfamily.org.) Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support services to les Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based on a ver phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. /9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership, apply in bians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. /503-335-6591.) sion of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional five 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-460-3822 ) 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 life, meets monthly at Q Center. /7 pm first Tuesday. 69 SE Taylor St The Link, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay and bi men, Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later in 503-988-3027.) *255 503-227-0605 ) Queer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Muftipie Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to ext 555 thelmk@cascadeaidsorgl Tully’s Coffee. (11 am 935 NE Broadway. nwvp@teleport com www peaceveterans org.) Meets at Live and Let Live Club. /7-8 pm Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-222-6468) events, discussions and other outings 1928 SW Stark St 503-223-6339, meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for social steps focusing on dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse). share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges of Extended Family hosts queer friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. /5:30 pm daily. 2400 NE Broadway 503-281-8868J The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create living with multiple sclerosis. 16:30-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503-223-9511.) 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 safe schools and communities for families, educators and students Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group Stark St 503-445-7699 cityguys@cascadeaids org) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL-CIO that lets union /PO Box 4928, Portland, OR 97208-4928 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 members rally support for gay, lesbian, bi and trans issues and lets the nwgapdx.com. www.nwgapdx.com.) Portland Parents. Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays King Jr Blvd 503-988-3030 ) queer community support workplace rights and respect on the job. /PO Box 4731, Portland. OR 97208. 503-516-2498 ) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization, seeks (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church. /7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 503-232-7676 only network of integrated health care and housing services for people vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Festival, which will be held wwwpflagpdx org.) www ourhouseofportlandorg.) June 16 and 17 at Waterfront Park This year’s theme is "Keep Portland Queer " 1503-295-9788 mfo@pndenw.org wwwpridenworg) self-identified queer individuals and families who are considering or Partnership Project provides case management and service access for Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection actively trying to conceive. 17 pm last Monday. 69 SE Taylor St. Yona 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 Men's Wellness Center provides meeting space, discussion groups, free HIV/STI testing, prevention informatioa, health and wellness, with AIDS To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert 1503-234 0175. statewide. /503-260-5792 www.oregonsafeschoolsorg.) for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender. 503-533-8787. nwga@ Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings 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 activities. Meeting space • Queer Trying to Conceive Discussion Group meets at Q Center for all available for 12-step groups. 11210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-238-6091) Pos for the an Cause, 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 30-8:45 pm Monday 2408 SE 16th Ave Jim 503-708-2603.) Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of queer and question people living with HIV/AIDS, including help with coordinating a variety of within Portland's queer community. (1-5 pm Sunday, 4-8 pm Monday- 971-234-9591. queerttcpdx@gmail. com.) services and behavior-change counseling to motivate people to protect their partners and themselves The two-hour monthly workshop "HIV 101' Wednesday 69 SE Taylor St. 503-234-7837. mfo@pdxqcenter.org TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends of trans www pdxqcenter org.) gender people. Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ. Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting provides basic information for people who have been recently diagnosed Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the 11126 SW Park Ave 503-228-7219 ) 15:30 pm Monday-Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213.) groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. Call to join a committee 1503-224-8881 wwwsharepdx org.I Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion group that meets at Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suffering from 503-230-1202 or 877-795-7700 HIV 101 Rick 503-230-1202, ext 236) Q Center for people assigned female at birth but identifying as trans addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and sexual orientation is wel Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with making body that identifies services needed for people living with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer merVguys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include medical and emotional health, coming out, "passing," hormones and on Steps 1-2-3 and the spiritual solution. /7-8 pm Tuesday. 909 NW 24th relationships/sexuahty. 16-8 pm third Sunday. Ave , Second Floor 503-452-5961 wwwportlandsaa org.) /Intake line 503-517-3590 Prevention program Kurt or Mana HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annually in a six-county area Need volunteers from all walks of life 120 NE 10th Ave, Second Floor 3653 SE 34th Ave 503-988-3030, ext 25703 wwwhivportland org ) community and law enforcement agencies. /Noon-1:30 pm 1111 SW Second Ave *1526 503-823-0027.) The Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people The Trans/ldentity Resource Center, a program of Outside In, provides living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Protect Topics include employ a Trans Health Clinic; the ID Project for name/gender change; ment, parenting, health, women's self image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education /Dawn Thompson 503-223-5907, ext 203 Genderblendz, a gathering for trans women who are explonng/living with www cascadeaids org) + talk is a five-week program for people living with HIV designed to reduce stress around talking about your HIV status and negotiating safer sex New sessions start monthly /Josh 503-223-5907 in the gender/sexuality/identity spectrums; and Resources PDX, a list of The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care is Oregon's HEALTH Anti-Violence sexual abuse in their relationships Many different support groups are forming to serve the sexual minorities community’s diverse needs Free, assistance in accessing veterans groups yahoo com/group/vfhr) services (503-242-3585 sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer (2901 E Burnside St 503-238-5203 pquest@qwestnet) Political Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an HIV/STD Bask Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots queer rights 1986. Services include a group for gay and bi men struggling with meth Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for woman-identified Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of queer war Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alter queer community. Safe, respectful, confidential anti effective since addiction /503-230-9654) domestic violence survivors. Individual support and advocacy are avail able for any queer person who has experienced emotional, physical or veterans and friends offering mutual support, social activities and come. Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting at Alano Club focuses only alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specifically for the medical and nonmedical professionals in the Portland area /Genderblendr: 6-7:30 pm first and third Monday 1132 SW 13th Ave Clinic: 503-535-3828 ID Pro/ect 971-544-1574 wwwresourcespdxorg) /ferrer@cascadeaids org) native health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recreational 69 SE Taylor St re)2433@yahoo. com.) 503-223-8822, ext. 1. wwwal-anonportlandoregon org.) confidential and safe /Crisis: 503-281-2442 Business 503-232-7805, Sexual The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers test ing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing and hep atitis A and B vaccinations. By appointment or walk-in. Most insurance ext. 3 melissaa@bradleyangle org.) plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. Se habla espanol. 19 am-4:30 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:30 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St., Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survivors of Sixth Floor 503-988-37001 domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a 24-hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safe SOCIAL ty planning and support groups /Crisis: 541-754-0110 or 800-927-0197 Business 541-758-0219.) prevention organization, provides resources and referrals on men s political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and Clackamas Women s Services offers shelter, support and resource Arts & Music works to end discrimination through election activities. /PO Box 40625, Portland. OR 97240 503-222-6151 www basicrights org) referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses trans friendly Wheelchair accessible. TTD, relay calls and collect calls Sundays at Unitarian Umversahst Congregation of Salem /4-6:30pm. Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus participates in policy accepted /Crisis: 503-654-2288 Business 503-722-2366) 5090 Center St NE 503-364-2370 confluence@aol.com www con Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for fluencechorus org.) other events promoting wellness and intimacy /503-223-8822 info(<i>qland org wwwqland org) The Research h Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS decisions and outreach programs, recruits and supports candidates and research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington /1650NWNaito Parkway *185 503-229-8428 delegates, and gives the sexual minorities community access to elected officials and candidates /503-224-8200 glbt@dpoorg or 800-875-8428 regroup @reg org www reg org) www dpo org/caucus/glbt) The Risk Reduction Zone a program of Outside In, provides a queer Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization in the United States working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD prevention programs. survivors of domestic and sexual violence It operates a 24 hour crisis Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a social gathering intervention hot line and provides information and referrals for shelter, for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue some counseling and support groups Sexual assault advocates and foreign creative activity. Noncommercial, nonjudgmental; supporting personal language translation available www.pwd.org.) 1503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333 creativity for novices and professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the second Friday. 17 pm Carl 503-284-2971.)
