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COMPLETE YOUTH, SPIRITUALITY AND NONMETRO LISTINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT
out reach
WWW.JUSTOUT.COM
AIDS 8 HIV
Internet resources; peer counseling; referrals; and support groups in
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians 60 and
groups, community education and volunteer opportunities (Crisis:
a nonchmcal setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3895.)
older the chance to meet hke-minoed women in our common struggle to
confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of
503-640-5311 Business 503-384-0480 wwwsarcoregonorg)
CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs
Social and Support Group discusses HIV issues for men at Quest
and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people
Center. Meet other nice guys, share information and have fun. (7-8pm
with HIV/AIDS Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services
Tuesday 2901 E Burnside St. Terry 503-253-2292 )
Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploita
503-731-4029 or 800-805-2313 wwwhealthoregon org )
Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home serving low income
tion. Call us to get involved! (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N
Killmgsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc org)
and the
Ryan White CARE Act
(8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV
individuals with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care,
mobility, medications or dru^alcohol mental health support. (4764 SE
prevention, supports people with HIV and their families and advocates
for sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and local lev
LogusRoad, Milwaukie. 503-786-4829 Volunteers call 503-234-0175.)
els. Spamsh-language assistance available (Suite 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, mas
Second St. Tigard 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday, 15296 SW Royalty Parkway
sages, holiday dinners, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral
HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No needles! Free condoms!
for
appointment
or walk-in
testing
(Oregon
times
General
City:
319-441-1010 wwwsafe4all.org.)
General
Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides
The Next Level—the Portland area's first networking group specifical
education around queer.tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduc
ly geared to young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesspeo
tion in our communities. (503-784-5813 r.e.szego@cascadiabhc org I
ple—meets at Rose City Mortgage Specialists. (5:30-6:45 pm second
CityGuys, part of the Men's Prevention and Wellness department at
Cascade AIDS Project, stnves to help Portland gay/bi men keep informed
Macadam
Ave
Jake
503-768-4248
and stay healthy by offering information, referrals, safer-sex supplies and
Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian. Bisexual and
COMMUNITY
Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual
minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence
services (16869 SW 65th Ave. #212, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-7865
Professional
Wednesday
5200 SW
iake@rosecitymtg. com.)
503-846-4965)
services, memorials and family grief work. Free and open to all people
living with HIV. 1503-963-8102 )
Call
playing and working together (1 pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.)
nsk-reduction counseling. (503-223-5907 cityguys@cascadeaids.org.)
Transgender Caucus is an organization for educators that works to
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
and students. (503-246-2073 oregonglc@care2.com wwwgeocities
testing and treatment, 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams
and condoms. Sliding-fees, insurance welcomed. Se habla espanol.
com/oregonglc)
503-655-8471 Sandy 503-722-6660 Molalla 503-723-2944 82nd
Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Rose City Park United Methodist
Avenue 503-771-7944 For more information call 503-742-5382)
Church to develop public speaking, communication and leadership
Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women m the trades and
Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland. Gresham,
Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vacci
skills, including giving prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and run
ning effective meetings. (4:30-6:30 pm second and fourth Sunday.
educates girls and women about construction careers. Contact for meet
Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash.
ing info. (1714 NE Alberta St 503-335-8200 www tradeswomen net.)
(888-875-7820 www.ppcworg.)
nations to men who have sex with men in Vancouver, Wash.
5830 NE Alameda St 503-330-2706 babbleontreetoasthostorg)
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 materials and free
Womyn Made Network meets at Old Wives' Tales to connect,
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teachers from various
Deaf b Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedicat
educate and empower lesbian, bisexual and transgender business
traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV-positive people
ed to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies
women and their supporters. (4:30-6 pm second and fourth Wednesday
find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or experienced
Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community
1300 E Burnside St. Anne 503-768-4248 anne@rosecitymtg.com.)
resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice. mfo@dhor.org. www.dhororg.)
condoms (503-397-4651 or 800 244-4870.)
in
addressing their
special needs,
(www.gayyogaportlandcom
bart@stonewallschool. org.)
Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals
Support
Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an HIV/STD
working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minorities
community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource devel
Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy organization for Afrjcan-
health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and
opment. Activities include sensitivity trainings, creating social change,
American gay and bisexual men and their families living in the Portland
recreational activities, information and assistance. (3:30-4:30pm first
metro area that sponsors activities and an HIV prevention program
other events promoting wellness and intimacy. (503-223-8822.
info@qland.org. www.qland.org.)
Esther's Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items to
Wednesday. Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave.
(503-417-7991. info@brotobropdx.org wwwbrotobropdx.org)
people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. (503-593-5569.
Rachel 503-224-2640 eracoordinator@yahoo com.)
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.)
prevention organization, provides resources and referrals on men's
Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
www friendspwa org.)
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and les
Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial
bians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all peo
ple. Equity has distributed more than $2.8 million in grants and scholar
Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm.
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
Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to those with
caregiving for Fuzeon recipients Facilitated by experienced patients,
j
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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/
710 Sixth St.
503-998-1450
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.)
www clackamaspflag. org.)
Mental Health
ships throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759 www equityfoundation.org.)
The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or question
YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale
KBOO-FM s Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring
ing men who are dads or want to be dads. Meets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays
counseling for individuals, couples and groups in a safe, confidential
and third Wednesdays. (Mike 503-236-8339 or Terry 503-697-7004
and supportive environment. Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women
www thedadsgroup. com.)
Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support
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 \
Group on Wednesdays. (1111 SW 10th Ave. 503-294-7440 )
Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
partnership/fuzeon html.)
Willamette Valley wwwkboo fm kboooutloud@yahoo.com.)
Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about alter
Lesbian Community Project builds community and organizes for jus
Forest Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College
native views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet
tice among lesbians and our allies. Sliding-scale membership is open
Way. 503-357-2442 fgpflag@aol.com.)
of information (503-227-2339 bwport@comcast.net.)
to all women who love women. Call about events, classes, support
hot Men Portland, a regional chapter of the Man2Man Alliance, is a sup
parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treatment. Part
Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Test Site offers
port and advocacy coalition for men with a strong masculine identification
of a federally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents engage
confidential testing by appointment with or without your name. Some
groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities. (800 NW Sixth Ave.
#253 Mailing address PO Box 5931, Portland, OR 97228
whose primary erotic practice is frot and who do not participate in anal
resistant youth in counseling. (503-243-1065 www ori.org/cfar/portland.)
walk-in testing. Sliding-scale fee. Se habla español; other interpretation
503-227-0605 www lesbiancommunitypro/ect. org)
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.)
Love Makes a Family is an international organization that provides
(PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at
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penetration, (pdxjrot@mac.com www.man2manalliance org.)
a public voice for queer-headed families. Your membership supports
HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, cloth-
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rights for all couples. (503-228-3892. www.lmfamily.org.)
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)
To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership, apply in per
sion of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional five
bians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. (503-335-6591)
steps focusing on dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse).
The Link, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay and bi men,
Queer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at
meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for social
Tully's Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway nwvp@teleport.com.
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
#255 503-227-0605 )
son 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)
events, discussions and other outings (928 SW Stark St. 503-223-6339,
\
Greeney 503-223-9511.)
Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for
Men's Wellness Center provides meeting space, discussion groups,
individuals desinng to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928,
Portland, OR 97208-4928 503-533-8787 nwga@nwgapdx.com.
safe schools and communities for families, educators and students
free HIV/STI testing, prevention information, health and wellness, com
statewide. (503-260-5792 wwworegonsafeschools org)
at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30pm daily 2400 NE
Broadway 503-281-8868) '
Lunch Bunch hosts queer friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at
Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday
www peaceveterans org.)
The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create
Meets at Live and Let Live Club. (7-8 pm Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave.
503-222-6468.)
Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings
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
ext 555 thelink@cascadeaids org)
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based on a ver
Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support services to les
parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal
ing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access,
Recovery
Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling for
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.
www. nwgapdx com.)
Meeting space available for 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave
and bi men in the heart of where they live, work and play. (928 SW
Stark St 503-445-7699 dtyguys@cascadeaidsorg)
Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL-CIO that lets union
Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
503-238-6091)
members rally support for gay, lesbian, bi and trans issues and lets the
(PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United
Pos
Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans
queer community support workplace rights and respect on the job.
(PO Box 4731, Portland, OR 97208. 503-516-2498 )
Methodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St
Anonymous/12-step support group, meets in the basement of the rec
503-232-7676 www.pflagpdx org.)
tory at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church (7:30-8:45 pm Monday 2408 SE
munity building, social events and free high speed WiFi access for gay
guys Se habla español. (5-7:15 pm Tuesday 5329 NE Martin Luther
Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization, seeks
King Jr. Blvd 503 988-3030)
vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Festival, which will be
Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's
held June 16 and 17 at Waterfront Park This year's theme is "Keep
Portland Queer" (503-295-9788 info@pridenw.org. www.pndenworg.)
only network of integrated health care and housing services for people
with AIDS To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert (503-234-0175
Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection
www ourhouseofportland org)
Partnership Project provides case management and service access for
Wednesday 69 SE Taylor St 503-234-7837. info@pdxqcenter.org
people living with HIV/AIDS, including help with coordinating a variety of
www pdxqcenter org.)
services and behavior change counseling to motivate people to protect
their partners and themselves The two hour monthly workshop "HIV
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the
groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland
101" provides basic information for people who have been recently diag
area Call to join a committee. (503-224-8881. wwwsharepdx org.)
nosed (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.)
Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision
the
an
Cause,
HIV-positive
gay
men's
Alcoholics
Queer Trying to Conceive Discussion Group meets at Q Center for all
16th Ave. Jim 503-708-2603J
self-identified queer individuals and families who are considering or
Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of queer and question
actively trying to conceive. (7 pm last Monday 69 SE Taylor St. Yona
ing people who support one another in recovering from the effects of
971-234-9591 queerttcpdx@gmail.com.)
another person's drinking. (6:15-7 pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th Ave
TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends of trans
within Portland’s queer community. (1-5 pm Sunday, 4-8 pm Monday-
for
503-223-8822, ext. 1. wwwal-anonportlandoregon org.)
gender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
(1126 SW Park Ave 503-228-7219 )
(5:30 pm Monday-Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-772-5213.)
Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion group that meets
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suffering from
at Q Center for people assigned female at birth but identifying as trans
addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and sexual orientation is wel
men/guys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include
come. Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting at Alano Club focuses
medical and emotional health, coming out, "passing," hormones and
on Steps 1 -2-3 and the spiritual solution. (7-8 pm Tuesday 909 NW
The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with
relationships/sexuahty. (6-8 pm third Sunday
representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and the
rei2433@yahoo.com.)
69 SE Taylor St.
24th Ave , Second Floor 503-452-5961 wwwportlandsaa org.)
The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care is Oregon's
making body that identifies services needed for people living with
Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer
HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annually in a six-county area
community and law enforcement agencies. (Noon-130 pm. 1111 SW
Need volunteers from all walks of life. (20 NE 10th Ave., Second Floor
Second Ave #1526 503-823-0027.)
3653 SE 34th Ave. 503-988-3030, ext. 25703 wwwhivportland org.)
The Trans/ldentity Resource Center, a program of Outside In, provides
The Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people liv
a Trans Health Clinic; the ID Project for name/gender change;
ing with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project Topics include employ
Genderblendz, a gathenng for trans women who are exploringliving with
Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for woman-identified
ment, parenting, health, women's self image and sexuality, budgeting
in the gender/sexuality/identity spectrums; and Resources PDX, a list of
and tenant education. (Dawn Thompson 503-223-5907, ext 203.
medical and nonmedical professionals in the Portland area.
(Genderblendz: 6-7:30 pm first and third Monday 1132 SW 13th Ave.
domestic violence survivors Individual support and advocacy are avail
able for any queer person who has experienced emotional, physical or
The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers test
sexual abuse in their relationships Many different support groups are
forming to serve the sexual minorities community's diverse needs.
hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appointment or walk-in. Most insur
www cascadeaids org.)
only alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specifically for the
HEALTH
-4-talk is a five-week program for people living with HIV designed to
safer sex
New sessions
start
monthly
1986. Services include a group for gay and bi men struggling with meth
Anti-Violence
Clime: 503-535-3828 IDPro/ect: 971-544-1574 wwwresourcespdx org.)
Free,
Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of queer war
reduce stress around talking about your HIV status and negotiating
queer community. Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since
confidential
and
addiction. (503-230-9654 )
safe.
(Crisis:
503-281-2442
Business:
tance
lferrer@cascadeaids org)
in
accessing
veterans
services
(503-242-3585
4 30 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW
Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survivors of
Stark St., Sixth Floor 503-988-3700)
Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alter
a 24-hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy,
native health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recreational
sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying,
especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer (2901 E Bumside St
safety
health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, him salon and
other events promoting wellness and intimacy
(503-223-8822
mfo@qland org wwwqlandorg)
The Research it Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS
research trials of new drugs and therapies for people m Oregon and
southwest
Washington
(1650
NW
Naito
Parkway
41185
The Risk Reduction Zona, a program of Outside In, provides a queer
safe space that offers HIV. hepatitis C and STD prevention programs;
SOCIAL
541-754-0110 or
Arts b Music
Clackamas Women’s Services offers shelter, support and resource
Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehears
i
referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and
es Sundays at Unitarian Umversahst Congregation of Salem
trans friendly. Wheelchair accessible TTD, relay calls and collect calls
accepted (Crisis: 503-654-2288 Business 503-722-2366.)
(4-6:30 pm 5090 Center St NE 503-364-2370 confluence@aol com.
www.confluencechorus org.)
Democratic Party of Oregon s GLBT Caucus participates in policy
Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for
Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a social gathering
decisions and outreach programs, recruits and supports candidates and
survivors of domestic and sexual violence It operates a 24 hour cnsis
for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue some
delegates, and gives the sexual minorities community access to elect
ed officials and candidates
(503-224-8200
glbt@dpoorg
intervention hot line and provides information and referrals for shelter,
counseling and support groups. Sexual assault advocates and foreign
creative activity Noncommercial, nonjudgmental; supporting personal
www dpo org/caucus/glbt)
language translation available
United States working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans
1
(Crisis:
800-927-0197 Business: 541-758-0219)
Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization in the
503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428 regroup@regorg www reg org )
support groups.
Political
works to end discrimination through election activities (PO Box 40625.
Portland, OR 97240 503-222-6151. www basicnghts.org)
prevention organization, provides resources and referrals on men's
planning and
Bask Rights Oregon (BRO) the state's largest grassroots queer rights
political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and
Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an HIV/STD
ance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. Se habla espanol. (9 am-
domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers
groups yahoo com/group/vfhr)
503-238-5203 pquest@qwest net)
ing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing and
503-232-7805, ext 3 melissaa@bradleyangle org.)
veterans and friends offenng mutual support, social activities and assis
(Josh 503-223-5907
Sexual
(503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333
wwwpwcl.org:)
Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice by eliminat
creativity for novices and professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the
second Friday. (7 pm Carl 503-284-2971.)
Film discussion group forming for gay, bi and trans men Share your
gender equality Volunteers are invited to monthly meetings at Q Center
mg sexual violence through support, advocacy and education Services
perspective regarding portrayals of sexual minority men in current
films Monthly activities include group outings to see films.
(7 pm second Monday 69 SE Taylor St Aaron 503-715-7343)
include a 24-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support
(filmtalk@veruon net )