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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 6, 2007)
32 ; justput JULY 6, 2007__________ COMPLETE YOUTH, SPIRITUALITY AND NONMETRO LISTINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT out reach WWW.JUSTOUT.COM 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 Ik 185 503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428 regroup@reg org wwwreg org.) AIDS b HIV CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs and insurance plan co payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act (8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 503-731-4029 or 800-805-2313 www healthoregon org.) 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; referrals; and support groups in a nonclimcal setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3895) 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 (Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave 503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437.) 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 Bumside St. Terry 503-253-2292.) Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) provides haircuts, massages, 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 ) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home for low-income people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or drug/alcohol/mental health support. (Business: 503-786-4829 Volunteers: 503-234-0175. wwwour houseofportland org/programs/swanhouse.) 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 Formore information call 503-742-5382) Tod's Corner in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, com panion pet care, cremations and more to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. (503-349-4699 www.ourhouseofportlandorg/ programs/todscorner. I 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.) Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vac cinations to men who have sex with men in Vancouver, Wash. (5-6:30 pm Thursday 3701E 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.) COMMUNITY General 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) Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Lucky Lab Beer Hall to develop communications and leadership skills, including prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running effective meetings. (4-5:30 pm Sunday. 1945 NW Quimby St. 503-330-2706 www.babble-ontm.org.) Esther's Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items to people with HiV/AIDS Call to donate or for services. (503-349-4699 www ourhouseofportland. org/programs/estherspantry.) Deaf b Hearing Out Reach (OHOR) 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@dhor.org. www.dhor.orgj 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.) 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.) 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 about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of information. (503-227-2339 bwport@comcast.net.) Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and les bians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all peo pie. Equity has distributed more than $2 8 million in grants and scholar ships throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759 wwwequityfoundation org.) 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 interpre tation by appointment (9 am-4 45 pm Monday-Friday except 1230-4 45 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., 6th Floor. 503-988-3775.) 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 wwwkboo.fm. kboooutloud@yahoo.com.) 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.) Lesbian Community Project builds community and organizes for jus tice 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. It253. Mailing address: PO Box 5931, Portland, OR 97228 503-227-0605 wwwlesbiancommunrtyproiect.org.) 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.) 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.) Men's Wellness Center provides meeting space, discussion groups, free HIV/STI testing, prevention information, health and wellness, com munity 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 dtyguys@cascadeaids.org) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership, apply in per son and bang $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.) 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.) Queer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway, nwvp@teleport.com. www.peaceveterans.org.) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of integrated health and housing services for people with HIV/AIDS. Programs include Our House (24-hour residential care). Neighborhood Housing and Care, Community Services and Swan House To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert. (503-234-0175. www ourhouseofportland. org.) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create safe schools and communities for families, educators and students statewide. (503-260-5792 www.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 ) Partnership Project provides services to people with HIV/AIDS, their families and those at nsk. Programs include Supporting Healthy Options for Prevention (SHOP), behavior change counseling to motivate people to protect themselves and their partners; HIV 101, providing basic information for people recently diagnosed; and Positive Living Series, a seven week self management series to assist you in taking care of your illness, give you skills to carry out normal daily activities and provide tools to manage emotional changes. Se habla español. (Intake Line: 503-517-3590 SHOP Laura or Kurt 503-230-1202 or 877-795-7700 HIV 101: 503-230-1202 Positive Living: Julia 503-230-1202, ext 235 wwwohsu edu/partnership) 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@pdxqcenter.org www.pdxqcenter.org.) 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 rep resentatives 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. di526 503-823-0027.) 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. wwwhivportlandorg) 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 POX, a list of medical and nonmedical professionals in the Portland area (Gender blendz: 6-7:30 pm first and third Monday 1132 SW 13th Ave Clinic: 503-535-3828. ID Project: 971-544-1574 wwwresourcespdx 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) + 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 jfer- rer@cascadeaids 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.) 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. (2901 E Burnside 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. (503-223-8822. mfo@qlandorg www gland org) Political Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discnmination through election activities (PO Box 40625, Portland, OR 97240 503-222-6151. www basicnghts org ) i 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) 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.) 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 experi ence the joy of playing and working together. (1 pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.) Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploita tion. Call us to get involved! (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462. rwpdx@igc.org.) Professional The Next Level—the Portland area’s first networking group specifi cally geared to young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender business people—meets at Rose City Mortgage Specialists (5:30-6:45 pm second Wednesday 5200 SW Macadam Ave Jake 503-768-4248. jake@rosecitymtg com.) 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. 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. tradeswoman, net.) Womyn Made Network meets at Old Wives' Tales to connect educate and empower lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesswomen and their supporters. (4:30-6 pm second and fourth Wednesday. 1300 E Bumside 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. (503-417-7991. info@brotobropdx.org. www.brotobropdx.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 fgpflag@aol.com.) Frot Men Portland, a regional chapter of the Man2Man Alliance, is a sup port and advocacy coalition for men with a strong masculine identifica tion whose pnmary 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 les bians 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. #255. 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 desmng to explore and express another gender. (PO Box 4988, 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 ) Queer Trying to Conceive Discussion Group meets at Q Center for all self identified queer individuals and families who are considering or actively trying to conceive. (7 pm last Monday 69 SE Taylor St. Yona 971-234-9591 queerttcpdx@gmail. com.) 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 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.) Views offers free peer counseling/support for gay and lesbian older adults. You are not alone. Group and individual support available (Quince 503-489-2230.) HEALTH Anti-Violence Bradley-Anglo House provides emergency shelter for woman- identified domestic violence survivors Individual support and advoca cy are available for any queer person who has experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships. Many different support groups are forming to serve the sexual minorities community’s diverse needs Free, confidential and safe. (Crisis: 503-281-2442 Business: 503-232-7805, ext. 3. melissaa@bradleyangle org) 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 services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. It operates a 24-hour cnsis 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. wwwpwcl.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: 503-64i0-5311 Business: 503-384-0480. www.sarcoregon org.) Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence services (16869 SW 65th Ave 41212, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-7865 319-441-1010 wwwsafe4all 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. r.e.szego@cascadiabhc org.) 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 offenng information, referrals, safer-sex supplies and nsk-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-mmute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Sliding-fees, insurance welcomed. Se habla espariol. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash. (888-875-7820 www.ppcw.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, (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, 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.) Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based on a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional five steps focusing on dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse). 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 meet ings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 pm 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 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 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. (7:30-8:45 pm Monday 2408 SE 16th Ave. Jim 503-708-2603 ) Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12 step group of queer and question 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. www.al-anonportlandoregonorg.) Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (5:30 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 wel come. 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. (503-230-9654.) Sexual 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 espariol. (9 am- 4:30 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor 503-988-3700.)
