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30 juStlOUt JULY 20. 2007_________ COMPLETE YOUTH, SPIRITUALITY AND NONMETRO LISTINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT out reach WWW.JUSTOUT.COIV! AIDS & HIV Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND). an HIV/STD prevention organization, provides resources and referrals on men s Canter Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survivors of Political domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a 24-hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safe CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, him salon and Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots queer rights and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people other events promoting wellness and intimacy. (503-223-8822. political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and ty planning and support groups. (Crisis 541-754-0110 or 800-927-0197. with HIV/AIDS Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services mfo@qland org wwwqlandorg.) works to end discrimination through election activities (PO Box 40625, Business: 541-758-0219.) Portland, OR 97240 503-222-6151 wwwbasicrights org.) Clackamas Women’s Services offers shelter, support and resource and the Ryan White CARE Act. 18 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 503-731 4029 or 800-805-2313 wwwhealthoregon org) The Research b Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus participates in policy referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and 44185 decisions and outreach programs, recruits and supports candidates and trans friendly. Wheelchair accessible. TTD, relay calls and collect calls delegates, and gives the sexual minonties community access to elect accepted (Crisis: 503-654-2288 Business 503-722-2366.) Washington (1650 NW Naito Parkway Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV southwest prevention, supports people with HIV and their families and advocates for sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and local 503-229-8428 or800-875-8428 regroup@reg.org wwwreg.org.) levels Spanish language assistance available ISurte 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave. 503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437) The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides a queer safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD prevention programs; ed officials and candidates (503-224-8200 glbt@dpoorg. www. dpo org/caucus/glbt) Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. It operates a 24-hour crisis Internet resources; peer counseling; referrals; and support groups in Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization in the intervention hot line and provides information and referrals for shelter, Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) provides haircuts, mas a nonclimcal setting (1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895.) United States working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans counseling and support groups Sexual assault advocates and foreign sages, holiday dinners, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral Social and Support Group discusses HIV issues for men at Quest gender equality. Volunteers are invited to monthly meetings at Q Center. language translation available (7 pm second Monday 69 SE Taylor St Aaron 503-715-7343) www.pwcl.org.) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians 60 and Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice by eliminat services, memorials and family grief work Free and open to all people Center Meet other nice guys, share information and have fun. (7-8 pm living with HIV 1503-963-8102 ) Tuesday 2901E Burnside St. Terry 503-253-2292.) Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home for low-income HIV testing and counseling to everyone No needles! Free condoms! Call for appointment or walk-in testing times /Oregon City: people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobil 503-655-8471. Sandy: 503-722-6660 Molalla: 503-723 2944 82nd 503-786-4829 Volunteers: 503-234-0175. wwwourhouseofportland. Avenue: 503-771-7944 For more information call 503-742-5382.) org/programs/swanhouse.) Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vacci Tod's Corner in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, com nations to men who have sex with men in Vancouver, Wash. 15-6:30 pm Thursday 3701E Fourth Plain Blvd 360-397-8098 ) panion pet care, cremations and more to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV /programs/todscorner) testing, counseling and case management to anyone Se habla español. Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free HIV ity, medications or drug/alcohol/mental health support. (Business: donate or for services. (503-349-4699 www.ourhouseofportland.org We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materials and free testing services for gay and bi men at community health clinics in condoms. 1503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870.) Beaverton and Tigard. (Beaverton: 5:30-7:30 pm Monday, 12550 SW Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to Second St. Tigard 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday, 15296 SW Royalty Parkway HIV-positive individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, 503-846-4965.) frozen meals for weekends Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (Mara COMMUNITY 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 (503-349-4699 General www ourhouseofportland org/programs/estherspantry.) Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Lucky Lab Beer Hall to develop Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to those with communications and leadership skills, including prepared speeches, HIV, including clothing, household items, companion pet care, cremations, impromptu speaking and running effective meetings. (4-5:30 pm eyeglasses and bus passes. (503-349-4699. wwwfnendspwa org.) Sunday 1945 NW Quimby St 503-330-2706 www babble-ontm org ) Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, using Deaf & Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedicat or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facilitated by experienced ed to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies. Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community patients, nurses and social workers. (5:30-7 pm fourth Wednesday, 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. resources. (503-517-8880ITY/voice info@dhor.org. www.dhor.org.) (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333. older the chance to meet like-minded women in our common struggle to ing sexual violence through support, advocacy and education Services confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of include a 24-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support playing and working together. (1 pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.) Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploita groups, community education and volunteer opportunities. (Crisis: 503-640-5311 Business: 503-384-0480. wwwsarcoregon.org) tion. Call us to get involved! (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minon- Killmgsworth St. 503-240-4462 nwpdx@igc.org.) i es who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence servic es. (16869 SW 65th Ave (7212, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-7865 319-441-1010 www safe4all org.) Professional The Next Level—the Portland area's first networking group specifical ly geared to young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender business General people—meets at Rose City Mortgage Specialists. (5:30-6:45 pm Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides second Wednesday 5200 SW Macadam Ave. Jake 503-768-4248 education around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduc jake@rosecitymtg. com.) tion in our communities. (503-784-5813. reszego@cascadiabhcorg.) Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual CityGuys, part of the Men's Prevention and Wellness department at and Transgender Caucus is an organization for educators that Cascade AIDS Project, strives to help Portland gay/bi men keep informed works to protect the rights and interests of gay, lesbian, bi and and stay healthy by offenng information, referrals, safer-sex supplies and trans teachers and students (503-246-2073. oregonglc@care2 com. nsk-reduction counseling. (503-223-5907 crtyguys@cascadeaids.org.) www geocities com/oregonglc. I Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confiden Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in the trades and tial and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD educates girls and women about construction careers. Contact for meet ing info. (1714 NE Alberta St. 503-335-8200. www tradeswomen net.) 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, Womyn Made Network meets at Old Wives' Tales to connect, educate and empower lesbian, bisexual and transgender business Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash (888-875-7820. wwwppcw org.) women and their supporters. (4:30-6 pm second and fourth Wednesday 1300 E Bumside St. Anne 503-768-4248. anne@rosecitymtg com.) Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teachers from various tra ditions and studios, helps sexual minonty and HIV-positive people find www ohsu edu/partnership/fuzeon html.) Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about alter working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minorities native views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource devel Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy organization for African- of information. (503-227-2339. bwport@comcast.net) opment. Activities include sensitivity trainings, creating social change, American gay and bisexual men and their families living in the Portland Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an HIV/STD recreational activities, information and assistance. (3:30-4:30 pm first metro area that sponsors activities and an HIV prevention program. (503-417-7991 info@brotobropdx.org. wwwbrotobropdx org.) prevention organization, provides resources and referrals on men’s 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 Wednesday Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or experienced in Support addressing Rachel 503-224-2640 eracoordinator@yahoo.com.) Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and by appointment 19 am-4:45 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:45 pm Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and les Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3775.) bians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all peo Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. ple. Equity has distnbuted more than $2.8 million in grants and scholar www clackamaspflag org.) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, cloth Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial 710 Sixth St. 503-998-1450. ing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, ing men who are dads or want to be dads Meets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays and third Wednesdays (Mike 503-236-8339 or Terry 503-697-7004 This Way Out. the international queer show, airs on first, third and fifth www. thedadsgroup com.) Willamette Valley www.kboo.fm. kboooutloud@yahoo.com) meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for social Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Forest Grove United Church of Chnst. (7 pm third Tuesday. 2032 College Way. 503-357-2442. Igpflag@aol com.) to all women who love women. Call about events, classes, support groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities. (800 NW Sixth Ave ft253. Mailing address: PO Box 5931, Portland, OR 97228. parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal rights for all couples (503-228-3892 wwwlmfamily.org.) King Jr. Blvd 503-988-3030.) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership, apply in Recovery Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling for penetration, (pdx_frot@mac.com. wwwman2manalliance.org.) 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 Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support services to les resistant youth in counseling. (503-243-1065. www.ori.org/cfar/portiand) Love Makes a Family is an international organization that provides a public voice for queer-headed families. Your membership supports guys. Se habla español (5-7:15 pm Tuesday 5329 NE Martin Luther Frot Men Portland, a regional chapter of the Man2Man Alliance, is a sup port and advocacy coalition for men with a strong masculine identification whose primary erotic practice is frot and who do not participate in anal 503-227-0605. wwwlesbiancommunityproiect.org.) Mental Health YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale Group on Wednesdays. (1111 SW 10th Ave. 503-294-7440.) Lesbian Community Project builds community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our allies. Sliding-scale membership is open Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment at and supportive environment Also offers a Sexual Minorities Women Support Group on Thursdays and an FtM Trauma Survivor Support ext. 555 thehnk@cascadeaids.org.) and bi men in the heart of where they live, work and play. (928 SW Stark St 503-445-7699 cityguys@cascadeaids.org.) info@qland.org. www qland.org.) (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at events, discussions and other outings (928 SW Stark St. 503-223-6339, munity building, social events and free high-speed WiFi access for gay health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and other events promoting wellness and intimacy. (503-223-8822. counseling for individuals, couples and groups in a safe, confidential Tuesdays. (6 pm. 90.7 FM Portland, 91.9 FM Hood River, 100 7 FM free HIV/STI testing, prevention information, health and wellness, com (www.gayyogaportland.com. The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or question Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday. Men's Wellness Center provides meeting space, discussion groups, needs, People's Food Co-op. (Noon-3 pm third Saturday. 3029 SE 21st Ave.) KBOO-FM's Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring The Link, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay and bi men, special ships throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759 wwwequityfoundation org.) phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-460-3822.) their bart@stonewallschool. org.) bians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. (503-335-6591.) Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based on a ver Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later in sion of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional five life, meets monthly at Q Center. (7 pm first Tuesday 69 SE Taylor St. steps focusing on dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse). OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health care for people living person and bring $60 cash to the first floor of the Multnomah County #255. 503-227-0605 ) Meets at Live and Let Live Club. (7-8 pm Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave. with HIV/AIDS. Services include HIV specialty care, psychiatry, coun offices. (8 am-4:45 pm Monday-Friday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets 503-222-6468.) seling, addiction treatment (including buprenorphine/suboxone), case 503-988-3027.) to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings of living with multiple sclerosis. (6:30-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 pm daily. 2400 NE Tully’s Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway nwvp@teleport com Greeney 503-223-9511.) Broadway 503-281-8868) wwwpeaceveterans org.) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create individuals desmng to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928, management, same-day visits and online chart access. Appointments Queer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at are available regardless of insurance (503-494-8562) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of integrated health and housing servic es 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) 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 safe schools and communities for families, educators and students statewide. (503-260-5792 wwworegonsafeschools 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.) to protect themselves and their partners; HIV 101, providing basic Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization, seeks information for people recently diagnosed; and Positive Living Series, vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Festival, which will be a seven-week self-management series to assist you in taking care of held June 16 and 17 at Waterfront Park. This year's theme is "Keep your illness, give you skids to cany out normal daily activities and pro Portland Queer " (503-295-9788. mfo@pndenworg wwwpridenw.org.) vide 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 www ohsu edu/partnership) Portland, OR 97208-4928 503-533-8787. nwga@nwgapdx com www nwgapdx. com.) Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.) Live and Let Live Chib offers the sexual minorities community a safe Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays place to find friendship, recovery and clean-and-sober activities. (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United Meeting space available for 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave Methodist Church. (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 503-238-6091) 503-232-7676. wwwpflagpdx org.) Pos for the Ceuse, an HIV-positive gay men's Alcoholics Anonymous/ Queer Trying to Conceive Discussion Group meets at Q Center for all 12-step support group, meets in the basement of the rectory at St. self-identified queer individuals and families who are considering or Philip Neri Catholic Church. (7:30-8:45 pm Monday 2408 SE 16th Ave. actively trying to conceive. (7 pm last Monday 69 SE Taylor St. Yona Jim 503-708-2603.) 971-234-9591. queerttcpdx@gmail com.) Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of queer and question Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection TransFamilies is a support group for the family and fnends of transgen ing people who support one another in recovering from the effects of within Portland's queer community. (1-5 pm Sunday, 4-8 pm Monday- der people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ. (1126 SW Park Ave. 503-228-7219.) another person's drinking. (6:15-7 pm Thursday. 1244 NE 39th Ave Wednesday 69 SE Taylor St. 503-234-7837. info@pdxqcenter org. www pdxqcenter org.) 503-223-8822, ext. 1. www.al-anonportiandoregon org.) Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion group that meets Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. at Q Center for people assigned female at birth but identifying as trans (5:30 pm Monday-Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-772-5213.) Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the making body that identifies services needed lor people living with groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annually in a six-county area. area Call to join a committee. (503-224-8881 www sharepdx org) medical and emotional health, coming out, "passing," hormones and The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with rei2433@yahoo.com.) on Steps 1 -2-3 and the spiritual solution. (7-8 pm Tuesday 909 NW Views offers free peer counselin^support for gay and lesbian older 24th Ave., Second Floor. 503-452-5961. www.portiandsaa org.) adults. You are not alone. Group and individual support available The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Cars is Oregon's (Quince 503-489-2230 ) only alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specifically for the relationships/sexuahty. (6-8 pm third Sunday. 69 SE Taylor St. Need volunteers from all walks of life (20 NE 10th Ave., Second Floor 3653 SE 34th Ave 503-988-3030, ext. 25703 wwwhivportlandorg.) merVguys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and the The Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Protect. Topics include employ community and law enforcement agencies. (Noon-1:30 pm 1111 SW Second Ave di526 503-823-0027.) ment, parenting, health, women's self image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education. (Dawn Thompson 503-223-5907, ext 203 www cascadeaids org.) reduce stress around talking about your HIV status and negotiating in the gender/sexuality/identity spectrums; and Resources PDX, a list of safer sex. New sessions start HEALTH a Trans Health Clinic; the ID Project for name/gender change; Genderblendz, a gathering for trans women who are explormg/living with monthly. (Josh 503-223-5907. lferrer@cascadeaids. org.) Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alter 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 Protect: 971-544-1574 wwwresourcespdx.org.) native health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recreational Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of queer war sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to Irving and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. (2901 E Bumside St veterans and friends offering mutual support social activities and assis tance 503-238-5203 pquest@qwest.net) groups yahoo com/group/vfhr) in accessing veterans services (503-242-3585. come. Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting at Alano Club focuses queer community. Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since The Trans/ldentity Resource Center, a program of Outside In, provides + talk is a five-week program for people living with HIV designed to Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and sexual onentation is wel 1986 Services include a group for gay and bi men struggling with meth addiction. (503-230-9654.) Anti-Violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for woman-identified Sexual domestic violence survivors Individual support and advocacy are avail The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers able for any queer person who has experienced emotional, physical or testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing sexual abuse in their relationships Many different support groups are forming to serve the sexual minorities community's diverse needs. and hepatitis A and B vaccinations By appointment or walk-in. Most Free, 4:30 pm Monday-Fnday except 12:30-4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor 503-988-3700 ) confidential and safe. (Crisis: 503-281-2442. 503-232-7805, ext. 3 melissaa@bradleyangle org) Business: insurance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. Se habla español (9 am-
