CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs
health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and
and insurance plan co payments and deductibles for eligible people
other events promoting wellness and intimacy. 1503-223-8822
with HIV/AIDS Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services
mfo@qlandorg wwwqland org)
and the Ryan White CARE Act.
(8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday.
503-731-4029 or 800-805-2313 www healthoregon org.)
works to end discrimination through election activities IPO Box 40625,
The Research b Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS
research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and
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 lev
503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428 regroup@reg org www reg.org)
els. Spanish language assistance available. /Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth
Ave. 503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437)
Catholic
AIDS
Charities
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 )
Washington.
(1650
NW
Naito
Parkway
#185
The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides a queer
safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD prevention programs;
testing and counseling to everyone. No needles! Free condoms! Call for
appointment or walk in testing times. (Oregon City: 503-655-8471.
Sandy 503-722-6660 Molalla 503-723-2944 82nd Avenue:
503-771-7944 For more information call 503-742-5382.)
nations to men who have sex with men in Vancouver, Wash
(5-6:30 pm Thursday 3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd 360-397-8098)
Social and Support Group discusses HIV issues for men at Quest
Center Meet other nice guys, share information and have fun. (7-8 pm
Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home for low-income
people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care,
mobility,
medications
drug/alcohol/mental
or
health
support.
(Business: 503-786 4829. Volunteers: 503-234-0175. wwwourhouse
Tod's Corner in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items,
companion pet care, cremations and more to people with HIV/AIDS Call
testing services for gay and bi men at community health clinics in
Beaverton and Tigard. iBeaverton: 5 30-7 30 pm Monday, 12550 SW
Second St. Tigard: 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday 15296 SW Royalty Parkway
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
impromptu speaking and running effective meetings. (4-5:30 pm
Sunday 1945 NW Quimby St. 503-330-2706 www babble-ontm org)
Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, using or
Deaf b Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedicat
caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facilitated by experienced patients,
ed to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies.
nurses and social workers. (5:30-7 pm fourth Wednesday, 5525 SE
Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community
resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice mfo@dhororg wwwdhororg.)
safety planning and support groups
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
Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for
survivors of domestic and sexual violence. It operates a 24-hour crisis
intervention hot line and provides information and referrals for shelter,
counseling and support groups. Sexual assault advocates and foreign
language translation available
www pwcl.org)
to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy
of
playing
and
working
(Crisis: 541-754-0110 or
800-927-0197 Business: 541-758-0219.)
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians 60 and
(1 pm second Wednesday.
together
503-286-3575.)
(503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333.
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
tion. Call us to get involved! (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N
Killingsworth St 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc.org.)
groups, community education and volunteer opportunities. (Crisis:
503-640-5311. Business: 503-384-0480 wwwsarcoregon.org.)
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minori
ties who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence servic
es. (16869 SW 65th Ave
Professional
#212, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-7865
319-441-1010. wwwsafe4all.org.)
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 sec
ond Wednesday. 5200 SW Macadam Ave
Jake 503-768-4248
General
Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides
iake@rosecitymtg com. )
education around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduc
Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and
Transgender Caucus is an organization for educators that works to
tion in our communities. (503-784-5813 r.e szego@cascadiabhc org.)
protect the rights and interests of gay, lesbian, bi and trans teach
Cascade AIDS Project, strives to help Portland gay/bi men keep informed
www geocities, com/oregonglc. )
HIV, including clothing, household items, companion pet care, cremations,
a 24-hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy,
older the chance to meet like-minded women in our common struggle
ers
eyeglasses and bus passes (503-349-4699 www fnendspwa.org)
Milwaukie Ave RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235 www ohsu edu/
equality. Volunteers are invited to monthly meetings at Q Center. 17 pm
second Monday. 69 SE Taylor St. Aaron 503-715-7343)
General
communications and leadership skills, including prepared speeches,
Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survivors of
domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers
accepted (Crisis: 503-654-2288 Business: 503-722-2366)
Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Lucky Lab Beer Hall to develop
Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to those with
partnership/fureon html.)
www dpo org/caucus/glbt.)
to donate or for services 1503-349-4699 www ourhouseofportlandorg/
Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free HIV
www ourhouseofportland org/programs/estherspantry.)
glbt@dpo.org
Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploita
programs/todscorner)
people with HIV/AIDS Call to donate or for services. (503-349-4699.
elected officials and candidates. (503-224-8200
United States working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV
Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to
HIV-positive individuals in need Fresh meals delivered weekdays,
decisions and outreach programs, recruits and supports candidates
and delegates, and gives the sexual minorities community access to
a nonclimcal setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3895.)
testmy, counseling and case management to anyone. Se habla español.
We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materials and free
condoms (503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870 )
Democratic Party of Oregon’s GLBT Caucus participates in policy
Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organization in the
of port land, org/programs/swanhouse.)
Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vacci
Portland, OR 97240 503-222-6151 wwwbasicrightsorg.)
Internet resources; peer counseling; referrals; and support groups in
Tuesday 2901 E Burnside St. Terry 503-253-2292.)
Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV
Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots queer rights
political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and
and
(503-246-2073
students.
oregonglc@care2 com
CityGuys, part of the Men's Prevention and Wellness department at
and stay healthy by offering information, referrals, safer-sex supplies and
risk-reduction counseling. (503-223-5907 cityguys@cascadeaids.org.)
Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in the trades and
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confiden
educates girts and women about construction careers Contact for meet
tial and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD
ing info. (1714 Nt 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 espariol.
Womyn Made Network meets at Old Wives' Tales to connect, educate
and empower lesbian, bisexual and transgender businesswomen and
Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham,
their supporters (4:30-6 pm second and fourth Wednesday. 1300 E
Burnside St Anne 503-768-4248 anne@rosecitymtg.com.)
Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash.
(888-875-7820 www.ppcw.org.)
Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teachers from various
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
traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV-positive people
community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource devel
opment. Activities include sensitivity trainings, creating social change,
of information. (503-227-2339 bwport@comcast.net.)
confidential testing by appointment with or without your name. Some
recreational activities, information and assistance. (3 30-4:30 pm first
Wednesday. Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave
walk-in testing. Sliding-scale fee. Se habla español; other interpretation
Rachel 503-224-2640 eracoordinator@yahoocom)
Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Test Site offers
by appointment. (9 am-4 45 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:45 pm
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and
Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor 503-988 3775)
lesbians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all
HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, cloth
people. Equity has distributed more than $2.8 million in grants and schol
ing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access,
arships throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759 www.equityfoundation org.)
phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts.
KBOO-FMs Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring
Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday.
2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822)
local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays.
This Way Out, the international queer show, airs on first, third and fifth
The Link, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay and bi men,
Tuesdays. (6 pm. 90.7 FM Portland. 91.9 FM Hood River, 100.7 FM
meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for social
Willamette Valley, wwwkboo.fm. kboooutloud@yahoo.com.)
events, discussions and other outings. (928 SW Stark St. 503-223-6339,
Lesbian Community Project builds community and organizes for
ext 555 thelmk@cascadeaids org I
justice among lesbians and our allies. Sliding-scale membership is open
Mens Wellness Center provides meeting space, discussion groups,
free HIV/STI testing, prevention information, health and wellness, com
to all women who love women. Call about events, classes, support
munity building, social events and free high-speed W i F i access for gay
groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities. (800 NW Sixth Ave
#253 Mailing address PO Box 5931, Portland, OR 97228
and bi men in the heart of where they live, work and play. (928 SW
503-227-0605 www.lesbiancommunityproiect.org.)
Stark St 503-445-7699 cityguys@cascadeaids org)
Love Makes a Family is an international organization that provides
Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans
a public voice for queer-headed families. Your membership supports
Support
find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming and/or experienced
addressing their
special
needs,
(www.gayyogaportland com.
Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy organization for African-
in
American gay and bisexual men and theiMamilies living in the Portland
bart@stonewallschool org.)
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
Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an HIV/STD
Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and
Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial
other events promoting wellness and intimacy. (503-223-8822.
info@qland.org. www qland.org.)
Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm.
710 Sixth St
503-998-1450
www clackamaspflag. org.)
Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment at
The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or question
People s Food Co-op. (Noon-3 pm third Saturday. 3029 SE 21st Ave.)
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
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.)
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.)
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
Recovery
penetration, (pdx frot@mac.com www.man2manalhance.org.)
Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling for
Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support services to les
parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treatment.
guys Se habla español. (5-7:15 pm Tuesday 5329 NE Martin Luther
parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal
King Jr Blvd 503-988-3030 )
rights for all couples (503-228-3892 www.lmfamily org)
bians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions (503-335-6591)
To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership, apply in per
Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later in
with HIV/AIDS. Services include HIV specialty care, psychiatry, coun
son and bring $60 cash to the first floor of the Multnomah County offices.
life, meets monthly at Q Center. (7 pm first Tuesday 69 SE Taylor St
seling, addiction treatment (including buprenorphine/suboxone), case
(8 am-4 45 pm Monday-Friday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503-988-3027)
#255 503-227-0605)
OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health care for people living
management, same day visits and online chart access Appointments
Queer friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets
Tully's Coffee. (11 am
to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges
Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's
www peaceveterans org )
only network of integrated health and housing services for people
with HIV/AIDS Programs include Our House (24-hour residential
safe schools and communities for families, educators and students
Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group
care). Neighborhood Housing and Care, Community Services and
statewide. (503-260-5792 wwworegonsafeschools.org.)
for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender.
Swan House. To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert. (503-234-0175
www. ourhouseofportland. org.)
The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create
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
Partnership Project provides services to people with HIV/AIDS, their
of living with multiple sclerosis. (6:30-8 pm thrd Wednesday Melissa
Greeney 503-223-9511.)
(PO
Box
4928.
Portland,
OR
97208-4928
503-533-8787
Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
(PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United
Pride Northwest, a volunteer run 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization, seeks
vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Festival, which will be
503-232-7676 wwwpflagpdx.org.)
held June 16 and 17 at Waterfront Park. This year's theme is "Keep
Queer Trying to Conceive Discussion Group meets at Q Center for all
Portland Queer ” (503-295-9788 mfo@pndenworg. wwwpndenw.org.)
self-identified queer individuals and families who are considering or
provide tools to manage emotional changes Se habla español (Intake
Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a connection
Line:
within Portland s queer community. (1-5 pm Sunday. 4-8 pm Monday-
actively trying to conceive (7 pm last Monday 69 SE Taylor St Yona
971-234-9591 queerttcpdx@gmail com.)
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
503 517-3590
877-795 7700
HIV
SHOP
101
Laura
or
503-230-1202
Kurt
503-230-1202
Positive
Living
or
Julia
503-230-1202, ext 235 www ohsu.edu/partnership)
Methodist Church. (7 pm second Tuesday
Wednesday 69 SE Taylor St. 503-234-7837. info@pdxqcenter org
1838 SW Jefferson St
TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends of trans
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 for people living with
groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland
Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion group that meets
HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annually in a six-county area.
area. Call to join a committee. (503-224-8881 wwwsharepdx org.)
at Q Center for people assigned female at birth but identifying as trans
Need volunteers from all walks of life (20 NE 10th Ave , Second Floor
The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with
3653 SE 34th Ave 503-988-3030, ext 25703 wwwhivportland.org.)
representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office and the
men/guys. intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include
medical and emotional health, coming out, "passing," hormones and
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
ment, parenting, health, women's self image and sexuality, budgeting
counseling.
(503-243-1065
sion 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 meetings
at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 pm daily. 2400 NE
Broadway 503-281 8868)
(6-8 pm third Sunday
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
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 rectory 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
(1126 SWPark Ave. 503-228-7219.)
relationships/sexuality
in
place to find friendship, recovery and clean-and-sober activities.
gender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ
www pdxqcenter org)
youth
Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at
nwga@nwgapdx. com. www. nwgapdx. com.)
queer community support workplace rights and respect on the job.
(PO Box 4731, Portland. OR 97208 503-516-2498)
families and those at nsk. Programs include Supporting Healthy Options
resistant
www ori. org/cfar/portland.)
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based on a ver
are available regardless of insurance (503-494-8562)
935 NE Broadway nwvp@teleport com.
Part of a federally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents
engage
69 SE Taylor St
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-anonportlandoregon org.)
Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
(5:30 pm Monday-Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213.)
re/2433@yahoo com.)
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suffering from
Second Ave #1526 503-823-00271
Views offers free peer counseling/support for gay and lesbian older
addictive sexual behaviors Any gender and sexual orientation is wel
(Dawn Thompson 503-223 5907, ext 203
The Trans/ldentity Resource Center a program of Outside In. provides a
www cascadeaids org)
adults You are not alone Group and individual support available
(Quince 503-489-2230 )
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
Trans Health Clinic; the ID Protect for name/gender change, Genderblendz,
-»-talk is a five week program for people living with HIV designed to
a gathering for trans women who are exploring/living within the
reduce stress around talking about your HIV status and negotiating
gender sexuality/identity spectrums, and Resources POX, a list of medical
and tenant education
safer sex
New sessions
start
monthly
(Josh 503-223-5907
lferrer@cascadeaids org I
Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alter
native health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recreational
24th Ave , Second Floor 503-452-5961 wwwportlandsaa org.)
HEALTH
and nonmedical professionals in the Portland area (Genderblend/
6-7:30 pm first and third Monday
1132 SW 13th Ave
Clinic
503-535-3828 ID Pro/ect: 971-544-1574 www resourcespdx org.)
Anti-Violence
Bradley-Angle
House provides emergency shelter for woman-
Veterans for Human Rights $ a Portland based group of queer war
identified domestic violence survivors Individual support and advoca
cy are available for any queer person who has experienced emotional,
sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying,
veterans and friends offering mutual support, social activities and
especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. (2901 E Burnside St
assistance
503-238-5203 pquest@qwest net.)
groups yahoo com/group/vfhr:)
in
accessing
veterans
services.
(503-242-3585
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)
physical or sexual abuse in their relationships Many different support
Sexual
groups are forming to serve the sexual minorities community's diverse
The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers test