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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 17, 2007)
32 lUStOUt AUGUST 17, 2007 COMPLETE YOUTH, SPIRITUALITY AND NONMETRO LISTINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT out reach WWW.JUSTOUT.COM AIDS b HIV Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND), an HIV/STD prevention organization, provides resources and referrals on men's Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survivors of Political CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots queer nghts domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a 24-hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, and insurance plan co payments and deductibles for eligible people other events promoting wellness and intimacy. (503-223-8822 mfo@qland.org wwwqland org.) political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities. (PO Box 40625, : 800-927-0197 Business 541-758-0219.) with HIV/AIDS Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act. 18 am-5 pm Monday-Friday The Research b Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS 503-731-4029 or 800-805-2313 www healthoregon org J research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and Washington. Naito Parkway Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV southwest prevention, supports people with HIV and their families and advocates 503-229-8428or 800-875-8428 regroup@reg org. www.reg.org.) for sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and local levels Spanish language assistance available ¡Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides a queer sages, holiday dinners, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No needles! Free condoms! or walk in testing times. Avenue 503-771-7944 Formore information call 503-742-5382) Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A and 8 vacci decisions and outreach programs, recruits and supports candidates and trans friendly Wheelchair accessible. TTD, relay calls and collect calls delegates, and gives the sexual minorities community access to elect ed officials and candidates. (503-224-8200 glbt@dpo org | accepted. (Crisis: 503-654-2288 Business: 503-722-2366) www. dpo org/caucus/glbt.) equality Volunteers are invited to monthly meetings at Q Center (7 pm language translation available. (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333. www.pwcl.org.) Tuesday 2901E Burnside St. Terry 503-253-2292) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC), provides lesbians 60 and Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice by eliminat Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home for low-income older the chance to meet like-minded women in our common struggle to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to expenence the joy of ing sexual violence through support, advocacy and education. Services include a 24-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support playing and working together (1 pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.) groups, community education and volunteer opportunities. (Crisis: 503-640-5311 Business: 503-384-0480 wwwsarcoregonorgj 503-786-4829 Volunteers: 503-234-0175. www ourhouseofportland. Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploita org/programs!swanhouse) tion. Call us to get involved! (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for sexual minori Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc.org) ties who fall through the cracks of traditional domestic violence servic Professional 319-441-1010 www.safe4allorg.) The Next Level—the Portland area's first networking group specifical General es. (16869 SW 65th Ave. *212, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-7865. companion pet care, cremations and more to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. (503-349 4699 www ourhouseofportland org/programs/todscomer) Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone Se habla espanol. Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free HIV 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. (503-397 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. Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence. It operates a 24 hour cnsis second Monday 69 SE Taylor St Aaron 503-715-7343.) Tod s Corner in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, nations to men who have sex with men in Vancouver, Wash. (5-6 30pm Thursday 3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd 360-397-8098) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, support and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Lesbian, bi and intervention hot line and provides information and referrals for shelter, ity, medications or drug/alcohol/mental health support. (Business: 503-655-8471 Sandy 503-722-6660 Molalla: 503-723-2944 82nd 541-754-0110 or counseling and support groups. Sexual assault advocates and foreign people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobil City: (Oregon groups. (Crisis: Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil nghts organization in the Center. Meet other nice guys, share information and have fun. (7-8pm living with HIV 1503 963-8102.) Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus participates in policy planning and support United States working to achieve gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Social and Support Group discusses HIV issues for men at Quest services, memorials and family grief work. Free and open to all people appointment If 185 Internet resources; peer counseling; referrals; and support groups in a nonclimcal setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3895.) Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) provides haircuts, mas for NW safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD prevention programs, Ave 503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437.) Call (1650 Portland, OR 97240 503-222-6151 wwwbasicrights org.) safety ly geared to young gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender business 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@rosedtymtg. com) tion in our communities. (503-784-5813 re.srego@cascadiabhc.org.) Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus is an organization for educators that works to CrtyGuys, part of the Men's Prevention and Wellness department at Cascade AIDS Project, strives to help Portland gay/bi men keep informed protect the rights and interests of gay, lesbian, bi and trans teachers and stay healthy by offering information, referrals, safer sex supplies and and students. (503-246-2073 oregonglc@care2.com. wwwgeocities risk-reduction counseling. (503-223-5907 cityguys@cascadeaids.org .) General com/oregonglc.) Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Lucky Lab Beer Hall to develop Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in the trades and tial and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to those with communications and leadership skills, including prepared speeches, educates girls and women about construction careers. Contact for meet HIV, including clothing, household items, companion pet care, cremations, 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 espanol. eyeglasses and bus passes. (503-349-4699 www friendspwa.org.) 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 educate and empower lesbian, bisexual and transgender business 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 women and their supporters. (4:30-6 pm second and fourth Wednesday. 1300 E Burnside St. ¡Anne 503-768-4248. anne@rosecitymtg.com.) Milwaukie Ave RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235 wwwohsu.edu/ resources (503-517-8880 TTY/voice, info@dhor.org wwwdhororg.) www ourhouseofportland. org/programs/estherspantry) partnership/fureon 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 Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides confiden Womyn Made Network meets at Old Wives' Tales to connect, 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 Support in 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 Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Test Site offers recreational activities, information and assistance. (3:30-4:30 pm first confidential testing by appointment with or without your name. Some Wednesday Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave. metro area that sponsors activities and an HIV prevention program. (503-417-7991 info@brotobropdx.org. www.brotobropdx.org.) walk-in testing. Sliding-scale fee. Se habla espanol, other interpretation Rachel 503-224-2640 eracoordinator@yahoo.com.) Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and by appointment. 19 am-4 45 pm Monday-Fnday except 12:30-4:45 pm Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor 503-988-3775.) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, cloth lesbians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all people. Equity has distnbuted more than $2.8 million in grants and schol www. clackamaspflag. org.) The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, bi, trans or question Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth St. 503-998-1450. addressing their special needs (wwwgayyogaportland.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.) ing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, arships throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759 wwwequityfoundation.org.) phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. 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 Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays. and third Wednesdays. (Mike 503-236-8339 or Terry 503-697-7004 Mental Health YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding fee scale The Link, a social networking group for HIV positive gay and bi men, 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 www thedadsgroup com.) meets the second and fourth Wednesday of every month for social Willamette Valley wwwkboo.fm kboooutloud@yahoo.com.) (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-460-3822 ) events, and discussions other outings. (928 SW Stark St. Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays 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 Lesbian Community Project builds community and organizes for Forest Grove United Church of Chnst. (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College 503-223-6339, ext 555. thelink@cascadeaids org.) justice among lesbians and our allies Sliding-scale membership is open Way. 503-357-2442 fgpflag@aol com.) Men's Wellness Center provides meeting space discussion groups, free HIV/STI testing, prevention information, health and wellness, to all women who love women Call about events classes support Frot Mon Portland, a regional chapter of the MaruMan Alliance, is a sup port and advocacy coalition for men with a strong masculine identifica Recovery community building, social events and free high-speed W i F i access for gay and bi men in the heart of where they live, work and play. (928 SW groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities. (800 NW Sixth Ave. #253 Mailing address PO Box 5931, Portland, OR 97228 tion whose primary erotic practice is frot and who do not participate in 503-227-0605 www lesbiancommunityproject org.) Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling for anal penetration (pdx frot@mac com www man2manalliance org.) parents of drug abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treatment. Part Stark St 503-445-7699 cityguys@cascadeaidsorg.) Love Makes a Family is an international organization that provides Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support services to les of a federally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents engage Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans a public voice for queer headed families. Your membership supports bians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. (503-335-6591.) resistant youth in counseling. (503-243-1065 wwwon.org/cfar/portland.) guys Se habla español (5-7:15 pm Tuesday 5329 NE Martin Luther parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal rights for all couples (503-228-3892. www.lmfamify.org.) Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later in Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based on a ver sion of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional five King Jr. Blvd 503-988-3030 ) Group on Wednesdays (1111 SW 10th Ave 503-294-7440 ) life, meets monthly at Q Center. (7 pm first Tuesday 69 SE Taylor St OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health care for people living To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership, apply in per with HIV/AIDS. Services include HIV specialty care, psychiatry, coun son and bnng $60 cash to the first floor of the Multnomah County offices seling, addiction treatment (including buprenorphme/suboxone), case (8 am-4 45 pm Monday-Fnday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503-988-3027.) 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) Tully's Coffee steps focusing on dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse). #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 (11 am 935 NE Broadway nwvp@teleport.com Meets at Live and Let Live Club. (7-8 pm Fnday 1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-222-6468.) of living with multiple sclerosis. (6:30-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings Greeney 503-223-9511.) at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 pm daily 2400 NE Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's www peaceveterans org.) only network of integrated health and housing services for people The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create with HIV/AIDS. Programs include Our House (24-hour residential individuals desiring to explore and express another gender. (PO Box safe schools and communities for families, educators and students care), Neighborhood Housing and Care, Community Services and Swan House To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert (503-234 0175 4928, Portland, OR 97208-4928 503-533-8787 nwga@nwgapdx.com. Lunch Bunch hosts queer friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday statewide (503-260-5792 wwworegonsafeschoolsorg.) www nwgapdx com.) 2400 NE Broadway 503-281-8868 ) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for www ourhouseofportland org) Partnership Project provides services to people with HIV/AIDS, their families and those at risk. Programs include Supporting Healthy Options Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL-CIO that lets union Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities community a safe members rally support for gay, lesbian, bi and trans issues and lets the (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United 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. place to find friendship, recovery and clean-and sober activities. Meeting space available for 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-232-7676 wwwpflagpdx org) 503-238-6091) 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 | Pride Northwest a volunteer-run 501 (c)3 nonprofit organization, seeks Queer Trying to Conceive Discussion Group meets at Q Center for all Pos vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Festival, which will be self-identified queer individuals and families who are considering or Anonymous/12-step support group, meets in the basement of the rec tory at St Philip Nen Catholic Church (7:30-8:45 pm Monday 2408 SE held June 16 and 17 at Waterfront Park This year's theme is “Keep Portland Queer“ (503-295-9788 info@pndenw.org wwwpndenworg.) 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@pdxqcenterorg. 503-230-1202, ext 235 www ohsu edu/partnership) www pdxqcenter org) 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 HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annually in a six-county area area Call to |oin a committee (503-224-8881 www sharepdx.org.) Need volunteers from all walks of life (20 NE 10th Ave , Second Floor The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with rep actively trying to conceive. (7 pm last Monday 69 SE Taylor St. Yona The Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Protect Topics include employ ment, parenting, health, women s self image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education (Dawn Thompson 503-223-5907, ext 203 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 *1526 503-823-0027 ) www cascadeatds org) The Trans/ldentity Resource Center, a program of Outside In, provides a Trans Health Clinic; the ID Project for name/gender change, + talk is a five week program for people living with HIV designed ta Genderblendz, a gathering for trans women who are exploring/living reduce stress around talking about your HIV status and negotiating within the gender/sexuality/identity spectrums, and Resources PDX, safer sex New sessions start monthly (Josh 503-223-5907 /ferrer@cascadeaids org) Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alter 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 503-238-5203 pquest@qwest net) a list of medical and nonmedical professionals in the Portland area (Genderblend/ 6-7:30 pm first and third Monday 1132 SW 13th Ave for the Cause, an HIV-positive gay men's Alcoholics 971-234-9591 queerttcpdx@gmailcom) 16th Ave Jim 503-708-2603.) TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends of trans 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 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 3653 SE 34th Ave 503-988-3030, ext 25703 wwwhivportlandorg) Broadway 503-281-8868 ) at Q Center for people assigned female at birth but identifying as trans men/guys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include 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 (5:30pm Monday-Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-772-5213.) medical and emotional health, coming out, “passing," hormones and Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suffering from 69 SE Taylor St. addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and sexual orientation is wel come. Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting at Alano Club focuses relationships/sexuality. (6-8 pm third Sunday rej2433@yahoo.com.) Views offers free peer counselin^support for gay and lesbian older on Steps 1-2-3 and the spiritual solution (7-8 pm Tuesday 909 NW adults. You are not alone Group and individual support available (Quince 503-489-2230.) 24th Ave , Second Floor. 503-452-5961 wwwportlandsaa org) HEALTH Anti-Violence 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) Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for woman- Clinic 503-535-3828 ID Protect 971-544-1574 wwwresourcespdxorg.) identified domestic violence survivors. Individual support and advoca Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based group of queer war cy are available for any queer person who has experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships Many different support The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers test groups are forming to serve the sexual minorities community's diverse needs Free, confidential and safe (Crisis: 503-281-2442 Business atitis A and B vaccinations By appointment or walk in. Most insurance 503-232-7805, ext. 3 melissaa@bradleyangle org.) plans accepted, sliding-scale fee Se habla espanol (9 am-4 30 pm veterans and friends offering mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans groups yahoo com/group/vfhr) services (503-242-3585 Sexual mg and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV testing and hep
