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MjuStlOUt MARCH 21, 2008 out reach COMPLETE YOUTH, SPRITITUALITY AND NONMETRO LISTINGS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT JUSTOUT.COM. AIDS 8 HIV tional changes. (Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. www.ohsu. edu/partnership/fuzeon.html.) CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescrip tion drugs and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS. Program of the Oregon De partment of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act. (8am-5pm Monday-Friday 503-731-4029 or 800-805-2313. www.healthoregon.org.) +talk is a five-week program for people living with HIV de signed to reduce stress around talking about your HIV status and negotiating safer sex. New sessions start monthly. (Josh 503-223-5907 (ferrer@cascadeaids.org.) 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. Spamsh-language assis tance available. (Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave. 503-223-5907. Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437.) CityGuys hosts monthly HIV testing nights at The Escape and Steam; provides free risk reduction counseling, condoms and lube; and offers free rapid HIV testing and STD screening at the Men’s Wellness Center. (5-9 pm Tuesday [HIV/STD] and Sat urday )HIV only). 928 SW Stark St. 503-445-7699. cityguys@ cascadeaids.orgj Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and con fidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No needles! Free condoms! Can 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 infor mation call 503-742-5382.) Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations to men who have sex with men in Van couver, Wash. (5-6:30 pm Thursday. 3701E Fourth Plain Blvd. 360-397-8098.) Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and con fidential HIV testing, 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.) Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to HIV-positive individuals in need. Fresh meals deliv ered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (Mara 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. www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/es- therspantryj Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, us ing or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facilitated by expenenced patients, nurses and social workers. (5:30-7 pm second Wednes day, 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave. RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. www.ohsu.edu/partnershqjffuzeon.htmlJ 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.) 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 by appointment. (9am-4:45pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:45 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St.. Sixth Floor. 503-988-3775 ) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facili ties, clothing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers invited to inquire any time. (9am-3pm Monday-Friday. 2941NE Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822.) 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.) Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans guys. Se habla español. (5-7:15 pm Tuesday. 5329 NE Martm Luther King Jr. Blvd. 503-988-3030.) OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Services indude HIV specialty care, psychiatry, counseling, addiction treatment (including buprenorphine/suboxone), case management, same-day visits and online chart access. Appointments are available regard less of insurance. (503-494-8562) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of integrated health and hous ing 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.ourhouseof- portland.org.) Partnership Project provides services to people with HIV/ AIDS, their families and those at risk. Programs include HIV Case Management Supporting Healthy Options for Preven tion (SHOP), behavior change counseling to motivate people to protect themselves and their partners; and HIV 101, pro viding basic information for people recently diagnosed. 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 Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county de cision-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. www.hivportland.orgj Positive Direction Series offers life skin workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project. Topics include employment, parenting, health, women's self-image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education. (Shyle Ruder 503-223-5907, ext. 203. www cascadeaids org.) Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-management se nes for people living with HIV/AIDS designed to assist you in taking care of your illness, give you skills to carry out normal daily activities and provide you with the tools to manage emo Project Quest Integrative Health Canter offers conventional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recreational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, espdflally those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. (2901 E Bumside St. 503-238-5203. pquest@ qwest.net.) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery IQ-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 well ness and intimacy. (503-223-8822. info@qland.org. www qland.orgj 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 #185 503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428. regroup@reg.org. wwwreg.org.) The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides a queer safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD preven tion programs; Internet resources; peer counseling; referrals; and support groups in a nonclinical setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895.) 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 Burnside St. Terry 503-253-2292J Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home for low- income people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with per sonal care, mobility, medications or drug/alcohol/mental health support. (Business: 503-786-4829. Volunteers: 503-234-0175. www.ourhouseolportland.org/programs/swanhousej Tod's Corner in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, companion pet care, cremations and more to people with HIV/AIOS. Call to donate or for services. (503-349-4699. www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/todscorner.) Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at com munity health clinics in Beaverton and Tigard. (Beaverton: 5:30-7:30 pm Monday, 12550 SW Second St. Tigard: 5:30-7:30pm Thursday, 15296SW Royalty Parkway. 503-846-4965.) COMMUNITY General Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Lucky Lab Beer Hall to develop communications and leadership skills, including prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running ef fective meetings. (4-5:30 pm Sunday. 1945 NW Quimby St. 503-330-2706. www.babble-ontm.org.) Bisexual Community Forum is a space to meet people and freely discuss issues relevant to the bi community at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. Everyone is welcome. (7:30 pm first Monday. 201 SE 12th Ave. Laury 503-285-4848.) Deaf b Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organiza tion dedicated 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.org.) Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and in dividuals working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minorities community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development Activities include sensi tivity trainings, creating social change, recreational activities, information and assistance. (3:30-4:30pm first Wednesday Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave. Rachel 503-224-2640. eracoordinator@yahoo.comJ Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and lesbians to build communities that embrace the dig nity and worth of all people. Equity has distributed more than $2.8 million in grants and scholarships throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759. www equityfoundation.orgj 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, www.kboo. fm. kboooutloud@yahoo.com.) Lesbian Community Project builds community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our allies. Sliding-scale mem bership is open to all women who love women. Call about events, classes, support groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities. (800 NW Sixth Ave. 4253. Mailing address: POBox 5931, Portland, OR 97228. 503-227-0605 www.les- biancommunitYproiect.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.lmfamily.orgj ' Men's Wellness Center is a space dedicated to the health and wellness of gay/bi men offenng a variety of fun social events, discussion groups, workshops, HIV/STD testing, free condoms and lube, risk reduction counseling, WiFi and Inter net access. (5-9 pm Tuesday [testing only), 4-10 pm Wednes day-Saturday 928 SW Stark St. 503-445-7699. c/tyguys@ cascadeaids org.) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership, apply in person and bring $60 cash to the first floor of the Mult nomah County offices 18 am-4:45 pm Monday-Friday. 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503-988-3027J Queer friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sun days at Tully's Coffee. (11am. 935 NE Broadway. nwvp@ teleport.com. www.peaceveterans.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.oregonsafe- \ schools.orgJ Polyamory Circle is a gathering for folks exploring options beyond monogamy. Discussions include open relationships, extended families and intentional communities. Everyone is welcome. (7 pm third Monday. Laury 503-285-4848.) 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.) Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501 (c)3 nonprofit organiza tion, seeks vendors and volunteers for the Portland Pride Festi val, which will be held June 16 and 17 at Waterfront Park. This year's theme is “Keep Portland Queer" (503-295-9788. info@ pridenw.org. www.pridenw.org.) Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a con nection within Portland's queer community. (1-5 pm Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4-8 pm Wednesday. 69 SE Taylor St. 503-234-7837 mlo@pdxqcenter.org. www.pdxqcenter.orgj Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is lay ing the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. Call to join a committee. (503-224-8881. www.sharepdx.org.) The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with representatives 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. 41526. 503-823-0027.) 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 profes sionals in the Portland area. (Genderblendz: 6-7:30pm firstand third Monday. 1132 SW 13th Ave. Clinic: 503-535-3828. ID Project: 971-544-1574. www.resourcespdx.org.) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of queer war veterans and friends offering mutual support, so cial activities and assistance in accessing veterans services. (503-242-3585. groups.yahoo.com/group/vfhr.) Political Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities. (POBox 40625, Portland, OR 97240. 503-222-6151. www.basicrights.orgj Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus participates in policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports candi dates and delegates, and gives the sexual minorities commu nity access to elected officials and candidates. (503-224-8200. www.stonewalloregon.org.) Human Rights Campaign is the largest civil rights organiza tion 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 les bians 60 and older the chance to meet like-minded women in our common struggle to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of playing and working together. (1 pm second Wednesday. 503-286-3575J Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation. Call us to get involved! (6:30 pm second and fourth Monday. 819 N Killmgsworth St. 503-240-4462. rwpdx@igc.org J Professional The Next Level—the Portland area's first networking group specifically geared to young gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans gender businesspeople—meets at Rose City Mortgage Spe cialists. (5:30-6:45 pm second Wednesday 5200 SW Mac adam Ave. Jake 503-768-4248. jake@rosedtymtg.com.) Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisex ual 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. www.geocities.com/oregonglc.) Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in the trades and educates girls and women about construc tion careers. Contact for meeting info. (1714 NE Alberta St. 503-335-8200 www tradeswomen.net.) IN omyn kfiade Netix/ork creates a referral and reference base for professional lesbian, bisexual and transgender business women and their supporters. (4:30-6 pm fourth Wednesday. Anne 503-768-4248. anne@rosecitymtg.comj Support Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbi ans and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkin son 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 questioning men who are dads or want to be dads. Meets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third Wednes days. /M*e 503-236-8339 or Terry 503-697-7004 www.thedadsgroup.com.) rorra urovo raronis, r amines ana menus or Lesmans ana 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.comj Frot Men Portland, a regional chapter of the Man2Man Alli ance, is a support and advocacy coalition for men with a strong masculine identification whose primary erotic practice is frot and who do not participate in anal penetration. (pdx_frot@ \ mac.com. wwwman2manalliance.org.) Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teachers from van- ous traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HlV-posi- tive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming anchor experienced in addressing their special needs, (www gayyogapordand.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 well ness and intimacy. (503-223-8822. info@qland.org. www qland.org.) Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support ser vices to lesbians with cancer and other life-threatening condi tions. (503-335-6591J \ Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment later in life, meets monthly at Q Center. (7 pm first Tuesday. 69 at People’s Food Co-op. (Noon-3 pm third Saturday. 3029 SE SE Taylor St. 4255.503-227-0605.) | 21st Ave.) 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. 16:30-8 pm third Wednesday. Melissa Greeney 503-223-9511J YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and sup fee scale counseling for individuals, couples and groups in a port group for individuals desiring to explore and express safe, confidential and supportive environment. Also offers a another gender. (POBox 4928, Portland, OR 97208-4928. Sexual Minorities Women Support Group on Thursdays and 503-533-8787 nwga@nwgapdx.com. www.nwgapdx.com.) an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays. (1111 SW 10th Ave. 503-294-7440J 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. www.pflagpdx.orgj Al-Anon GLBT in the Couve, a 12-step recovery fellowship TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends of families and friends whose lives have been affected by of transgender people. Meets at First Congregational United alcoholism, meets in Room 19 at Vancouver Heights United Church of Christ. (1126 SW Park Ave. 503-228-7219.) Methodist Church in Vancouver, Wash. (7-8:15 pm Wednes Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion group that day. 5701 MacArthur Blvd.) meets at Q Center for people assigned female at birth but iden Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free coun tifying as trans merVguys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning, seling for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to FtM, etc. Topics include medical and emotional health, coming go to treatment. Part of a federally funded treatment study to out, “passing,“ hormones and relationships/sexuality. (6-8 pm help qualifying parents engage resistant youth in counseling. third Sunday. 69 SE Taylor St. rej2433@yahoo.comj (503-243-1065. www.ori.org/cfar/portland.) Unity Project of Oregon is a community of black and Afri Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based can-American same-gender-loving, gay, lesbian, bisexual and on a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an transgender people, friends and family dedicated to empowering additional five steps focusing on dual diagnosis (mental illness and improving their quality of life through social change, justice and substance abuse). Meets at Live and Let Live Club. (7-8 and equality. (503-417-7991. www unityprojectoregon.org.) pm Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-222-6468.) Views offers free peer counseling/support for gay and lesbian Extended Family hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics Anonymous older adults. You are not alone. Group and individual support meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. available. (Quince 503-489-2230.) (5:30 pm daily. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.) Mental Health Recovery HEALTH Anti-Violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for women- identified domestic violence survivors. Individual support and advocacy are available for any queer people who have expe rienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in their relation ships. Contact us to learn more about support groups and new 'healthy relationships* workshops. Free, confidential and safe. (Crisis: 503-281-2442. Sexual and Gender Minority Services Program: 503-232-7805, ext. 3. melissaa@bradleyangle.org.) Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survi vors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton coun ties 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: 541-758-0219J 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 commu nity a safe place to find friendship, recovery and clean-and- sober activities. Meeting space available for 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-238-6091J Man2Man Recovery Group invites gay, bisexual and ques tioning men to explore their relationship with drugs and alco hol, past or present, at the Men's Wellness Center. Newcom ers should arrive a half-hour early for orientation. (6-7:30 pm Wednesday. 928 SW Stark St. $10 a meeting. Mike Binks 503-281-3318, ext. 36. www.sccpdx.org.) 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.) 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.) Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of queer and questioning people who support one another in recover ing 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) Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence; operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hot line that provides referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups; provides sexual assault advocates; and offers a program for sex work ers. Foreign language translation is available. (503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333. www.pwcl.org.) Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (5:30 pm Monday-Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213.) Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice by eliminating 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: 503-640-5311. Busmess: 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. 4212, Lake Oswego, OR 97035-7865.503-853-8686. www.safe4all.org.) General Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides education around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduction in our communities. (503-784-5813. r.e.szego@cascadiabhc.org.) Men's Tantric Yoga offers body/mind/spint health in a safe, structured environment for men to explore their connection to self and to others. Two classes weekly, (www.joega.comj Outside In operates a clinic for anyone who can't qualify for the Oregon Health Plan as well as needle exchange services that include those who inject hormones. Provide transitional housing for youth 20 and younger and for those HIV-positive and younger than 23. Need volunteers of all ages. (Warn- 6 pm Monday-Fnday 1132 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3800 www.outsidein.orgj Planned Parenthood of the Cohimbia/WiNamette provides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD testing and treatment, 20-mmute anony mous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Slidrng-fees, insurance welcomed. Se habla español. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Salm on Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash. (888-875-7820 www.ppcw.org.) Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suf fering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and sex ual orientation is welcome. Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting at AJano Club focuses on Steps 1-2-3 and the spiritual solution. (7-8pm Tuesday. 909 NW 24th Ave., Second Floor. 503-452-5961. www.portlandsaa.org.) The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care is Or egon's only alcohol and drug addiction treatment program spe cifically 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 i ne Munnoman bounty neann Department o I u rrogram oners testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, HIV test ing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appointment or walk- in. Most insurance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. Se habla espanol. (9am-4:30pm Monday-Friday except 12:304:30pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3700.) SOCIAL Arts fr Music Coofluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Umversalist Congregation of Salem. (4-6:30 pm. 5090 Center St. NE. 503-364-2370. conflu- ence@aol com www confluencechorus orgJ Creative Connection (formerly Real Connection) is a social gathering for gay men who are artists, writers or musicians or who pursue some creative activity. Noncommercial, nonjudg- mental; supporting personal creativity for novices and profes sionals alike. Monthly potlucks on the second Friday. (7pm. Carl 503-284-2971J Film dncussion group forming for gay, bi and trans men. Share your perspective regarding portrayals of sexual minority men in current films. Monthly activities include group outings to see films. /fifrma*@vewori.netj
