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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.)
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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
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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.)
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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
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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