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out reach
AIDS a HIV
CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescnp-
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.
(8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 503-731-4029 or800-805-2313.
www.healthoregon. org.)
COMPLETE YOUTH, SPIRITUALITY AND NONMETRO
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you in taking care of your illness, give you skills to carry
out normal daily activities and provide you with the tools to
manage emotional changes. (Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235.
www.ohsu.edu/partnership/fureon.html.)
The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks
to create safe schools and communities for families, educa
tors and students statewide. (503-260-5792. www.oregon-
safeschools.org.)
+talk is a five-week program for people living with HIV
designed to reduce stress around talking about your HIV sta
tus and negotiating safer sex. New sessions start monthly.
(Josh 503-223-5907. jferrer@cascadeaids.org.)
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.)
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 legisla
tion on the national, state and local levels. Spanish-lan-
guage assistance available. (Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave.
503-223-5907. Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437.1
Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conven
tional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, sup
port 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 Burnside St.
503-238-5203. pquest@qwest.net.)
CityGuys hosts monthly HIV testing nights at The Escape
and Steam; provides free risk reduction counseling, con
doms and lube; and offers free rapid HIV testing and STD
screening at the Men's Wellness Center. (5-9 pm Tues
day [HIV/STD) and Saturday [HIV only]. 928 SW Stark St.
503-445-7699. cityguys@cascadeaids.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 test
ing, touching, yoga, film salon and other events promoting
wellness and intimacy. (503-223-8822. info@qland.org.
www.qland.org.)
Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and
confidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No nee
dles! 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.)
The Research b Education Group provides access to HIV/
AIDS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people
in Oregon and southwest Washington. (2311 NW Northrup
St. #105. 503-229-8428.)
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
confidential HIV testing, counseling and case manage
ment 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-qual
ity meals to HIV-positive individuals in need. Fresh meals
delivered 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/pro-
grams/estherspantry.)
Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contem
plating, using or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facili
tated by experienced patients, nurses and social workers.
(5:30-7 pm second Wednesday, 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave.
RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. www.ohsu.edu/
partnership/fureon.html.)
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. bw- |
port@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 appoint
ment. (9 am-4:45 pm 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 fa
cilities, clothing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers
with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational ac
tivities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers invited to inquire
anytime. (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 out
ings. (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 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 503-988-3030 )
OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health care for
people living with HIV/AIDS. Services include HIV specialty
care, psychiatry, counseling, addiction treatment (including
buprenorphine/suboxone), case management, same-day
visits and online chart access. Appointments are available
regardless 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
Prevention (SHOP), behavior change counseling to moti
vate people to protect themselves and their partners; and
HIV 101, providing basic information for people recently
diagnosed. Se habla español. (Intake Une: 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
decision-making body that identifies services needed for
people living with HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds an
nually 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 skill 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
series for people living with HIV/AIDS designed to assist
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The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides
a queer safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD
prevention programs; Internet resources; peer counsel
ing; referrals; and support groups in a nonclinical setting.
(1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895J
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
503-253-2292.)
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 work
place rights and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731, Portland,
OR 97208. 503-516-2498.)
Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501 (c)3 nonprofit or
ganization, seeks vendors and volunteers for the Portland
Pride Festival, which is held every Father's Day weekend at
Waterfront Park. (503-295-9788 inlo@pridenw.org. www
pridenw.org.)
Q Center is a space that increases visibility and fosters a
connection within Portland's queer community. (1-5 pm
Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday, 4-8 pm Wednesday. 69 SE
Taylor St. 503-234-7837. info@pdxqcenter.org. wwwpdx-
qcenter.org.)
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE)
is laying 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. #1526.
503-823-0027.)
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.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/swanhouse.)
Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of
queer war veterans and friends offering mutual support,
social activities and assistance in accessing veterans ser
vices. (503-242-3585. groups, yahoo com/group/vfhr J
Tod's Corner in Milwaukie provides clothing, household
items, companion pet care, cremations and more to people
with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. (503-349-4699.
www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/todscorner.)
Political
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:
5:30-7:30 pm Thursday, 15296 SW Royalty Parkway.
503-846-4965J
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. (4-5:30pm 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 503-285-4848J
Deaf ft Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organi
zation 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.)
Double Rainbow Foundation is available to help all queer
parents who co-conceive children to be treated equally. We
believe, regardless of gender, two adults in committed rela
tionships who agree to co-create children should be given
the same rights as heterosexual couples, (www.myspace.
com/doublerainbowfoundation)
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.org.)
Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus participates
in policy decisions and outreach, recruits and supports
candidates and delegates, and gives the sexual minorities
i community 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! (6:30pm second
and fourth Monday. 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462.
I rwpdx@igc.orgj
Professional
The Next Level- the Portland area’s first networking group
specifically geared to young gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender businesspeople—meets at Rose City Mortgage
Specialists. (5:30-6:45 pm second Wednesday. 5200 SW
Macadam Ave. Jake 503-768-4248. iake@rosecitymtg.com.)
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.netj
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by
gays and lesbians to build communities that embrace the
dignity and worth of all people. Equity has distributed more
than $2.8 million in grants and scholarships throughout Or
egon. (503-231-5759. www.equitYfoundation.org.)
Out ft Equal Workplace Advocates, a collaborative net
work of local companies, serves as a resource to Oregon
and Southwest Washington corporate employee resource
groups in their efforts to advance workplace equality
(oepdx.collectivex.comj
Getting Bi POX is a women's group that meets for discussion,
coffee and planning social events, (www.gettingbipdx.comj
Support
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 offering a variety of fun social
events, discussion groups, workshops, HIV/STD testing,
free condoms and lube, risk reduction counseling, WiFi and
Internet access. (5-9 pm Tuesday [testing only), 4-10 pm
Wednesday-Saturday. 928 SW Stark St. 503-445-7699.
dtyguys@cascadeaids.orgj
Queer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sun
days at Tully's Coffee. (11 am 935 NE Broadway. nwvp@
teleport.com www peaceveterans orgJ
Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and sup
port group for individuals desiring to explore and express
another gender. (POBox 4928, Portland, OR 97208-4928
503-533-8787. nwga@nwgapdx.com www.nwgapdx.com.) \
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.org.)
TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends
of transgender people. Meets at First Congregational United
Church of Christ. (1126 SWPaik Ave. 503-228-7219.)
Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Les
bians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at At
kinson 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 Wednesdays (Mike 503-236-8339 or
Terry 503-697-7004 www thedadsgroup com J
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. fg-
| p6ag@aol.com.)
Frot Men Portland, a regional chapter of the Man2Man Al
liance, is a support and advocacy coalition for men with a
strong masculine identification whose primary erotic prac
tice is frot and who do not participate in anal penetration.
(pdx frot@mac. com. www man2manalliance. org.)
Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came
out later in life, meets monthly at Q Center. (7 pm first Tues
day 69 SE Taylor St. #255. 503-227-0605J
ness and intimacy. (503-223-8822 mfo@qland.org www
qlandorgj
Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treat
ment at People's Food Co-op. (Noon-3 pm third Saturday
3029 SE 21st Ave J
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. 503-294-7440J
Recovery
Al-Anon GLBT in the Couve, a 12-step recovery fellowship
of families and friends whose lives have been affected by
alcoholism, meets in Room 19 at Vancouver Heights United
Methodist Church in Vancouver, Wash. (7-8:15 pm Wednes
day. 5701 MacArthur Blvd.)
Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion group
that meets at Q Center for people assigned female at birth
but identifying as trans men/guys, intersex, genderqueer,
questioning, FtM, etc. Topics include medical and emotional
health, coming out, "passing," hormones and relationships/
sexuality. (6-8 pm third Sunday. 69 SE Taylor St. re¡2433@ i Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free
yahoo.comj
counseling for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who
refuse to go to treatment. Part of a federally funded treat
Unity Project of Oregon is a community of black and Af
ment study to help qualifying parents engage resistant youth
rican-American same-gender-loving, gay, lesbian, bisexual
in counseling. (503-243-1065 www.on.org/cfar/portland.)
and transgender people, friends and family dedicated to
empowering and improving their quality of life through
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program
social change, justice and equality. (503-417-7991. www.
based on a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anony
unityprojectoregon org.)
mous with an additional five steps focusing on dual diag
nosis (mental illness and substance abuse). Meets at Live
Views offers free peer counseling/support for gay and les
and Let Live Club. (7-8 pm Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave.
bian older adults. You are not alone. Group and individual
503-222-6468.)
support available. (Quince 503-489-2230.)
Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anony
mous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Port
HEALTH
land. (5:30 pm daily. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.)
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 experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse
in their relationships. 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.orgj
Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves sur
vivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton
counties 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
Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, support
and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual
violence. Lesbian, bi and trans friendly. Wheelchair acces
sible. TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted. (Crisis:
503-654-2288. Business: 503-722-2366.)
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 pro
vides referrals for shelter, counseling and support groups;
provides sexual assault advocates; and offers a program
for sex workers. Foreign language translation is available.
(503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333. www.pwcl.orgj
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 edu
cation and volunteer opportunities. (Crisis. 503-640-5311.
Business: 503-384-0480 www sarcoregon.org.)
Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides resources for
sexual minorities who fall through the cracks of traditional
Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bi
domestic violence services. (16869 SW 65th Ave. #212,
sexual and Transgender Caucus is an organization for edu i Lake Oswego, OR 97035-7865 503-853-8686 www.safe-
cators that works to protect the rights and interests of gay, 14all.org.)
lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students. (503-246-2073.
oregonglc@care2.com. www.geocities.com/oregonglcj
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. (3:30-4:30 pm first Wednesday.
Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave. Ra
chel 503-224-2640. eracoordinator@yahoo.com.)
KBOO-FM’s Out Loud queer news and public affairs show,
featuring local guests and announcements, airs second and
fourth Tuesdays. Th/s Way Out, the international queer
show, airs on first, third and fifth Tuesdays. (6pm. 90.7 FM
Portland, 91.9 FM Hood River, 100.7 FM Willamette Valley.
www.kboo.fm. kboooutloud@yahoo.comj
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and
gay men meets to share information and provide sup
port in dealing with the challenges of living with multiple
sclerosis. (6:30-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney
503-223-9511J
General
Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against To
bacco, 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/spirit health in a
safe, structured environment for men to explore their con
nection to self and to others. Two classes weekly, (www
joega.com J
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. (10am-
6 pm Monday-Friday 1132SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3800
wwwoutsidein.org.)
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides
confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health
care, including STD testing and treatment, 20-minute anony
mous HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Sliding-fees,
insurance welcomed. Se habla espariol Health centers
in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaver
ton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash.
(888-875-7820. www ppcw org.)
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teachers from
vanous traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV
positive people find yoga classes that are specifically wel
coming and/or expenenced in addressing their special needs
(www.gayyogapodlandcom 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
Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anony
mous 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
questioning men to explore their relationship with drugs
and alcohol, past or present, at the Men's Wellness Center.
Newcomers 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.orgj
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 503-708-2603J
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.orgj
Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous
meeting. (5:30 pm Monday-Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave
503-772-5213.)
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those
suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and
sexual orientation is welcome. 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 24th Ave.,
Second Floor 503-452-5961. www.portlandsaa.orgj
The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care
is Oregon's only alcohol and drug addiction treatment pro
gram 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.)
Sexual
The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program
offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted dis
eases, HIV testing and hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By
appointment or walk-in. Most insurance plans accepted;
sliding-scale fee. Se habla espariol. (9 am-4:30 pm Monday-
Friday except 12:30-4:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St.,
Sixth Floor 503-988-3700.)
SOCIAL
Arts & Music
Confluence: 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.
confluence@aol com www confluencechorus, org.)
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, non-
judgmental; supporting personal creativity for novices and
professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the second Friday
(7 pm Carl 503-284-2971J
Film discussion group forming for gay, bi and trans men
Share your perspective regarding portrayals of sexual mi
nority men in current films. Monthly activities include group
outings to see films, (filmtalk@verizon.netj
Foreign Film Group meets every second and fourth Sun
day to screen foreign films at various venues, followed by a
group discussion. lpdxgaYfilm@yahoo.com.)
Portland Gay Men s Chorus is open to singers, support mem
bers and volunteers. (503-226-2588 www pdxgmc org )
Portland Lesbian Choir, a nonaudition community chorus,
encourages women who love to sing in harmony—regard-