DECEMBER 19, 2008
out reach
AIDS & 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,
(8am-5pm Monday-Friday. 503-7314029 or 800-805-2313.
www.healthoregonorgj
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 800-777-2437.1
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. 15-9 pm Tuesday ¡HIV/STD) and Sat
urday ¡H/V only/. 928 SW Stark St. 503-445-7699. cityguys@
cascadeaids.org.)
Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and con
fidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No needles!
Free condoms! Call for appointment or walk-in testing times.
¡Oregon City: 503-655-8471. Sandy: 503-722-6660. Molalla:
503-723-2944. 82nd Avenue: 503-771-7944 For more 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 Vancouver, 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/estherspantry.)
Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, us
ing or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facilitated by experienced
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/partnership/futeon.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. 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 12:304:45 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.
503460-3822.)
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.)
Manifest (formerly Q-LAND), a nonprofit men's wellness com
munity, prevents and addresses HIV and STDs by empower
ing men to pursue their wellness passions together through
programs like yoga, cycling, hiking, meditation, healing touch
classes, vision teams, wellness coaching, information and re
ferrals. ¡503-223-8822, ext. 1. www.manifestpdx.orgj
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 regard
less of insurance. ¡503-494-8562J
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. wwwourhouseof-
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 vwvw.ohsu.
edu/partnership.)
Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county de
cisión 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 skill workshops to
people living with HIV/AIOS 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 wwwcascadeaids.org.)
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Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-management se
ries 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
tional changes. ¡Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. www ohsu.
edu/partnership/fuzeon. htmlj
+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 jferrer@cascadeaids.org.)
Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and
alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and rec
reational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to
living and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer.
(2901E Bumside St. 503-238-5203. pquest@gwest.netJ
The Research (r 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.)
The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, pro
vides a queer safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and
STD prevention programs; Internet resources; peer counsel
ing; referrals; and support groups in a nonclimcal 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
503-253-2292.)
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: 503-7864829. Volunteers: 503-234-0175.
www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/swanhousej
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. (503-3494699.
www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/todscorner)
Washington County Health Department offers free HIV
testing for guys who have sex with other guys at community
health clinics. No appointment needed. Results in 20 min
utes. Se habla español. (Beaverton: 5:30-7:30pm Monday,
12550SW Second St. Hillsboro: 4-5:30 pm Tuesday and
9-11 am Friday, 266 W Main St.)
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 J
Bisexual Community Forum is a space to meet people and
freely discuss issues relevant to the bi community at Red and
Black Cafe. Everyone is welcome. (7:30 pm first Monday
400 SE 12th Ave. Laury 503-2854848)
Deaf & 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, ¡dhorpdx@gmail.com.
dhorpdx. blogspot, com.)
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.)
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 ¡3:304:30pm 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
dignity and worth of all people. Equity has distributed more
than $3 million in grants and scholarships throughout Oregon
¡503-231-5759. www.equityfoundation.org.)
Getting Bi PDX is a women's group that meets for discussion,
coffee and planning social events, ¡www gettingbipdx.com.)
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
Im. kboooutloud@yahoo.com.)
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
Manifest (formerly Q-LAND), a nonprofit men's wellness com
munity, empowers men to pursue their wellness passions to
gether through programs like yoga, cycling, hiking, meditation,
healing touch classes, vision teams, wellness coaching, infor
mation and referrals We manifest wellness and love through
community. ¡503-223-8822. ext. 1. wwwmanifestpdxorg)
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 SWStark St 503-445-7699 cityguys@cascadeaids org )
Queer friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sun
days at Tully's Coffee. (11 am 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 oregonsateschools orgJ
TransFamilies is a support group for the family and friends
of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United
Church of Chnst.(7f26 SWParkAve. 503-228-7219X
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 503-2854848.)
Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion group that
meets at Q Center for people assigned female at birth but iden
tifying as trans men/guys, intersex, genderqueer, questioning,
FtM, etc. Topics include medical and emotional health, coming
out, "passing," hormones and relationships/sexuality. (6-8pm
third Sunday 69 SE Taylor St. rei2433@yahoo.comj
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. ¡POBox 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 Fes
tival, which is held every Father's Day weekend at Waterfront
Park. ¡503-295-9788 info@pndenw.org. www pridenworgj
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 info@pdxqcenter.org wwwpdxqcenterorgj
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.orgj
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.)
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/vfhrj
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. org J
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. I
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. 11 pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.)
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 twpdx@igc.org.)
Professional
The Next Level, a networking group for businesspeople to
make friends and build relationships, meets twice a month
around Portland. ¡Jake 503-475-3788. ¡ake@rosecitYmtg.comJ
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/oregonglcj
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.)
Out b Equal Workplace Advocates, a collaborative network 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
Portland Area Business Association (PABA), an orgamza
tion made up of businesses and individual professionals in the
Portland/Vancouver area, recognizes the rewards and chal
lenges of being in the business world and seeks to support
and promote the efforts of its members. ¡503-280-7222. info@
paba.com. www.paba.com.)
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 Wednesdays (Mike 503-236-8339 or
Terry 503-697-7004 www thedadsgroup com.)
Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly
meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Christ. ¡7 pm third
Tuesday. 2032 College Way 503-357-2442 fgpflag@aol.comj
Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out
later in life, meets monthly at Q Center. ¡7 pm third Tuesday
69 SE Taylor St. 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 of living with multiple sclerosis ¡6:30-8 pm
third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503-223-9511.)
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 comJ
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
Unity Project of Oregon is a community of black and African-
American same-gender-loving, gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans
gender people, friends and family dedicated to empowering and
improving their quality of life through social change, justice and
equality. ¡503417-7991 wwwunityproiectoregonorg.)
HEALTH
Anti-Violence
Methodist Church in Vancouver, Wash ¡7-8:15 pm Wednes
day 5701 MacArthur Blvd.)
Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free coun
seling for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to
go to treatment Part of a federally funded treatment study to
help qualifying parents engage resistant youth in counseling
¡503-243-1065 www ori. org/cfar/portland)
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based
on a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an
additional five steps focusing on dual diagnosis (mental illness
and substance abuse) Meets at Live and Let Live Club (7-8
pm Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-222-6468 )
Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous
meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland
15:30pmdaily 2400NEBroadway 503-28i-8868J
HIV + AA Meeting at Rosewood Apartments invites those in
recovery who are either infected or affected by the disease.
(7 pm Monday and Thursday. 4810 NE Sandy Blvd J
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.orgj
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 )
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: 541-758-0219.)
Man2Man Recovery Group invites gay, bisexual and ques
tionmg men to explore their relationship with drugs and alco
hol, past or present, at the Center for Healthy Relationships
Newcomers should arrive a half-hour early for orientation
¡6-7:30 pm Wednesday. 1205 NE Broadway $10 a meeting
Mike Binks 503-281-3318, ext. 36 www sccpdx orgj
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: 503-722-2366J
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.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 education
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
domestic violence services. (16869 SW 65th Ave #212, Lake
Oswego, OR 97035-7865. 503-853-8686 www.safe4allorg.)
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.sxego@cascadiabhc.org.)
Men's Tantric Yoga offers body/mindLspirit health in a safe,
structured environment for men to explore their connection to
self and to others. Two classes weekly, ¡www.ioega.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. (10am-6 pm Monday-Fri
day 1132SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3800. www.outsidein.orgj
Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides
confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive health care,
including STD testing and treatment, 20-mmute anonymous
HIV tests, annual exams and condoms. Sliding fees, insurance
welcomed. Se habla espahol. Health centers in Southeast and
Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem,
Bend and Vancouver, Wash. (888-875-7820. wwwppcw org.)
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teachers from vari
ous traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and HIV-posi-
tive people find yoga classes that are specifically welcoming
and/or experienced in addressing their special needs, (www
gayyogaportland.com. bart@stonewallschool.orgj
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.)
Mental Health
Beat the Blues, a peer-led depression support group, helps
men brainstorm actions and seek support for sustaining ef
forts to move toward their wellness vision and overcome
challenges. ¡6-8 pm first and third Sunday S5-S20 dona
tion. RSVP to 503-223-8822, ext 1, or www.manilestpdx.
org/calendar J
Samaritan Counseling Centers has seven offices in the Port
land metro area with queer-identified therapists on staff who
specialize in individual, couples, family and group counseling
for the sexual minorities community. It also offers queer-spe
crfic relationship enhancement classes and substance abuse
recovery groups. ¡503-281-3318 wwwsccpdxorgj
YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center offers sliding
fee scale counseling for individuals, couples and groups in a
safe, confidential and supportive environment. Also offers a
Sexual Minorities Women Support Group on Thursdays and
an FtM Trauma Survivor Support Group on Wednesdays
¡1111 SW 10th Ave 503-294-7440)
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
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
Poz for the Cause, a 12-step recovery group for anyone in
fected or affected by HIV who has a desire to stop the suffering
associated with alcohol and drug abuse, meets at Rosewood
Center. ¡7-8:15 pm Monday and Thursday 4810 NE Sandy
Blvd. Tom 503-916-9693.)
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.)
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 suf
fering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and sex
ual 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.org.)
Sunday Over the Rainbow a 12-step Al-Anon group primarily
for the sexual mmonties community, helps family and fnends of
those addicted to alcohol or drugs on their own path to health
and recovery. Meets in the Channing Room at First Unitarian
Church of Portland. ¡5:15-6:30pm Sunday 1011 SW 12th AveJ
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
The Multnomah County Health Department STD Program
offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases,
HIV testing and hepatitis A and 8 vaccinations By appoint
ment or walk-in. Most insurance plans accepted; sliding-scale
fee Se habla español ¡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 conflu-
ence@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, nonjudg
mental, supporting personal creativity for novices and profes
sionals 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 minority
men in current films. Monthly activities include group outings
to see films, ¡filmtalk@verizon.netj
Foreign Film Group meets every second and fourth Sunday
to screen foreign films at various venues, followed by a group
discussion. Ipdxgayfilm@yahoo.com J
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, encour
ages women who love to smg in harmony regardless of musical
experience, age, race or sexual onentation to join us for singing,
skill building, socializing and fun, led by director Casey Moffett
Chaney Rehearsals take place at Ainsworth United Church of Chnst
1630-830pm Wednesday 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-727-3306
poitlandlesbianchoir' 1‘hotmailcom wwwplchoirorg l
Portland Gay Symphonic Band is a performance group for
queers and supportive fnends of varying musical skill levels with
annual fall and spnng concerts Subgroups include the Rose City
Swing band and a marching band with flag corps Come |Oin us!
(503-790-2170. mfo(<i)rcgfb org www rcgfb org J
Satori Men's Chorus welcomes new members of all ages
and races, regardless of sexual onentation or musical back
ground, to |Oin Wednesday rehearsals No audition necessary
¡503-242-4244 www satorichorus orgJ