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AIDS & HIV
and their partners; and HIV 101, providing basic in
formation 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 Uving: Julia 503-230-1202,
ext. 235 www ohsu edu!partnership J
CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums,
prescription drugs and insurance plan co-pay
ments and deductibles for eligible people with
HIV/AIDS. Program of the Oregon Department of
Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act.
I8am-5pm Monday-Friday
503-731-4029 or
800-805-2313. www healthoregon org.)
people. Equity has distributed more than $3 mil
lion in grants and scholarships throughout Oregon
(503-231-5759 www equityfoundation org.)
Clackamas County Community Health in Oregon
City offers anonymous and confidential HIV test
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ing and counseling for gay and bisexual men. No
needles! Free condoms! Call for appointment or
walk-in testing times. (3:30-6:30 pm Tuesday
1425 Beavercreek Road Clinic: 503-655-8471.
Information: 503-742-5382.)
+ talk is a five-week program for people living
with HIV designed to reduce stress around talking
about your HIV status and negotiating safer sex.
New sessions start monthly. (Josh 503-223-5907.
)ferrer@cascadeaids.org.)
Clark County offers free rapid HIV testing and hepa
titis A and 8 vaccinations to men who have sex with
men in Vancouver, Wash. (5-6:30 pm Thursday
3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd. 360-397-8098 )
miuuium
The Link, a social networking group for HlV-posi-
tive 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.)
Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Red Coach
Restaurant to develop communications and
leadership skills, including prepared speeches,
impromptu speaking and running effective meet
ings. (4-5:30 pm Sunday. 615 SW Broadway.
503-330-2706 www.babble-ontm.org.)
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 services. (503-242-3585
groups, yahoo, com/group/vfhr.)
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 503-285-4848.)
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Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization
founded by gays and lesbians to build communi
ties that embrace the dignity and worth of all
TransFamilies is a support group for the family
and friends of transgender people Meets at First
Congregational United Church of Christ. (1126 SW
Park Ave 503-228-7219.)
Tranz Guys Group is a peer support and discussion
group that meets 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, com
ing out, ‘■passing,’ hormones and relationships/
sexuality. (6-8 pm third Sunday. 69 SE Taylor St
re/2433@yahoo. com.)
Unity Project of Oregon is a community of black and
Afncan-Amencan same gender-loving, gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgender people, fnends and family
dedicated to empowenng and improving their qual
ity of life through social change, justice and equality
(503-417-7991 www.unttyprojectoregon org.)
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 experienced emotion
al, physical or sexual abuse in their relationships.
Contact us to leam more about support groups and
new "healthy relationships" workshops. Free, confi
dential and safe (Crisis: 503-281-2442. Sexual and
Gender Minority Services Program: 503-232-7805,
ext. 3. melissaa@bradleyangle org.)
Democratic Party of Oregon's GLBT Caucus
participates in policy decisions and outreach, re
cruits and supports candidates and delegates, and
gives the sexual minorities community access to
elected officials and candidates. (503-224-8200
www. stonewalloregon 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 relationships who agree
to co-create children should be given the same
rights as heterosexual couples (www.myspace.
com/doublerainbowfoundation.)
source development Activities include sensitivity
trainings, creating social change, recreational ac-
tivities, information and assistance. (3:30-4:30 pm
first Wednesday
Friendly House Community
Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave Rachel 503-224-2640
eracoordinator@yahoo. 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.)
Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest
grassroots queer rights political organization, lob
bies the Legislature, educates the public and works
to end discrimination through election activities
(PO Box 40625, Portland, OR 97240 503-222-6151.
www. basic rights, org.)
Deaf ft Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit orga
nization dedicated to building community among deaf
and heanng queers and allies Visit our Web site for
programs, services, events and community resources.
(dhorpdx@gmail.com. dhorpdx blogspot com.)
Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organiza
tions and individuals working to enhance the lives
of older members of the sexual minorities commu
nity through education, advocacy, outreach and re-
Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social
and support group for individuals desiring to ex
plore and express another gender. (PO Box 4928,
Portland, OR 97208-4928 503-533-8787. nwga@
nwgapdx.com. www nwgapdx.com.)
The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second
Tuesdays with representatives from the Multnomah
County Sheriffs Office and the Portland Police Bureau
to discuss and resolve issues between the queer com
munity and law enforcement agencies. (Noon- 1:30 pm
1111 SW Second Ave # 1526 503-823-0027.)
General
OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health
care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Services in
clude HIV specialty care, psychiatry, counseling,
addiction treatment (including buprenorphine/sub-
oxone), case management, same-day visits and
online chart access. Appointments are available
regardless of insurance. (503-494-8562.)
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbi
ans 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.)
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE)
is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian se
nior housing in the Portland area. Call to join a commit
tee (503-224-8881 www.sharepdx.org.)
HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling,
laundry facilities, clothing, showers and hygiene
supplies, computers with Internet access, phones,
mail drop, recreational activities, massage and
haircuts. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime.
19 am-3 pm Monday-Friday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St.
503-460-3822.)
Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid test
ing to gay, bi and trans guys. Se habla español.
(5-7.15 pm Tuesday 5329 NE Martin Luther King
Jr. Blvd. 503-988-3030.)
Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbi
ans who came out later in life, meets monthly at
Q Center. (7 pm third Tuesday. 69 SE Taylor St.
503-227-0605.)
Q Center is a space that increases visibility and
fosters a connection within Portland's queer com
munity. (1-5 pm Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday,
4-8 pm Wednesday 69 SE Taylor St. 503-234-7837
info@pdxqcenter.org. wwwpdxqcenter org.)
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 minutes. Se habla español.
(Beaverton: 5:30-7:30pm Monday, 12550 SW
Second St. Hillsboro: 4-5:30 pm Tuesday and
9-11 am Friday, 266 W Mam St.)
Manifest (formerly Q-LAND), a nonprofit men's well
ness community, prevents and addresses HIV and
STDs by empowering men to pursue their wellness
passions together through programs like yoga, cy
cling, hiking, meditation, healing touch classes, vision
teams, wellness coaching, information and referrals.
(503-223-8822, ext. 1. www.manrfestpdx.org.)
Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes commu
nity members to its monthly meetings at Forest
Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm third Tuesday
2032 College Way. 503-357-2442 fgpfiag@aol.com.)
Pride Northwest, a volunteer-run 501 (c)3 nonprofit
organization, seeks vendors and volunteers for the
Portland Pride Festival, which is held every Father's
Day weekend at Waterfront Park (503-295-9788
info@pridenw. org. www.pridenw. org.)
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 ourhouseofport
land. org/programs/todscorner.)
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. (9 am-4:45 pm
Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:45 pm Wednesday.
426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3775.)
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.)
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)
Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home
for low-income people with HIV/AIDS who need as
sistance with personal care, mobility, medications
or drug/alcohol/mental health support. (Business:
503-786-4829. Volunteers: 503-234-0175. www
ourhouseofportland. org/programs/swanhouse.)
Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers
information about alternative views of AIDS causa
tion and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of infor
mation. (503-227-2339. bwport@comcast.net.)
Clackamas County Parents, Families and
Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meats
every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial
Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth St.
503-998-1450 www.clackamaspflag.org.)
Polyamory Circle is a gathering for folks exploring
options beyond monogamy. Discussions include
open relationships, extended families and inten
tional communities. Everyone is welcome. (7 pm
third Monday Laury 503-285-4848.)
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.)
Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people
contemplating, using or caregiving for Fuzeon
recipients. Facilitated by experienced patients,
nurses and social workers. (5:30-7pm second
Wednesday, 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave. RSVP to
Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235 www ohsu.edu/part-
nership/fuzeon.html.)
Support
The Oregon Safe Schools and Community
Coalition seeks to create safe schools and commu
nities for families, educators and students statewide.
(503-260-5792. www oregonsafeschools org.)
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
counseling; referrals; and support groups in a nonclim
cal setting (1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895.)
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)
Manifest (formerly Q-LAND), a nonprofit men's
wellness community, empowers men to pursue
their wellness passions together through programs
like yoga, cycling, hiking, meditation, healing
touch classes, vision teams, wellness coaching,
information and referrals. We manifest wellness
and love through community. (503-223-8822,
ext. 1. www.manifestpdx.org.)
Queer friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets
Sundays at luHy's Coffee. (11 am 935 NE Broadway
nvwp@teleport.com. www peaceveterans org.)
The Research & Education Group provides access
to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and there
pies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington.
(2311 NW Northrup St. #105 503-229-8428.)
Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of
high-quality meals to HIV-positive individuals in
need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen
meals for weekends. Volunteers invited to inquire
anytime. (Mara 503-460-3822.)
Portland Area Business Association (PABA), an
organization made up of businesses and individual
professionals in the Portland/Vancouver area, rec
ognizes the rewards and challenges of being in the
business world and seeks to support and promote
the efforts of its members. (503-280-7222. mfo@
paba.com. www.paba.com.)
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
Internet access. (5-9 pm Tuesday [testing only],
4-10 pm Wednesday-Saturday 928 SW Stark St.
503-445-7699. cityguys@cascadeaids. org.)
Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers
conventional and alternative health care, nutrition
classes, support groups and recreational sports
activities for people seeking a wellness focus to liv
ing and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS
or cancer. (2901 E Burnside St. 503-238-5203.
pquest@qwest.net.)
Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous
and confidential 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.)
Out & Equal Workplace Advocates, a collaborative
network of local companies, serves as a resource to
Oregon and Southwest Washington corporate em
ployee resource groups in their efforts to advance
workplace equality, (oepdx collective* com.)
Love Makes a Family is an international organiza
tion that provides a public voice for queer headed
families. Your membership supports parents and
their children, works for safe schools and encour
ages equal rights for all couples. (503-228-3892.
www Imfamily. org.)
Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-man
agement senes for people living with HIV/AIDS de
signed 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 emotion
al changes. (Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235 www
Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves
survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and
Benton counties and offers a 24-hour hot line, confi
dential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety
planning and support groups. (Crisis: 541-754-0110 or
800-927-0197. Business: 541-758-0219.)
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC),
provides lesbians 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. 503-286-3575.)
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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
Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc.org)
Professional
The Next Level, a networking group for business
people to make friends and build relationships,
meets twice a month around Portland (Jake
503-475-3788 jake@rosecitymtg.com.)
(503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333. www pwcl org)
Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social
lustice by eliminating sexual violence through sup
port, advocacy and education Services include a
24-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and
support groups, community education and volun
teer opportunities (Crisis: 503-640-5311 Business
503-384-0480 www sarcoregon org.)
Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of
women, in the trades and educates girls and wom
en about construction careers Contact for meeting
info. (1714 NE Alberta St 503-335-8200 Www
tradeswomen.net.)
KBOO-FM s Out Loud queer news and public af
fairs show, featuring local guests and announce
ments, airs second and fourth Tuesdays. This Way
Out, the international queer show, airs on first,
third and fifth Tuesdays (6pm 90.7FM Portland,
919 FM Hood River, 100 7 FM Willamette Valley
www kboo fm. kboooutloud@yahoo. com.)
Positive Direction Series offers life skill work
shops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade
AIDS Project. Topics include employment, par
enting, health, women's self-image and sexual
ity, budgeting and tenant education. (Shyle Ruder
503-223-5907, ext. 203. www cascadeaids.org.)
CityGuys hosts monthly HIV testing nights at
The Escape and Steam; provides free risk reduc
tion 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 Saturday [HIV only], 928 SW Stark St
503-445-7699 cityguys@cascadeaids.org.)
Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual 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)
Getting Bi PDX is a women's group that meets
for discussion, coffee and planning social events
(www gettingbipdx. com.)
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 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.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 assistance avail
able (Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave. 503-223-5907.
Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437.)
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 motivate people to protect themselves
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Our House of Portland provides Oregon and
southwest Washington's only network of inte
grated health and housing 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. ourhouseofportland org.)
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Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, support
and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sex
ual violence. Lesbian, bi and trans friendly Wheelchair
accessible TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted
(Costs: 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 inter
vention hot line that provides referrals for shelter,
counseling and support groups; provides sexual
assault advocates, and offers a program for sex
workers. Foreign language translation is available
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Stop Abuse for Everyone (SAFE) provides re
sources for sexual minonties who fall through the
cracks of traditional domestic violence services
(16869 SW 65th Ave #212, Lake Oswego, OR
97035-7865 503-853-8686 www safe4all orgj
General
Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against
Tobacco, provides education around queer tobacco use
and advocates for tobacco reduction m our communi
ties. (503-784-5813 r e szego@cascadiabhc org)
Men s Tantric Yoga offers body/mmcVspirit health
in a safe, structured environment for men to ex
plore their connection to self and to others. Two
classes weekly, (www joega com.)
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-6pm Monday-Friday 1132 SW 13th Ave
503-535-3800 www outsidein org.)
Planned Parenthood of the Coluinbia/Willamette
provides confidential and affordable sexual and re
productive health care, including STD testing and
treatment, 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual
exams and condoms. Sliding-fees, insurance wel
corned. Se habla espariol. Health centers in Southeast
and Northeast Portland, Gresham. Beaverton,
Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash
(888-875-7820 www ppcw org.)
Portland GLBTQ Yoga Alliance, a group of teach
ers from various traditions and studios, helps sexual
minority and HIV-positive people find yoga classes
that are specifically welcoming and/or experienced
in addressing their special needs, (www.gayyoga-
portland. com. bart@stonewallschool org.)
Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki
treatment at People's Food Co-op. (Noon-3 pm
third Saturday. 3029 SE 21st Ave.)
Mental Health
Beat the Blues, a peer-led depression support group,
helps men brainstorm actions and seek sup|jort for
sustaining efforts to move toward their wellness vi
sion and overcome challenges. (6-8 pm first and third
Sunday S5-S20 donation RSVP to 503-223-8822,
ext. 1, or www.manifestpdx.org/calendarJ
Samaritan Counseling Centers has seven offices in
the Portland metro area with queer identified thera
pists on staff who specialize in individual, couples,
family and group counseling for the sexual minorities
community It also offers queer specific relationship
enhancement classes and substance abuse recov
ery groups. (503-281-3318 www.sccpdx.org.)
YWCA of Greater Portland Counseling Center
offers sliding fee scale counseling for individuals,
couples and groups in a safe, confidential and sup
portive 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 fel
lowship of families and fnends whose lives have been
affected by alcoholism, meets in Room 19 at Vancouver
Heights United Methodist Church in Vancouver, Wash
(7-8:15 pm Wednesday 5701 MacArthur Blvd)
Center for Family and Adolescent Research of
fers free counseling for parents of drug-abusing
youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treatment Part
of a federally funded treatment study to help quali
fying parents engage resistant youth in counseling.
(503-243-1065 www ori org/cfar/portland )
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support pro
gram 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 (5:30 pm daily 2400 NE
Broadway. 503-281-8868 )
HIV+ AA Meeting at Rosewood Apartments
invites those in recovery who are either infected
or affected by the disease. (7pm Monday and
Thursday. 4810 NE Sandy Blvd)
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
community a safe place to find friendship, recov
ery and clean-and-sober activities. Meeting space
available for 12-step groups (1210 SE Seventh
Ave 503-238-6091.)
Man2Man Recovery Group invites gay, bisexual