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»AIDS 8 HIV
CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescrip-
drugs and insurance plan c o -p a re n ts and deductibles
* for eligible people with HIV/AIDS Program of the Oregon
Department of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act
(8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 503-731-4029 or 800-805-2313.
www healthoregon org.)
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CASCADE AIDS PROJECT (CAP) educates youth and aduits
about HIV prevention, supports people with HIV and their fami
lies and advocates for sound HIV policy and legislation on the
national, state and local levels. Spanish-language assistance
available (Suite 800. 208 SW Fifth Ave. 503-223-5907 Oregon
AIDS Hotline 8 0 0-777-2937.)
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 (5-9pm Tuesdays and llam-2pm
Wednesdays for HIV/STD. 5-9pm Saturdays for HIV only. 209
SW Fourth Ave. 503-995-7699. cityguys@cascadeaids org.)
CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH IN OREGON
CITY offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing and
counseling for gay and bisexual men. No needles! Free con
doms! Call for appointment or walk-in testing times (3:30-6:30
pm Tuesday. 1925 Beavercreek Road. Clinic: 503-655-8971.
Information: 503-792-5382.)
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. 3701 E Fourth Plain
*Blvd 360-397-8098.)
COLUMBIA COUNTY PUBUC 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.
(503-397-9651 or 800-299-9870.)
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 503-960-3822.)
ESTHER'S PANTRY in Milwaukie provides food and per
sonal care items to people with HIV/AIDS Call to donate
,or for services (503-399-9699 www ourhouseofportland.
org/programs/estherspantry.)
FUZEON INFORMATION GROUP welcomes people
contemplating, using or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients.
Facilitated by experienced patients, nurses and social work
ers (5:30-7 pm second Wednesday. 5525 SE Milwaukie Ave
RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202. ext. 235. www ohsu edu/partner-
ship/fuzeon.html
HEALTH. EDUCATION. AIDS UAISON (HEAL) offers infor
mation 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 (9 am-9 95 pm Monday-Friday except 11:00-9:95
pm Wednesday 926 SW Stark St.. Sixth Floor 50 3-9 8 8-3775.)
HIV DAY CENTER offers hot meals, counseling, laundry
facilities, clothing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers
with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activi
ties. massage and haircuts We are in need of volunteers to
work in the kitchen, meal delivery drivers, massage therapists
and folks to help cook lunch to clients on Fridays Feel free to
call Mara at 503-960-3822. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday. 2991
NE Ainsworth St. 503-960-3822.)
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. (209
SW Fourth Ave. 503-278-3868 thelink@cascadeaids org.)
MANIFEST (formerly Q-LAND). a nonprofit men's wellness
community, prevents and addresses HIV and STDs by empow
e rin g men to pursue their wellness passions together through
programs like yoga, cycling, hiking, meditation, healing touch
classes, vision teams, wellness coaching, information and
referrals. (503-223-8822. ext I. www manifestpdx.org.)
MULTNOMAH COUNTY OFFERS FREE HIV RAPID
TESTING to gay. bi and trans guys in NE Portland 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
Vegardless of insurance. (503-999-8562.)
OUR HOUSE OF PORTLAND provides Oregon and south
west Washington s only network of integrated health and
housing services for people with HIV/AIDS. Programs include
Our House (29-hour residential care). Neighborhood Housing
and Care. Community Services and Swan House To volunteer,
contact Kathryn Siebert (503-239-0175 www ourhouseofport
land.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 motivate
people to protect themselves and their partners: and ALL
ABOUT HIV. providing basic information for people living with
HIV/AIDS. Se habla español (Intake Line: 503-517-3590. SHOP
Laura or Kurt 503-230-1202 or 877-795-770 0 ALL ABOUT HIV:
503-230-1202. Positive Living Julia 503-230-1202. ext 235
\ w i ohsu edu/partnership)
PORTLAND AREA HIV SERVICES PLANNING COUNCIL:
WE WANT YOU to join us in planning services for people living
with HIV/AIDS in the six-county metro area This decision
making body identifies needed services and allocates Ryan
White Program funds annually We need members from all
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walks of life (3653 SE 39th Ave 503-988-3030. ext. 25703.
www.hivportland.org.)
recovery who are either infected or affected by the disease. (7
pm Monday and Thursday. 9810 NE Sandy Blvd.)
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 202 www cascadeaids org.)
LUNCH BUNCH hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous
meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland.
(Noon daily. I pm Sunday. 2900 NE Broadway 503-281-8868.)
POSITIVE LIVING SERIES is a seven-week self-management
series 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
emotional changes (Julia 503-230-1202. ext. 235. wwwohsu.
edu/partnership/fuzeon.html.)
POSITIVE SUPPORT ASSOCIATION (PSA) supports all
persons (LGBTQ and Straight) that have been affected by
the HIV/AIDS epidemic here in the Pacific Northwest. The PSA
maintains a comprehensive web site that people can visit to
help newly diagnosed persons get help and support. The PSA
is also seeking volunteers to assist in HIV/AIDS Awareness
Projects, including our Peer Positive Mentorship Program,
(www.positive-support org)
+A LK 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 at 50 3-278-3 8 69 jferrer@cascadeaids org.)
QUEST CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HEALTH offers
conventional and alternative health care, nutrition classes,
support groups and recreational sports activities for people
seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, especially
♦hose living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. (2901 E Burnside St..
503-238-5203. info@quest-center.org)
THE RESEARCH 6 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 «105 503-229-8928.)
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 counseling:
referrals: and support groups in a nonclinical setting (1030
SW 13th Ave 503-535-3895.)
SELF-INJECTION MEDICATION SUPPORT GROUP
provides a monthly education and support group for people
taking any medication that requires self injection (Fuzeon.
Insulin. Interferon. Vitamin BI2. Testosterone) or those who
are considering taking those medications. Providers, care
givers and support people are also welcome. Group meets
the fourth Tuesdays of the month from 1-2:30 p.m at Our House
at 2727 SE Alder St.. Portland. OR 97219 (For information or
to RSVP contact Julee Graven. RN Partnership Project Nurse
Case Manager at 503-720-6939 or 503-913-6389 wwwohsu.
edu/partnership.)
SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUP discusses HIV issues for
men at Quest Center Meet other nice guys, share information
and have fun. (7-8 pm Tuesdays. 2901 E Burnside St., contact
Arthur at 503-290-9389.)
SWAN HOUSE is a specialized adult foster care home for
low-income people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance
with personal care, mobility, medications or drug/alco-
hol/mental
health support
(Business: 503-786-9829
Volunteers:
503-239-0175.
www ourhouseofportland.
org/programs/swanhouse.)
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 (503-399-9699.
wwwourhouseofportland.org/programs/todscorner.)
WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT offers
low-cost HIV testing (results in 20 minutes) at community
health clinics for guys who have sex with other guys. No
appointment needed Se habla espahol (in Beaverton:
5:30-7:30 pm Mondays, at 12550 SW Second St. / in Hillsboro:
9-5:30 pm Tuesday and 9-11 am Friday. 266 W Main St.)
»HEALTH
Recovery
AL-ANON GLBT IN THE COUVE. a 12-step recovery fellow
ship 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 Wednesday.
5701 MacArthur Blvd.)
CENTER FOR FAMILY AND ADOLESCENT RESEARCH
offers free counseling for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to
20 who refuse to go to treatment. Counseling is also available
for adolescents 13-17 who have both substance abuse and
depression, as well as for adolescents 15-22 who use metham-
phetamine All of our programs are part of a federally funded
treatment study to help qualifying parents engage resistant
youth in counseling, have a family therapy focus, and are free
of charge. (503-293-1065 www ori.org/cfar/portland.)
DUAL DIAGNOSIS ANONYMOUS is a peer support program
based on a version of the 12 steps of Alqpholics 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 50 3-222-69 68 )
EXTENDED
FAMILY hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics
Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of
Portland (5 30 pm daily 2900 NE Broadway 503-281-8868 )
HIV* AA MEETING at Rosewood Apartments invites those in
LIVE AND LET LIVE CLUB offers the sexual minorities com
munity a safe place to find friendship, recovery and clean-
and-sober activities. Meeting space available for 12-step
groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-238-6091.)
MAN2MAN RECOVERY GROUP invites gay. bisexual and
questioning men to explore their relationship with drugs, alco
hol and compulsive behaviors, past or present. Newcomers
should call first to schedule an orientation. (6-7:30 pm
Wednesday. 9225 NE Tillamook St. $10 a meeting. Mike Binks
503-790-0573.)
POZ FOR THE CAUSE, a 12-step recovery group for anyone
infected or affected by HIV or Hepatitis C who has a desire to
stop the suffering associated with alcohol and drug abuse,
meets at Rosewood House. (7-8:15 pm Mondays. 9810 NE
Sandy Blvd. Tom @ 503-916-9693 and Fred @ 503-805-5895.)
RAINBOW RECOVERY AL-ANON is a 12-step group of
queer and questioning people who support one another
in recovering from the effects of another person's drinking
(6:15-7 pm Thursday. 1299 NE 39th Ave. 503-223-8822. ext. I.
www al-anonportlandoregon.org.)
RUSH HOUR REPRIEVE is an open Alcoholics Anonymous
meeting. (5:30 pm Monday-Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave.
50 3-772-5213.)
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 29th Ave . Second
Floor. 503-952-5961 www portlandsaa.org.)
SURVIVORS OF INCEST ANONYMOUS (SIA) meets each
Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Alano Club and welcomes any sex
abuse survivors age 18 and older. Newcomers are welcome!
(909 NW 29th St.)
SUNDAY OVER THE RAINBOW, a 12-step Al-Anon group
primarily for the sexual minorities community, helps family
and friends 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. (5:15-6:30 pm Sunday
1011 SW 12th Ave.)
THE TRIANGLE PROJECT AT CASCADIA BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH CARE is Oregon s only alcohol and drug addiction
treatment program 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. (503-230-9659.)
Sexual
THE MULTNOMAH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT STD
PREVENTION PROGRAM offers testing and treatment for
sexually transmitted infections. HIV testing. Hepatitis C and
syphilis testing to those at highest risk, and hepatitis A and
B vaccinations. By appointment or walk-in. Most insurance
plans accepted: sliding-scale fee Se habla espahol. (9 am-
9:30 pm Monday-Friday except 11:00-9:30 pm Wednesday. 926
SW Stark St.. Sixth Floor. 503-988-3700.)
Anti-Violence
BRADLEY ANGLE provides emergency shelter for women-
identified domestic violence survivors. LGBTQ-specific services
include a weekly all-genders support group facilitated by a
queer-identified advocate Individual support and advocacy
is available for self-identified LGBTQ persons experiencing
physical, emotional, sexual or economic violence within an
intimate relationship. Free, confidential and safe. (Crisis line
503-281-2992; 503-389-8790. Iupitam@bradleyangle.org.)
CENTER AGAINST RAPE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and
Benton counties and offers a 29-hour hot line, confidential
shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety planning and
support groups. (Crisis: 591-759-0110 or 800-927-0197 Business:
591-758-0219 )
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:
503-659-2288 Business: 503-722-2366 )
PORTLAND WOMEN'S CRISIS LINE offers free and confi
dential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence:
operates a 29-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.)
and advocates for tobacco reduction in our communities
(503-789-5813. r e szego@cascadiabhc org.)
MANIFEST Is a Portland area non-profit men's wellness com
munity that empowers men to pursue their wellness visions
6 passions together in more than 90 events 8 classes each
month, including yoga, cycling, hiking. Tai Chi. healing touch.
Sex 6 Intimacy Group. Work 6 Abundance Group, etc. (503-
223-8822 xl or www manifestpdx.org.)
MEN'S TANTRIC YOGA offers body/mind/spirit health in a
safe, structured environment for men to explore their connec
tion to self and to others. Two classes weekly, (www joega.
com.)
MEN'S WELLNESS CENTER is a space dedicated to the
health and wellness of men into men. offering a variety of
health and social events, discussion groups, workshops. HIV/
STD testing, free condoms and lube, risk reduction counsel
ing. WiFi and Internet access. (3-9 pm Wednesday-Saturday.
Testing on Tuesday 5-9 pm. Wednesday II am-2 pm. Saturday
(HIV only) 5-9 pm. 209 SW Fourth Ave.. 503-995-7699. cityguys®
cascadeaids.org.)
OUTSIDE IN operates a clinic for anyone who can't qualify for
the Oregon Health Plan as well as needle exchange services
♦hat 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. (10 am-
6 pm Monday-Friday. 1132 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3800. www.
outsidein.org.)
PLANNED PARENTHOOD of the Columbia/Willamette pro
vides confidential and affordable sexual and reproductive
health care, including STD testing and treatment. 20-minute
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. www ppcw.org.)
PORTLAND GLBTQ YOGA ALLIANCE, a group of teachers
from various traditions and studios, helps sexual minority and
HIV-positive people find yoga classes that are specifically
welcoming and experienced in addressing their special
needs (www.gayyogaportland.com. bart@stonewallschool.
org.)
SELF-INJECTION MEDICATION SUPPORT GROUP
provides a monthly education and support group for people
taking any medication that requires self injection (Fuzeon.
Insulin. Interferon. Vitamin BI2. Testosterone) or those who
are considering taking those medications. Providers, care
givers and support people are also welcome. Group meets
the fourth Tuesdays of the month from 1-2:30 p.m at Our House
at 2727 SE Alder St.. Portland. OR 97219. (For information or
to RSVP contact Julee Graven. RN Partnership Project Nurse
Case Manager at 503-720-6939 or 503-913-6389 wwwohsu.
edu/partn'ership.)
PEOPLE'S FOOD CO-OP: Every third Saturday, enjoy the
relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment. (Noon-3
pm. third Saturdays. 3029 SE 21st Ave.)
»SOCIAL
Arts 8 Music.
CONFLUENCE: THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY MIXED GALA
CHORUS rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of Salem. (9-6:30 pm. 5090 Center St. NE.
50 3-369-2370. confluence@aol.com. www.confluencechorus.
org.)
CREATIVE CONNECTION (formerly Real Connection) is a
social gathering for gay men who are artists, writers or musi
cians or who pursue some creative activity. Noncommercial,
nonjudgmental: supporting personal creativity for novices
and professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the second
Friday (7 pm. Carl 503-289-2971.)
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, (fllmtalk@verizon.net.)
FOREIGN FILM GROUP meets every second and fourth
Sunday to screen foreign films at various venues, followed by
a group discussion, (pdxgayfilm@yahoo.com.)
PORTLAND GAY MEN'S CHORUS is open to singers, sup
port members and volunteers (503-226-2588 www pdxgmc.
org.)
PORTLAND LESBIAN CHOIR, a nonaudition community
chorus, encourages women who love to sing in harmony-
regardless of musical experience, age. race or sexual ori-
entation-to join us for singing, skill building, socializing and
fun. led by Director Kirsten Hart and assistant director Anya
Lysak. Rehearsals take place at Ainsworth United Church
of Christ (6:95-8:95 pm Wednesday. 2991 NE Ainsworth St.
portlandlesbianchoir@hotmail.com www plchoir.org.)
PORTLAND GAY SYMPHONIC BAND always welcomes new
members, from accomplished musicians to those who have
no* played since high school, (www portlandgaysymphonic-
band.org.)
ROSE CITY GAY FREEDOM MARCHING BAND performs
once a year during Portland Pride Drums and horns and
flags, oh my! (www rcgfb.org.)
ROSE CITY SWING is a traditional 16-piece big band perform
ing everything from classic dance standards to contemporary
swing Membership by audition (wwwrosecityswing.org.)
SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCE CENTER promotes social
justice by eliminating sexual violence through support, advo
cacy and education Services include a 29-hour confidential
crisis line, free counseling and support groups, community
education and volunteer opportunities (Crisis: 503-690-5311.
Business: 503-389-0980 www sarcoregon org.)
SATORI MEN'S CHORUS welcomes new members of all
ages and races, regardless of sexual orientation or musical
background to join Wednesday rehearsals. No audition
necessary (503-292-9299 www satorichorus org.)
General
ASIAN 8 PACIFIC ISLANDER LESBIANS AND GAYS is a
nonprofit community voice for gay, lesbian and bi Asian and
Pacific Islanders Activities include potlucks. recreational out-
BREATHE FREE the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against
Tobacco, provides education around queer tobacco use
General