W W W JU STOU T C O M
NOVEMBER 19 2010
OUTREACH
»AIDS 8 HIV
CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescription
<» drugs and insurance plan co-payments 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 )
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 800 208 SW Fifth Ave
503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 8 0 0-777-24 3 7 )
CLACKAMAS COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH IN OREGON CITY
»■offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counsel
ing 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 )
CASCADE AIDS PROJECT offers free rapid HIV testing to
men who have sex with men in Vancouver Wash (llam-
Ipm Tuesday 4-8 pm Thursday 3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd
360-750-7964)
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 )
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include employment, parenting health, women s self-image
and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education (Shyle
Ruder 503-223-5907. ext 202 www cascadeaids org )
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 nor
mal daily activities and provide you with the tools to manage
emotional changes (Julia 503-230-1202. ext 235 www ohsu.
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 main
tains 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)
ALK 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 503-278-3864 jferrer@cascadeaids o rg )
ESTHER'S PANTRY in Milwaukie provides food and per
sonal care items to people with HIV/AIDS Call to donate
or for services (503-349-4699 www ourhouseofportland.
org/programs/estherspantry)
QUEST CENTER FOR INTEGRATIVE HEALTH offers conven
tional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, support
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.
info@quest-center org)
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.)
THE RESEARCH 8 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 www reg org)
MULTNOMAH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT'S HIV
COMMUNITY TEST SITE offers confidential testing by appoint
ment 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 11:00-4:45
pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St.. Sixth Floor 503-988-3775 )
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.)
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 We are in need of volunteers to work
• i n the kitchen, meal delivery drivers, massage therapists and
folks to help cook lunch to clients on Fridays Feel free to call
Mara at 503-460-3822 (9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday 2941 NE
Ainsworth St 503 460-3822 )
THE LINK, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay
and bi men. meets at Pivot the second Wednesday of every
month for pizza talk discussions as well as occasional social
events (209 SW Fourth Avenue 503-278-3868. thelink@
cascadeaids org )
MANIFEST (formerly Q-LAND). a nonprofit men's wellness
community prevents and addresses HIV and STDs by
empowering 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 mam-
festpdx o rg )
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
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
ourhouseofportland 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 877-795-7700 ALL
ABOUT HIV 503-230-1202 Positive Living: Julia 503-230-1202.
ext 235 www 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
-m a kin g body identifies needed services and allocates Ryan
White Program funds annually We need members from all
walks of life (3653 SE 34th Ave 503-988-3030 ext 25703
www hivportland o r g )
POSITIVE DIRECTION SERIES offers life skill workshops to
people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project Topics
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/alcohol/men-
tal health support (Business: 503-786-4829 Volunteers:
503-234-0175 www ourhouseofportland 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 ourhouseofportland.org/programs/todscorner)
sober activities Meeting space available for 12-step groups
(1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-238-6091.)
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
4810 NE Sandy Blvd Tom @ 503-916-9693 and Fred @
503-805-5895 )
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 40 events 8 classes each
month, including yoga, cycling, hiking. Tai Chi. healing
touch. Sex 6 Intimacy Group. Work 8 Abundance Group, etc
(503-223-8822 xl or www manifestpdx org )
RAINBOW RECOVERY AL-ANON is a 12-step group of queer
and questioning people who support one another in recov
ering from the effects of another person s drinking (6:15-7
pm Thursday 1244 NE 39th Ave 503-292-1333. ext. I www
al-anonportlandoregon 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.)
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 24th Ave.
Second Floor 503-452-5961 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 wel
come! (909 NW 24th St.)
SUNDAY OVER THE RAINBOW, a 12-step Al-Anon group pri
marily 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, respect
ful. confidential and effective since 1986. Services include a
group for gay and bi men struggling with meth addiction
(503-230-9654 www cascadiabhc org)
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 español. (9 am-
4 30 pm Monday-Friday except 11:00-4:30 pm Wednesday
426 SW Stark St.. Sixth Floor 503-988-3700.)
PIVOT offers free rapid HIV testing and STD screening for
gay/bi/trans and all men having sex with men (because we
think that's hot). All testing is walk in and done on a first
come, first served basis. Spanish speaking testing staff
available Tuesdays 5-9pm (HIV/STD). Wednesdays llam-
2pm (HIV/STD). Saturdays 5-9pm (HIV only). 209 SW Fourth
Ave 503-445-7699 pivot@pivotpdx org
»HEALTH
Anti-Violence
Recovery
BRADLEY ANGLE provides emergency shelter for women-
identified domestic violence survivors LGBTQ-specific ser
vices 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: 503-281-2442; 503-384-8790. Iupitam@
bradleyangle org )
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 avail
able for adolescents 13-17 who have both substance abuse
and depression, as well as for adolescents 15-22 who use
methamphetamine All of our programs are part of a fed
erally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents
engage resistant youth in counseling, have a family therapy
focus, and are free of charge (503-243-1065 wwwori.
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
50 3 22 2 64 6 8 )
EXTENDED
FAMILY hosts
queer-friendly
Alcoholics
Anonymous meetings a* 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
(7 pm Monday and Thursday 4810 NE Sandy Blvd )
LUNCH BUNCH hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous
meetings
at
Metropolitan
Community Church
of
Portland (Noon daily. I pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway
503-281 8868 )
LIVE AND LET UVE CLUB offers the sexual minorities commu
nity a safe place to find friendship, recovery and clean-and-
General
BREATHE FREE the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against
Tobacco, provides education around queer tobacco use
and advocates for tobacco reduction in our communities
(503-784-5813 r e szego@cascadiabhc org )
WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT offers low-cost
HIV testing (results in 20 minutes) at community health clin
ics for guys who have sex with other guys No appointment
needed Se habla espanol. (in Beaverton: 5:30-7:30 pm
Mondays, at 12550 SW Second St. / in Hillsboro: 4-5:30 pm
Tuesday and 9-11 am Friday. 266 W Main St.)
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
Wednesday 5701 MacArthur Blvd )
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 )
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, confidential
shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, safety planning and
support groups. (Crisis: 541-754-0110 or 800-927-0197 Business
541-758-0219.)
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:
503-654-2288 Business: 503-722-2366 )
PORTLAND WOMEN S CRISIS LINE offers free and confiden
tial 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: pro
vides sexual assault advocates: and offers a program for
sex workers Foreign language translation is available
(503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333 www pwcl.org.)
RAPHAEL HOUSE OF PORTLAND offers free and confidential
emergency shelter, safety planning and advocacy, and a
24-hour crisis line to survivors of domestic violence as well as
free community trainings on domestic and sexual violence
to schools, businesses and our community at-large Crisis
Line 503-222-6222. Business 502-222-6507 www raphael-
housecom
SEXUAL ASSAULT RESOURCE CENTER promotes social justice
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 (10 am-6
pm Monday-Friday 1132 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3800 www
outsidein o rg )
PIVOT is a community space for men into men. We offer a
variety of programming that is both social and educational
in nature, a drop in space (that's right, sip our coffee and
use our WiFi for free, we don't mind), and weekly STD/HIV
testing. Oh yeah, and oodles of free condoms and lube to
restock your stash. Drop by. Get into something different.
(Wed - Sat 3-9pm. 209 SW Fourth Ave 503-445-7699 www
pivotpdx.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 español. Health centers
in Southeast and Northeast Portland. Gresham. Beaverton.
Salmon Creek. Salem. Bend and Vancouver. Wash.
(888-875-7820 www ppcw.org.)
»SOCIAL
Arts 8 M usic
CONFLUENCE: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus
rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of
Salem (4-6:30 pm. 5090 Center St. NE. 5 0 3-364-2370. conflu-
ence@aol com www confluencechorus.org )
CREATIVE CONNECTION (formerly Real Connection) is a
social gathering for gay men who are artists, writers or 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 503-284-2971)
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, (filmtalk@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, support
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 (6:45-8 45 pm Wednesday 2941 NE Ainsworth St
portlandlesbianchoir@hotmail com www plchoir org )
PORTLAND GAY SYMPHONIC BAND always welcomes new
members, from accomplished musicians to those who have
not played since high school (www portlandgaysymphon-
ieband org.)
ROSE CITY GAY FREEDOM MARCHING BAND performs once a
year during Portland Pride. Drums and horns and flags, oh
my! (www regfb org.)
ROSE CITY SWING is a traditional 16-piece big band perform
ing everything from classic dance standards to contemporary
swing Membership by audition (www rosecityswing 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 (503-242-4244 www satorichorus org )
General
ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER PRIDE (Formerly Asian Pacific
Lesbians and Gays) is a group led by and for LGBTQ people
of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in Oregon. We provide
safe and supportive environments and opportunities to
celebrate educate and bring our communities together
(api pride@gmail.com. www api-pride blogspot com)
BAD GIRLS is a social and educational leather and B/D/S/M
club for self-identified women with an emphasis on safety
and education Workshops, discussions, events and parties