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CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescnpbon
drugs and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles lor eligible
people with HIV/AIDS Program of the Oregon Department of Human
Services and the Ryan White CARE Act. (8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday.
503-731-4029 or 800-805-2313. www healthaegon org ).
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV
prevention, supports people with HIV and their families and advo
cates for sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and
local levels Spanish-language assistance available (Suite 800, 208
SW 4th A ve, 503-223-5907, Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437.
CAP offers free rapid HIV testing to men who have sex with men
in Vancouver, Wash. (11am-1pm Tuesday, 4-8pm Thursday. 3701 E
Fourth Plain Blvd. 360-750-7964.)
Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential
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 information call 503-742-5382.)
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 maten-
als 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 delivered weekdays,
frozen meals for weekends Volunteers invited to inquire anytime
(Mara 503-460-3822.)
Esther’s Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items
to people with HIV/AIDS Call to donate or for services (503-349-
4699 www.ourhouseofportland org/programs/estherspantry.)
Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, using
or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facilitated by experienced
patients, nurses and social workers. (5:30-7 pm second Wednesday,
5525 SE Milwaukie Ave. RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235.
www ohsu .edu/partnership/fuzeon 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.)
HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, cloth
ing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access,
phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts
Volunteers invited to inquire anytime (9 am-3 pm Monday-Fnday.
2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822.)
The Link, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay and bi men,
meets every month for social events, discussions and other outings.
(209 SW 4th Ave., 503-278-3868 thelink@cascadeaids.org.)
Manifest 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, medita
tion, healing touch classes, vision teams, wellness coaching, informa
tion and referrals (503 223 8822, ext. 1 www.manifestpdx.org.)
Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Test
Site offers confidential testing by appointment. Some walk-in test
ing. 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.)
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, 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 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.
(503-2348175 www ourhouseofportland org.)
Partnership Project provides services to people with HIV/AIDS, their
families and those at nsk. Programs include HIV Case Management;
Supporting Healthy Options for Prevention (SHOP), behavior change
counseling to motivate people to protect themselves and their part
ners; and HIV 101, providing 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. www.ohsu.edu/
partnership.)
Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision
making body that identifies services needed for people living with
HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annually 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 )
Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people living
with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project Topics include employment,
parenting, health, women's self-image and sexuality, budgeting
and tenant education (Shyle Ruder 503-223-5907, ext. 203 www
cascadeaids.org.)
Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-management senes 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 www.ohsu edu/partnership/fuzeon html.)
♦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 at 503-278-3864 jfer-
rer@cascadeaids org.)
Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and
alternative health care, nutntion classes, support groups and recre
ational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living
and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer (2901 E
Burnside St. 503-238-5203 pquest@qwest n e t)
The Research & Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS
research tnals of new drugs and therapies (2311 NW Northrup St.
#105 503-229-8428)
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The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides a
queer safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD prevention
programs; Internet resources; peer counseling; referrals; and support
groups in a nonclinical 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 personal care, mobil
ity, medications or drug/alcohol/mental health support (Business
503-786-4829 Volunteers: 503-234-0175. www ourhouseofportland
org/programs/swanhouse.)
Tod’s Comer in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, com
panion pet care, cremations and more to people with HIV/AIDS. Call
to donate or for services (503-349-4699. www ourhouseofportland
org/programs/todscomer.)
Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free
HIV testing services for gay and bi men at community health clinics
in Beaverton and Tigard (Beaverton: 5:30-7:30 pm Monday, 12550
SW Second St. Tigard: 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday, 15296 SW Royalty
Parkway 503-846-4965.)
»HEALTH
A nti-Violence
Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for women-iden-
tified domestic violence survivors. Individual support and advocacy
are available for any queer people who have expenenced emotional,
physical or sexual abuse in their relationships. Free, confidential and
safe, (Crisis: 503-281-2442. Sexual and Gender Minonty Services
Program: 503-232-7805, ext. 3. melissaa@bradleyangle.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 accessible. TTD, relay calls and collect
calls accepted. (Crisis: 503-654-2288. Business: 503-722-2366.)
Portland Women’s Crisis Line offers free and confidential services
for survivors of domestic and sexual violence; operates a 24-hour cri
sis intervention 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
(503-235-5333 or 888-235-5333. www pwcl.org.)
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.)
General
Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco,
provides education around queer tobacco use and advocates for
tobacco reduction (503-784-5813. r.e.szego@cascadiabhc.org.)
Men’s Tantric Yoga offers body/mind/spint health in a safe, struc
tured environment for men to explore their connection to self and to
others Two classes weekly (www.elementalhealing.org)
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-Fnday. 1132 SW 13th
Ave. 503-535-3800. wwwoutsidein org.)
Pivot is a community space for men into men We offer a vanety 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, free condoms and
lube, too 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 provides confi
dential 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
esparid Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland,
Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver,
Wash. (888-875-7820 www.ppcw.org.)
Recovery
Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling
for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treat
ment. Counseling is also available 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
federally 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 Alcohdics 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 Alcohdics Anonymous meet
ings at Metropditan 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-fnendly Alcohdics Anonymous meetings
at Metropditan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm
Sunday 2400 NE Broadway 503-281-8868.)
Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minonties community 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.)
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 @ 503805-5895.)
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. 1244 NE
39th Ave. 503-292-1333, ext. 1 www.al-anonportlandoregon.org.)
Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcohdics Anonymous meeting
(5:30 pm Monday-Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213.)
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suffenng
from addictive sexual behaviors. Any gender and sexual orientation
is welcome Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting focuses on
Steps 1 -2-3 and the spiritual sdution. (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 dder Newcomers are welcome! (909 NW 24th St.)
Sunday Over the Rainbow, a 12-step Al-Anon group pnmanly for
the sexual minonties community, helps family and friends of those
addicted to alcohd or drugs on their own path to health and recovery.
Meets in the Channing Room at First Unitarian Church of Portland.
(5:158:30 pm Sunday. 1011 SW 12th Ave.)
The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care is
Oregon's 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. (503-230-9654. www.cascadiabhc.org)
Sexual
The Multnomah County Health Department STD Prevention
Program offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infec
tions, 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-Fnday 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 11am-2pm (HIV/STD), Saturdays 5-9pm (HIV
only). 209 SW Fourth Ave. 503-445-7699. pivot@pivotpdx.org
»SOCIAL
Arts & M usic
Confluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses
Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. (48:30
pm. 5090 Center St NE. 503-364-2370. confluence@aol.com. www
confluencechorus.org.)
Creative Connection is a social gathenng for gay men who are
artists, wnters or musicians or who pursue some creative activity.
Noncommercial, nonjudgmental; supporting personal creativity for
novices and professionals alike. Monthly potlucks on the second
Fnday. (7 pm. Carl 503-284-2971.)
Film discussion group for gay, bi and trans men. Share your per
spective regarding portrayals of sexual minority men in current films
(filmtalk@verizon.net.)
Foreign Film Group meets every second and fourth Sunday to
screen foreign films at various venues, followed by a group discus
sion. (pdxgayfilm@yahoo.com.)
Motheriode Music Weekend. Spend Easter in the company of
delightful women.. .play music, have fun, learn a new instrument. N W.
Women's Music Celebration, April 23-25,2011. YMCACamp Collins,
near Gresham Registration available at www.motherlodemusic.com.
Classes in guitar, marimba, drumming, singing and much more. You’ll
love it! Questions? LMVogt01@msn.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, encour
ages women who love to sing in harmony—regardless of musical
experience, age, race or sexual orientation—to join us for singing, skill
building, socializing and fun, led by Director Kirsten Hart and assis
tant director Anya Lysak. Rehearsals take place at Ainsworth United
Church of Christ. (6:458:45 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 portlandgaysymphonicband.org.)
Rose City Gay Freedom Marching Band performs once a year
dunng Portland Pride, (www.rcgfb.org.)
Rose City Swing is a traditional 16-piece big band performing
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.satorichonjs.org.)
General
Asian Pacific Islander Pride is fa LGBTQ people of Asian and Pacific
Islander descent in Oregon, providing safe and supportive opportunities
to celebrate, educate and bnng our communities together
(api pnde@gmail com, wwwapi-pnde.blogspot.com)
Bad Girls is a social and educational leather and B/D/S/M club fa
self-identified women with an emphasis on safety and education
Workshops, discussions, events and parties Women of all orienta
tions can connect and ask questions dunng the Kinky Women's
Welcoming Munch monthly. (503-972-2233. www pdxbadgirls net.)
Blackout Leather Productions is Oregon's premier GLBTQ leather
production company. We are proud to produce the Mr & Ms. Oregon
State Leather and Oregon State Bootblack contests, as well as
LURE, NW Sash Bash, and other events. F a m ae details, check
out our website www BlackoutLeather org
Bookwomen is a lesbian discussion group that meets monthly to
share stones, favonte authors, top 10 lists and opinions and reviews
of the assigned book. (5038848305. mikkata@comcast.net.)
Border Riders Motorcycle Club provides social opportunities for
gay men interested in recreational motorcycle touring and camping.
(503-325-2204, brmcprez@bademders.com.)
CHARGED+ is a free monthly club night fa HIV+ men, on third
Tuesdays, hosted by Zaa Phoenix at CC Slaughters in Portland
(219 NW Davis St., 503-248-9135)
Coqsure is a social group fa people who were assigned a female
sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to-male, genderqueer, drag
king, etc.). (503-471-1515. groups yahoo com/group/coqsure.)
50+ lesbian social group meets monthly. (4-7 pm. 503842-3360 or
971-216-1173. sutaytig@ ad.com.)
FTM Pacific NW OR & WA is a discussion group fa female-to-male
trans men. (groups.yahoo.com/group/FTM^ PacificNW)
Funny Ladies, a social group for nice lesbians 35 and dder as
well as their friends and loved ones, hdds potlucks on the second
Saturday of each month, (flataps@yahoo.com.)
Gay Guys Gardening is a member supported organization focused
on growing, harvesting and storing food crops. Contact Tom
Winterrowd, 503-263-2696, a gayguysgardening@yahoo.com
Gay Men Who Have Lost Their Partners meets at the West Cafe
to provide an opportunity fa conversation and socializing. The death
need not have occurred recently. (7:30 pm second Wednesday. 1201
SW Jefferson St. 503-701-9376.)
Get Off My Axe! is a lesbian RPG gaming group in the tradition of
Dungeons & Dragons, d20, etc. We play various PG-13 campaigns
as suits us, sharing laughs and kicking kobdds as we go. Dust off
your geek arm a and jdn us! (LynneMe2@gmail.com)
Happy Ours Productions is a grassroots group dedicated to build
ing the visibility, community participation and collective leadership of
lesbian women of co la through a wide variety of social, networking,
consciousness-raising and action-oriented activities, events and
projects. (503.764.9351, www.happyoursproductions.com.)
Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is the oldest gay,
lesbian, bi and trans social/fund-raising organization in the state of
Oregon. Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month, (www
rosecourt.ag.)
Jewish Gay Men's Group—please call for meeting time and place.
(503-246-5939. efraimlevi@aol.com.)
Keshet is a social connection group fa queer Jews and their
spouses, partners, significant others and good friends, meeting
monthly for potluck dinners and special events. (Ira Forleiter, iraf@
spiritone.com, a visit www.gayjewishportland.com.)
Lavender Womyn is a lesbian social group with chapters in Portland,
Salem, Eugene, Corvallis-Albany, Rogue Valley, and Grants Pass. They
organize several events throughout the year including potlucks, BBQ's,
bowling, bunco, game night, and m ae. (Visit lavenderwomyn.com or
email Kim at support@lavenderwomyn.com fa more information.)
Lesbian horror movie fans meet at various Portland theaters to
watch movies together. Contact kawfeelover@yahoo.com fa m ae
information
Lesbians with Degrees is a social group that was started fa
degreed women, but no degree is necessary. Just come and join
the fun! Pool parties, Scrabble and m ae. (Lani 503-233-3557 Join
listserv at LesbianswDegrees-subscnbe@yahoogroups.com.)
Les Couve Groove, a lesbian potluck group for SW WA. Meets
the second Sunday of every month, 5 8 p.m. in members' homes
(except for May, when we meet the third Sunday to respect Mother's
Day.) F a m ae information, contact us: lescouvegroove@gmail.
com. Y'all come!
Windandsea is a group embarking on the journey of bringing the
Oregon Coast LGBT community together. Let’s get together and
figure out how to enhance our coastal lives together, and have fun!
(Commonwind@yahoo.com)
Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organization for gay
male natunsts/nudists. Social gathering second Saturday of every
month, (omenpdx@omenpdx.org, www.omenpdx.org.)
PDX_FTM is a social group for female-to-male trans men and allies,
(groups yahoo com/group/PDX_FTM.)
PDX Gay Board Gamers meets monthly in Northwest Portland to
play everything from old-time gems (Life, Monopoly) to new classics
(Settlers of Catan, Puerto Rico). Bnng your favorite game along!
(11:30 am-5 pm first Sunday, brunt1234@gmail.com.)
Poder Latino is a nonprofit social community voice group fa gay,
lesbian, bi and trans people that reaches out to Latinos and Latinas
by organizing events and retreats and advocating HIV prevention.
Meets every other Monday at Outside In. (6:30 pm. 1030 SW 13th
Ave. Hugo 503-9978615 a Audencio 503-261-5463.)
The Portland Gay Men's Garden Group meets once a month to
exptore various gardens and nurseries. Come socialize and meet
other men who love plants. Contact Jim at 503-309-4342.
Portland Leather Alliance is one of the largest pansexual, nonprofit
B/D/S/M, leather and fetish lifestyle organizations in the Northwest.
Regular social and educational opportunities, including KinkFest,