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MAY 20, 2011 »AIDS & HIV CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescnpbon 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-Fnday 503-731- 4029 or 800-805-2313 wwwhealthaegon o rg ). 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 available (Suite 800,208 SW 4th Ave., 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 R an Blvd 360-750-7964.) Clackam as C ounty 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.) C olum bia C ounty 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 (503-3974651 or 800-2444870.) D aily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to HIV-positive individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, fro zen meals for weekends Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (Mara 503460-3822.) E sther's Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. (503-3494699 wwwourhouseofportland.org/programs/estherspantry) Fuzeon Inform ation G roup welcomes people contemplating, using or caregiving for Fuzeon recipients Facilitated by expenenced 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-Friday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503460-3822.) The Link, a social networking group for HIV-posibve gay and bi men, meets every month for social events, discussions and other outings. (209 SW 4th Ave., 503-278-3868 thelmk@ cascadeaids.org.) M anifest, a nonprofit men's wellness community, prevents and addresses HIV and STDs by empowenng 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 mamfestpdx.org.) M ultnom ah C ounty Health Department's HIV Community Test Site offers confidential testing by appointment. Some walk-in testing Sliding-scale fee Se habla español; other interpretation by appoint ment (9 am 4:45 pm Monday-Friday except 12:304:45 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor 503-988-3775.) M ultnom ah C ounty 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 C linic provides comprehensive health care for people living with HIV/AIDS Services include HIV specialty care, psychiatry, coun seling, addiction treatment, case management, same-day visits and online chart access. Appointments are available regardless of insur ance (503494-8562.) O ur 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. (503-234-0175. 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 partners; 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 a 877-795-7700. HIV 101: 503-230-1202 Positive Living Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235 wwwohsu.edu/partnership) Portland Area HIV Services Planning C ouncil 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 A v e , Second Floor 3653 SE 34th Ave 503- 988-3030, ext 25703 www hivportland org.) P ositive D irection Series offers life skill workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project Topics include employ ment, parenting, health, women s self-im age and sexuality, budget ing and tenant education (Shyle Ruder 503-223-5907, ext 203 wwwcascadeaids o rg ) 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 pro vide you with the tools to manage emotional changes (Julia 503-230- 1202, ext. 235. wwwohsu 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 o rg ) Project Q uest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alternative health care, nutnbon 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 (2901E Burnside St. 503-238-5203 pquest@qwest n e t) The Research & Education G roup provides access to HIV/AIDS research tnals of new drugs and therapies (2311 NW Northrup St. #105.503-229-8428.) The Risk R eduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides a queer W W W .JUSTOUT.CO M * outreach * OUTREACH listings of up to 50 words are provided free of charge to organizations and groups specifically serving the sexual minorities community. All listings are subject to editing, and inclusion is subject to space limitations, relevance and receipt by deadline. The deadline for submissions is 14 days prior to publication. Listings expire once a year (in July), and subm issions run from the date received until the next scheduled expiration date. Listings are automatically deleted upon expiration. To ensure uninterrupted listing, please submit updated information at least a month prior to the expiration date. Send listings to: Just Out (attn: Outreach), P.0. Box 14400, Portland, OR 97293-0400; Fax subm is sions to 503-236-1257 or e-mail justout@ justout.com . Submissions cannot be accepted over the phone. Please type your announcement and include contact information. safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD prevention programs; Internet resources; peer counseling; referrals, and support groups in a nonclimcal setting (1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895.) Social and Support G roup 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- 7864829. Volunteers: 503-234-0175. wwwourhouseofportland.org/ programs/swanhouse.) Tod’s C orner in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, com panion pet care, cremations and more to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services (503-3494699. www.ourhouseofportland.org/ programs/todscomer) W ashington C ounty 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. 503-8464965.) »HEALTH A nti-Violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for women-identi- fied domestic violence survivors Individual support and advocacy are available for any queer people who have experienced emotional, physi cal or sexual abuse in thar relationships. Free, confidential and safe (Crisis: 503-281-2442. Sexual and Gender Minonty Services Program: 503-232-7805, ext. 3 melissaa@ bradleyangle org.) Center A gainst Rape and D om estic 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. (Cnsis: 541 -754-0110 or 800-927- 0197 Business: 541-758-0219.) Clackam as W om en’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 (Cnsis: 503-654-2288 Business: 503-722-2366.) K ids on the B lock Awareness Program , a service of Impact NW, is a valuable resource for the children, parents and teachers with topics like Preventing School Violence, Appreciating Cultural Differences, Making Healthy Choices and more. Visit kidsontheblockimpactnw.blogspot. com for more information. Portland W om en's C risis 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 pro gram for sex workers Foreign language translation is available. (503- 235-5333 or 888-235-5333. wwwpwcl 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. wwwsarcoregon o rg ) G eneral Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides education around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduc tion. (503-784-5813. r.e.szego@ cascadiabhc.org.) Men’s Tantric Yoga offers body/mind/spint health in a safe, structured environment for men to explore their connection to self and to others Two classes weekly, (wwwelementalhealing org) O utside 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 volun teers of all ages. (10 am-6 pm Monday-Fnday 1132 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3800. wwwoutsidein org.) P ivot 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. 503445-7699 www pivotpdx.org) Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/Willamette provides 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.) R ecovery Center fo r Fam ily and A dolescent 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. wwworiorg/cfar/portiand.) Dual D iagnosis A nonym ous 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 (m ental illness and substance abuse) Meets at Live and Let Live Club. (7-8 pm Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-222-6468.) Extended Fam ily hosts queer-fnendly Alcoholics Anonymous meet ings 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 (7 pm Monday and Thursday 4810 NE Sandy Blvd.) Lunch Bunch hosts queer-fnendly 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 minonties community a safe place to find friendship, recovery and dean-and-sober activities. Meeting space available for 12-step groups (1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-238-6091.) Poz fo r the Cause, a 12-step recovery group for anyone infected or affected by HIV or Hepatitis C who has a desire to stop the suffenng assodated 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.) R ainbow Recovery A l-A non is a 12-step group of queer and ques tioning 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 wwwal-anonportiandoregon.org.) Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (5:30 pm Monday-Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213.) Sex A d dicts Anonym ous is a 12-step program for those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors Any gender and sexual onentation is welcome. Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting focuses on Steps 1-2-3 and the spintual solution. (7-8 pm Tuesday. 909 NW 24th A ve , Second Floor. 503452-5961 www.portlandsaa.org.) S urvivors of Incest Anonym ous (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 24th St.) Sunday O ver the Rainbow, a 12-step Al-Anon group pnmarily for the sexual minonties 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 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 addic tion. (503-230-9654 wwwcascadiabhc.org) Sexual The M ultnom ah C ounty 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 insur ance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. Se habla espariol. (9 am 4:30 pm Monday-Fnday except 11:004:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3700.) P ivot 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. 503445-7699. pivot@ pivotpdx.org »SOCIAL Arts & M usic C onfluence: The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitanan Universalist Congregation of Salem. (4-6:30 pm. 5090 Center St. NE 503-364-2370. confluence@ aol com www.con- fluencechorus.org.) C reative C onnection is a social gathenng for gay men who are artists, writers 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. Cart 503-284-2971.) Foreign Film G roup meets every second and fourth Sunday to screen foreign films at various venues, followed by a group discussion, (pdx- gayfilm@ yahoo.com.) M otheriode M usic W eekend. Spend Easter in the company of delightful women...play music, have fun, learn a new instrument. N.W. Women's Music Celebration. Apnl 23-25,2011 YMCA Camp Collins, near Gresham Registration available at www mothertodemusic com. Classes in guitar, manmba, drumming, singing and much more. You'll love it! Questions? LMVogt01@ msncom Portland Gay Men’s C horus 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 assistant director Anya Lysak. Rehearsals take place at Ainsworth United Church of Christ. (6:45-8:45 pm Wednesday 2941 NE Ainsworth St. portiandlesbianchoir@ hotmail.com. wwwplchoirorg.) Portland Gay Sym phonic Band always welcomes new members, from accomplished musicians to those who have not played since high school (wwwportlandgaysymphomcband.org.) Rose C ity Gay Freedom M arching Band performs once a year dur ing Portland Pnde (wwwrcgfb org.) Rose C ity Swing is a traditional 16-piece big band performing every thing from classic dance standards to contemporary swing Membership by audition (www.rosecityswing o rg ) Satori M en’s C horus welcomes new members of all ages and races, regardless of sexual onentation or musical background, to join Wednesday rehearsals. No audition necessary. (503-2424244 www satonchorus.org.) G eneral Asian Pacific Islander Pride is fa LGBTQ people of Asian and Pacific Islander descent in Oregon, providing safe and supportive opportuni ties to celebrate, educate and bnng our communities together (api pnde@gmail com, api-pnde.blogspot.com) Bad G irls 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 orientations can connect and ask questions during the Kinky Women's Welcoming Munch monthly. (503-972-2233 wwwpdxbadgirts net.) B lackout Leather P roductions 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 Bookwom en is a lesbian discussion group that meets monthly to share stones, favonte authors, top 10 lists and opinions and reviews of the assigned book. (503-684-0305. mikkata@ comcast.net.) Border R iders M otorcycle C lub provides social opportunities for gay men interested in recreational motorcycle tounng and camping. (503-325-2204, brmcprez@ bademders com.) B utch Crew PDX is a social group that welcomes everyone who identifies as butch/boi/m acha/stud/tom boi/m asculine of center/soft butch/bucha or any sim ilar identity. Meet ups are the 2nd Sunday of each month at Q Center. Our core values are: Creating community, celebrating diversity & playing nicely with others. We don’t decide who belongs - you do. More inform ation: ButchCrewPDX@ gmail. com or find us on Facebook. CHARGED+ is a free monthly club night fa HIV+ men, on third Tuesdays, hosted by Z aa Phoenix at CC Slaughters in Portland. (219 NW Davis S t„ 503-248-9135) C oqsure is a social group fa people who were assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to-male, genderqueer. drag king, etc.). (503471-1515. groups.yahoo.com/group/coqsure.) 50+ lesbian social group meets monthly. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360 a 971-216-1173. sutaytig@ aol.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 fa nice lesbians 35 and older as well as their friends and loved ones, holds potlucks on the second Saturday of each month, (flataps@ yahoo.com.) Gay Guys G ardening is a member supported organization focused on growing, harvesting and stonng food crops. Contact Tom Winterrowd, 503-263-2696, a gayguysgardening@ yahoo com Gay Men W ho 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 O ff My Axe! is a lesbian RPG gaming group in the tradition of Dungeons & Dragons, d20, etc. We play vanous PG-13 campaigns as suits us, sharing laughs and kicking kobolds as we go. Dust off your geek armor and join us! (LynneMe2@gmail.com) Happy O urs P roductions is a grassroots group dedicated to building the visibility, community participation and collective leadership of les bian women of color through a wide vanety of social, networking, con sciousness-raising and action-oriented activities, events and projects. (503.764.9351, www happyoursproductions.com.) Im perial Sovereign Rose C ourt o f 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. org) Jew ish Gay Men’s G roup—please call fa 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 fa pot- luck dinners and special events. (Ira Forieiter, iraf@ spintone.com, or visit www.gayjewishportiand.com.) Lavender W omyn 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 a email Kim at support@ lavenderwomyn.com fa m ae information.) Lesbian horror m ovie fans meet at vanous Portland theaters to watch movies together Contact kawfeelover@yahoo.com fa m ae information Lesbians w ith 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 G roove, a lesbian potluck group fa SW WA Meets the second Sunday of every month, 5-8 p.m. in members' homes (except fa May, when we meet the third Sunday to respect Mother s Day.) For m ae information, contact us: lescouvegroove@ gmail.com. Y’all come! W indandsea is a group embarking on the journey of bnnging 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) O regon Men E njoying N aturism is a social organization fa gay male naturists/nudists Social gathenng second Saturday of every month (omenpdx@ omenpdx.org. wwwomenpdx.org.) PDX FTM is a social group fa female-to-male trans men and allies. (groupsyahoo.com/group/PDX_FTM.) PDX Gay Board Gam ers meets monthly in Northwest Portland to play everything from old-time gems (Life, Monopoly) to new classics (Settlers of Catan, Puerto Rico) Bnng your favonte game along! (11:30 am-5 pm first Sunday, brunt1234@ gmail.com.) Poder Latino is a nonprofit social community voice group fa gay, les bian, 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 503-997-8615 or Audencio 503-261 -5463.) The Portland Gay Men's Garden Group meets once a month to
