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W W W .JUSTOUT.CO M « ou tre a ch * »AIDS & 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-Fnday 503-731- T029 or 800-805-2313 wwwhealthaegon 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 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 Rain 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- « 7 1 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 materi als and free condoms (503-397-4651 or 800-2444870) Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to HIV-positive individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, fro zen meals fa 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. (503-3494699 m ww ourtiouseofportland 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 fa 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. Vakinteers invited to inquire anytime. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Fnday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503460-3822.) The Link, a social networking group fa HIV-positive gay and bi men, meets every month fa social events, discussions and other outings. (209 SW 4th Ave., 503-278-3868 thelink@ cascadeaids.org.) ManifesL 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 manifestpdx org.) Multnomah County Health Department’s HIV Community Test Site offers confidential testing by appointment Some walk-in testing Swing-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 Floa. 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 fa people living with HIV/AIDS. Services include HIV specialty care, psychiatry, coun seling, addiction treatment, case management, same-day visits and online chart access Appantm ents are available regardless of insur ance. (503494-8562.) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of integrated health and housing services fa 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), behavia change counseling to motivate people to protect themselves and their partners; and HIV 101, providing basic information fa people recently diagnosed. Se habla español (Intake Une: 503-517-3590 SHOP: Laura a 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 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 A ve , Second Fkxx 3653 SE 34th Ave. 503- 988-3030, ext. 25703. www.hivportland org.) Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people living ♦Ifth 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. www cascadeaids org.) Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-management series fa people living with HIV/AIDS designed to assist you in taking care of your illness, give you skills to cany 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 fa people living with HIV designed to reduce stress around talking about your HIV status and negotiating sa fa sex. New sessions start monthly (Josh at 503-278-3864 |fa - ra@ cascadeaids org.) Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alternative health care, nutrition 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 &T 503-238-5203 pquest@ qwest.net.) The Research & Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and thaapies (2311 NW Northrop St. #105.503-229-8428.) The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In. provides a quea 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 submissions 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.O. Box 14400, Portland, OR 97293-0400; Fax submis 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; p e a 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 o th a 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 fo sta care home fa low-income people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobil ity, medications a drog/alcohol/mental health support. (Business: 503 7864829. Volunteers: 503-234-0175 www.ourtiouseofportland org/ programs/swanhouse.) Tod’s C o m a in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, com panion pet care, cremations and m ae to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate a fa services (503-349-4699. www.ourtiouseofportland org/ program s/todscom a.) 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. 503-8464965) »HEALTH Anti-Violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter fa 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 their relationships Free, confidential and safe. (Crisis: 503-281-2442. Sexual and G enda 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 shelta, legal and hospital advocacy, safety planning and support groups. (Crisis: 541-754-0110 a 800-927- 0197. Business: 541-7584)219.) Clackamas Women’s Services offers shelta, 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.) Kids on the Block Awareness Program, a service of Impact NW, is a valuable resource fa the children, parents and teachers with topics like Preventing School Violence, Appreciating Cultural Differences, Making Healthy Choices and more. Visit kidsonthebtockimpactnw.blogspot. com fa m ae information. Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence; operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hot line that provides referrals fa shelter, counseling and support groups; provides sexual assault advocates; and offers a pro gram fa sex workers. Foreign language translation is available. (503 235-5333 a 888-235-5333. www.pwcl.org.) Sex ual Assault Resource C enta promotes social justice by eliminating sexual violence through support, advocacy and education. Services include a 24-hour confidential cnsis line, free counseling and support groups, community education and voluntea opportunities (Crisis: 503 640-5311. Business: 503-384-0480 www.sarcoregon org.) General Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides education around quea tobacco use and advocates fa tobacco reduc tion. (503-784-5813. re.szego@ cascadiabhcorg.) Men’s Tantric Yoga offers body/mind/spint health in a safe, structured environment fa men to explore their connection to self and to others Two classes weekly (www.elementalhealing org) Outside In opaates a clinic fa anyone who can't qualify for the Oregon Health Ran as well as needle exchange services that include those who inject hormones. Provide transitional housing fa youth 20 and younga and for those HIV-positive and younga than 23. Need volun teers of all ages. (10 am-6 pm Monday-Fnday. 1132 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3800. wwwoutsidein org.) Pivot is a community space fa men into men We offer a variety of programming that is both social and educational in nature, a drop in space (that's nght, sip our coffee and use our WiFi fa 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 esparid. Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouva, Wash. (888- 875-7820. www.ppcw.org.) Recovery C enta f a 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 fa addescents 13-17 who have both substance abuse and depression, as well as fa adolescents 15-22 who use methamphetamine All of our programs are part of a fedaally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents engage resistant youth in counsding, have a family therapy focus, and are free of charge (503-243-1065 www on.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 ) Ext aided Family hosts queer-fnendly Alcohdics Anonymous meet ings at M etropditan 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 e ith a infected a affected by the disease. (7 pm Monday and Thursday 4810 NE Sandy Blvd.) Lunch Bunch hosts quea-friendly Alcohdics Anonymous meetings at M etropditan 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, recovery and ctean-and-soba activities. Meeting space available for 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-238-6091.) Poz f a the Cause, a 12-step recovery group for anyone infected or affected by HIV a Hepatitis C who has a desire to stop the suffering associated with alcohd 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.) Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of qu e a and ques tioning people who support one anotha in recovering from the effects of anotha person’s dnnking. (6:15-7 pm Thursday. 1244 NE 39th Ave. 503-292-1333, ext. 1 www.al-anonportlandaegon.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 fa those suffering from addictive sexual behaviors. Any genda 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 Fkxx. 503452-5961 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 24th St.) Sunday O v a the Rainbow, a 12-step Al-Anon group pnmarily fa the sexual m inorities community, helps family and fnends 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 (5:15-6:30 pm Sunday. 1011 SW 12th Ave.) The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavkxal Health Care is Oregon's alcohd and drug addiction treatment program specifically fa the quea community Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986 Services indude a group fa gay and bi men struggling with meth addic tion. (503-230-9654 wwwcascadiabhc.org) Sexual The Multnomah County Health Department STD Prevention Program offers testing and treatment fa 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 esparid. (9 am 4:30 pm Monday-Friday except 11:004:30 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Fkxx. 503-988-3700.) Pivot offers free rapid HIV testing and STD screening fa 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 & Music Confluence: The W illamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitanan Umversalist Congregation of Salem. (4-6:30 pm. 5090 C enta St. NE 503-364-2370. confluence@ ad.com. www.con- fluencechorus.org.) Creative Connection is a social gathenng fa gay men who are artists, writers a musicians a who pursue some creative activity. Noncommercial, nonjudgmental; supporting personal creativity fa novices and professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the second Friday (7 pm. Carl 503-2842971.) Foreign Film Group meets every second and fourth Sunday to screen foreign films at various venues, followed by a group discussion, (pdx- gayfilm@ yahoo.com.) Motherlode 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 YMCA Camp Cdlins, near Gresham. Registration available at www.mothertodemusic.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 vdunteers. (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 ja n us fa singing, skill building, socializing and fun, led by D irecta Kirsten Hart and assistant directa Anya Lysak. Rehearsals take place at Ainsworth United Church of Christ. (6:45-8:45 pm Wednesday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St. portlandlesbjanchar@ hotmail.com. www.plchar.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 dur ing Portland Pride, (wwwrcgfb org.) Rose City Swing is a traditional 16-piece big band performing every thing from classic dance standards to contem paary 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. (503-2424244 www satonchorus org.) General Asian Pacific Islander Pride is for LGBTQ people of Asian and Pacific Islanda descent in Oregon, providing safe and supportive opportuni ties to celebrate, educate and bring our communities togetha. (api pnde@ gmail.com, api-pride blogspot.com) Bad Girls is a social and educational leatha and B/D/S/M club for seff-ktentified women with an emphasis on safety and education. Workshops, discussions, events and parties Women of all orientations can connect and ask questions dunng the Kinky Women’s Welcoming Munch monthly. (503-972-2233. www.pdxbadgirls net.) Blackout Leatha Productions is Oregon's prem ia GLBTQ leatha production company. We are proud to produce the Mr & Ms Oregon State Leatha and Oregon State Bootblack contests, as well as LURE, NW Sash Bash, and o th a events. F a more details, check out our website www B la cko u le a th a 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. (503-684-0305. mikkata@ comcast.net.) B orda Riders Motorcycle Club provides social opportunities fa gay men interested in recreational motorcycle touring and camping (503-325-2204, txmcprez@ bordeniders.com.) Butch 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 a any sim ilar identity. Meet ups are the 2nd Sunday of each month at Q C enta. Our a x e values are: Creating community, celebrating diversity & playing nicely with others. We don't decide who belongs - you do. M a e inform ation: ButchCrewPDX@ gmail. com or find us on Facebook. CHARGED+ is a free monthly club night for HIV+ men, on third Tuesdays, hosted by Zora Phoenix at CC Slaughters in Portland. (219 NW Davis St., 503-248-9135) Coqsure is a social group fa people who w ae assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to-male, genderquea, drag king, e tc). (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 for nice lesbians 35 and o ld a as well as their friends and loved ones, holds potlucks on the second Saturday of each month, (flataps@ yahoo.com.) Gay Guys Gardening is a m em ba supported organization focused on growing, harvesting and storing food crops. Contact Tom Winterrowd, 503-263-2696, or gayguysgardening@ yahoo.com Gay Men Who Have Lost Their Partners meets at the West Cafe to provide an opportunity for conversation and socializing. The death need not have occurred recently. (7:30 pm second Wednesday. 1201 SW Jefferson St. 503701-9376.) 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 jd n us! (LynneMe2@ gmail.com) Happy Ours Productions is a grassroots group dedicated to building the visibility, community participation and collective leadership of les bian women of cokx through a wide vanety of soaal, networking, con sciousness-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. org.) Jewish Gay Men’s Group—please call for meeting time and place. (503246-5939 efraimlevi@ aol.com.) Keshet is a social connection group fa quea Jews and their spouses, partners, significant others and good fnends, meeting monthly fa pot- luck dinners and special events. (Ira Forieita, iraf@ spiritone.com, a visit www.gayjewishportland.com.) Lavender Womyn is a lesbian soaal group with chapters in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Corvallis-Albany, Rogue Valley, and Grants Pass. They organize sevaal events throughout the year including potlucks, BBQ’s, bowling, bunco, game night, and more. (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 togetha. 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 more. (Lani 503-233-3557. Jan listserv at LesbianswDegrees-subscnbe@ yahoogroups.com.) Les Couve Groove, 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 M otha'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 togetha and figure out how to enhance our coastal lives togetha, and have fun! (Commonwind@yahoo.com) Oregon Men Enjoying Naturism is a social organization fa gay male naturists/nudists Social gathering second Saturday of every month. (omenpdx@ omenpdx.org. www.omenpdx.org.) PDX FTM is a social group fa 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) Bring your favonte game along! (11:30 am-5 pm first Sunday txunt1234@ 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 o th a Monday at Outside In. (6:30 pm. 1030 SW 13th Ave. Hugo 503997-8615 a Audencio 503261-5463.) The Portland Gay Men’s Garden Group meets once a month to
