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' [¡ 0 ] 46 JULY I, 2011_________________________________ »AIDS & HIV --------------------«outreach ■ ------------------- director Anya Lysak. Rehearsals take place at Ainsworth United Church CAREAssist pays tor health insurance premiums, prescription drugs and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles fa 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 a 800-805-2313 wwwhealthoregonorg.). Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV prevention, supports people with HIV and their families and advocates OUTREACH listing« of up to 50 words a rt 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. fa sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and local Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and CAP Vancouver offers free rapid HIV testing to men who have sex with alternative health care, nutntion classes, support groups and recre ational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and men in Vancouver, Wash (11am - 1pm Tuesdays, 4 - 8pm Thursdays. 3701 E. Fourth Ram Blvd 360-750-7964) testing and counseling to everyone No needles! Free condoms! Call fa appointment a 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.) federally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents engage resistant youth m counseling, have a family therapy focus, and are free of charge. (503-243-1065 www on.org/cfar/portland) research tnals of new drugs and therapies (2311 NW Northrup St. #105.503-229-8428.) Dual Diagnosis Anonym 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 (mental illness and substance abuse). Meets at Live and Let Live Club. (7-8 pm Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave 503-222-6468.) The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides a queer Extended Family hosts quea-fnendly Alcoholics Anonymous meet safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD prevention programs; dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. (2901 E Burnside St. 503-238-5203 pquest@qwest net.) Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential The Research & Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential Internet resources, p e a counseling; referrals; and support groups in a ings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (5:30 pm daily. 2400 NE Broadway 503-281-8868) HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone Se habla nonclimcal setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3895.) HIV+ AA Meeting at Rosewood Apartments invites those in recovery español. We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational maten- als and free condoms (503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870.) Social and Support Group discusses HIV issues fa men at Quest who are e ith a infected a affected by the disease (7 pm Monday and Center. Meet o th a nice guys, share information and have fun. (7-8 pm Thursday. 4810 NE Sandy B lvd) Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to Tuesday. 2901 E Burnside St. Teny 503-253-2292) Lunch Bunch hosts quea-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at HIV-positive individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, fro zen meals fa weekends Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (Mara 503-460-3822.) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home fa low-income Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daly, 1 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.) people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobil ity, medications or drug/alcohol/mental health support. (Business: 503- Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities community a safe place to find friendship, recovery and dean-and-soba activities people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate a fa services (503-3494699 7864829. Volunteers 503-234-0175 www ourhouseofportland org/ programs/swanhouse.) www.ourhouseofportlandorg/programs/estherspantry.) Tod’s C o m a in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, com 503-238-6091.) Fuzeon Inform ation Group welcomes people contemplating, using a panion pet care, cremations and m ae to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services. (503-3494699 www.ourhouseofportland org/ Poz fo r the Cause, a 12-step recovery group fa anyone infected a -.E sther’s Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items to caregiving fa 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, ctoth- *in g , 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 programs/todscoma.) Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free HIV testing services fa gay and bi men at community health clinics in Beaverton and Tigard. (Beaverton: 5:30-7:30 pm Monday, 12550 SW Anti-Violence pm Monday-Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213.) Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter fa women-identi- (209 SW 4th Ave., 503-278-3868 thelink@ cascadeaids.org.) (Crisis: 503-281-2442. Sexual and Gender Minonty Services Program: tion, healing touch classes, vision teams, wellness coaching, informa tion and referrals (503 223 8822, ext. 1. www mamfestpdx org.) ^M ultnom ah County 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-Fnday except 12:304:45 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floa. 503-988-3775.) 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. (Cnsis: 541-754-0110 a 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, bt 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 Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans valuable resource fa the children, parents and teachers with topics like guys. Se habla español. (5-7:15 pm Tuesday. 5329 NE Martin Luther Preventing School Violence, Appreciating Cultural Differences, Making 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, coun seling, addiction treatment, case management, same-day visits and online chart access Appointments 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 Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of q u e a and ques 503-292-1333, ext. 1. wwwal-anonportlandaegon.org.) cal a sexual abuse in th e r relationships Free, confidential and safe. passions together through programs like yoga, cycling, hiking, medita (7-8:15 pm Mondays. 4810 NE Sandy Blvd. Tom @ 503-916-9693 and Fred @ 503-805-5895) »HEALTH meets every month fa social events, discussions and other outings. addresses HIV and STDs by empowenng men to pursue their wellness affected by HIV or Hepatitis C who has a desire to stop the suffering associated with alcohol and drug abuse, meets at Rosewood House. tioning people who support one anotha in recovering from the effects The Link, a social networking group fa HIV-positive gay and bi men, Manifest, a nonprofit men's wellness community, prevents and Meeting space available for 12-step groups (1210 SE Seventh Ave Second St. Tigard: 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday, 15296 SW Royalty Parkway. 503-8464965.) fied domestic violence survivors. Individual support and advocacy are available fa any queer people who have experienced emotional, physi NE Ainsworth St. 503460-3822.) of Christ. (6:45-8:45 pm Wednesday 2941 NE Ainsworth St. portlandlesbianchoir@ hotmail com. www.plcharorg.) Portland Gay Symphonic Band always welcomes new members, from accomplished musicians to those who have not played since high school (wwwportlandgaysymphonicband.org.) Rose City Gay Freedom Marching Band performs once a year dur ing Portland Pride (www rcgfb.org.) Rose City Swing is a traditional 16-piece big band performing every thing from classic dance standards to contemporary swing. Membership levels Spanish-language assistance available (Suite 800,208 SW 5th A v e , 503-223-5907, Oregon HIV/STD Hotline 800-777-2437 y HIV WWW.JUSTOUT.COM Healthy Choices and more. Visit kidsonthebtockimpactnw.btogspot com fa more information. of anotha person's dnnking. (6:15-7 pm Thursday. 1244 NE 39th Ave. Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (5:30 by audition, (www.rosecityswing.org.) S a ta i 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. satorichorus org.) General Asian Pacific Islander Pride is fa LGBTQ people of Asian and Pacific Islanda descent in Oregon, providing safe and supportive opportuni ties to celebrate, educate and bnng our communities togetha (apt pnde@gmail com, api-pride btogspot.com) Bad Girls is a social and educational leatha and B/D/S/M club for self-identified 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.pdxbadgirts.net.) Blackout Leather Productions is Oregon's premier GLBTQ le atha 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 w w w .Blackouleatha.org Bookwomen is a lesbian discussion group that meets monthly to share stones, favorite authors, top 10 lists and opinions and reviews of the assigned book (503-684-0305. mikkata@ comcast.net.) B o rd a Riders Motorcycle Club provides social opportunities fa gay men interested in recreational motorcycle tounng and camping. (503-325-2204, txmcprez@ bordemders.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 or any sim ilar identity Meet ups are the 2nd Sunday of each month at Q Center. O ur c a e values are: Creating community, celebrating diversity & playing nicely with others. We don’t decide who belongs - you do. More inform ation: ButchCrewPDX@ gmail. Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program fa those suffenng com or find us on Facebook. from addictive sexual behaviors Any ge nd a and sexual orientation is welcome Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting focuses on Steps CHARGED* is a free monthly club night fa HIV+ men, on third 1-2-3 and the spintual solution. (7-8 pm Tuesday, 909 NW 24th Ave., Second Fkxx. 503452-5961 www portlandsaa org.) Survivors of Incest Anonymous (S1A) meets each Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Alano Club and welcomes any sex abuse survivors age 18 and deter. Newcomers are welcome! (909 NW 24th St.) Sunday O va the Rainbow, a 12-step Al-Anon group primanly fa the sexual minorities community, helps family and friends of those addicted to alcohd a drugs on their own path to health and recovery. Meets in the Chanmng 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 alcohd and drug addiction treatment program specifically fa the quea community. Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986 Services include a group fa gay and bi men struggling with meth addic tion (503-230-9654 wwwcascadiabhcorg) Sexual Tuesdays, hosted by Z a a 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, gendaquea, 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. PaaficNW) Funny Ladies, a social group fa nice lesbians 35 and olrter 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, a gayguysgardening@yahoo.com Gay Men Who Have Lost Their Partners meets at the West Cafe to Axis is a free, two-session, one-on-one counseling program designed to help you take the stress out of s a fa sex and work toward reducing provide an opportunity for conversation and socializing. The death need not have occurred recently. (7:30 pm second Wednesday. 1201 SW Jefferson St. 503-701-9376.) survivors of domestic and sexual violence; operates a 24-hour crisis your nsk. Help take the stress out of s a fa sex! Held at Rvot, 209 SW Get Off My Axe! is a lesbian RPG gaming group in the tradition of intervention hot line that provides referrals fa shelter, counseling and 4th Ave., 503445-7699, pivot@ pivotpdx org support groups; provides sexual assault advocates; and offers a pro gram for sex workers Foreign language translation is available. (503- The Multnomah County Health Department STD Prevention Program 235-5333 or 888-235-5333. www pwcl org.) Dungeons & Dragons, d20, etc. We play various PG-13 campaigns as suits us, shanng laughs and kicking kobolds as we go. Dust off your geek a rm a and join us! (LynneMe2@gmail.com) Portland Women’s C risis Line offers free and confidential services fa offers testing and treatment fa sexually transmitted infections, HIV testing, Hepatitis C and syphilis testing to those at highest risk, and HIV/AIDS Programs include Our House (24-hour residential care), Sexual Assault Resource C enta promotes social justice by eliminating Happy Ours Productions is a grassroots group dedicated to building hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appointment or walk-in Most insur Neighborhood Housing and Care, Community Services and Swan House To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert (503-234-0175 www the visibility, community participation and collective leadership of les sexual violence through support, advocacy and education. Services include a 24-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support ance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. Se habla españd. (9 arr>430 bian women of cotor through a wide variety of social, networking, con pm Monday-Friday except 11:004:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St„ Sixth Floa. 503-988-3700.) sciousness-raising and action-oriented activities, events and projects. (503 764.9351, www.happyoureproductions.com.) ** 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), behavia 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 a Kurt 503-230-1202 a 877-795-7700 HIV 101: 503-230-1202. Positive Living Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235 wwwohsu edu/partnerehip.) 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 v e , Second Floa. 3653 SE 34th Ave 503- 988-3030, ext. 25703 www hivportland org.) Positive D irection Series offers life skill workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project Topics include em ploy ment, parenting, health, women's self-im age and sexuality, budget groups, community education and voluntea opportunities (Crisis: 503- 640-5311. Business: 503-3844)480 wwwsarcoregon org.) Pivot offers free HIV and STD testing fa gay/br/trans and all men who Imperial Sovereign Rose Court of Oregon is the oldest gay, lesbian, bi General have sex with men (because we think that’s hot). All testing is walk in Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides education around qu ea tobacco use and advocates fa tobacco reduc tion. (503-784-5813. re szego@ cascadiabhc.org.) and done on a first come, first served basis. Spanish speaking testing and trans sooal/fund-raising organization in the state of Oregon. Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month, (www rosecourt.org.) Men’s Tantric Yoga offers body/mind/spint health in a safe, structured Keshet is a social connection group for quea Jews and their spouses, »SOCIAL partners, significant others and good friends, meeting monthly fa pot- Outside In opaates a clinic fa anyone who can't qualify fa the Oregon Arts & Music Health Ran as well as needle exchange services that include those C onfluoice: The W illamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses who inject hormones Provide transitional housing fa youth 20 and Sundays at Unitanan Universalist Congregation of Salem. (4-6:30 pm younga and fa those HIV-positive and younga than 23 Need volun 5090 C e nta St. NE 503-364-2370 confluence@ aol.can. wwwcon- fluencechorus org.) teers of all ages. (10 am-6 pm Monday-Friday. 1132 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3800 wwwoutsidan.org.) Pivot is a community space fa men into men. We offer a vanety of Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-management senes for too Drop by. Get into something different (Wed - Sat 3-9pm. 209 SW 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 Fourth Ave 503445-7699 www pivotpdx org) Planned Parenthood of the Cdum bia/W illam ette provides confiden vide you with the tools to manage emotional changes (Julia 503-230- 1202, ext. 235 wwwohsu edu/partnership/fuzeon html.) tial and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD Positive Support Association supports all persons that have been and condoms Sliding-fees, insurance welcomed Se habla español. affected by the HIV/AIDS epidemic here in the Pacific Northwest The Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouva. Wash. (888- +alk is a five-session program for people living with HIV designed to reduce stress around talking about your HIV status and negotiating safer sex. New groups start regularly (Ben at 503-278-3868 a bger- ntz@ cascadeaids org) Jewish Gay Men’s Group— please call fa meeting time and place. (503-246-5939. efraimlevi@ aol.com.) Ave. 503445-7699, pivot@pivotpdx.org ing and tenant education (Shyle Ruder 503-223-5907, ext. 203. www cascadeaids org.) * ing volunteers to assist in HIV/AIDS Awareness Projects, including our Peer Positive Mentorship Program (www positive-support org) 3:30PM (HIV/STD), Saturdays 5 - 8:30PM (HIV only). 209 SW 4th environment fa men to explore their connection to self and to others Two classes weekly, (wwwelementalhealing.org) programming that is both social and educational in nature, a drop in space (that’s right, sip our coffee and use our WiFi fa free, we don’t mind), and weekly STD/HIV testing. Oh yeah, free condoms and lube, PSA maintains a comprehensive web site that people can visit to help newly diagnosed persons get help and support The PSA is also seek- staff available: Tuesdays 5 - 8:30PM (HIV/STD), Wednesdays 1 - testing and treatment. 20-rmnute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams 875-7820 www ppcworg.) Creative Connection is a social gathering fa gay men who are artists, Lavender Womyn is a lesbian social 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 honor movie fans meet at various Portland theaters to watch writers a musicians or who pursue some creative activity. Noncommercial, nonjudgmental; supporting personal creativity for movies togetha Contact kawfeetover@yahoo.com fa more information. novices and professionals alike Monthly potlucks on the second Fnday (7 pm. Carl 503-284-2971.) women, but no degree is necessary. Just come and ja n the fun! Pool 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.) 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, 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@msn com Recovery Portland Gay Men’s Chorus is open to singers, support members and C a ita f a Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling volunteers (503-226-2588 www.pdxgmc.org.) fa parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treat Portland Lesbian Choir, a nonaudition community choros, encour ment. Counseling is also available fa adolescents 13-17 who have ages women who love to sing in harmony— regardless of musical both substance abuse and depression, as well as for adolescents experience, age, race a sexual orientation— to join us for singing, skill building, socializing and fun, led by Director Kirsten Hart and assistant 15-22 who use methamphetarmne All of our programs are part of a luck dinners and special events. (Ira Forteita, iraf@ spintone.com, or visit wwwgayjewishportland com.) Lesbians with Degrees is a social group that was started fa degreed parties, Scrabble and more. (Lani 503-233-3557. Jan listserv at LesbianswDegrees-subscribe@ yahoogroups.com.) Les Couve Groove, a lesbian potiuck group for 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 togetha 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 natunsts/nudists Social gathenng second Saturday of every month (omenpdx@ omenpdx.org. wwwomenpdx o rg ) PDX FTM is a social group for female-to-male trans men and allies (groupsyahoo.com/group/PDX_FTM.) PDX Gay Board Gamers meets monthly in Northwest Portland to play
