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»AIDS & HIV
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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