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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 15, 2011)
' fijj] 4 0 * outreach - JULY 15, 2011 director Anya Lysak Rehearsals take place at Axis worth United Church »AIDS & HIV CAREAssist pays (or 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 W hite CARE Act. (8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday 503-731- 4029 or 800-805-2313 wwwhealthoregon o rg ). Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV prevention, supports people with HIV and their families and advocates OUTREACH listings of up to 50 words a rt provided free of charge to organizations and groups specifically serving the sexual minorities community. A ll 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-m ail 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 levels Spamsh-Janguage assistance available (Suite 800,208 SW 5th A v e , 503-223-5907, Oregon HIV/STD Hotline 800777-2437. CAP Vancouver offers free rapid HIV testing to men who have sex with men in Vancouver, Wash. (11am - 1pm Tuesdays, 4 - 8pm Thursdays. 3701 E. Fourth R a n Blvd 360750-7964) Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV 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 M oléla: 503-723-2944 82nd Avenue: 503-771-7944 F a 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 a 800-244-4870.) 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.) Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a p e a support program based on regardless of sexual orientation a musical background, to join Wednesday rehearsals No audition necessary. (503-2424244 www. St 503-238-5203. pquest@ qwest.net.) a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional satorichores.org) The Research & Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS five steps focusing on dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance . research trials of new drugs and therapies (2311 NW Northmp St. abuse) Meets at Live and Let Live Club. (7 8 pm Friday. 1210 SE #105.503-2298428.) 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; 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. 503-2818868.) nondimcal setting (1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895.) HIV+ AA Meeting at Rosewood Apartments invites those in recovery Social and Support Group discusses HIV issues for men at Quest Center Meet o lh a nice guys, share information and have fun. (7 8 pm Tuesday. 2901 E Burnside St. Terry 503-253-2292.) who are e ith a infected a affected by the disease. (7 pm Monday and Thursday. 4810 NE Sandy Blvd.) Lunch Bunch hosts quea-fnendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobil Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday. 2400 NE Broadway. 503-2818868.) ity, medications or drug/alcohot/mental health support. (Business: 503- 7864829. Volunteers: 503-234-0175 wwwourhouseofportland.org/ Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities community a safe place to find friendship, recovery and dean-and-soba activities. Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home fa tow-income Tod's C o m a in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, com Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, using or panion pet care, cremations and more to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to Poz f a the Cause, a 12-step recovery group for anyone infected a donate or for services. (503-3494699. www.ourhouseofportland.org/ program s/todscom a.) affected by HIV or Hepatitis C who has a desire to stop the suffenng associated with alcohol and drug abuse, meets at Rosewood House. (78:15 pm Mondays. 4810 NE Sandy Blvd. Tom @ 503-916-9693 and HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, cloth ing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free HIV testing services fa gay and bi men at community health clinics in Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of qu ea and ques Second St. Tigard: 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday, 15296 SW Royalty tioning people who support one anotha in recovenng from the effects Parkway. 5038464965.) of anotha person's drinking. (6:15-7 pm Thursday. 1244 NE 39th Ave. 503-292-1333, ext. 1 www.al-anonportlandaegon.org.) »HEALTH Anti-Violence Volunteers invited to inquire anytime (9 am-3 pm Monday-Fnday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503460-3822 ) Bradiey-Angle House provides emergency sh e lta fa women-identi fied domestic violence survivors. Individual support and advocacy are The Link, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay and bi men, available for any queer people who have experienced emotional, physi 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.) Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Test Site offers confidential testing by appantment. Some walk-in testing. Sliding-scale fee Se habla español; other interpretation by appoint pm 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 Fred @ 503805-5895.) Beaverton and Tigard. (Beaverton: 5:30-7:30 pm Monday, 12550 SW phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. meets every month for social events, discussions and other outings. (209 SW 4th A ve , 503-278-3868 thelink@ cascadeaids.org.) Rose City Swing is a traditional 16-piece big band performing every thing from dassc dance standards to contemporary swing Membership of charge. (503-243-1065 wwwonorg/cfar/portland.) Meeting space available for 12-step groups (1210 SE Seventh Ave alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call fa a free packet of information. (503-227-2339 bwport@ comcast.net.) Rose City Gay Freedom Marching Band performs once a year dur ing Portland Prate (www.rcgfb.org.) 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 503-2388091.) Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about Portland Gay Symphonic Band always welcomes new members, from accomplished musicians to those who have not played since high school, (www.portlandgaysymphoncband.org.) by audition, (www.roseatyswing.org.) programs/swanhouse.) 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.) of C hrist (6:458:45 pm Wednesday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St. portlandtesbianchar@ hotmail.com. w w w plchar o rg ) federally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents engage resistant youth in counseling, have a family therapy focus, and are free Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and Esther’s Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items to people with HIV/AIDS. Call to donate a for services (503-349-4699 www ourhouseofpaHand org/program s/estherspantiy) ment. (9 am 4:45 pm Monday-Fnday except 12:30-4:45 Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floa. 503-988-3775.) WWW.JUSTOUT.COM cal or sexual abuse in their relationships. Free, confidential and safe. (Crisis: 503-281-2442. Sexual and Gender Minonty Services Program 503-232-7805, ext. 3 melissaa@ bradleyangle.org.) C en ta 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: 541-7588219.) Clackamas Women's Services offers shelta, support and resource referral to survivors o f domestic and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly. W heelchair accessible. TTD, relay calls and collect calls accepted. (Crisis: 503854-2288. Business: 503-722-2366.) Kids on the Block Awareness Program, a service of Impact NW, is a valuable resource f a the children, parents and teachers with topics like Preventing School Violence, Appreciating Cultural Differences, Making Healthy Choices and more. Visit kidsontheblockimpactnwbtogspot. com for more information. Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (5:30 pm Monday-Fnday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213.) Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program fa those suffenng from addictive sexual behaviors. Any ge nd a and sexual onentation is welcome. Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting focuses on Steps 1-2-3 and the spiritual solution. (7 8 pm Tuesday. 909 NW 24th Ave., Second Floa. 503452-5961 www.portlandsaa org.) Sat on Men’s Chorus welcomes new members of all ages and races, General Asian Pacific Islan da Pride is fa LGBTQ people of Asian and Paafic Islanda descent in Oregon, providing safe and supportive opportuni ties to celebrate, educate and bnng our communities togetha. (api.pnde@ gmal.com, api-pnde.btogspoLcom) Bad G irls is a social and educational leather and B/D/S/M dub 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 during the Kinky Women’s Welcoming Munch monthly. (503-972-2233. www.pdxbadgiris.net.) Blackout L eath a 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.BlackoutLeatha.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. (503884-0305. mikkata@ comcast.net.) Border Riders Motorcycle Club provides sodal opportunities fa gay men interested in recreational motorcycle touring and camping. (503-325-2204, brmcprez@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 ce n ta /so ft butch/bucha a 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. M a e inform ation: ButchCrewPDX@ gmail. com or find us on Facebook. CHARGED* is a free monthly dub night fa HIV+ men, on third Tuesdays, hosted by Zora Phoenix at CC Slaughters in Portland. (219 NW Davis St., 503-248-9135) Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) meets each Wednesday at 6 Coqsure is a social group fa people who were assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to-mate, genderquea, drag king, p.m. at the Alano Club and welcomes any sex abuse survivors age 18 and older. Newcomers are welcome! (909 NW 24th St.) etc). (503471-1515. groups.yahoo.com/group/coqsure.) Sunday O v a the Rainbow, a 12-step Al-Anon group pnmanly for the sexual minonties community, helps family and friends of those addicted to alcohol a drugs on their own path to health and recovery. Meets in the Chanmng Room at First Unitarian Church of Portland. (5:158:30 pm Sunday 1011 SW 12th Ave.) The Triangle P roject at Cascadia Behaviaal Health Care is Oregon's alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specifically for the qu ea 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 www.cascadiabhc.org) Sexual Axis is a free, two-session, one-on-one counseling program designed to help you take the stress out of safer sex and work toward reducing 50+ lesbian social group meets monthly. (4-7 pm. 503842-3360 or 971-216-1173. sutaytig@ aol.com.) FTM Pacific NW OR & WA is a discussion group fa female-to-mate trans men. (groups.yahoo.com/group/FTM_PaaficNW) Funny Ladies, a sodal group fa nice lesbians 35 and deter as well as their fnends and loved ones, hdds 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 stonng food crops. Contact Tom Wmterrowd, 503-263-2696, or gayguysgardening@yahoo.com Gay Men Who Have Lost Their Partners meets at the West Cafe to provide an opportunity fa conversation and sodalizing. The death need not have occurred recently. (7:30 pm second Wednesday. 1201 SW Jefferson St. 503-701-9376.) Portland Women’s Crisis Line offers free and confidential services fa survivors of domestic and sexual violence; operates a 24-hour crisis intervention hot line that provides referrals for shelta, counseling and your risk. Help take the stress out of safer sex! Held at Pivot, 209 SW 4th Ave., 503445-7699, pivot@pivotpdx.org support groups, provides sexual assault advocates; and offers a pro The Multnomah County Health Department STD Prevention Program Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of integrated health and housing services for people with gram for sex workers Foreign language translation is available. (503- offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV 235-5333 a 888-235-5333 www.pwd.org.) testing, Hepatitis C and syphilis testing to those at highest risk, and HIV/AIDS Programs include Our House (24-hour residential care), Neighborhood Housing and Care, Community Services and Swan Sexual Assault Resource C en ta promotes social justice by eliminating hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appantm ent a walk-in Most insur ance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee Se habla espariol (9 am 4:30 Happy Ours Productions is a grassroots group dedicated to building the visibility, community partiapation and collective leadership of les bian women of cotor through a wide variety of sodal, networking, con online chart access. Appointments are available regardless of insur ance (50 34 948 56 2) 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), behavta 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 Line 503-517-3590 SHOP: Laura a Kurt 503-230-1202 or 877-795-7700. HIV 101: 503-230-1202. Positive Living: Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235 wwwohsu edu/partnership.) Porflantf Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision making body that identifies services needed fa people living with HIV/ AIDS and allocates federal funds annually Need volunteers from all walks of life (20 NE 10th A ve . Second F lo a 3653 SE 34th Ave 503- 988-3030, ext. 25703 wwwhivportland.org.) Positive Direction 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 ing and tenant education (Shyle Ruder 503-223-5907, ext 203. www cascadeaids org.) Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-management senes for sexual violence through support, advocacy and education Services include a 24-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support pm Monday-Fnday except 11:004:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark sciousness-raising and action-oriented activities, events and projects St., Sixth Fkxx. 503-988-3700.) (503.764.9351, www happyoursproductions.com.) Pivot offers free HIV and STD testing fa gay/bi/trans and all men who Imperial Sovaergn 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 and trans soaal/fund-rasing organization m the state of Oregon. Meetings Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides education around q u e a tobacco use and advocates fa tobacco reduc tion. (503-784-5813. r.e.szego@ cascadiabhc.org.) and done on a first come, first served basis. Spanish speaking testing are the first two Mondays of each month (www.rosecourt.org.) staff available Tuesdays 5 - 8:30PM (HIV/STD), Wednesdays 1 - Jewish Gay Men's Group—please call fa meeting time and place (503-246-5939. efraimtevi@ aol.com.) 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 (wwwetementalhealing org) Ave. 503445-7699, pivot@ pivotpdx.org Keshet is a social connection group for q u e a Jews and their spouses, »SOCIAL partners, significant others and good fnends, meeting monthly fa pot- Outside In operates a clinic for anyone who can’t qualify fa the Oregon Arts & Music Health Plan as well as needle exchange services that indude those Confluence: The W illamette Valley Mixed GALA Chores rehearses who inject hormones Provide transitional housing for youth 20 and younga and for those HIV-positive and younga than 23. Need volun teers of all ages (10 an>8 pm Monday-Fnday. 1132 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3800. wwwoutSKtem o rg ) Pivot is a community space for men into men We offer a variety 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 wwwpivotpdx org) Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/W illamette provides confiden vide you with the tools to manage emotional changes (Julia 503-230- tial and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD 1202, ext. 235. wwwohsu edu/partnership/fuzeon h tm l) testing and treatment, 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams 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 PSA maintains a comprehensive web site that people can visit to help Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouva, Wash. (888- newly diagnosed persons get help and support The PSA s also seek 875-7820 www.ppcw.org.) ♦ é k 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) 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 arnxx and ja n us! (LynneMe2@gmail.com) groups, community education and voluntea opportunities (Crisis: 503- 640-5311 Business: 503-384-0480. www.sarcoregon org.) people living with HIV/AIDS designed to assist you m taking care of your illness, give you skills to carry out normal daily activities and pro ing volunteers to assist in HIV/AIDS Awareness Projects, including our Peer Positive Mentorship Program (www positive-support org) Get Off My Axe! is a lesbian RPG gaming group in the tradition of 3:30PM (HIV/STD), Saturdays 5 - 8:30PM (HIV only). 209 SW 4th Sundays at Unitanan Universalist Congregation of Salem. (48:30 pm. 5090 C e nta St. NE 503-364-2370. confluence@ aol.com. www.con- fluencechores.org.) Creative Connection is a social gathenng fa 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 Friday (7 pm. Carl 503-284-2971.) Foreign Film Group meets every second and fourth Sunday to screen foreign films at vanous venues, followed by a group discussion, (pdx- gayfilm@ yahoo.com.) Motherlode Music Weekend. Spend E asta in the company of delightful w onen . play music, have fun, team a new instrument. N W. Women's Music Celebration, Apnl 23-25,2011 YMCA Camp Collins, near Gresham Registration available at wwwmotherkxtemusic 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 wwwpdxgm corg.) for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treat ment. Counseling is also available for adolescents 13-17 ^ x ) have both substance abuse and depression, as well as for adolescents ages women who love to sing in harmony—regardless of musical experience, age, race or sexué onentation—to join us lor singing, skill 15-22 »too use methamphetamne A l of our programs are part of a building, soctéizing and fun, ted by Director Kirsten Hart and assistant Portland Lesbian Choir, a nonaudition community chores, encour luck dinners and speaal events (Ira Forleita, iraf@ spiritone.com, or visit wwwgayjewishportland.com.) Lavenda Womyn is a lesbian social group with chapters in Portland, Salem, Eugene, Corvallis-Albany, Rogue Valley, and Grants Pass. They organize several events throughout the year induding potlucks, BBQ’s, bowling, bunco, game night, and more (Visit lavenderwomyn com or email Kim at support@lavenderwomyn .com for more inform ation) Lesbian horror movie fans meet at vanous Portland theaters to watch movies togetha Contact kawfeetover@yahoo com lor more 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. Join listserv at LesbianswDegrees-subscribe@ yahoogroups.com.) Les Couve Groove, a lesbian potluck group for SW WA. Meets the second Sunday of every month, 5 8 p.m. in members' homes (except fa May, when we meet the third Sunday to respect M otha's Day.) F a more information, contact us: tescouvegroove@gmal.com. Y’all come! Windandsea is a group embarking on the journey of bnnging 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 for gay male naturists/nudists Social gathering second Saturday of every month (omenpdx@omenpdx org www.omenpdx.org) PDX FTM is a social group for female-to-male trans men and allies (groups yahoo conVgroup/PDX_ FTM.) PDX Gay Board Gamers meets monthly m Northwest Portland to play
