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f y 4 0 < outreach SEPTEMBER 2,20)1 »AIDS & HIV CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs and insurance pian copaym ents 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 www healthaegon org). 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 v s provided free of charge to organizations and groups specifically serving the sexual m inorities community. Ail listings are subject to editing, and inclusion Is subject to space lim itations, 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.'Ptease type your announcement and include contact information. for sound HIV policy and legislation on foe national, state and local levels Spanish-language assistance available. (Suite 800,208 SW 5th Ave., 503-223-5907, Oregon HIV/STD Hotline 800-777-2437. 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 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- 8471 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. (503-3974651 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 for weekends Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (Mara 503460-3822.) Esther’s Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items to .pe ople with HIV/AIDS Call to donate or for services. (503-3494699 www ourhouseofportland org/programs/esfoerspantry.) 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 for a free packet of information. (503-227-2339. bwport@ comcast.net.) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, cloth ing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, -phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Fnday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503460-3822.) resistant youth in counseling, have a family therapy focus, and are free of charge. (503-243-1065 www.ori.org/cfar/portland.) Satori Men’s Chorus welcomes new members of all ages and races, regardless of sexual orientation a .musical background, to join Wednesday rehearsals No audition necessary (503-2424244 www. satorichorus.org.) ational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS a cancer (2901E Burnside St. 503-238-5203. pquest@ qwest.net.) The Research & Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research foals of new drugs and therapies (2311 NW Norforup St. Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a p e a support program based on a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional five steps focusing on dual diagnosis (m ental illness and substance abuse) Meets at Live and Let Live Club. (7-8 pm Friday. 1210 SE #105.5082288428.) 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; ings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 pm daily. Internet resources; p e a counseling; referrals; and support groups in a nondinica! setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895.) 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868) 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 foster care home for low-income 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-fnendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday. people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobil ity, medications a drug/alcohol/mental health support. (Business: 5 0 8 2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.) 7864829. Volunteers: 503-234-0175 wwwourhouseofporDand.org/ place to find friendship, recovery and dean-and-soba activities. programs/swanhouse.) Meeting space available for 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave. Tod’s Comer in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, com 503-2386091.) panion pet care, cremations and more to people with HIV/AIDS Call to donate a fa services. (503-3494699. www.airhouseofportland.org/ Poz for the Cause, a 12-step recovery group fa anyone infected a affected by HIV a Hepatitis C who has a desire to stop the suffering program s/todscom a.) associated with alcohol and drug abuse, meets at Rosewood House. Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free (7-8:15 pm Mondays. 4810 NE Sandy Blvd. Tom @ 503-916-9693 and HIV testing services fa gay and bi men at community health clinics in Fred @ 503605-5895.) 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 ) Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minorities community a safe Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of q u e a and ques tioning people who support one anotha in recovenng from the effects of an otha person's dnnking. (6:15-7 pm Thursday. 1244 NE 39th Ave. 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 grdup that meets monthly to share stories, favorite authors, top 10 lists and opinions and reviews of the assigned book. (5036846305. mikkata@ comcast.net.) B o rd a Riders Motorcycle Club provides soaal opportunities fa gay men interested in recreational motorcycle touring and camping. (503-325-2204, brmcprez@ borderriders.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. Our c a e values are: Creating community, com a find us on Facebook. 1-2-3 and the spiritual solution. (7 6 pm Tuesday. 909 NW 24th Ave., passions together through programs like yoga, cycling, hiking, medita Sunday O v a the Rainbow, a 12-step Al-Anon group primarily for the tion, healing touch classes, vision teams, wellness coaching, informa Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a tion and referrals (503 223 8822, ext. 1. www.manifestpdx.org.) 24-hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy, Multnomah County Health Department’s HIV Community Test Site safety planning and support groups. (Crisis: 541-754-0110 a 800-927- 0197 Business: 541-7584)219 ) ance. (503494-8562.) production company. We are proud to produce the Mr. & Ms. Oregon Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program for those suffering 503-281-2442, lupitam@ bradleyangle.org, 503-595-9591 x305) 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 Munch monthly. (503-972-2233. www pdxbadgiris.net.) Blackout L eath a Productions is Oregon's prem ia GLBTQ leatha from addictive sexual behaviors Any ge nd a and sexual orientation is Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) meets each Wednesday at 6 OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health care for people living can connect and ask questions during the Kinky Women's Welcoming Bradley Angle provides emergency shelter fa domestic violence sur vivors of all genders, LGBTQ-specific services include a weekly all p.m. at the Alano Club and welcomes any sex abuse survivors age 18 and okter. Newcomers are welcome! (909 NW 24th St.) King Jr Blvd. 503-988-3030.) Workshops, discussions, events and parties. Women of all orientations celebrating diversity & playing nicely with others. We don't decide who belongs - you do. More inform ation: ButchCrewPDX@ gmail. Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. (5:30 offered sevaal times a year. Free, confidential and safe. (Crisis line: Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans Bad Girts is a social and educational le a th a and B/D/S/M dub for self-identified women with an emphasis on safety and education. pm Monday-Friday 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213.) within an intimate relationship. Healfoy Relationships classes are guys. Se habla español. (5-7:15 pm Tuesday. 5329 NE Martin Luther (api.pnde@ gmail.com, apt-pride.blogspot.com) Anti-Violence Manifest, a nonprofit men’s wellness community, prevents and addresses HIV and STDs by empowenng men to pursue their wellness Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3775.) Islanda descent in Oregon, providing safe and supportive opportuni ties to celebrate, educate and bnng our communities togetha 503-292-1333, ext. 1. www.al-anonportlandoregon.org.) (209 SW 4th Ave., 503-278-3868 thelink@ cascadeaids org.) pm General Asian Pacific Islan da Pride is for LGBTQ people of Asian and Pacific »HEALTH Second F loa. 503452-5961. www.portlandsaa.org.) 12:304:45 Rose City Swing is a traditional 16-piece big band performing every alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recre persons experiencing physical, emotional, sexual a economic violence Monday-Fnday except Rose City Gay Freedom Marching Band performs once a year dur ing Portland Pride, (www.rcgfb.org.) by audition, (www.rosecityswing.org.) meets every month for social events, discussions and other outings pm school, (www.portlandgaysymphonicband.org.) federally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents engage The Link, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay and bi men, (9 am 4:45 Portland Gay Symphonic Band always welcomes new members, from accomplished musicians to those who have not played since high Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and welcome Weekly gay- and lesbian-friendly meeting focuses on Steps ment. director Anya Lysak Rehearsals take place at Ainsworth United Church of Christ. (6:456:45 pm Wednesday 2941 NE Ainsworth S t portlandlesbianchar@ hotmail com. wwwpfchoirorg.) thing from classic dance standards to contemporary swing. Membership genders support group facilitated by a quea-identified advocate Individual support and advocacy is available for self-identified LGBTQ offers confidential testing by appointment. Some walk-in testing. Sliding-scale fee. Se habla español; other interpretation by appoint WWW.JUSTOUT.COM Clackamas Women’s Services offers shelter, support and resource referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence Lesbian, bi and trans friendly. W heelchair 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 Healfoy Choices and more. Visit kidsonthebtockimpactnw.blogspot. com for 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 for shelter, counseling and sexual minorities community, helps fam ily and friends of those addicted to alcohol a drugs on their own path to health and recovery. Meets in the Channing Room at First Unitanan Church of Portland. (5:156:30 pm Sunday. 1011 SW 12th Ave.) The Triangle Project at Cascadia Behavioral Health Care is Oregon’s alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specifically for the qu ea community. Safe, respectful, confidential and effective since 1986. Services include a group tor 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 w o k toward reducing your risk. Help take the stress out of safer sex! Held at Rvot, 209 SW 4th Ave., 503445-7699, pivot@ pivolpdx.org CHARGED+ is a free monthly club night fa 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 were assigned a female sex at birth but identify otherwise (female-to-male, genderquea, drag king, etc.). (503471-1515. groups.yahoo.com/group/coqsure.) 50+ lesbian social group meets monthly. (4-7 pm. 503642-3360 a 971-2161173. 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 okter 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 provide an opportunity fa conversation and socializing. The death need not have occurred recently. (7:30 pm second Wednesday. 1201 SW Jefferson St. 503-701-9376.) Get 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 kobolds as we go. Dust off your gram for sex workers. F aeign language translation is available (5 0 8 The Multnomah County Health Department STD Prevention Program offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, HIV testing, Hepatitis C and syphilis testing to those at highest risk, and 235-5333 a 888-235-5333. www.pwd.org.) hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appointment or walk-in. Most insur Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice by eliminating 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 participation and coliedive leadership of les bian women of cotor through a wide variety of soaal, networking, con ourhouseofportland.org) sexual violence through support, advocacy and education Services include a 24-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support pm Monday-Friday except 11:004:30 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Fkxx 503-988-3700.) 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 soaal/fund-raising organization in the state of Oregon. Meetings are the first two Mondays of each month, (www.rosecourt.org.) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of integrated health and housing services for people with HIV/AIDS Programs include Our House (24-hour residential care), Neighborhood Housing and Care, Community Services and Swan House To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert. (503-234-0175 www support groups; provides sexual assault advocates; and offers a pro Partnership Project provides services to people with HIV/AIDS, their groups, community education and votuntea opportunities. (Crisis: 5 0 8 Pivot offers free HIV and STD testing fa gay/tx/trans and all men who families and those at nsk Programs include HIV Case Management; 640-5311. Business: 503-384-0480. wwwsarcoregon.org.) have sex with men (because we think that’s hot). All testing is walk in Supporting Healthy Options fa Prevention (SHOP), behavia change counseling to motivate people to protect themselves and their partners; General and done on a first come, first served basis. Spanish speaking testing Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides education around queer tobacco use and advocates fa tobacco reduc tion. (503-784-5813. reszego@ cascadiabhcorg.) 3:30PM (HIV/STD), Saturdays 5 - 8:30PM (HIV only). 209 SW 4th 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 a 877-795-7700. HIV 101: 503-230-1202. Positive Living: Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235 wwwohsu edu/partnership) Men’s Tantric Yoga offers body/mind/spirit health in a safe, structured environment fa men to explore their connection to self and to others. Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision Two classes weekly, (wwwelementalhealing.org) making body that identifies services needed fa people living with HIV/ Outside In operates a clinic for anyone who can't qualify for the Oregon AIDS and allocates federal funds annually Need volunteers from all Health Ran as well as needle exchange services that include those who inject hormones. Provide transitional housing for youth 20 and ^ walks of life. (20 NE 10th Ave., Second Fkxx. 3653 SE 34th Ave. 5 0 8 *988-3030, ext. 25703 wwwhivportland.org.) younga and for those HIV-positive and younga than 23. Need volun 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 teers of all ages. (10 arrv6 pm Monday-Friday 1132 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3800. wwwoutsktein org.) ing and tenant education (Shyle Ruder 503-223-5907, ext. 203. programming that is both social and educational in nature, a drop in space (that’s right, sip our coffee and use our W iFi for free, we don’t www cascadeaids.ag.) Pivot is a community space for men into men. We offer a variety of Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-management series, fa rand), and weekly STD/HIV testing. Oh yeah, free condoms and lube, 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 too Drop by. Get into something different (Wed - Sat 3-9pm. 209 SW vide you with the tools to manage emotional changes (Julia 503-230- 1202, ext. 235 wwwohsu edu/partnership/fuzeon.html.) Planned Parenthood of the Columbia/W illamette provides confiden tial and affordable sexual and reproductive health care, including STD Positive Support Association supports all persons that have been affected by foe HIV/AIDS epidemic here in the Pacific Northwest. The PSA maintains a comprehensive web site that people can visit to help newly diagnosed persons get help and support. The PSA is qlso seek ing volunteers to assist in HIV/AIDS Awareness Projects, including our Peer Positive Mentorship Program, (www.positive-support.org) ♦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- ritz@ cascadeaids.org) Fourth Ave. 503445-7699. www pivotpdx.org) staff available: Tuesdays 5 - 8:30PM (HIV/STD), Wednesdays 1 - Ave. 503445-7699, pivot@ pivotpdx.org »SOCIAL Arts & Music Confluence: The W illamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses Sundays at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Salem. (46:30 pm. 5090 Center St. NE 503-364-2370 confluence@ aol com www.con- fluencechonjs.org.) Creative Connection is a social gathering fa gay men who are art ists, writers a musicians or who pursue some creative activity Noncommercial, nonjudgmental; supporting personal creativity fa geek arm a and join us! (LynneMe2@gmail com) Jewish Gay Men’s Group—please call fa meeting time and place. (5082465939 efraimlevi@ aol.com.) Keshet is a social connection group fa q u e a Jews and their spouses, partners, significant others and good friends, meeting monthly fa pot- luck dinners and spedal events (Ira Forieita, iraf@ spiritone com, a visit www.gayjewishportland.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 a email Kim at support@ lavendawomyn.com for more inform ation) Lesbian horror movie fans meet at various Portland theaters to watch movies togetha Contact kawfeetover@yahoo.com for more information. novices and professionals alike. Monthly potlucks on the second Friday. (7 pm. Carl 503-284-2971.) 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 Foreign Film Group meets every second and fourth Sunday to screen foreign films at various venues, followed by a group discussion (pdx- LesbianswDegrees-subscribe@ yahoogroups.com.) gayfHm@yahoo.com.) Les Couve Groove, a lesbian pottuck group for SW WA Meets the second Sunday of every month, 5 6 p.m. in members' homes (except for Motheriode Music Weekend. Spend Easter in the company of parties, Scrabble and more. (Lani 5082383557. Join listserv at May, when we meet the third Sunday to respect M otha's Day.) F a more information, contact us: lescouvegroove@ gmal.com. Y’all come! and condoms Shding-fees, insurance welcomed Se habla espariol Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham, delightful women , play music, have fun, learn a new instrument. N.W Women's Music Celebration, April 23-25,2011. YMCA Camp CoHins, near Gresham. Registration available at www mothertodemusic.com. Beaverton, Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouva, Wash (8 8 8 Classes in guitar, marimba, drumming, singing and much more. You’ll Oregon Coast LGBT community togetha Let’s get togetha and figure 875-7820 wwwppcwong.) love it! Questions? LM\fogt01@msn.com Recovery Portland Gay Men’s Chorus is open to singers, support members and volunteers. (503-226-2588 www.pdxgmc.org.) out how to enhance our coastal lives togetha, and have fun! (Commonwind@yahoo.com) Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling Portland Lesbian Choir, a nonaudition community chorus, encour testing and treatment, 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 \Mio refuse to go to treat ment. Counseling is also available for adolescents 13-17 vtfio have both substance abuse and depression, as we* as for adolescents 15-22 vtfxi use methamphetamne A* of our programs are part of a ages women iM » love to sing in harmony—regardless of musical experience, age, race a sexual orientation—to join us for singing, skill building, socializing and fun, led by Director Kirsten Hart and assistant Windandsea is a group embarking on the journey of bringing the 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.com/group/PDX_FTM.) PDX Gay Board Gamers meets monthly in Northwest Portland to play
