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»AIDS & HIV
CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs
and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people
with HIV/AIDS Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services
and the Ryan W hite CARE Act. (8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 503-731-
4029 a 800-805-2313. ww whealthaegon o rg )
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV
prevention, supports people with HIV and their families and advocates
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for sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and local
levels Spanish-language assistance available (Suite 800,208 SW 5th
Ave., 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 Rain Blvd 360750-7964)
Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential
Portland Gay Symphonic Band always welcomes new members,
from accomplished musicians to those who have not played since high
school (www.porttandgaysymphomcband 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 tug band performing every
thing from classic dance standards to contemporary swing Membership
federally funded treatment study to help qualifying parents engage
resistant youth in counseling, have a family therapy focus, and are free
by audition (www.roseatyswmg.org.)
ational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and
dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer (2901 E Burnside
of charge. (503-243-1065 www on.org/cfar/portland.)
St. 503-238-5203. pquest@ qwest.net.)
a version of the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with an additional
regardless of sexual orientation a musical background, to join
Wednesday rehearsals. No audition necessary. (503-2424244 www.
satorichonjs.org.)
The Research & Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS
research tnals of new drugs and therapies (2311 NW Northrup St.
Dual Diagnosis Anonymous is a peer support program based on
#105.503-229-8428.)
503-771-7944 For more information call 503-742-5382.)
The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides a queer
safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and STD prevention programs;
ings at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (5:30 pm daily.
Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential
HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone Se habla
Internet resources, peer counseling; referrals; and support groups in a
2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.)
nonclinical 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 other nice guys, share information and have fun. (7-8 pm
Tuesday. 2901 E Burnside St. Teny 503-253-2292.)
who are either infected a affected by the disease. (7 pm Monday and
español We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materi
portlandlesbianchoir@ hotmail.com. www.plchar.org.)
Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and
alternative health care, nutntion classes, support groups and recre
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.)
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:
of Christ. (6:45-8:45 pm Wednesday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St.
Extended Family hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meet
Satori Men's Chorus welcomes new members of all ages and races,
General
Asian Pacific Islander 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@gmail.com, api-pnde.blogspot com)
Bad Girls is a soaal and educational leather and B/D/S/M club fa
self-identified women with an emphasis on safety and education
Thursday 4810 NE Sandy Blvd.)
Workshops, discussions, events and parties. Women of all orientations
can connect and ask questions dunng the Kinky Women’s Welcoming
Lunch Bunch hosts queer-friendly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at
Metropolitan Community Church of Portland. (Noon daily, 1 pm Sunday.
Munch monthly. (503-972-2233. www.pdxbadgirts.net.)
HIV-positive individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, fro
zen meals for weekends Volunteers invited to inquire anytime (Mara
Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home fa low-income
people with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobil
2400 NE Broadway. 503-281-8868.)
503460-3822.)
ity, medications a drug/alcohol/mental health support. (Business: 503-
Esther’s Pantry in Milwaukie provides food and personal care items to
7864829. Volunteers: 503-234-0175. www ourtiouseofportland org/
programs/swanhouse.)
Live and Let Live Club offers the sexual minonties community a safe
place to find friendship, recovery and dean-and-sober activities.
Meeting space available fa 12-step groups. (1210 SE Seventh Ave.
als and free condoms. (503-397-4651 or 800-2444870.)
Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to
people with HIV/AIDS Call to donate or for services. (503-3494699
■www ourtiouseofportland org/program s/estherspantry)
Fuzeon Information Group welcomes people contemplating, using or
caregiving for Fuzeon recipients. Facilitated by expenenced patients,
nurses and social workers. (5:30-7 pm second Wednesday, 5525 SE
Milwaukie Ave RSVP to Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. wwwohsu 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@ com cast.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-Friday. 2941
NE Ainsworth St. 503460-3822.)
The Link, a social networking group for HIV-positive gay and bi men,
Tod’s Corner in Milwaukie provides clothing, household items, com
panion pet care, cremations and m ae to people with HIV/AIDS Call to
donate a fa services. (503-3494699 www.ourhouseofportland.org/
programs/todscomer. )
Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free
HIV testing services for gay and bi men at community health clinics in
Beaverton and Tigard (Beaverton: 5:30-7:30 pm Monday, 12550 SW
Second St. Tigard: 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday, 15296 SW Royalty
Parkway 503-8464965.)
»HEALTH
Anti-Violence
Bradley Angle provides emergency shelter fa domestic violence sur
vivors of all genders. LGBTQ-specific services include a weekly all
genders support group facilitated by a queer-identified advocate
addresses HIV and STDs by empowenng men to pursue their wellness
Individual support and advocacy is available for self-identified LGBTQ
persons experiencing physical, emotional, sexual a economic violence
within an intimate relationship. Healthy Relationships classes are
offered several times a year Free, confidential and safe. (Crisis line:
503-281-2442, lupitam@ bradleyangle.org, 503-595-9591 x305)
passions together through programs like yoga, cycling, hiking, medita
Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence serves survivors of
tion, healing touch classes, vision teams, wellness coaching, informa
tion and referrals (503 223 8822, ext. 1 www manifestpdx.org.)
domestic and sexual violence in Linn and Benton counties and offers a
meets every month for social events, discussions and other outings.
(209 SW 4th Ave., 503-278-3868 thelink@ cascadeaids.org.)
Manifest, a nonprofit men’s wellness community, prevents and
Multnomah 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
Wednesday 426 SW Stark St., Sixth Floor. 503-988-3775.)
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
24-hour hot line, confidential shelter, legal and hospital advocacy,
safety planning and support groups. (Crisis: 541-754-0110 a 800-927-
503-238-6091.)
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
associated with alcohol and drug abuse, meets at Rosewood House.
(7-8:15 pm Mondays. 4810 NE Sandy Blvd Tom @ 503-916-9693 and
Fred @ 503-805-5895.)
Rainbow Recovery Al-Anon is a 12-step group of queer and ques
tioning people who support one another in recovenng from the effects
of another person's drinking. (6:15-7 pm Thursday. 1244 NE 39th Ave.
503-292-1333, ext. 1. www.al-anonportlandaegon.org.)
Rush Hour Reprieve is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting (5:30
pm Monday-Friday. 1210 SE Seventh Ave. 503-772-5213.)
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a 12-step program fa those suffering
from addictive sexual behaviors Any gender and sexual orientation is
welcome. Weekly gay- and lesbian-fnendly 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.)
Survivors of Incest Anonymous (SIA) meets each Wednesday at 6
p.m at the Alano Club and welcomes any sex abuse survivors age 18
and older. Newcomers are welcome! (909 NW 24th St.)
Sunday Over the Rainbow, a 12-step Al-Anon group primarily fa the
sexual minorities community, helps family and friends of those addicted
to alcohol a drugs on their own path to health and recovery. Meets in
0197. Business: 541-7584)219.)
the Channing Room at First Unitanan Church of Portland. (5:15-6:30
pm Sunday 1011 SW 12th Ave.)
Clackamas Women's Services offers shelter, support and resource
referral to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Lesbian, bi and
The Triangle Project at Cascadla Behaviaal Health Care is Oregon's
trans friendly W heelchair accessible. TTD, relay calls and collect calls
accepted. (Cnsis: 503-654-2288. Business: 503-722-2366.)
Kids on the Block Awareness Program, a service of Impact NW, is a
alcohol and drug addiction treatment program specifically fa the queer
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. www.cascadiabhc.org)
Blackout Leather 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 other events. F a more details, check out our
website w w w B lackouleatha.org
Bookwomen is a lesbian discussion group that meets monthly to
share stories, favonte authors, top 10 lists and opinions and reviews of
the assigned book. (503-684-0305. mikkata@ comcast.net.)
Border Riders Motorcycle Club provides social opportunities fa gay
men intaested in reaeational 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 center/soft
butch/bucha or any sim ilar identity. Meet ups are the 2nd Sunday of
each month at Q Center. O ur core values are: Creating community,
celebrating diversity & playing nicely with others. We don’t decide
who belongs - you do. More inform ation: ButchCrewPDX@ gmail.
com or find us on Facebook.
CHARGED+ is a free monthly club night fa HIV+ men, on third
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, gendaqueer, drag king,
etc.). (503471-1515. groups.yahoo.com/group/coqsure.)
50+ lesbian social group meets monthly. (4-7 pm. 503-642-3360
971-216-1173. sutaytig@ aol.com.)
or
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 for nice lesbians 35 and o ld a as well as
their friends and loved ones, holds potlucks on the second Saturday of
each month, (flataps@ yahoo.com.)
Gay Guys Gardening is a m em ba supported organization focused on
growing, harvesting and stonng food crops. Contact Tom Winterrowd,
503-263-2696, or gayguysgardening@yahoo.com
valuable resource fa the children, parents and teachers with topics like
Preventing School Violence, Appreciating Cultural Differences, Making
Sexual
with HIV/AIDS. Services include HIV specialty care, psychiatry, coun
Healthy Choices and more. Visit kidsontheblockimpactnw.blogspot.
com for m ae information.
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
need not have occurred recently. (7:30 pm second Wednesday. 1201
seling, addiction treatment, case management, same-day visits and
Portland Women's Crisis Line offers free and confidential services for
online chart access Appointments are available regardless of insur
Get Off My Axe! is a lesbian RPG gaming group in the tradition of
survivors of domestic and sexual violence; operates a 24-hour crisis
intervention hot line that provides referrals for shelter, counseling and
your risk Help take the stress out of s a fa sex! Held at Pivot, 209 SW
4th Ave., 503445-7699, pivot@pivotpdx.org
King Jr Blvd. 503-988-3030.)
OHSU HIV Clinic provides comprehensive health care for people living
ance (503494-8562.)
Gay Men Who Have Lost Their Partners meets at the West Cafe to
provide an opportunity fa conversation and soaalizing. The death
SW Jefferson St. 503-701-9376.)
The Multnomah County Health Department STD Prevention Program
Dungeons & Dragons, d20, etc. We play various PG-13 campaigns as
suits us, sharing laughs and kicking kobolds as we go. Dust off your
geek arm a and join us! (LynneMe2@ gmail.com)
Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's
support groups; provides sexual assault advocates; and offers a pro
offers testing and treatment fa sexually transmitted infections, HIV
only network of integrated health and housing services for people with
gram fa sex workers Faeign language translation is available. (503-
235-5333 a 888-235-5333. wwwpwcl.org.)
testing, Hepatitis C and syphilis testing to those at highest risk, and
Happy Ours Productions is a grassroots group dedicated to building
hepatitis A and B vaccinations. By appointment a walk-in. Most insur
the visibility, community partiapation and collective leadership of les
HIV/AIDS Programs include Our House (24-hour residential care),
Neighborhood Housing and Care, Community Services and Swan
Sexual Assault Resource Center promotes social justice by eliminating
ance plans accepted; sliding-scale fee. Se habla español. (9 am 4:30
House To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert. (503-234-0175. www
ourtiouseofportland org.)
bian women of cotor through a wide vanety of social, networking, con
sexual violence through support, advocacy and education. Services
pm Monday-Friday except 11:004:30 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark
include a 24-hour confidential crisis line, free counseling and support
St., Sixth Floa. 503-988-3700.)
sciousness-raising and action-onented activities, events and projects.
(503.764.9351, www.happyoursproductions.com.)
-Partnership Project provides services to people with HIV/AIDS, their
groups, community education and volunteer opportunities. (Cnsis: 503-
Pivot offers free HIV and STD testing fa gay/bi/trans and all men who
families and those at risk. Programs include HIV Case Management;
640-5311. Business: 503-384-0480. wwwsarcoregon.org.)
Supporting Healthy Options for Prevention (SHOP), behavior change
General
and done on a first come, first served basis Spanish speaking testing
Breathe Free, the Oregon LGBTQ Coalition Against Tobacco, provides
staff available: Tuesdays 5 - 8:30PM (HIV/STD), Wednesdays 1 -
counseling to motivate people to protect themselves and their partners;
and HIV 101, providing basic information for people recently diagnosed
have sex with men (because we think that’s hot). All testing is walk in
Hillsboro Munch. An inform al, m onthly BDSM /kink-friendly get-to
gether representing all orientations and gender identifications.
Come chat and make friends in a casual, public venue in Hillsboro.
hillsbaom unch.blogspot.com
education around queer tobacco use and advocates for tobacco reduc
3:30PM (HIV/STD), Saturdays 5 - 8:30PM (HIV only). 209 SW 4th
Imperial Sovaeign Rose Court of Oregon is the oldest gay, lesbian, bi
tion. (503-784-5813. r.e szego@ cascadiabhc org.)
Ave 503445-7699, pivot@ pivotpdx.org
and trans soaal/fund-raising organization in the state of Oregon. Meetings
Living Julia 503-230-1202, ext. 235. wwwohsu edu/partnership.)
Men’s Tantric Yoga offers body/mind/spint health in a safe, structured
environment for men to explore their connection to self and to others.
»SOCIAL
Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision
Two classes weekly (www elementalhealing.org)
making body that identifies services needed for people living with HIV/
Outside In operates a clinic fa anyone who can't qualify fa the Oregon
Health Plan as well as needle exchange services that include those
Arts & Music
AIDS and allocates federal funds annually. Need volunteers from all
walks of life. (20 NE 10th A v e . Second Floor 3653 SE 34th Ave. 503-
988-3030, ext. 25703 wwwhivportland o rg )
who inject hormones Provide transitional housing fa youth 20 and
Se habla español (Intake Line: 503-517-3590 SHOP: Laura or Kurt
503-230-1202
or 877-795-7700. HIV 101: 503-230-1202. Positive
Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people living
younger and fa those HIV-positive and younger than 23. Need volun
teers of all ages (10 am-6 pm Monday-Friday. 1132 SW 13th Ave
with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project Topics include em ploy
503-535-3800. wwwoutsidein.org.)
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.)
Pivot is a community space fa men into men. We offer a variety of
programming that is both social and educational in nature, a drop in
Positive Living Series is a seven-week self-management series for
space (that’s right, sip our coffee and use our W iFi for free, we don't
mind), 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 carry 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
testing and treatment, 20-minute anonymous HIV tests, annual exams
Positive Support Association supports all persons that have been
affected by the 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 also seek
ing volunteers to assist in HIV/AIDS Awareness Projects, including our
Peer Positive Mentorship Program (www positive-support org)
Fourth Ave. 503445-7699. www pivotpdx org)
and condoms Sliding-fees, insurance welcomed Se habla espafiol
Health centers in Southeast and Northeast Portland, Gresham,
Beaverton. Salmon Creek, Salem, Bend and Vancouver, Wash (888-
875-7820 www ppcworg.)
are the first two Mondays of each month, (www rosecourt.org.)
Jewish Gay Men’s Group—please call fa meeting time and place
(503-246-5939 efraimlevi@ aol.com.)
Confluence: The W illamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus rehearses
Sundays at Unitarian Umversalist Congregation of Salem. (4-6:30 pm.
5090 C e nta 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
m usiaans
or who pursue some creative activity.
Noncommercial, nonjudgmental; supporting personal creativity fa
novices and professionals alike. Monthly potlucks on the second
Friday. (7 pm. Carl 503-284-2971.)
Foreign Film Group meets every second and fourth Sunday to screen
fae ign films at various venues, followed by a group discussion, (pdx-
gayfilm@ yahoo.com.)
Motheriode Music Weekend. Spend E asta 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
Portland Gay Men’s Chorus is open to singers, support members and
Recovery
volunteers (503-226-2588 www.pdxgmc.org.)
♦alk is a five-session program for people living with HIV designed to
Center for Family and Adolescent Research offers free counseling
for parents of drug-abusing youth 15 to 20 who refuse to go to treat
Portland Lesbian Choir, a nonaudition community chorus, encour
reduce stress around talking about your HIV status and negotiating
safer sex. New groups start regularly. (Ben at 503-278-3868 or bger-
ntz@cascadeaids org)
ment Counseling is also available fa adolescents 13-17 who have
both substance abuse and depression, as well as for afolescents
15-22 who use methamphetamine All of our programs are part of a
ages women who love to sing in harmony—regardless of musical
experience, age, race or sexual orientation—to ja n us fa singing, skill
building, socializing and fun, led by D irecta Kirsten Hart and assistant
Keshet is a social connection group for qu ea Jews and their spouses,
partners, significant others and good friends, meeting monthly fa pot-
luck dinners and speaal events. (Ira Forleita, iraf@ spiritone.com, a
visit www.gayjewishportland.com.)
Lavender 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 including potlucks, BBQ's,
bowling, bunco, game night, and more. (Visit lavenderwomyn com
or
email Kim at support@lavenderwomyn.com fa more information.)
Lesbian horror movie fans meet at various Portland theatos to watch
movies togetha. Contact kawfeelover@yahoo.oom for 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, Saabble and more. (Lani 503-233-3557. Jan 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 D ay) F a more
information, contact us: lescouvegroove@gmail.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 fa gay male
natunsts/nudists. Social gathering second Saturday of every month