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our community, and
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porters, of the many
resources that
help make our LGBT
community mem-
bers' lives better.
HEALTH: HIV/AIDS/STDs
+alk (POS TALK), A five-session small
group series for people living with HIV. De-
velop and practice skills for negotiating safer
sex, reduce stress around discussing HIV
status with family, friends, and sex partners.
Gift cards for completion and referral of a
friend. 503-278-3868, bgerritz@cascadeaids.
org CARE:ASSIST pays for health insurance
premiums, prescription drugs and insur-
ance plan co-payments and deductibles for
eligible people with HIV/AIDS. Program
of Oregon DHS and the Ryan White CARE
Act. 503-731-4029
CASCADE AIDS PROJECT (CAP) educates
youth and adults about HIV prevention,
supports people with HIV and their families
and advocates for sound HIV policy. For
HIV testing, call 503-278-3879. Spanish-
language assistance available. Oregon HIV/
STD Hotline 800-777-2437.
CAP CLARK COUNTY offers free rapid
HIV testing and STD screening for gay/bi/
trans guys in Vancouver, WA. 360-750-7964.
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CAP CLACKAMAS COUNTY offers free
rapid HIV testing every week in Oregon
City. For more information and appoint-
ments, call 503-655-8471
cascadeaids.org/hiv-testing-resources.
COLUMBIA COUNTY Public Health offers
anonymous and confidential HIV testing,
counseling and case management to anyone.
We lend HIV books and videos and offer
education materials and free condoms.
503-397-4651
DAILY BREAD EXPRESS provides
home delivery of high-quality meals to
HIV-positive individuals in need. Fresh
meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for
weekend. Volunteers invited to inquire. Mara
503-460-3822
ESTHER’S PANTRY in Milwaukie provides
food and personal care items to people with
HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services.
503-349-4699 ourhouseofportland.org
HEALTH, EDUCATION, AIDS LIAISON
(HEAL) offers information about alternative
views of AIDS causation and HIV testing.
Call for free packet of information. 503-227-
2339, bwport@comcast.net
HIV DAY CENTER offers hot meals, coun-
seling, laundry facilities, clothing, showers
and hygiene supplies, computers with Inter-
net access, phones, mail drop, recreational
activities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers
invited to inquire. 503-460-3822
THE LINK, a social networking group for
HIV-positive gay, bi, and trans men, meets
the second Wednesday of each month for
food and discussion about an HIV, men’s
health or other relevant topic. 503-278-3868,
thelink@cascadeaids.org
MANIFEST, a nonprofit men’s wellness
community, prevents and addresses HIV
and STD’s by empowering men to pursue
their wellness passions together through
programs like yoga, cycling, hiking, medita-
tion, healing touch classes, vision teams,
wellness coaching, information and referrals.
503-223-8822, manifestpdx.org
MULTNOMAH COUNTY Health Depart-
ment’s HIV Community Test Site offers
confidential testing by appointment. Some
walk-in testing. Sliding-scale fee. 503-988-
3775
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MULTNOMAH COUNTY offers free HIV
rapid testing to gay, bi, and trans guys. 503-
988-3030
OHSU HIV CLINIC provides comprehen-
sive health care for people living with HIV/
AIDS. Services include HIV specialty care,
psychiatry, counseling, addiction treatment,
case management, same-day visits and on-
line chart access. Appointments are available
regardless of insurance. 503-494-8562
OUR HOUSE OF PORTLAND provides
Oregon and southwest Washington’s only
network of integrated health and hous-
ing services for people with HIV/AIDS.
Programs include Our House (24-hour
residential care), Neighborhood Housing
and Care, Community Services and Swan
House. Volunteers needed. 503-234-0175,
ourhouseofPortland.org
PARTNERSHIP PROJECT provides services
to people living with HIV/AIDS, their fami-
lies and those at risk. Programs include HIV
Medical and Nursing Case Management to
Persons Living with HIV/AIDS; information
and referral; service navigation to Refugees
and Immigrants living with HIV/AIDS and
support groups. Intake 503-230-1202 ohsu.
edu/partnership
PORTLAND AREA HIV SERVICES PLAN-
NING COUNCIL is a county decision-mak-
ing body that identified services needed for
people living with HIV/AIDS and allocates
federal funds annually. Needs volunteers
from all walks of life. 503-968-3030,
hivportland.org
POSITIVE SUPPORT ASSOCIATION sup-
ports all persons that have been affected by
the HIV/AIDS epidemic here in the Pacific
Northwest. The PSA maintains a compre-
hensive web site that people can visit to
help newly diagnosed persons get help and
support. The PSA is also seeking volunteers
to assist in HIV/AIDS Awareness Projects,
including our Peer Positive Mentorship
Program. positive-support.org
PROJECT QUEST INTEGRATIVE
HEALTH CENTER offers conventional and
alternative health care, nutrition classes, sup-
port groups and recreational sports activities
for people seeking a wellness focus to living
and dying, especially those living with HIV/
AIDS or cancer. 503-238-5203.
pquest@qwest.net
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REAL TALK is a support group for African
Americans living with HIV which occurs
the 3rd Friday of every month. The group
features speakers from the community on
topics such as staying adherent to medica-
tions, tips for supporting mental health
through rainy winter months, and ideas for
how to talk with family and friends about
HIV. For more information: Maurice at (503)
278-3812, mevans@cascadeaids.org.
THE RESEARCH & EDUCATION GROUP
provides access to HIV/AIDS research trials
of new drugs and therapies. 503-229-8428
THE RISK REDUCTION ZONE, a program
of Outside In, provides a queer safe space
that offers HIV, Hepatitis C and STD preven-
tion programs; Internet resources,; peer
counseling; referrals; and support groups in
a nonclinical setting. 503-535-3895
SOCIAL AND SUPPORT GROUP discusses
HIV issues for men at Quest Center. Meet
other nice guys, share information and have
fun. 503-253-2292
SWAN HOUSE is a specialized adult foster
care home for low-income people with HIV/
AIDS who need assistance with personal
care, mobility, medications or drug/alco-
hol/mental health support. 503-786-4829,
ourhouseofportland.org
TOD’S CORNER in Milwaukie provides
clothing, household items, companion pet
care, cremations and more to people with
HIV/AIDS. Call to donate or for services.
503-349-4699, ourhouseofportland.org
CAP WASHINGTON COUNTY offers free
rapid HIV testing every week in Beaverton.
For more information, call 503-278-3867
cascadeaids.org/hiv-testing-resources.
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