HIV AIDS Resources in Portland
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Support Groups
–Tuesdays: Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Peer Support Group at Quest Center, 730pm
–Rent Well, Education and Advocacy for HIV+ in dealing with Tenancy, periodically offered by CAP
–Reencuentro un taller de VIH para Latinos, Monthly on Third Wednesday at Cascade AIDS Project, Pivot, 209 SW 4th Ave, Portland Oregon
–At Home Together, Sponsored by CAP, Fourth Monday of the Month, rotates in different locations.
–Creating Closer Connections, weekly drop-in group, periodically offered by CAP
–+alk is a 5-session workshop for gay/bi/trans men living with HIV, periodically offered by CAP
–HIV Day Center is at 2941 NE Ainsworth. Call 503.460.3822 or email hivcenter@emoregon.org
Testing
Portland
Pivot: 209 SW Fourth Ave., Portland, OR 97204, phone: 503.445.7699
Tuesdays 5:00-8:30pm
Wednesdays 1:00pm – 3:30pm
Saturdays 5:00-8:30pm
Outside In
For those under 30, or homeless
1132 SW 13th Ave
Portland, OR 97204
Clark County
Harm Reduction Center, 3701 East Fourth Plain, Vancouver, WA 98661
Tuesdays 11am – 1pm
Thursdays 4pm – 8pm
Beaverton
12550 SW 2nd Avenue, Beaverton OR 97005
Monday, 5:30pm -7:30pm
Hillsboro
266 W. Main Street, Hillsboro OR 97124
Friday, 9am -11am
Clackamas County
1425 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, OR 97045
Tuesdays 3:30pm – 6:30pm
Washington County
Beaverton Clinic, 12550 SW 2nd Ave,
Mondays 5:30- 7:30 pm
Hillsboro Clinic, 266 W. Main
Tuesdays 4-5:30 pm
Fridays 9-11 am
Support
Positive Forces NW 503.278.3848
Working Choices 503-278-3812
Communities of Color 503-278-3826
Kid’s Connection Services 503-278-3823
–Various Departments of Health offer Testing in diverse locations. See: http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/health/hivhcv/hivtest.shtml
–Testing in Washington County:
—-Beaverton Clinic, 12550 SW 2nd Ave, MONDAYS 5:30 to 7:30 pm
—-Hillsboro Clinic, 266 W. Main, TUESDAYS 4-5:30 pm and FRIDAYS 9-11 am
Social
–Charged+ at CC Slaughter’s Second Tuesday of Every Month. A club night for POZ men.
–The Link, Social Networking for HIV+ gay/bi/trans men, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays at Cascade AIDS Project, Pivot, 209 SW 4th Ave, Portland Oregon
–AIDS Walk, Fundraiser for Cascade Aids Project, First Weekend in October.
Counseling
Fabulous PDX recommends R. Marc Andrews. Visit his website at: http://rmarcandrews.com/
Volunteer Opportunities
–CAP Volunteer Orientation, 530pm, Held twice a month on Tuesdays, Cascade AIDS Project, Main Office, 208 SW Fifth Ave, Suite 800, Portland Oregon
–CAP U Training for Volunteers and Others.
—-HIV Basics Training Once Monthly
—-Discussion Groups, Workshops held on Occasion.
Esther’s Pantry provides food to people living with AIDS: http://www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/estherspantry/
Tod’s Corner provides clothing, household goods, cleaning supplies, personal care items, pet food, and much more to clients with HIV/AIDS: http://www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/todscorner/
The Neighborhood Housing and Care Program (NHCP), a program of Our House, offers permanent housing plus supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS: http://www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/nhcp/
Links:
Cascade Aids Project: http://www.cascadeaids.org
Pivot: http://pivotpdx.org/
–En Espanol: http://www.cascadeaids.org/page.php?id=275
–Calendar: http://www.cascadeaids.org/calendar.php
Quest Center for Integrative Health: http://www.quest-center.org/
CC Slaughter’s: http://www.ccslaughterspdx.com
Esther’s Pantry: http://www.ourhouseofportland.org/programs/estherspantry/
Our House: http://www.ourhouseofportland.org
Multnomah County Health Department, HIV Section: http://www.co.multnomah.or.us/health/hivhcv/index.shtml
Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, HIV Services: http://www.emoregon.org/HIV-day_center.php
Oregon AIDS Hotline, Web-based Hotline: http://www.oregonaidshotline.com/sub.php
Phone Numbers:
Oregon AIDS Hotline (CAP): 503.223.AIDS
Multnomah County Health Department: 503.988.3030
Our House of Portland: 503.234.0175
Quest Center for Integrative Health: 503.238.5203
Books:
Treatment and Help:
100 Questions and Answers About HIV and AIDS
HIV Essentials 2010
The First Year: HIV: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (The First Year)
Living with HIV: A Patient’s Guide
Living Well with HIV & AIDS
Nutrition:
Nutrition and HIV: A New Model for Treatment
Cooking for Life: A Guide to Nutrition and Food Safety for the HIV-Positive Community
Positive Nutrition for HIV Infection & AIDS: A Medically Sound Take-Charge Plan to Maintain Weight and Improve Your Quality of Life
Eating Positive: A Nutrition Guide and Recipe Book for People with Hiv/Aids
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