Anyone 24 and under living with HIV is welcome! Group topics are peer-selected and range from mixed-status dating, disclosure, med management, social outings, game nights, and more!

For more information, contact Vanessa  (503-278-3824).

Meetings for March:

March 5th – Movie & Chat: “The Ryan White Story” – we’ll be watching the 2nd half of the movie, with a discussion to follow.

March 19th – Dating & HIV: Mixed-Status Relationships – Mixed -status relationships face similar things as other couples, but there are differences. Join us for a great convo with our special guest facilitator! Bring your questions! Come alone, or bring a friend, partner, or relative (guest does not have to be positive to join this group).

Thanks to sixty folks who joined us for our Oscar Party! It was a great night filled with delicious food, great company, and of course, lots of glamour. Thanks to everyone who made the event possible. See you next year!

Here’s your chance to relive this year’s Pivot Oscar Party. Click here for a slideshow. And check out CHATpdx’s Facebook page for even more photos!

Work can be viewed during Pivot’s normal open hours, Wed – Sat 3-9pm.

Ray Tippett

Ray originates from Dallas, Texas where he was primarily involved in landscape design. He brought his creative experience to Portland in 2004 and has since been working primarily with glass. His current exhibit features Southwestern style decorative pieces. His work will be at Pivot through the end of January, with a reception at the end of the month (TBA).

For more information about the artist, or for purchasing information, contact Ray at jraytippett@gmail.com or 503-701-7398.

10am – 4pm

Pivot opens its doors for ANYONE to receive an HIV test.

Over 25% of people living with HIV in the US don’t know it. That 25% generates 50—70% of new HIV infections.

In honor of World AIDS Day, Pivot will open its doors to offer rapid HIV testing to ANYONE who wants it. Testing occurs from 10am – 4pm and is drop-in only. Confidential or anonymous option. Results provided in 20 minutes while you wait. There is a suggested donation ($50) for service, but no one will be turned away.

For more info visit: worldaidsdaynw.org

Looking for information on Pivot’s testing days/hours? Click here! 

CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Tuesday 3:30-6:30pm
Beavercreek Clinic/Oregon City
1425 Beavercreek Rd
503.655.8471

2nd & 4th Thursday 2pm-5pm
Clackamas Service Center
8800 SE 80th Avenue/Portland
503.223.2437

CLARK COUNTY
Tuesday 11-1pm & Thursday 4-8pm
Harm Reduction Center
3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd
360.750.7964
***Free STD screening now offered!***

WASHINGTON COUNTY
Monday 5:30-7:30pm
Beaverton Clinic
12550 SW 2nd. St
503.223.2437

 ***HIV testing at the Beaverton Clinic will be cancelled May 28 due to the Memorial Day holiday.***

A support group for those who struggle with their Faith & Sexuality

Whether out or closeted, many LGBTQ people of faith (or former people of faith) can carry unique burdens around with them. Not only do many religions seem to condemn them, but a large number also begin to condemn themselves. Many are excluded from their religion and even become enemies of their faith. Those that have found a positive relationship with religion have often gone through difficult journeys to get there.

You are not alone.
Discussion and sharing can help bring clarity and healing.

A community organized support group meets at Pivot on the last Wednesday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm.

If you would like to join us, please send an email to the email address below briefly stating your interest in the group. The group is open to all and will be in a discussion format. (Please note: Support does not replace therapy or individual counseling, and should not be mistaken for those paths.)

About the facilitator: Jim Hutcherson will facilitate the support group. A refugee from fundamentalism, Hutcherson has been a teacher for thirty-three years and is the author of the book Arguing with God: Fundamentalist Christianity versus the Gays.

Send email to: sgsupportgroup1@live.com

Can you feel it? The tide is turning. Public opinion on same sex-marriage is moving in our direction. Recently, a national poll showed that a majority of Americans now support the freedom to marry.

But in order to win marriage at the ballot here in Oregon, we need to win over 100,000 people who are still on the fence.

Join us for a discussion about how the marriage movement is continuing to build in Oregon, and how you can get involved with marriage equality in 2012.

Basic Rights Oregon has launched a major statewide educational advertising campaign. Over the next few weeks, we will share our values – love, commitment and protecting your family – with those who are on the fence about the freedom to marry. Check out the commercial broadcasting all over Oregon.