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SERVICES

EXPERIENCED HOUSECLEANER FOR HIRE
Painting services also available. By the hour or the job. Great references. 707-546-7293.




THERAPY

COMPASSIONATE PSYCHOTHERAPIST
With hypnosis skills serving individuals or couples in the GLBT Community. Focusing on anxiety/phobias, depression, OCD, self-esteem issues, HIV related, habit change inculding smoking cessation and weigh tloss. Offices in Santa Rosa, Monte Rio, Jenner. Sliding scale fee available. Call Bud Veliquette, MFT, at (707) 246-2679. License #MFC37457.

PhD PSYCHOLOGIST SERVICES
Providing services to the LGBT Community. Addressing depression, anxiety, OCD, mood disorders, relationship issues. Couples and individuals. 2 offices: San Rafael and Russian River. Flexible hours, sliding scale fees, eves, weekends. Contact Gayla R. Munig PhD at 415-457-6555; 415-717-0133; 707-869-5022. Lic# PSY6744.


MERCHANDISE

Sacks On The Square Upscale Thrift Store
Sacks on the Square, located at 116 Fourth St. in Railroad Square in Santa Rosa, is an upscale thrift store benefiting Face to Face and Memorial Hospice. Clothing, household items, furniture, tapes, toys, linens, jewelry and kitchenware is available Mon. - Sat 10 a m - 5 p m and Sun. 9 a m - 2 p m. Donate your treasures during business hours and be provided with a receipt for tax purposes. On Tuesday, everything is 20% off. Call 707-541-7227.



MASSAGE/BODYWORK

MASSAGE BY JOE
At my Sonoma County House with Hot Tub, Pool, and Videoroom for relaxation after satisfying massage. Can also do Out Calls. 707-228-6883.

SUPERB UNIQUELY PERSONALIZED MASSAGE
for men by mature certified masseur in secluded country setting in NE Santa Rosa. $40 per hour. We offer a 2-man massage by experience mature masseurs. $60 per hour. Call 707-525-1771 or 707-548-4130.

GREAT FULL BODY MASSAGE
By handsome body-builder. Everyone welcome. 7 days, 11a.m. - 10p.m. Go to www.massagebyjustin.com or call Justin at 415-420.0356

PERFECT PAWS MASSAGE
Receive an excellent massage in my Occidental Studio or at your home. I specialize in Swedish Massage, Deep-Tissue, Acupessure, Sports Massage, and Shiatsu. This is a theraputic, non-sexual massage for men and women. My rates start at $45/hour to $80/90 minutes. Please call Gary at 707-874-3369.

MASSAGE FOR MEN & WOMEN
My work is strong, thorough and sensitive. I enjoy solving muscular problems and my prices are excellent!. 26 years professional experience does make a difference. Half hour/hour/90-minutes rates. Mon-Fri 10-7 Sat. by appointment. Call Colin Godwin CMT at 707-823-2990.

ATHLETE'S MASSAGE
for men and women by male CMT/athlete. Deep tissue, sports, Swedish, Esalen, and Acupressure catered to your needs. $80 per hour/$120 hour and half. David 707-738-8794.

WEST SONOMA HEALING MASSAGE
intuitive massage therapy. F2F vouchers gladly accepted. Please call 707-632-0082 or 707-799-9819.




HOUSING

ROOMMATE WANTED
Mature gay male seeks mellow, non-addicted person to share condo with fireplace and pool. You would have your own bedroom and bathroom for $575 per month, shared utilities. West College area near SRJC in Santa Rosa. Contact Patrick at 707-576-0886.

3 BEDROOM 2 BATH PRIVACY ON 100 ACRE RANCH
Peaceful living situation on a ridgetop in the redwoods with plenty of sunshine. 1600 per month 1st, last, security. seaview@sonic.net




FINANCIAL/TAXES

TAX DYKE
Careful tax preparation. Will come to your home. I look for ways to save you money. Bonded. CTEC registered. Linda McGonigal 707-829-6813


COMMUNITY LISTINGS
HIV SUPPORT

www.stayinformedsonoma.net

Provides health information and local resource listings to help HIV-positive Sonoma County residents connect with services and programs they need to stay healthy.


Free and Anonymous HIV Testing
Guerneville: Safeway parking lot (by food truck) Every Wed. 5-7:30pm
Graton: Graton Community Club Every other Sat. 8-10am
Sebastopol: Sebastopol Flea Market Hwy 116 Every Sat,10:30am-12:30pm
Santa Rosa Test Sites:
Southwest Community Health Center, Men's Services
Sonoma County Department of Health Services 418 Riley St., 565-4620 Every Wednesday 3-7pm, by appointment Every Sat. 9:30 am-12:30pm
Sonoma County Department of Health Services 415 Humboldt St. 565- 4620 Drop-in testing: Every Fri 2-4pm
Drug Abuse Alternative Center (DAAC) 2403 Professional Drive.544-3295
Drop-in testing Monday Noon-4pm, Thurs 2-5:30pm,
These locations subject to change. Call 565- 4620 to confirm or for information about other Sonoma County sites.


Food for Thought
Food for Thought Sonoma County HIV/AIDS Food Bank provides weekly bags of groceries and supplements, holds cooking and nutrition classes, holds food drives, and hosts their annual fundraiser, Calabash, in the summer. Food for Thought is located at 6550 Railroad Ave, in Forestville.
Call 887-1647.


Face to Face
Face to Face ö Sonoma County AIDS Network provides free HIV/STD information, support groups, prevention and care programs, case management, benefit counseling, housing assistance, and other services to county residents.
Go to www.f2f.org.





SPIRITUALITY

Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Guided by the principles of liberal religion, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Santa Rosa seeks to promote the full participation of persons in all of our spiritual and social activities and in the full range of human endeavor without regard to race, color, sex, disability, affectional or sexual orientation, age, or national origin, and without requiring adherence to a particular religious creed. UUCSR earned the status of Welcoming Congregation from our denomination in recognition of a clear commitment to to affirm and promote the full participation of LGBT people in our religious life. UUCSR has formed a Diversity Task Force to realize the Unitarian Universalist commitment to become a truly anti-oppression, anti-racist, multi-cultural institution. Join us for Sunday worship at 547 Mendocino Ave. in Santa Rosa. We have a more intimate discussion circle at 9 a m and a full service with music at 11 a m. Religious education for children is also available at 11 a m. 707-568-5381


A. Austin Amerine Retreat Center
A. Austin Amerine Retreat Center in Lake County AAARC.org AAARC's mission is to create a peaceful, nurturing environment conducive to the spiritual and personal development of LGBT people and organizations from all spiritual and cultural heritages.

New Hope MCC
New Hope MCC is a member church of the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches. They have a special outreach to the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community in Sonoma County. The church strives to "Live Love Out Loud!ä Worship happens 10:30 a.m. every Sunday at 855 Seventh St. Santa Rosa. Go to www.newhopemcc.org.




RECOVERY

Sex Addicts Anonymous

Sex addicts anonymous for those who have a desire to stop sexual compulsive behavoir.Ê contact www.bayareasaa.orgÊ or (707)Ê 573-6064


Alcoholics Anonymous
Gay Newcomers Group meets 6:30 p.m. Fridays at Santa Rosa Kaiser Hospital, 401 Bicentennial Way - basement conference rooms H1 and H2.

Gravenstein Gay Group meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Sebastopol Senior Ctr., 167 N. High St.

Sonoma County Men's Group meets 7 p.m. Sundays at New Directions, 3641 Stony Point Rd. - old schoolhouse at intersection with Todd Rd.

24 Hour Hotlines: Sonoma County - (800) 224-1300; Marin County - (415) 499-0400. Spanish speaker Hotlines: Sonoma County - (707) 829-1272; Marin County - (415) 554-8811.




SUPPORT GROUPS

Optimum in Wellness Training
OptiWell, the Optimum in Wellness Training OptiWell-inc.com Work site safety education training company for CPR, First Aid, Ergonomics, Sexual Harrassment, and Bloodborne Pathogen certification. Don Ross began as a HIV educator and F2F's first speakers bureau coordinator in 1991. Now a full spectrum workplace safety trainer in Sonoma, Lake and Mendocino Counties!

Female-to Male Support Network
FTM Sonoma County - transmasculine network. Support network for people anywhere on the transmasculine continuum (people labeled female at birth who don't identify as such) and the people they love. We hold monthly meetings on the 1st Sunday of the month from 2pm to 5pm. To learn more, please visit our website at www.geocities.com/ftmsonomacounty.

Mautner Project Lesbian Health
The Mautner Project improves the health of lesbians, bisexual, and transgender women who partner with women, and their families, through advocacy, education, research, and direct service. They envision a healthcare system that is guided by social justice and responsive to the needs of all people.

PFLAG
PFLAG seeks to promote the health and well being of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning persons, their families and friends through: support, education and advocacy. Their goals are to end discrimination and to secure equal civil and human rights. Go to www.pflag-nb.org.

Positive Images
Positive Images provides a safe space for teens and young adults and provides community educational services for high schools, businesses, community-based organizations, colleges, hospitals, social service departments, and other organizations interested in learning more about the issues facing GLBTQI youth and young adults. Go to www.posimages.org.