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Y a m h ill C o u n ty P u b lic H aalth D a p a rtm a n t offers community
outreach and HIV prevention education (Call Norm Costa. 434-7525.
press I . or write 412 N Ford, McMinnville. OR 97 1 28 ) (10 /6 )
W a S R IN G T R N
L ife F o r c e a coalition for people living w ith HIV/AIDS in Southwest
W ashington, meets for brown bag lunches the third Saturday of the
m onth A ll supportive persons are welcom e (Noon-3 pm. St
Christopher's House. 4716 NE 44th S t . Vancouver, or write PO Box
86095. Vancouver. WA 98686-0095. 360-573-7304X 10/17)
BROADCAST
The H e a rt o f P o rtlan d : A C a p ito l R e p o rt is a m onthly show
hosted by state Rep Gail Shibley A variety o f tim ely news issues are
discussed (Shown on Channel 11. 7 pm. third Fridays. Channel 33.
7 30 pm. third M ondays) ( 6 /15)
The community public affairs show L av e n d e r M e n a c e has changed
its air dates (8 pm. second and fourth Tuesday. Paragon Channel 33.
repeats 10pm Saturday, Channel 27. and 10pm Monday. Channel 11.
to get involved in production Satya Riversong 238 8564 )1 6 /15)
L ove M a k e s a F am ily is a public dialogue about lesbians, gay
men and family values on KKEY 1150 AM radio. (7-9 am Wednesday )
( 3 / 15 / 96 )
7 1 i « S n ic k ers L a B a rr Show, with talk for gay men. lesbians and
bisexuals (Channel 11 10 pm Dec 7: Channel 21 10 pm Nov 28 and
Dec 12. 9:30 pm Dec 2: TVCA Channel 59: 8 30 pm Mondays. 2 30
pm Tuesdays. 10:30 pm and 2:30 am Saturdays: Cable Channel 49 in
Vancouver 10 pm Dec 7. 7 2 7 2 4 9 1 ) (4 /1 9 /9 6 )
CAMPUS
T h e All-H ill G a y , L e s b ia n a n d B is e x u a l A llia n c e is Oregon
Health Sciences U niversity's social and peer support group for stu
dents. faculty, staff and friends Gatherings the first Tuesday of each
month. (Angela 494 5818 or Scott 632 8569 ) (3/1 5 /9 6 )
G A L A o f C la r k C o lle g e a campus club and support group for gay.
lesbian, bisexual and transgendered students, meets weekly. Septem
ber to June (Noon Tuesdays, for room location call advisors Kathy
Bobula 699-0328 o r David Oates 699-0305/ (5/1 9 )
W e s te rn S t a t e s C h ir o p r a c tic C o lle g e G a y , L e s b ia n a n d
B is e x u a l A llia n c e meetings are open to the chiropractic community
(Western States Student Affairs Office 2 5 1-5707 ) (6/1 6 )
COMMUNITY
o f same-sex dom estic violence. W heelchair accessible (Jan. 7. Port
land State University. call by Dec 22 to arrange child care, interpretation
services o r o th e r special needs, inform ation: Brooks o r Emily
282-9940. TTY2 8 1 -3 5 4 0 )0 /5 /9 6 )
AIDS & HIV
C o m m u n ity H e alth I n s u r a n c e P r o g ra m pays health insurance
premiums fo r eligible people with HIV or AIDS. CHIP w ill pay premiums
fo r COBFIA continuation, or any other group or individual policy. CHIP is
a program o f Ecumenical M inistries of Oregon, funded by the Ryan
W hite CARE A ct (T itle I). (223-8998. 9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday )
(5/1 7 /9 6 )
F rie n d s o f P e o p le w ith A ID S F o u n d a tio n is a nonprofit organi
zation offering assistance to people with AIDS (245-7428X 5/19)
A ID S F orum L iv e is television fo r people w ith AIDS. ( 1 108 NE Going
S t . Portland. OR 97221. Jack Cox 284-6807.) (5/1 9 )
T h e HIV C a s e M a n a g e m e n t P a rtn e rs h ip P r o je c t provides com
prehensive HV-related case management to clients in Clackamas. Colum
bia, Multnomah, Washington. Yamhill and Clark counties (8 30 am-5 pm.
Monday-Fnday. for referrals cal 295-02I I o r fax 295-0986 J( 12/15)
A S A P T re a tm e n t S e r v i c e s provides individual and group counsel
ing for people who are HIV positive and who are also having problems
w ith alcohol and drugs Title I funds are available to help pay for
treatm ent, call intake coordinator M onday-Friday to ask fo r Title I
appointm ent. (2130 S W Fifth Ave . 2 2 4 -0 0 7 5 X 2 /1 6 /9 6 )
HIV D a y C e n te r, a program of the Ecumenical M inistries of Oregon,
offers social activities, case management, peer support, pastoral counsel
ing and home meal deliveries Lunch is available Monday through Friday
(12 30 pm) (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 3835 S W Kelly S t . 223 3444 )
(12/15)
B r o t h e r to B r o t h e r sponsors a M e n T a lk in conjunction with
Cascade AIDS Project and the M ultnom ah County Health Departm ent,
specifically fo r African American gay and bisexual men. A variety of
topics are discussed (7-10 pm. third Wednesdays, to register CAP
223-5907, o r Jonathan Hutchinson 248-3030.) (8 /4 )
L a za ru s C o m m u n ity offers spiritual and practical help for people living
with HIV and AIDS; Mass in Time of AIDS is held every Monday evening
(6 pm) Contact the Rev Gary Mclnnis for information about baptism or
weddings. (3835 S W Kelly St.. 223 3444.) (12/15)
A I D S H o tlin e (1-800-777-AIDS) (6/15)
C a s c a d e A ID S P r o je c t provides nonmedical services to people
whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS in Oregon, cervices include
counseling, support groups, advocacy assistance, outreach and educa
tion. activities and inform ation. B e n e fit s A d v o c a c y C lin ic is held
every Monday to assist people who are HIV positive with government
entitlem ent programs and housing form s ( 1 0 3 0 am-noon, CAP offices)
Confidential and anonymous D rop-In H IV T e s tin g is provided every
Tuesday evening fo r gay and bisexual men ( 8 8 pm. CAP offices. $15
donation appreciated) HIV U n iv e r s ity offers classes, inform ation
and a wellness program which includes a new sletter, the Plus Club
House Party social group and prosocial events Check the calendar
listings fo r a schedule o f classes (HVU Infoline 223-6339. ext 111) The
P lu s C lu b H o u s e P a r ty provides a relaxing setting fo r people with
H IV/AID S to meet and mingle socially The group meets in private
homes on the first and third Friday of the month (6:30-9 00 pm. call for
location Dale 221-3015 or Brian 228 5889). S p e a k in g o f S e x ... is
an ongoing workshop fo r gay and bisexual men to brush-up on the latest
in hot. protected sex New1 The workshop now includes the British safer
sex video Erotic Choices (Brian 223-5907. ext 131) S p e a k t o Y o u r
B r o t h e r s P r o j e c t allows gay and bisexual men. both HIV positive
and HIV negative, to find support and get involved in helping their
com m unity fight AIDS M en T a lk s are in-home gatherings which
provide a safe atm osphere to talk about relationships, safer sex.
testing and more (call 223-6339. ext 160) CAP is recruiting V o lu n
t e e r O u t r e a c h W o r k e r s fo r education m aterials developm ent,
and the M enTalk Home M eeting Program (cal Roger 223-5907. ext
130) (CAPoffices. Suite 300.620 SW Fifth A v e . 223-5907 / (3/1 5 /9 6 )
C A P S u p p o r t G r o u p P r o g r a m s continue to o ffe r a variety of
form ats including groups open to family and friends, lovers and caregivers,
and people who are AIDS sym ptom atic and HIV positive asymptomatic,
as well as grief and loss support groups If you would like to join an
existing support group, or would like to assist in developing new support
groups, contact CAP (C a l Project Client Services 223-5907 ) (5/1 9 )
C la c k a m a s C o u n ty A IO S R e lie f E ffo rt is a community-based
organization responding to AIDS in Clackamas County by p ro w in g H V
prevention and AIDS education presentations, support groups for
people affected by HIV/AIDS. assistance m th emergency food and
clothing needs, and financial assistance referrals for H V positive people
and people w ith AIDS (C a l653-8738o r write CCARE. 4790SE Logos
Rd MHwaukie. OR 97222 J 0 1/17)
M in istry to P s o p is L ivin g w ith H IV /A ID S seeks to provide for the
spiritual needs o f families and individuals affected by the epidemic through
prayer, worship and educational experiences (MHwaukte United Church o f
Chnst. 4790 SELogus Road. 654 67703(5/5)
M ultnom ah C o u n ty HIV S e r v ic e s include anonymous and confiden
tial HIV counseling and testing by appointment and walk-in (284-3775/and
HIV Clinical Services fo r HIV-infected persons. (284-5020) (5/19)
T h e N A M E S P r o je c t P o rtla n d C h a p te r holds panel-making work
shops the first and third Monday o f every month at the HIV Day Center
Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also available (6-8 pm.
3835 S W Kelly S t . 6 5 0 -7 0 3 2 X 2 /I V
N e tw o rk A d u lt Thet-apy S e r v ic e s offers comprehensive mental
health assessment and services for individuals, couples, families and
others dealing with HIV/AIDS-related concerns Services are covered
through Oregon Health Plan/Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and
Ryan W hite CARE Act Title I funding (825 NE 20th Ave . 238-5251.)
(2/1 6 /9 6 )
O r e g o n A ID S H otlin e cosponsored by CAP and the Oregon Health
Division, provides AIOS information, support and referral, treatment
information, and free theater tickets for people with HIV/AIDS P o s itiv e
Link connects people impacted by HIV/AIDS with trained H V positive
volunteers for telephone support and information (ask for Positive bnk)
(1 Oam-9 pm MondayFnday. noon-6 pm Saturday and Sunday. 223-2437
or I -800- 777-AIDS 7(5/19)
O u r H o u se o f P o rtla n d is a nonprofit, residential-care facility for men
and women with AIDS This agency provides 24-hour nursing care and
quality living services to residents Volunteer opportunities abound (Cal
or drop by duhng business hours. 2727 SE Alder S t . 234-0175X5/5)
P e o p le o f C o lo r
208322-7061X 5/19)
A g a in s t
A ID S
N e tw o rk
(Seattle.
Phoenix Rising offers H V /A O S support groups H IV -n eg ative gay
and bisexual men 26 and under (Paul Booth 223 8299) H IV -p o sitive
gay and btsexual men 26 and under (Jim Hankins 223-8299) H IV
posithrs professional gay and bisexual men (Jim Everett 223-8299)
H IV negative gay and bisexual men (Jim Everett 223 8299) H IV
negative A fric a n A m erican gay and bisexual men (Theo Harper
223-8299) (Phoenix Rising Foundation Inc 6 20SW Fifth Ave . Suite 710.
Portland. OR 97204. 223 8 2 9 9 X 4 /1 9/9 6 )
P r o je c t C o p e will offer a fall education and support series for individuals
with HIV, their families and friends, from Sept 19 to O ct. 24. (6 30-8 30
pm Tuesdays. $15. to register: 833-3514 ) (9/15)
P r o je c t Q u e s t is a nonprofit HIV and AIDS self empowerment and
immune function enhancement program, offering workshops, retreats,
and conferences, along with ongoing programs in nutritional cooking and
eating for people with HIV, yoga, stopping smoking, meditation, and more
Project Quest now offers a C o m p re h e n s iv e H ealth M a n a g e m e n t
G ro u p fo r P e o p le w ith H IV /A ID S The group will be facilitated by
Lusijah Marx. RN, PsyO, and Graham Harriman. MA (Call to receive
schedule and preregister for workshops. 2 4 1 -6448 ) (8/4)
R e g io n a l A ID S In terfa ith N e tw o rk supports and trains people in
developing strategies for increased community awareness about HIV/
AIDS RAIN works with local health departments and community-based
organizations in Oregon and Southwest Washington to develop "Faith in
Action" opportunities and to assist in prevention education, advocacy,
caregiving, food banks, transportation and fund raising. (4790 SE Logus
Rd . MHwauhe. OR 97222. 653-8738. fax 653-0013X10/6)
T o d 's C o m e r provides free clothing for people with AIDS A service of
the Friends o f People W ith AIDS Foundation. (245-7428X5/19)
T rinity E p is c o p a l C h u r c h offers a monthly H ealin g a n d V e s p e r s
S e r v ic e with special intentions for those people affected in any way by
H V/A ID S disease Also offered is H o p e a n d W h o le n e ss a spiritually
centered support group for people living with H V/A ID S disease Focus is
on spiritual nourishment and growth (7-9 pm Wednesdays) (Wheelchair
accessible. 147 N W 19th Ave . 2 2 2 98 1 1 X 5 /1 9 )
W ash in gto n C o u n ty H ealth D e p a rtm e n t HIV S e r v ic e s provides
anonymous testing and counseling, by appointm ent and walk-in.
Seropositive wellness program offers individuals counseling Se habla
espartol (Testing 648-8851. c a l 648 8881 for clinics in Beaverton and
Hillsboro: TDD 648 8 6 0 1 X 8 /4 )
C entral O regon
C e n tra l O r e g o n A ID S S u p p o r t T eam provides services and
support for HfV-positive people and their caregivers (389-4330 / (8/4)
S outhern O regon
D o u g la s C o u n ty A ID S C o u n c il sponsors meetings and educa
tional activities R u b y H o u se, a project of the council, is a residence
in Douglas County fo r people with AIDS Housing, energy assistance and
other services are provided (3035 Laurel Sphngs Dnve. Roseburg. OR
97470. 440 2 7 6 1 X 5 /1 9 )
W il l a m e t t e V a l l e y
C a s c a d e C o u n s e lin g offers a variety o f services fo r the H V /A ID S
community, including a therapy group for people with H V /A ID S . a
support group fo r fam ily and friends, socialization activities, counseling,
and advocacy Many services are free o f charge (111 1/2 Third S t .
Hood River OR 97031. 386-1233 7(5/19)
HIV A llia n c e provides free emotional and nonmedical practical sup
port services to persons living w ith H V . their family and friends, and
those grieving A c o r n H o u s e a service o f the Alliance, is a hospice
and day care facility (342-2830) (3477 E Amazon Pkwy . Eugene, mail
PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405. 342 5 0 8 8 X 5 /1 9 )
P a th fin d e r s s a nonprofit organization that prom otes healthy, safe
alternatives for sexually active gay men and other supportive members
o f the com m unity in M arion and Polk counties, through funding of events
and activities (PO Box 326. Salem. 581 3 2 9 6 X 12/21)
V a lle y A ID S In fo rm atio n N e tw o r k offers inform ation, support.
speakers and referrals fo r people affected by H V /A ID S CafVAJN s24
hour hotline (128 SW Ninth Street. CorvaUs. OR 97339. 752 6322
o r I 800 588 A ID S )(5 /5 )
G eneral
A s ia n a n d P a c ific I sla n d e r L e s b ia n s a n d G a y s is a social and
educational group for the Asian and Pacific Islander comm unity A ctivi
ties include social outings, potlucks, cultural events, and rap groups
(Message line 232 6408 ) ( 2 / 16 / 96 )
B iN e t O r e g o n offers social, political and support groups to the
bisexual community, its supporters, and bi-curious people A mixed-
gender group m eets first Tuesdays (7 pm. Laughing Horse Books. Bi
Une: 299-4764 ) ( 5 / 17 / 96 )
B o n n e v ille G a y , L e s b ia n a n d B is e x u a l R e s o u r c e G ro u p is for
mutual support and to address diversity and employment issues ai
Bonneville Power Adm inistration O ther federal employees welcome
(Group information 230-4733 or 631 7767 ) ( 5 / 19 )
B r o th e r to B r o th e r is a social and political group for African American
gay and bisexual men G et involved and help set the group's agenda
(Call 940-7600. o r w rite 950 Lloyd Center. Suite 50. Portland.
9 7 2 32 ) (6/15)
E a s ts id e F am ily C o o p e r a t iv e offers alternative part-tim e child care
in a loving environment created and run com pletely by parents Lesbian
and gay families are welcome (9 am-1 pm. three days per week. 2800
SE Harnson S t , 233 5099 ) (5/19)
E m p lo y e e s A s s o c ia t io n fo r G a y s a n d L e s b ia n s o f U S W EST
C o m p a n ie s is an inform al group o f gay. lesbian and gay-supportive
phone company employees The group provides support for members,
and acts as a resource for U S WEST (Contact Sue Salmon
242 8272.) (5 / 19 )
E q u ity F o u n d a tio n is a statewide community foundation created by
lesbian and gay Oregonians Equity awards grants to organizations that
support its mission o f" access to w orth ' (Contact Jim Vegher. PO Box
5696. Portland. 97228 5696. 220 0628. fax 222 5062: e-mail
EquityFundOaol com ) ( 5 / 19 )
F o s te r/ P o w e ll N e ig h b o rh o o d G a y /L e sb ian /Bi A llia n c e mee is
fo r socializing and organizing (Chris o r Lisa 774 7506 ) ( 2 / 16 / 96 )
G a y , L e s b ia n a n d B is e x u a l P h y s ic ia n s o f O r e g o n (Call or
write GLBPO. POBox4874. Portland. OR97208 4874,233 0047 X 9 /1)
L e s b ia n C o m m u n ity P r o je c t provides outreach, networking and
other services to the lesbian comm unity (223-0071. TDD or vo ice )
(10/6)
L e s b ia n H ealth P r o je c t sponsors a support group for lesbians with
breast cancer that m eets every other Monday Lesbians with other
cancer related illnesses welcome (6-7 30pm. Michelle Gordon. LCSW.
236-8770 ) ( 4 / 19 / 96 )
L e s b ia n s L ivin g w ith C a n c e r meets bim onthly Partners and family
welcom e, call for m eeting tim es and places (Kristie 669-3492 /
( 2 / 16 / 96 )
L o v e M a k e s a F a m ily serves lesbian and gay families through public
education and outreach A parents support group meets every second
Monday, along w ith an art group for school-aged children, and a
discussion group fo r teenagers (6-8 pm. Union Station. Room 256.
228 3892. write PO Box 11694. Portland. 97211 / ( 3 / 15 / 96 )
N e tw o rk A d u lt T h e r a p y S e r v i c e s offers comprehensive mental
health assessment and treatm ent for sexual m inority individuals, couples
and fam ilies Services may be covered through Oregon Health Flan/
Medicaid. Medicare or private insurance (825 NE 20th Ave . 238-5251 /
( 3 / 15 / 96 )