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Just out ▼ n o ve m b e r 2 1 , 1007 ▼ 27 EL P A SE O sx J The N A M E S P ro je c t P o rtla n d C h a p te r holds panel-making workshops on the third Friday of every month at Friendly House Educational materials and a speakers bureau are also available <6 3 0 -9 pm 1737 N W 2 6 th Ave 650 7032 JO 1/97) N e tw o rk H IV / S e x u a l M in o rity S a rv ic a s offers medical evalu ation and management, and counseling fo r individuals, couples and fam ilies affected by HIV and AIDS. Available through the Oregon Health Ran. M edicaid. M edicare, private pay. private insurance and Ryan W hite CARE A ct Title I (Lynne Hanson 238 0780 525 NE Oregon S t , Suite 220. Portland OR 9 7 211.7(5/98) O re g o n A I D S H otline cosponsored by CAP and the Oregon Health Division, provides AIDS inform ation, support and referral, treatm ent inform ation, and free theater tickets fo r people with HIV and AIDS P o sitiva L in k connects people affected by HIV and AIDS with trained HIV-positive volunteers fo r telephone support and inform ation (10 am-9 pm Monday Friday, noon-6 pm Saturday and Sunday 223-2437. I 800-777-2437.)(7 /9 7 ) O u r H o u se of P o rtla n d is a nonprofit residential care facility for men and women w ith AIDS This agency provides 24-hour nursing care and quality living services to residents Volunteer opportunities abound. (2727 SE Alder St 234-0175 ) (7 /9 7 ) O u ts id e In has tra n sitio n a l h o u s in g fo r H IV -p o s itiv e yo u th aged 17 to 22 who are hom eless o r at risk o f becom ing homeless (Karla W olf 223-4(2 /7 (1 0 /9 7 ) P h oe nix R isin g F o u n d a tio n In c . offers HIV and AIDS support: fee based on eligibility Call for a list o f current groups (620 S W Fifth Ave . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204 223 8299 ) (2/98 ) ü ; R egional A I D S Interfaith N e tw o rk helps comm unities o f faith to develop "faith in action opportunities* by planning strategies to meet local needs for HIV/AIDS prevention education and care services (4790 SE Logus Road. Milwaukie. OR 97222 653-8738 7(2/98) T i /\ C. ^ I * i \ ] TUB A r t o f th e P e o p le show s o rig in a l n e w s p a p e r a rt by Jo se P o sad o (le ft) and w o rk s by M a rtin M o n to y a (b e lo w ) th ro u g h N o v e m b e r ü ia s m H t o m s C M tai P M * * ► I & I Obey W wT rsA tefW m fW Mksstw H lfti al IS k z s & F ! Q rsss « i« » «teda O* fsontMmi ? * Wr? «**•** »*4*4 « ; i» *.-»* T rvmrr, * te i G a y , L e sb ia n , S tra ig h t E du ca tio n N e tw o rk — O re g o n C h a p te r brings together teachers, parents, students and concerned c iti zens to w ork to end homophobia in schools (6-8 pm third Tuesday at A Teacher's Space. 2755 NE Broadway GLSEN, PO Box 20565. Portland. OR 97294 973 8489. GLSENOROaol com 7 (2/98 ) u t e il x b V, y* # ».* » í> t t e d * Ate < * * '* * If****** •0 r • »Aren e* > » /» x w ■ ^ Y iW t y r - *♦••»• k G a y R e s o u rc e C o n n e c tio n is a toll-free inform ation and referral line with listings for prosociaf gay and lesbian events and organizations throughout O regon (10 am-9 pm Monday-Fnday. noon-6 pm Saturday andSunday 223 2437. 1-800 777-2437 OrhotlmeOaolcom 7(7/9 7 ) (* > • <« v i <->- '■■■ ft*'-*» 4v. gxteoxv <-♦* ■>*«■ :• y e * * Rev « . v ^ w /. .v -¿¿-. y.- x-fc-* fry.:* etrteftoce. *.*> <:.-yx-fc -jt-x- >x 'y*v ■*<(■■■< Le sbia n C o m m u n ity P ro je c t provides outreach, networking and other services to the lesbian community. (TDD or voice 282-8090 7 (7/97 ) * 3 N •. > jpce »«-> exe-te»* yftefc r-ücéée At- e » t W » f v- '■ ¡e* « xeextesc ~'*r Wt-*e*V---*-v e GL *• Mm--- ■ * + * ,# K .* r.* 0 * f v / u y V V / ---- '- J . L o v e M a k e s a F a m ily serves lesbian and gay families of all types through public education and outreach A support group for parents meets every second Monday, along w ith an activities group for school- aged children and a discussion group for teenagers (6-8 pm PO Box 11694. Portland. OR 97211 228 3892 ) (7197) — M u lt n o m a h C o u n t y (248 5240.7(12/97) C entral O regon P o rtla n d B ise xu a l A llia n c e is an advocacy group fo r bisexual and bi-fnendly people Support and discussion groups are mixed-gender and meet at 7 pm on the first and third Fridays at Laughing Horse Books N ew sletter: m onthly socials and potlucks. (775-9717, pdxbiOteleport com 7 (2/98 ) C oastal O regon A ID S P re v e n tio n T e a m of C o lu m b ia C o u n ty is a private, nonprofit, volunteer based organization that provides outreach, refer rals and education. (8 am-5 pm Friday 175S !3 th S t.. St Helens. OR 97051 366 2839 ) ( 3/9 8 ) A ID S S u p p o rt a n d P re v e n tio n is a support and resource network in Josephine C ounty for people living w ith AIDS and HIV, their families and friends (541-471- 7890 7 (9/97 ) D o u g la s C o u n ty A I D S C o u n c il sponsors m eetings and educa tional activities R u b y H o u s e 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 Springs Drive. Rose- burg. OR 97470 541-440-2761.) ( 7/9 7) Klam a th C o u n ty H IV R e s o u rc e C e n te r coordinates outreach and education on HIV and AIDS, social and support groups, and provides case management services (10 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday 1112 Pine St.. Klamath Falls. OR 97601 541 883 2437 ) 0 / 9 7 ) L o v e jo y H o s p ic e offers care for the critically ill and their fam ilies in Josephine C ounty (541-474-1193)(9 /9 7 ) W illamette V alley H IV A llia n c e provides free em otional and nonmedical practical support services to people living w ith HIV. their families and friends, and E m p lo y s e s . P h oenix R is in g F o u n d a tio n In c . is a nonprofit organization offering mental health services, based on a sliding fee scale, to the lesbian, gay. bisexual, transgender and transsexual communities M edicare and some insurance policies cover services, HIV contracts provide free counseling to eligible persons Support groups include a m a n 's c o m in g o u t g ro u p (Royce Bowlin), a lesbian g ro u p (Genny Bimslager). a support and empowerment g ro u p for m an of c o lo r (Theo Harper), a p a a r s u p p o rt g ro u p fo r p ro - sn d p o s to p e ra tiv e tra n ss e xu a ls (Barry Blackwood), and W om a n 's A b u s e In te rve n tio n a therapy group for lesbian and bisexual women who have been abusive toward their girlfriends and partners (Julie O'Donnell. M SW ) Support group fees are $15-$12. peer group fees are by donation and therapy groups are $15-$20 (620 S W Fifth Ave . Suite 710. Portland. OR 97204 223 8299 ) (5/98 ) C e n tra l O re g o n A I D S S u p p o rt T e a m provides services for HIV- positive people and their caregivers (54 1 3 8 9 4330 ) (7/97) N orthern O regon L e s b ia n P a re n ts, F a m ilie s a n d F rie n d s o f L e sb isn s sn d G a ys provides support, education and advocacy (7-9 30pm fourth Wednes day at First United M ethodist Church. 1838 S W Jefferson St PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207. 232-7676.7(2 /9 8) W o m e n 's In te rc o m m u n ity A I D S R e s o u rc e offers services to HIV-positive women and their fam ilies, including a weekly support group for HIV-positive women, a bim onthly support group fo r children affected by HIV, fam ily support services, inform ation and referral, advocacy, and em ergency assistance Child care provided. Volunteer opportunities (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 6600 SE Division St., Suite 103. Portland. OR 97206 775-6327.) (9 /9 7 ) A I D S In fo rm a tio n , R e s o u rc e s a n d S e rv ic e s (AIRS) hot line (Hood River 5 4 1 -387-4022. The Dalles 541 298-6292 7 (12 /9 7) and N o rth w e s t G e n d e r A llia n c e is a social and support organization for cross-dressers and transsexuals. M onthly open meetings and socials (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 646 2802 ) (7197) W a sh in gto n C o u n ty P u b lic H e a lth D iv is io n provides anony mous HIV testing and counseling by appointm ent and walk-in Seropositive wellness program offers individual counseling. Se habla español. (Testing 648-8851. clinics in Beaverton and Hillsboro 648 8881. TDD 648 8601 7 (7/9 7 ) E astern O regon Gay N e tw o rk H IV / S e x u a l M in o rity S e rv ic e s offers counseling for individuals, couples and families Current support groups: coming out at midlife, lesbian therapy group (2020 SE Powell Blvd 238-0780 7(8/97) T o d 's C o m e r provides free clothing fo r people w ith AIDS Aservice of the Friends of People w ith AIDS Foundation (245-7428.7(7/97) Ea g ie ca p A I D S S u p p o rt T e a m (EAST) is a community-based nonprofit organization that provides education, inform ation and out reach to Union. Baker and W allowa counties for H IV/AID S prevention (6 pm second Tuesday general meeting. 6 pm third Tuesday board meeting at United Methodist Church. 1612 Fourth St.. La Grande PO Box 2901. La Grande. OR 97850 541 962 7048 7 (3/98 ) Le sbia n H e a lth P ro je c t sponsors a support group for lesbians with breast cancer that m eets every other Monday Lesbians w ith other cancer-related illnesses welcome (6-7 30pm Michelle Gordon. LCSW, 236 8770 7(4/96) L e sbia ns L iv in g w ith C a n c e r meets bimonthly. Partners and fam ily welcom e (Knstie 630-6690 7 (7/9 7 ) Sp e a k to Y o u r B ro th e rs is a volunteer-based HIV primary preven tion program building a healthy gay and bisexual men's community. N ee dle -fre e d ro p -in H IV testing and support is offered every Tuesday for gay and bisexual men (6-8 pm at CAP offices $20 donation HIV testing hot line ext 172 7 N e ig h b o rh o o d M e n T a lk s bongs men together to socialize and discuss topics of mutual interest Facilitated gathenngs are held monthly (Geoffrey ext. 145.) O u tre a c h is out in the community talking with men one-on-one at events, in bars and parks, and at the bath house. (7revorext 174 Pe e r L e a d e rsh ip P ro g ra m trains young men of all ethnicities to develop leadership skills and culturally appropriate HlV-prevention projects. (Bnan ext 131 /Yo ung M e n 's G ro u p offers an opportunity fo r men aged 18 to 27 years to meet and socialize Speak to Your Brothers is a program of Cascade AIDS Project (Suite 300. 620 S W Fifth Ave 223-5907->(3/98) C la ts o p C o u n ty A I D S C o a litio n R e s o u rc e C e n te r coordi nates outreach and education on HIV and AIDS, social and support groups, an H IV/AID S speakers bureau, and provides case manage ment services fo r the Astoria. W arrenton, Seaside and Cannon Beach areas (2-5 pm Monday. Wednesday and Friday 10 Sixth St.. Suite 209. Astona. OR 97103 325 4 711 .)(2 /9 8 ) F R IE N D S is a support group for African American gay and bisexual men. Discussion topics chosen by participants: food and beverage provided. (6-8 pm second and fourth Wednesdays Bnan o r Cecil 280 2663. ext 421 7 (4/98 ) G a y , L e sb ia n o r B i Em p lo ye e s (GLOBE), a group of federal employees, m eets monthly (Jerry 326-56677(2/98) i ¡ i Eq u ity Fo u n d a tio n is a statew ide community foundation created by lesbian and gay Oregonians Equity awards grants to organizations that support its m ission of "access to w orth " (Jim Vegher. PO Box 5696. Portland. OR 97228 220 0628, EquityFund&aol com ) (7/97) G a y, Le sb ia n a nd B lsa xu a l P h y sicia n s of O re g o n is a social and activist group for physicians, residents and medical students throughout Oregon M eets m onthly (321-5164 7 (2/98 ) PI i (9 am-1 pm three days per week 2800 SE Hamson St. 233-5099 7 (7/97 ) G a y and Le sbian A rc h iv e s of the Pacific N o rth w e st is a historical society and archiving project working to preserve and docu ment local gay and lesbian history M eets one Sunday per month (PO Box 3646. Portland. OR 97208 284-1872. glapnOaol com X7/97) t j i P o sitive P ie ce , a g ro u p fo r H IV -p o s itiv e p e o p le u n d e r age 25. m eetson Thursday at O utside In. ( 123 6 S W Salmon St Calltosign up: Graham Hamman 241 -6448 .7 (9/97 ) P ro je c t Q u e s t is a nonprofit HIV and AIDS self-em powerm ent and immune function enhancement program offering workshops, retreats and conferences, along with ongoing programs in nutritional cooking and eating, yoga, stopping smoking, m editation, and more. Project Quest offers a co m p re h e n s iv a health m a n a g e m e n t g ro u p fo r pe op le w ith H IV a n d A I D S The group is facilitated by Lusijah Marx. RN. PsyD, and Graham Harriman. M A (241 -6448.) ( 7/97) k *T* those grieving (PO Box 5513. Eugene. OR 97405 541 -342-50887 (7/97 ) P a th fin d e rs is a nonprofit organization that provides funding and support fo r social, cultural and outreach events, projects and activities for gay and bisexual men in Marion and Polk counties (PO Box 326. Salem. OR 97301 581 3296 7 (7/97) V a lle y A I D S In form a tion N e tw o rk offers inform ation, support, speakers and referrals fo r people affected by HIV and AIDS Call V A IN s 24-hour hot line. 1 -8 0 0 -5 8 8 -A ID S Gay and bisexual out reach (PO Box 971. Corvallis. OR 97339 541 -752 6322 7(7/97) Y a m h ill C o u n ty P u b lic Health D e p a rtm e n t offers community outreach and HlV-prevention education. O ff-site Orasure testing (412 N Ford S t . McMinnville. OR 97128 Norm Costa 434 7525. pager 434 4507.7 (2/98 ) W ashington P e o p le o f C o l o r A g a i n s t A I D S 206 3227061 7 (7/97 ) N e t w o r k . (S eattle BROADCAST L o v e M a k e s a F a m ily is a public dialogue about lesbians, gay men and fam ily values on KKEY 1150 AM (7-9 am Wednesday Cat-in number 222-5539 7(7/97) T h e S n lc k a rw L a B a r r S h o w features talk for gay men. lesbians and bisexuals broadcast on Paragon Cable Channel 21 and TCI Cable Channel 11. (Call for schedule 727-2491. o r visit Snickers ' Web sites wvvw labarr com and www comnx com 7 (5/98 ) CAMPUS The A ll-H ill G a y , L e sb ia n a nd Bisexual A llia n ce is Oregon Health Sciences U niversity's social and peer support group for stu dents. faculty, staff and friends Social gathenngs are held every month or so (Angela 494 5818 Scott 632 8569 7 (2/98 ) COMMUNITY G eneral A d v o c a te s fo r G a y and L e sb ia n Eq u ality prom otes positive images of lesbians, gay men and bisexuals and prom otes cooperation and collaboration among those who support equal rights for lesbians, gay men and bisexuals. (PO Box 5222. Portland. OR 97208 7(4/97) A sia n and P a cific Isla nde r Le sb ia n s and G a ya is a social and educational group Activities include social outings, potlucks. cultural events and rap groups. (232-6408 7(2/98) Bisexual C o m m u n ity F o ru m is an age and gender inclusive social, support and education network founded in 1980 A ctivities include dances, potlucks. field trips and a polyamory interest group M eetings are held on the second and fourth W ednesdays (7 30pm at Utopia. 3320 SE Belmont St Laury 285 4848 7(3/98) P o rtla n d B ise xu a l W om e n is a forum for exchanging ideas, feelings, resources and inform ation Bisexual and questioning women of any age. race, culture encouraged to attend (7-9 pm second and fourth Fridays at It 's M y Pleasure. 4258 SE Hawthorne Blvd Prereg istration 236 0505. 283 6433 7 (7 /9 7 ) P o rtla n d L e a th e r M e n holds potlucks at members' homes on the second Saturday of each month (PLM. 5418 N Amherst S t . Portland. OR 97203.7(4/98) P rid e N o rth w e s t plans Lesbian and Gay Pride and associated events (PO Box 6611. Portland. OR 97228 295 9788 7 (7/97 ) R igh t to P rid e In c . advocates full civil rights, human rights and social equity fo r lesbians, gay men and bisexuals by informing and educating policy makers and the general public (921 SW MomsonSt.. Suite 546. Portland. OR 97205 228 5825. banyOrtp or org 7 (2/98) S e rv ic e m e m b e rs L e ga l D e fe nse N e tw o rk helps men and women hurt by the m ilitary 's ban on lesbians and gay men Confidential counseling available (202-328 FAIR, www sldn org.) (7/97 ) T ra n s -P o rt is a support organization open to all transgendered people and their fam ilies M onthly open m eetings and private peer support m eetings (PO Box 66913. Portland. OR 97290 774-8463 ) (9/97 ) B o n n e ville G a y , Le sbia n and B isexual R e s o u rc e G ro u p is for mutual support and to address diversity and employment issues at Bonneville Power Adm inistration O ther federal employees welcome (230-4733. 631 7767 ) (7/97) P olitical B ro th e r to B ro th e r is a social and political group for African American gay and bisexual men Get involved and help set the group's agenda (280 2663. ext 421 7(4/98) B a s ic R igh ts O re g o n is an ongoing electoral organization working statewide to keep disenm ination out o f the Oregon Constitution (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 222 6151 7(7/97) C a s c a d e G u ild M e d ica l G ro u p meets monthly for potluck din ners. socializing, networking and other activities All phases of the health care field are represented, friends and partners welcome (Ted 246 4531. Joyce 360 694 3 7 4 0 X 8 /9 7 ) Le sbia n A v e n g e rs is a direct action group dedicated to issues of survival and visibility for lesbians, bisexual women and trans dykes (7 30 pm Sunday m the Egyptian Club dming room. 3701 SE Division St Hot line 452 5408 7 (3/98 ) C la c k a m a s P s th fln d e rs s a social group for gay and bisexual men living in Clackamas County (653 8738 )(2 /9 8 ) L o g C a b in R e p u b lic a n s qattiers m onthly to socialize, meet promi nent people or |ust enlighten a few minds in the party (PO Box 2655. Portland. OR 97208 2655 224 2454 7(12/97) C O L A G E Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere holds support group meetings for kids (6 pm second Monday 228-3892 7 (7/97) Eastsido Fa m ily C o o p e ra tiv e offers alternative part tim e child care in a loving environment created and run com pletely by parents P ro g re s s iv e Q u e e rs is a group working for social justice on issues of race, econom ics, cultural understanding, and gender and sexual identity (6 30-8 pm fourth Thursday Millard 284 2979 ) (7/97)
