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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 )
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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)
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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 )
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other services to the lesbian community. (TDD or voice 282-8090 7
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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)
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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
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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)
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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 )
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(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)
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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)
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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)