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32 Jm t Mit • february 4 .2 0 0 0 Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV AIDS & HIV Metro: AIDS St HIV A ID S Prevention Team offers educational materials, free condoms, lends out H IV books and videos for resi dents of Columbia County. (Information line 15031366-2839.) (5/00) A D A P /C H IP : The A ID S Drug Assistance Program and the Community Health Insurance Program pay for health insurance premiums, prescnption drugs and insurance plan deductibles and co-paym ents for eligible people with H IV/A ID S Program s of the Oregon Health Division and Ryan White C A R E Act Titles I and II. (8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday A D A P 15031 731-4438. C H IP 15031 731-4576 Outside Portland. 180018052313.) (5/00) Cascade A ID S Project provides non-medical ser vices to people whose lives are affected by H IV and A ID S m Oregon and S W Washington. Spanish language assistance available (C A P Portland offices: Suite 310. 620 S W Fifth Ave 15031223-5907 W ashington County. 150316933234 Clark County: 13601 735-9170 ) (5/00) Project Quest offers health appointments, nutntional information, support groups, and sports activities for people living with H IV and A ID S (Suite 200. 3117 N E Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.. e-mail: pquest&teleport com. 15031493 0288.) (11 /99) W IAR (Women's Intercommunity A ID S Resource) is a multi-service program for women and children affected by H IV /A ID S W IA R offers individual counseling, support groups, advocacy, and other support services. Drop-in support group every Tuesday at 11 am, H IV prevention support group for H IV negative women with H IV positive partners every second and fourth Monday at 6 pm. Nurture Night for women and their chil dren every third W ednesday of the month. Child care provided. All programs and services are confidential. (9 am-5 pm M onday-Fnday 15031238-4420. toll-free 18881 3 0 3-442 0) (5/00) Washington County Health Dept, provides free needle-free H IV testing services for gay and bisexual men at Beaverton Community Health Clinic. (6-8 pm M onday 12550 S W Second S t 15031846-4734.) (5/00) Yamhill County Public Health Dept, sponsors HIV support group meetings. (5-7 pm Monday, in McMinnville 15031472-9371.) (5/00) Clackam as County A ID S Relief Effort is a com LGIRTF (Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force)— Portland Chapter, provides support and based program providing peer education, information Mailing: P O Box 5931. Portland. O R 97228 information to gay and lesbian immigrants and their part ners and w orks to change discnm inatoiy U S immigration laws, (www lgirtf.org. IgirtfpdxQhotmail com 15031471- referrals and support to all inmates regardless of H IV sta tus or sexual orientation M any programs are dependent on community volunteers. (HAAP. O S P Activities Dept . Attn Karen Campbell. 2605 State St . Salem. O R 97310.15031378-4207.) (5/00) 15031233-3913.) (5/00) 1568.) (5/00) HAAP, The Oregon State Penitentiary H IV /A ID S Awarenese Program is an inmate Yamhill County. (15031554-0701.) (5/00) The Lesbian Community Project is a multi-issue, multi-racial, grassroots politics and fun organization work ing for social |ustice and liberation for lesbian, bi and trans women and dykes. (Address 1001 E Burnside St. HiV Alliance of Lane County provides education, prevention, client services and healthcare. Registered nurse available. Lunch/dinner program. Spanish language assistance available. (1966 Garden A v e . Eugene 15411 342-5088 hiva/lffhivalliance org.) (5/00) Valley A ID S Information Network s 24-hour hot line provides H IV/A ID S and ST D information, support and referrals. (Benton Co. and Albany: 1541-752-6322. Oregon toll areas: 18001588-2437.) (5/00) W ISH (W om en's Initiative to Stop HIV) meets in Eugene. (15411682-4013.) (5/00) COMMUNITY ...................... Metro: General Mediation Pilot Program provides mediation for people who believe they've experienced unfair treatment because of their sexual orientation in situations involving the workplace, housing and public accommodations A Old Lesbians Organising for Change (O LO O . a national lesbian organization, now has a chapter in Portland for Lesbians 60 and older who are interested in changing the social disease of ageism. W e meet on the second W ednesday of the month, at the Lesbian Community Protect office, 1001 E. Burnside at 1 pm (Call 15031286-3575 for more information.) (5/00) Radical Women, active in the struggle against btgotry and exploitation, meets every second Thursday at 7 pm at the Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center, 1819 N W Everett St. (15031228-3090. fsp @ igcorg)(5/00) Rural Organizing Project is a network of human dig nity groups taking action at the local and state level. (PÓ Box 1350. Scappoose. O R 97056.15031543-8417. office@rop org.) (5/00) Metro: Professional Oregon Tradeswomen Network is a non-profit group dedicated to promoting success for women in the trades through education, leadership and mentor oppor tunities. Childcare provided, everyone is welcome, free meetings. (6 pm on the third Thursday of each month at State Office Building. 800 N E Oregon St.. Room 120. 15031943-2228.) (5/00) Love M akes a Family offers support groups for sexu al minonty parents and their children. A lso organizes pub lic awareness cam paigns on issu es such as sam e-sex marriage. (P O Box 5163. Portland. O R 97208. www.tele- port.com/-lmfamily. 15031228-3892) (11/99) Men Nurturing Men is an experiential gathering pro viding an opportunity to meet other gay. bi and question ing men in a playful, safe, sacred environment. Strive to understand intimacy and sexuality from a more spmtual perspective in monthly meetings. (15031231-5755.) (5/00) Neighborhood MenTalks bnngs gay and bisexual men together to socialize and discuss topics of mutual interest. Monthly gathenngs are facilitated and hosted by volunteers. (Matt 15031223-5907. ext 152.7(11/99) Northwest Gender Alliance is a transgender social and support group welcoming all those dealing with gen der identity issues, including transsexuals, crossd ressers and intersexed. regardless of sexual orientation Social activities, monthly meetings and newslet ters. (15031646-2802. P O Box 4928. Portland. O R 97208-4928. nwga@teleport.com, www.teleport.com/-nwga.) (11 /99) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy. (7-9 3 0 pm second Tuesday at First United Methodist Church. 1838 S W Jefferson St. Mailing address: P O Box 8944. Portland. O R 97207. 232-7676. www. teleport. com/nonprofit/pRag. 7(5/00) munity-based organization providing H IV /A ID S prevention education and support services (3300 S E Dw yer Drive. Suite 306. Mifwaukie. O R 97222.15031653-8738.) (5/00) Portland Bisexual Women is a friendly support and social group for bisexual and questioning women. Wom en of any age/background are encouraged to attend. Locations vary. (Meeting: 7-9 pm second Fnday Social, fourth Fnday. (503) 768-4293 or e-mail PD XBW @ aolcom . 7(5/00) Clackam as County Public Health Division offers anonymous and confidential H IV testing and counseling to anyone. Se habla espanol Interpretation services available. Call for scheduled and walk-in testing times. (Oregon City 15031655-8471. Milwaukie 15031655-8735. Sandy 15031 722-6660.) (5/00) Rainbow Coalition is a support group for gay. les bian. bi, trans and cunous students in Clackam as County which meets Fndays at noon at Clackam as Community College, (meet in Barlow 4112. contact Kate at 15031 657-6958 ext. 2371.7 H.E.A.L.-Portland (Health, Education, A ID S Liaison) offers information about alternative views of A ID S causation and H IV testing. For information and a free packet, leave your name and address. (15031227- 2339) (5/00) Rainbow FLA G S is a support group for gay. lesbian and bisexual foster and adoptive parents and is open to anyone who is supportive of this population fostenng and adopting children. M eets second Tuesday of every month. (15031281 -8616.7(5/00) The H IV Center a program of Ecumenical Mim stnes of Oregon, offers social activities, support groups, peer support, professional counseling, m assage, haircuts and home meal deliveries Hot meals are available at the cen ter at 10 am and 12 30 pm M onday through Fnday (Drop in: 10 am-2 pm Monday-Fnday. 2941 N E Ainsworth St. 15031460-3822.) (5/00) Single Parents by Choice, a group for men and women, meets on tte third Saturday of every month for a potluck social Child-fnendly space. (5 -7 pm at Friends Meeting House. 4312 S E Stark St. Karen 15031460-0888. David 15031284-4153.7 (11/99) H IV Health Services Center. Multnomah County Health Department, specializing in the treatment of HIV disease since 1990 A full-service medical clinic, including on-site pharmacist and nutntionist. medication manage ment. mental health services, wellness program and case management S e habla espanol. A S L and foreign lan guage interpretation available. (8 am-5 pm Monday- Fnday Fourth floor. 426 S W Stark St. 15031248-5020) (5/00) Straight Spouse Support Group provides support and information for men and women formerly or currently partnered with gay. lesbian, bisexual or trans mates. (7 pm W ednesday Gil 15031243-50677 (5/00) Central Oregon: Community IFARA (International Foundation for Alternative Research in A ID S ) provides treatment Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLA G )— Bend meets on the third Monday of education through the TIE (Treatment Information Exchange) program W eekly meetings are lead by profes sionals in a specialized area of treatment. (H IV treatment and education M eetings Tuesday nights. 15031 736-0194 ) ( 5/00) the month. The group's threefold m ission is support, edu cation and advocacy. (6 pm coffee, 6:30 pm meeting at First Presbyterian Church, 230 NE Ninth St. (5411 317-2334.) (5/00) Life to Life is a therapist facilitated support group addressing the changing needs of H IV+ gay and bisexual men. You set the agenda. All ages welcome. (7-8 3 0 pm M ondays $12-$15 a session, free to those with Ryan White funding Intake through Phoenix Rising 15031238- 0 7 8 0 ) ( 5/00) Multnomah County Health Department ST D Program offers H IV and ST D testing by appointment Monday-Fnday and on a first-come, first-served walk-m basis A lso offers Hepatitis A/B testing, treatment, vacci nations and community education for gay and bisexual men (Sixth Floor. 42 6 S W Stark S t 15031248-3700). (5/00) Coastal Oregon: Community Portland Opera's presentatori of Carmina Buratta features sensual, earthy choreography Yamhill County H IV Support Group meets every M onday in Newberg (15031434-7525. Ext 3) (5/00) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV Multnomah County H IV Health Services Center Coastal A ID S Network is a community based orga is a full service medical ckmc, providing an on-site phar macist and nutritionist, medication management, mental health services, w etness program and case manage ment S e habla espanol A S L and foreign language interpretation available (8 am to 5 pm Monday-Fnday. Thursday until 8 pm Fourth Floor. 426 S W Stark S t 503 248-5020) (5/00) nization providing H IV/A ID S prevention education and support services on the central Oregon coast (2830 N E Highway 101. Lincoln City. O R 97367 15411994-5597 ) (5/00) Our House is a residential care facilities for those living W orried about H IV ? Free information and testing is avail able through the Umatilla County Health Department Off site testing is also available, contact John at (541) 278-5432 (431 S E 3 rd S t.. Pendleton ) (5/00) and dying from A ID S (2727 S E Alder St.. Portland. O R 97214 15031234-0175) (5/00) Partnership Project provides social work and nursing case management to people living with H IV/AID S. Get help coordmating all aspects of health care, as well as financial management, food and housing assistance, emotional support, etc (8 30 am-5 00 pm M onday Fnday. 15031230-1202) (5/00) The Plus Club House Party provides an open social gathering for people Irving with H IV and A ID S to mingle and network The group meets m private hom es at 2 pm on t f * third Sunday of the month (Brian 15031249-7030) (5/00) Positive Comtectfam PLWH of Yamhill County is an HfV consum er services advisory group that meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at a confidential location in confidential, free service sponsored by the City of Portland (15031274-9886) Pride Northwest, Inc. organizes community forums and the annual Pnde event. (15031295 9788. www gaypdx.com/pnde ) (5/00) It's M y Pleasure offers a wide array of services to the community including a resource bulletin board, free hous ing listings and a free lesbian dating service (3106 N E 64th Ave 15031280-8080 ) (5/00) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Washington: AIDS & HIV Cascade A ID S Project Vancouver Project pro vides non medrcal services to individuals and communi ties in Southw est W ashington These services include support groups, em ergency financial assistance, volun teer programs, information and referral (Surfe M l 00. 1104 Mam S t . Vancouver. W ash 13601735-9170.) (5/00) Metro: Political FHisa Vistim a Foundation is a transsexual advocacy organization which works to obtain medical and legal assistance for transsexuals in need (PO Box 82447, Portland. O R 97282 15031 735-1184 ) (11/99) Human Rights Cam paign— Portland Steering Committee and Federal Club, the largest national gay and lesbian political organization, lobbies Congress, pro vides campaign support, and educates the public Meets monthly to plan events (4545 S W Northwood St 15031244 6 9 5 1.) (11/99) The Lasbian Avongors is a direct action group dedr cated to the survival and visbikty of lesbians, bisexual women and trans dykes M eetings are every Sunday at 5 pm (15031452 5 4 0 8 )( \ \ m Metro: Support Forast Grove GLUE (G ays and Lesbians United for Enrichment) is a support group offering the community, family and friends a safe, friendly place to meet and socialize Movies, poducks, discussions, etc. (7 3 0 pm first and third M ondays. BiU or Charia 150315164583.) (11/99) Hambieton Project, Lesbian Cancer Support Network, is a non-profit organization offering network ing and direct services to lesbians with cancer(15031642 1 0 0 7 )1 11 /99) Heart Talk Cafe is a support group facilitated by Manah Ureel for those involved in or seeking healthy and intimate gay and lesbian relationships; presentations, dis cussion, videos and experiential exercises (6-7 3 0 pm third Sunday $ 1 5 per person, sliding scale available Registration: 15 03 1 7 2 7 3 5 6 3 ) (11/99) Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later m life (later m hfe is not defined), meets 7 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the L C P office (1001 E Burnside St., call for more information 150312333913.) Lesbian/Bi Women in Breekups. an eight session group offering an opportunity for growth when relation- stops change $25 per group meeting on Tuesday evenings (Juke O Donnell L C S W 15031241 7002 ) (11/99) North C oast Pride Network serves the lesbian, gay, bi. trans communities in the Columbia Pacific region Publishes a quarterly newsletter Maintains a resource center which hosts board meetings. H osts "G ertrude's Wilde Social M ixer" in Astoria on the third Monday of each month. (Mailing address: P O Box 1317. Astona. O R 97103. Resource center: Suite 209. 10 Sixth S t . Astona M onday social: 5:30-9 pm at Cafe Uniontown. 231 W Marine Drive. Astoria 15031338-0161) (11 /99) Southern Oregon: Community AbdiH-Ellis Lambda Community Contar offers support groups and resources for the sexual minority community and its friends. Com prehensive monthly newsletter. Prom, details local groups and events (Making address: P O Box 927 Ashland. O R 97520. Location: 281 Fourth St.. Ashland. O R 97520. 15411488-6990. lambdacntr@aol.com. www.aelcca.org.) (11/99) Klamath Aran Lambda Association OCALA) is dedmated to promoting the awareness, health, under standing and acceptance of gay lesbian, bisexual and transgender people through education and social activi ties $20 donation for newsletter, no one denied because of inability to pay (P O Box 43. Klamath Falls. O R 97601. kaiamfo@aol com. http://members.xoom.com/kala99/kal- abdgm.HTM. 7(11/99) Washington: Community Com Out wiH tram volunteers to take part m promoting tolerance and other aspects of commurety outreach m the S W W ashington area (C a l U yn Zephyr at 136019 0 6 91421(5/00)
