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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
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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)