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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (March 17, 2000)
Oft AIDS & HIV Metro: AIDS & HIV AIDS Prevention Team offers educational matenals, free condoms, lends out HIV books and videos for resi dents of Columbia County. (Information line: 15031366-2839) (5/00) ADAP/CHIP: The AIDS Drug Assistance Program and the Community Health Insurance Program pay for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs and insurance plan deductibles and co-payments for eligible people with HIV/AIDS Programs of the Oregon Health Division and Ryan White CARE Act Titles I and II. (8 am-5 pm Monday Fnday ADAP ¡5031 731-4438. CHIP ¡5031 731-4576 Outside Portland: ¡8001805-2313.) (5/00) Cascada AIDS Project provides non-medical ser vices to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS in Oregon and SW Washington. Spanish language assistance available (CAP Portland offices: Suite 310, 620 SW Fifth Ave ¡5031223-5907 Washington County: 15031693-3234 Clark County. ¡3601 735-9170.) (5/00) Clackamas County AIDS Relief Effort is a com munity-based organization providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support services (3300 SE Dwyer Drive. Suite 306. Milwaukie. OR 97222 ¡5031653-8738.) (5/00) Clackamas County Public Health Division offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to anyone. Se habla español. Interpretation services available Call for scheduled and walk-in testing times. (Oregon City ¡5031655-8471, Milwaukie ¡5031655-8735. Sandy ¡5031 722-6660.) (5/00) H.E.A.L-Portland (Health, Education, AIDS Liaison) offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing For information and a free packet, leave your name and address. (¡5031227- 2339). (5/00) The HIV Center a program of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, offers social activities, support groups, peer support, professional counseling, massage, haircuts and home meal deliveries Hot meals are available at the cen ter at 10 am and 12:30 pm Monday through Fnday. (Drop in 10 am-2 pm Monday-Fnday. 2 9 4 1 NE Ainsworth St. ¡5031460-3822.) (5/00) HIV 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 nutntiomst. medication manage ment, mental health services, wellness program and case management Se habla español. ASL and foreign lan guage interpretation available. (8 am-5 pm Monday- Fnday Fourth floor. 426 SW Stark St. 15031248-5020). (5/00) IFARA (International Foundation for Alternative Research in AIDS) provides treatment education through the TIE (Treatment Information Exchange) program Weekly meetings are lead by profes sionals in a specialized area of treatment. (HIV treatment and education Meetings Tuesday nights ¡5031 736-0194) (5/00) Life to Life is a therapist facilitated support group addressing the changing needs of HIV+ gay and bisexual men. You set the agenda. All ages welcome. (7-8 30 pm Mondays $12-$ 15 a session, free to those with Ryan White funáng Intake through Phoenix Rising ¡5031238- 0780.1(5/001 Metropolitan African American Support Connection (MAASC) is a support group lor Afncan American men and women infected or affected by HIV. They meet on Thursdays from 6-8 pm at Project Quest. 3117 NE Martin Luther Kmg Jr. Blvd. (Linda ¡5031493 0288.) (5/00) Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Monday Fnday and on a first-come, first-served walk in basis. Also offers Hepatitis A /B testing, treatment, vacci nations and community education for gay and bisexual men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St 15031248-3700) (5/00) Multnomah County HIV Health Service* Center is a full service medical clinic, providing an on-site phar macist and nutritionist, medication management, mental health services, wellness program and case manage ment Se habla español ASL and foreign language interpretation available (8 am to 5 pm Monday Friday. Thursday until 8 pm Fourth Floor. 426 S W Stark S t 503 248-5020) (5/00) Our House is a residential care facilities for those living and dying from AIDS (2727 SE Alder S t . Portland. OR 97214 ¡5031234-0175) (5/00) Partnership Project provides social work and nursing case management to people kvmg with HIV/AIDS Get help coordmating aU aspects of health care, as well as financial management, food and housing assistance, emotional support, etc (8 30 am-5 00 pm Monday Friday (5031230-1202) (5/00) * COMMUNITY Metro: General The Plus Club House Party provides an open social gathenng for people living with HIV and AIDS to mingle and network The group meets in private homes at 2 pm on the third Sunday of the month (Brian ¡5031249-7030.) (5/00) Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County is an HIV consumer services advisory group that meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at a confidential location in Yamhill County. (¡5031554-0701.) (5/00) Project Quest offers health appointments, nutntional information, support groups, and sports activities for people living with HIV and AIDS. (Suite 200. 3117 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd . e-mail: pquest@teleport.com. ¡5031493-0288.) (4/00) Mediation Pilot Program provides mediation for people who believe they've expenenced unfair treatment because of their sexual orientation in situations involving the workplace, housing and public accommodations A confidential, free service sponsored by the City of Portland. (¡5031274-9886) Pride Northwest, Inc. organizes community forums and the annual Pnde event (¡5031295-9788. www gaypdx com/pnde) (5/00) It’s My 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 NE 64th Ave ¡5031280-8080.)(5/00) Metro: Political Filisa Vistima Foundation is a transsexual advocacy WIAR (Women's Intercommunity AIDS Resource) is a multi-service program for women and organization which works to obtain medical and legal assistance for transsexuals in need. (PO Box 82447, Portland. OR 97282. ¡5031 735-1184.) (4/00) children affected by HIV/AIDS WIAR offers individual counseling, support groups, advocacy, and other support Human Rights Campaign— Portland Steenng services. Drop-in support group every Tuesday at 11 am. Committee and Federal Club, the largest national gay HIV prevention support group for HIV negative women and lesbian political organization, lobbies Congress, pro with HIV positive partners every second and fourth vides campaign support, and educates the public. Meets Monday at 6 pm. Nurture Night for women and their chil dren every third Wednesday of the month. Child care provided. All programs and services are confidential (9 am-5 pm Monday- A n i D iF r a n c o Fnday ¡5031238-4420. toll-free b rin g s h e r fu n k y , ¡8881303-4420.) (5/00) f o lk s y , r o o t s y s o n g s Washington County Health Dept, provides free needle-free t o C o r v a llis o n A p r il 9 HIV testing services for gay and bisexual men at Beaverton Community Health Clinic.(6-8pm Monday 12550 S W Second St. ¡5031846-4734) (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 o f each month at State Office Building. 800 NE Oregon St.. Room 120. ¡5031943-2228.) (5/00) Metro: Support Forest Grove GLUE (Gays and Lesbians United for Ennchment) is a support group offenng the community, family and fnends a safe, fnendly place to meet and socialize. Movies, potlucks, discussions, etc. (7.30 pm first and third Mondays Bill or Charla ¡5031516-4583.) (4/00) Hambleton Project, Lesbian Cancer Support Network, is a non-profit organization offenng network ing and direct services to lesbians with cancer. (7503/ 642-1007.) (4/00) 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. (6-7:30 pm third Sunday. $15 per person, sliding scale available Registration. ¡5031 727-3563.) (4/00) Late Awakenings a support group for lesbians who came out later in life (later in life is not defined), meets 7 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the LCP office. (1001 E Burnside St., call for more information ¡5031233- 3 9 1 V (5/00) Lesbian/Bi Women in Breakups an eight-session group offenng an opportunity for growth when relationships change $25 per group meeting on Tuesday evenings. (Julie O'Donnell. LCSW ¡5031241 ■ 7002.) (4/00) LGIRTF (Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force)— Portland Chapter, pro vides support and information to gay and lesbian immigrants and their partners and works to change discnminatory US immigration laws, (www lgirtf.org, lgirtfpdx@hotmail.com ¡5031471- 1568.) (5/00) Yamhill County Public Health Dept, sponsors HIV support group meetings (5-7pm Monday, in McMinnville. ¡5031472-9371.) (5/00) Yamhill County HIV Support Group meets every Love Makes a Family offers support groups for sexual minority parents and their children. Also organizes public awareness cam paigns on issues such as same- sex mamage. (PO Box 5163, Portland. OR 97208 www tele port.com/~lmfamily. ¡5031228-3892.) (4/00) Monday in Newberg. (¡5031434-7525 Ext. 3) (5/00) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV Coastal AIDS Network is a community based organization providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support services on the central Oregon coast. (2830 NE Highway 101. Lincoln City. OR 97367 ¡5411 994-5597.) (5/00) Men Nurturing Men is an expenential gathenng providing an opportunity to meet other gay, bi and questioning men in a playful, safe, sacred environment. Strive to understand intimacy and sexuality from a more spiritual perspective in monthly meetings (¡5031231 -5755.) (5/00) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Neighborhood MenTalks brings gay and bisexual men together to socialize and discuss topics of mutual interest. Monthly gathenngs are facilitated and host ed by volunteers. (Matt Womed about HIV? Free informa tion and testing is available through the Umatilla County Health Department Off site testing is also available, contact John at (541)278-5432 (431 SE 3rd St.. Pendleton.) (5/00) Washington: AIDS & HIV ¡5031223-5907. ext 152.) (5/00) Northwest Gender Alliance n iviv Bi nrmotnu O U lLtn Cascade AIDS Project Vancouver Project pro vides non-medical services to individuals and communi ties m Southwest Washington These services include: support groups, emergency financial assistance, volun teer programs, information and referral. (Suite M100, 1104 Mam St . Vancouver. Wash. ¡3601 735-9170.) (5/00) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HTV HAAP, The Oregon State Penitentiary HIV/AIDS Awareness Program is an inmate based program providing peer education, information referrals and support to all inmates regardless of HIV sta tus or sexual orientation Many programs are dependent on community volunteers. (HAAP. OSP Activities Dept., Attn. Karen Campbell. 2605 State St . Salem. OR 97310.15031378-4207.) (5/00) HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education, prevention, client services and healthcare Registered nurse available. Lunch/dmner program Spanish language assistance available (1966 Garden A v e . Eugene ¡5411 3 4 2 5088 hrvaUQhrvakance org.) (5/00) Valley AIDS Information Network s 24 hour hot line provides HIV/AIDS and STD information, support and referrals. (Benton Co and Albany ¡541-752-6322. Oregon toll areas 18001588-2437.) (5/00) WISH (Women's Initiative to Stop HIV) meets in Eugene (¡5411682 4013.) (5/00) monthly to plan events. (4545 SW Northwood St ¡5031244-6951.) (4/00) The Lesbian Avengers is a direct action group dedi cated to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bisexual women and trans dykes. Meetings are every Sunday at 5 pm. (¡5031452-5408) (4/00) The Lesbian Community Project is a multi issue, multi-racial, grassroots politics and fun organization work ing for social justice and liberation for lesbian, bi and trans women and dykes. (Address: 1001 E Burnside St. Mailing: PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 15031233-3913.) (5/00) Old Lesbians Organising for Change (OLOC) a national lesbian organization, now has a chapter in Portland for Lesbians 60 and older who are interested in changing the social ásease of ageism We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 1 pm (Call 15031 286-3575 or ¡5031331-0415 for more information) (5/00) Radical Women, active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation, meets every second Wednesday at 7 pm at the Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center 1819 NW Everett St. (¡50312283090. fsp&oc org) (5/00) Rural Organising Project is a network of human dig nity groups taking action at the local and state level (PO Box 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056 15031543 8417 office@rop org.) (5/00) is a transgender social and support group welcoming all those dealing with gender identity issues, includ ing transsexuals, crossdressers and intersexed, regard less of sexual onentation. Social activities, monthly meet ings and newsletters (¡5031646-2802 PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928 nwga@teleport com, wwwteleport.com/~nwga.) (4/00) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy (7-9 30 pm second Tuesday at First United Methodist Church. 1838 SW Jefferson St Mailing address: PO Box 8944, Portland. OR 97207. 232 7676. www teleport com/nonprofit/pDag) (5/00) Portland Bisexual Women is n support and discus sion group for bisexual and questioning women Women of any age/background are encouraged to attend Locations vary. (Discussion. 7-9 pm second Friday Social: fourth Friday (503) 7684293 or e-mail PortlandBiWomen@aol com.) (11/00) Rainbow Coalition is a support group for gay. les bian. bi. trans and curious students in Clackamas County which meets Fridays at noon at Clackamas Community College (meet in Barlow 0112, contact Kate at ¡5031 657-6958 ext. 2371.) Rainbow FLAGS 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 Meets second Tuesday of every month. (¡5031281 8616.) (5/00) Singlo Parents by Choice a group for men and women, meets on the third Saturday of every month for a potluck social CMd-fnt-idfy space ( 5 7 pm at Fnends Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St. Karen 150314600888. David ¡5031284 4153 ) (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 Wednesday. Gil 15031243-5067.) (5/00) Central Oregon: Community Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)—Bend meets on the third Monday of the month. The group's threefold mission is support, edu cation and advocacy. (6 pm coffee. 6 30 pm meeting at First Presbyterian Church. 230 NE Ninth St. 1541)317-2334.) (5/00) Coastal Oregon: Community North Coast 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. Hosts 'Gertrude's Wilde Social Mixer" in Astona on the third Monday of each month (Mailing address. PO Box 1317, Astona. OR 97103. Resource center. Suite 209. 10 Sixth St.. Astona. Monday social 5 30-9 pm at Cafe Umontown. 231 W M anne Drive. Astona. 15031338-0161.) (5/00) Southern Oregon Community Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Conter offers support groups and resources for the sexual minonty community and its fnends. Comprehensive monthly newsletter. Pnzm. details local groups and events (Mailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 Location: 281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OR 97520. ¡5411488-6990. lambdacntrGaol com. www aelcca o rg ) (5/00) Klamath Area Lambda Association (KALA) is dedicated 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. (PO Box 43. Klamath Falls. OR 97601 kalamfo@aol. com. httpV/members xoom com/kala99/kal- abdgmHTM.) (4/00) Washington: Community ComOut will train volunteers to take part in promoting tolerance and other aspects of community outreach m the SW Washington area. (Call Uyn Zephyr at ¡3601906- 9142.) (5/00) Clark Co. YWCA offers individual peer counseling and advocacy for sexual minonty women who are survivors of domestic abuse Drop-in support group begins in March. (sexual minonty advocate. ¡3601906-9142.) (3/3 /0 0 ) Parents, Families and Fnends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy (7 pm first Tuesday at First Congregational Church, lower level conference room. 1220 NE 68th Street. Vancouver. Wash. 13601695-2200.) (5/00) Willamette Valley: Community 5015 COYOTE is an association for sex workers in Eugene (PO Box 12244. Eugene. OR 97401.) (4/00) AFTER 8 works for political change and provides infor mation and referral for lesbians, gay men. trans and bisexuals in Benton and Linn counties and sponsors an annual Harvey Milk Awards Dinner in November (7 pm second Tuesday 101 N W 2 3 rd St.. Corvallis. PO Box 1828. Corvallis. OR 97339.15411 752-8157.) (5/00) Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire meets the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 30 pm at the 300 Club. (300 Liberty St. SE in Salem. Bob ¡5031371-8395. e-mail bobphilGuswest net or Impenal Princess IX. Lydia Octavia ¡5031463-8585 ) (5/00) Lesbian and Gay Parenting Group, for parents of children ages 0-3 years, meets the second Saturday of each month in Eugene (Aquene: 1541) 344-5847.) (5/00) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy. (6.45 pm third Monday at First Congregational Church on E 23rd Ave . Eugene. 15411346 4239 .) (5/00) Men's Support Group, sponsored by Sweet Spin! Metropolitan Community Church (MCC). meets every Thursday at 7 pm to share concerns, discuss gay issues, and support the MCC community. Open to the public. (David: ¡5031363-4828. Joseph: ¡5031363-3392 ) (5/00) Metro: Anti-violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for female identified domestic violence survivors and a sup port group for women battered by women (15031232-7805 150312896869ext I t . ) (4/00) Clackamas Women's Services offer shelter, sup port and resource referral services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence (Office ¡5031 722 2366. ensis bne. (5031654 2 2 8 8 ) (4/00) Family Center Outreach Office, a program of Volunteers of America located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop-m services to women and
