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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)
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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)
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Washington County Health
Dept, provides free needle-free
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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
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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