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aprii 2U 2000 32 Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV OMtreach AIDS & HIV Our House is a residential care facilities for those living and dying from AIDS (2727 SE Alder St., Portland. OR 9721415031234-0175)15/00) Partnership Project provides social work and nursing Metro: ADDS & HIV AIDS Prevention Team offers educational materials, free condoms, lends out HIV books and videos for resi dents of Columbia County. (Information line: 15031366-2839.) (5/0 0 ) 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 o f the Oregon Health Division and Ryan W hite CARE A ct Titles I and II. (8 am-5 pm Monday -Fnday ADAP: 15031 731-4438. CHIP 15031 731-4576 Outside Portland 18001805-2313.) (5/00) Cascade 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 S W Fifth Ave. 15031223-5907. Washington case management to people living with HIV/AIDS. Get help coordinating all aspects of health care, as well as financial management, food and housing assistance, emotional support, etc (8:30 am-5 00 pm Monday Fnday. (5031 230-1202.) (5/00) The Plus Club House Party provides an open social gathenng fo r people living with HIV and AIDS to mingle and network. The group meets in pnvate homes at 2 pm on the third Sunday o f the month. (Brian 15031249-7030.) (5/00) Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County is an HIV consumer services advisory group that meets the 2nd Tuesday o f every month at a confidential location in Yamhill County. (15031554-0701.) (5/00) Project Quest offers health appointments, nutntional inform ation, support groups, and sports activities for peo ple living with HIV and AIDS. (Suite 200. 3117 NE Martin Luther King J r B lvd . e-mail: pquest@teleport com. 15031493-0288.) (4/00) WIAR (Women's Intercommunity AIDS Resource) is a multi-service program for women and County: 15031693-3234. C la d County: ¡3601 735-9170.) (5/00) children affected by HIV/AIDS. WIAR offers individual COMMUNITY Coastal AIDS Network is a community based organi zation providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and sup Metro: General (5/00) Mediation Pilot Program provides mediation for people who believe they've expenenced unfair treatm ent because of their sexual orientation in situations involving the workplace, housing and public accommodations. A confidential, free service sponsored by the C ity of Portland. (15031274 9886.) W orried about HIV? Free information and testing is avail able through the Umatilla County Health Department O ff-site testing is also available, contact John at (541) 278-5432. (431 SE 3rd St.. Pendleton.) (5/00) Cascade AIDS Project Vancouver Project pro vides non-medical services to individuals and communi ties in Southwest Washington These services include: support groups, emergency financial assistance, volun teer programs, information and referral (Suite M l00. 1104 Main St.. Vancouver. Wash. 13601 735-9170.) (5/00) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV 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 Clackamas County AIDS Relief Effort is a com Out, Kevin munity-based organization providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support services. (3300 SE Dwyer Drive. Suite 306. Milwaukie. OR 97222 15031653-8738.) (5/00) 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 15031655-8471. Milwaukie 15031655-8735. Sandy 15031 722 6660.) (5/00) and the annual Pnde event. (15031295-9788. www gaypdx. com /pride) (5/00) Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon is a pro-GLBT civil nghts orga nization committed to promoting fairness and ending dis crimination in the state of Oregon. (PO Box 40625, Portland. OR 97240 15031222-6151. e-mail: BasicRO@aol.com.) (11/00) Filisa Vistima Foundation is a transsexual advocacy organization which works to obtain medical and legal assistance for transsexuals in need. (PO Box 82447. Portland. OR 97282.15031 735-1184.) (4/00) Human Rights Cam paign- Portland Steenng Committee and Federal Club, the largest national gay and lesbian political organization, lobbies Congress, provides campaign support, and damn sword* educates the public. Meets monthly to plan Connell does events. (4545 SW Northwood St. Macbeth 15031244-6951.7 (4/00) ( Clackamas County Public Health Division offers Pride Northwest. Inc. organizes community forums 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 15031280-8080.) (5/00) Washington: AIDS & HIV Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to those w ith HIV. Services include 72-hour food boxes, emergency travel and lodging, entertainment, pet care, clothing and household goods, and cremations. (15031 283-8535.) (11/00) the The Lesbian Avengers is a direct action Tygres Heart group dedicated to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bisexual women and trans dykes. Shakespeare Company Meetings are every Sunday at 5 pm. through (15031452-5408) (4/00) May 21 The Lesbian Community Project is a fo r multi-issue, multi-racial, grassroots politics and fun organization working 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 Organizing 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 disease of ageism We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 1 pm. (Call 15031286-3575 or 15031331-0415 for more information.) (5/00) H.E.A.L.-Portland (Health. Education, AIDS Liaison) offers inform ation about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. For inform ation and a free packet, leave your name and address. (15031227- 2339) (5/00) The HIV Center a program of Ecumenical M inistries 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 m: W am-2 pm Monday-Fnday 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 15031460-3822.) (5 /0 0) 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. (15031228-3090. fsp@igc.org) (5/00) Rural Organizing Project is a network of human dignity groups taking action at the local and state level. (PO Box 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056.15031543-8417 ofhce@rop org.) (5/00) HIV Health Services Center Multnomah County Health Department, specializing in the treatm ent o f 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. Se habla espahol ASL and foreign lan guage interpretation available (8 am-5 pm Monday- Metro: Professional Fnday. Fourth floor. 426 SW Stark St. 15031248-5020) (5/00) Oregon Tradeswomen Network is a IFARA (International Foundation for Alternative Research in AIDS) provides treatm ent non-profit group dedicated to prom oting sue cess for women in the trades through educ< tion. leadership and mentor opportunities. Childcare provided, everyone is welcome, ft meetings (6 pm on the third Thursday o f ea month at State Office Building. 800 NE Oregon St . Room 120.15031943-2228.) (5/00) education through the TIE (Treatment Information Exchange) program W eekly meetings are lead by profes sionals in a specialized area of treatm ent (HIV treatment and education Meetings Tuesday nights 15031 736-0194.) (5 /0 0) Life to Life is a therapist facilitated support group addressing the changing needs o f HIV+ gay and bisexual men You set the agenda All ages welcome (7-8 30 pm Mondays $12-$I5 a session, free to those with Ryan White funding Intake through Phoenix Rising 15031238- Metro: Support 0 7 8 0) (5/00) Metropolitan African American Support Connection (M AASC) is a support group for African American men and women infected or affected by HIV. They meet on Thursdays from 6-8 pm at Protect Quest. 3117 NE M artin Luther King Jr. Blvd (Linda 15031493 0 2 8 8) (5/00) Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Monday Fnday and on a first-com e, first-served walk-in basis Also offers Hepatitis A /B testing, treatm ent, vacci nations and community education fo r gay and bisexual men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark S t 15031248-3700). (5/00) Multnomah County HIV Health Service« Center is a full service meckcal clinic. provid.ng an on site phar macist and nutritionist, medication management, mental health services, wellness program and case manage ment Se habla espahol ASL and foreign language interpretation available (8 am to 5 pm MondayFnday Thursday until 8 pm. Fourth Floor. 426 S W Stark St 503 248-5020) (5/00) counseling, support groups, advocacy, and other support services. Drop-in support group every Tuesday at 11 am. HIV prevention support group for HIV negative women with HIV positive partners every second and fourth 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 Fnday ¡5031238 4420. toll-free 18881 3 0 3 -4 4 2 0 )(5/00) Washington County Health Dspt. provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bisexual men at Beaverton Community Health Clinic (6-8 pm Monday 12550 S W Second St (5031846 4 734 ) (5/00) Yamhill County Public Health Dept, sponsors HIV support group meetings (5-7 pm Monday, m McMinnville 150314729371.) (5/00) Yamhill County HIV Support Group meets every Monday n Newberg. (15031434 7525. Ext 37(5/00) 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/dinner program Spanish language assistance available (1966 Garden Ave Eugene 15411 342-5088 hivalKthrvalhance o rg ) (5/00) Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month (PO box 382. Newberg. OR 97132 (5031 554-0701.) (11/00) Valley AIDS Information Networks 24 hour hot line provides HIV/AIDS and STD information, support and referrals (Benton Co and Albany (541 7526322. Oregon toll areas 18001588 2437.) (5/00) WISH (Women's Initiative to Stop HIV) meets m Eugene (15411682 4 0 1 3 X 5 /0 0 ) ships change $25 per group m eeting on Tuesday evenings. (Julie O'Donnell. L C S W 15031241-7002.) (4/0 0 ) port services on the central Oregon coast. (2830 NE Highway 101. Lincoln City. OR 97367 15411994-5597.) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Lesbian/Bi Women in Breakups an eight session group offering an opportunity fo r growth when relation Forest Grove GLUE (Gays and Lesbians United for Enrichment) is a support group offenng the community, family and friends a safe, friendly place to meet and socialize. Movies, potlucks. discussions, etc. (7 30 pn first and third Mondays. Bill or Charla 15031516-4583) (4/00) Hambleton Project, Lesbian Cancer Support Network is a non-profit organization offenng network mg and direct services to lesbians with cancer (15031642-1007.7(4/00) Heart Talk Cafe is a support group facilitated by Manah Ureel for those involved in or seeking healthy ar intimate gay and lesbian relationships: presentations, di cussion. videos and experiential exercises. (6 7 3 0 p m third Sunday $15 per person, sliding scale available Registration 15031 727-3563.) (4/00) Late Awakenings a support group for lesbians who came out later m life (later m Me is not defined), meets pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the LCP office. (1001 E Burnside St . call for more information ¡5031233-3913 7(5/00) LGIRTF (Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force)— Portland Chapter, provides support and inform ation to gay and lesbian im migrants and their part ners and works to change disenm inatory US im migration laws (PO Box 12526 PDX 97212-0526 w w w lgirtforg. lgirtfpdx@hotmailcom 1 5 0 31 4 7 1 -1 5 6 8 )0 1/00) Love Makes a Family offers support groups fo r sexu al mmonty parents and their children. Also organizes pub lic awareness campaigns on issues such as same-sex mamage. (PO Box 5163. Portland. OR 97208 www tele- port.com/~lmfamily. 15031228-3892 7(4 /0 0 ) Men Nurturing Men is an experiential gathenng pro viding an opportunity to meet other gay, bi and question ing men in a playful, safe, sacred environm ent. Strive to understand intim acy and sexuality from a more spmtual perspective in m onthly meetings. (15031231-5755.) (5/0 0 ) Neighborhood MenTalks bnngs gay and bisexual men together to socialize and discuss topics o f mutual interest. M onthly gathenngs are facilitated and hosted by volunteers. (Matt 15031223-5907. ext. 152.7(5 /0 0 ) Northwest Gender Alliance is a transgender social and support group welcom ing all those dealing with gen der identity issues, including transsexuals, crossdressers and intersexed. regardless of sexual orientation Social activities, m onthly meetings and newslet- (ers.(l5031646-2802. PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928. nwga@teleport.com, www. teleport. com/~nwga. 7(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 S t Mailing address PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207. 232-7676. w w w teleport.com /nonprofit/pflag) (5/0 0 ) Portland Bisezual Women is a support and discus sion group fo r 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) 768-4293 or e-mail PortlandBiWomen@aolcom.)(11 /00) Rainbow Coalition is a support group for gay. lesbian, bi. trans and curious students in Clackamas County which meets Fridays at noon at Clackamas Community College, (meet in Barlow 4112. contact Kate at ¡5031 657-6958 ext. 2371.) Rainbow FLAGS is a support group fo r gay. lesbian and bisexual foster and adoptive parents and is open to anyone who is supportive o f this population fostenng and adopting children. M eets second Tuesday o f every month (15031281-8616.) (5/0 0 ) Single Parents by Choice, a group for men and women, meets on the third Saturday o f every month for a potluck social. Child-fnendly space. (5-7 pm at Friends Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St. Karen 15031460-0888. David 15031284-4153.7 (5/0 0 ) Straight Spouse Support Group provides support and inform ation for men and women form erly or currently partnered with gay. lesbian, bisexual or trans mates. (7 pm Wednesday Gil 15031243-5067 ) (5/0 0 ) 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 m eeting at First Presbyterian Church. 230 NE Ninth St. 15411 317-2334.) (5/0 0 ) Coastal Oregon: Community North Coast Pride Network serves the lesbian, gay. bi. trans comm unities in the Columbia Pacific region. Publishes a quarterly new sletter M aintains a resource center which hosts board meetings Hosts "G ertrude's W ilde Social M ixer" in Astoria on the third Monday of each month (Mailing address: PO Box 1317. Astoria. 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.) (5/0 0 ) Southern Oregon: Community Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center offers support groups and resources for the sexual m inority community and its friends Comprehensive monthly newsletter. Prizm, details local groups and events. (Mailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 Location. 281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OR 97520 15411488 6990. lambdacntr@aol com. www aelcca o rg ) (5/00) Klamath Area Lambda Association (K ALA) is dedicated to prom oting the awareness, health, under standing and acceptance o f 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 h ttp//m em bersxoom com/kata99/kal abdgm HTM ) (4/0 0 )
