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Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV
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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)
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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 )