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(una 2. 2000 32 O U tre a c h AIDS & HIV_______ | Metro: AIDS & HIV A ID S Prevention Team offers educational materials, free condoms, lends out HIV books and videos fo r resi dents o f Columbia C ounty lInformation line 503-366-2839.) (6/0 0 ) A D AP/CH IPi 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 fo r eligible people with HIV/AID S Programs o f the Oregon Health Division and Ryan W hite CARE A ct Titles I and II (8 am-5 pm Monday- B a sk Rights Oregon is a pro-GLBT civil rights organi zation com m itted to promoting fairness and ending discnmi- nation in the state of Oregon (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 503-222-6151. BasicROeaol.com.) ( 11/00) 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 m Yamhill County. (503-5544701.) (6/00) Filisa Vistima Foundation is a transsexual advocacy organization which works to obtain m etical and legal assis tance for transsexuals m need (PO Box 82447. Portland. OR 97282 503- 735-1184.) (6/00) Project Quest offers health appointm ents, nutntional inform ation, support groups, and sports activities fo r people living w ith HIV and AIDS (Suite 200. 3117 NE Martin Human Rights Campaign— Portland Steenng Com m ittee and Federal Club, the largest national gay and lesbian political organization, lobbies Congress, provides campaign support, and educates the public. M eets monthly to plan events. (4545 SW Northwood St. 503-244-6951.) ( 11 / 00 ) Luther King J r Bfvd.. e-mail: pquest@teleport com. 503-493-0288) (11/00) Ave 503-223-5907 Washington County 503-693-3234 Clark County 360- 735-9170.) (11/00) Clackamas County A ID S Relief Effort is a commu nity based organization providing H IV/AID S prevention edu cation and support services (3300 SE Dwyer Dove, Suite 306. Milwaukie. OP 97222 503-653-8738.) (6/00) Washington County Hoalth Dept, provides free nee dle-free HIV testing services fo r gay and bisexual men at Beaverton Community Health Clinic. (6 -fl pm Monday 12550 SW Second St. 503-846-4734.) (6/00) Cascade A ID S Project provides non-m erical services to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS in Oregon and SW W ashington Spanish language assistance available (CAP Portland offices Suite 310. 620 SW Fifth Clackam as County Public Health Division offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to anyone Se habla español Interpretation services available Call fo r scheduled and walk-m testing tim es. (Oregon City 503-655-8471. Milwaukie 503-655-8735. Sandy 503-722-6660) (6/0 0 ) Friends of People with A ID S Foundation offers assistance to those w ith HIV. Services include 72-hour food boxes, emergency travel and lodging, entertainm ent, pet care, clothing and household goods, and crem ations (503-283-8535.) (1 1 /0 0 ) H.E.A.L. Portland (Health. Education, A ID S 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. (503-227-2339) 6 00 ) ( / The H IV Day 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 center at 9 30 am and 12 30 pm Monday through Fnday. (Drop in: 9:30 am-2 pm Monday-Fnday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-460-3822 / (11 /0 0 ) LGIRTF (Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force)— Portland Chapter, provides support and inform ation to gay and lesbian immigrants and their partners and w orks to change discrim inatory US immigration laws. (POBox 12526 Portland. OR 97212. www lgirtf.org. Igirtf- pdxehotmal.com. 503-471-1568.)(WOO) Love Makes a Family offers support groups fo r sexual minonty parents and their children AJso organizes public awareness campaigns on issues such as same-sex mar nage. (PO Box 5163. Portland. OR 97208. www teleport.com/--lmfamily. 503-228-3892 ) 0 1 /0 0 ) The Lesbian Avengers is a direct action group dedicat ed to the survival and visibility o f lesbians, bisexual women Men Nurturing Men is an experiential gathenng provid ing an opportunity to meet other gay, bi and questioning Singer Rene Corbin men in a playful, safe, sacred envi brings her Celtic ronment. S trive to songs to Cafe Lena understand intimacy on June 17 and sexuality from a more spiritual per spective in monthly meetings. (503-231-5755.) ( 6 / 00 ) Neighborhood MenTalks brings gay and bisexual men together to socialize and dis cuss topics of mutu al interest. M onthly gathenngs are facili tated and hosted by volunteers. (M att 503-223-5907. ext. f 5 2 /(6 /0 0 ) nionTiwesi Gender Alliance is a transgender social and support group welcom ing all those dealing with gender identity issues, including transsexuals, cross dressers and mter- sexed. regardless of sexual orientation Social activities, monthly meetings dod ncw slct M n ilh ia m al Eastern Oregon AIDS & HIV W orried about HIV? Free inform ation 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 S E 3rdS t.. Pendleton ) 6 00 ) ( / Washington AIDS & HIV HAAP, The Oregon State Penitentiary H IV /A ID S Awareness Program, is an nm ate-based program pro viding peer education, nform ation referrals and support to ail inmates negardtess o f HIV status or sexual orientation. Many programs are dependent on community volunteers (HAAP. OSP Activities Dept . Attn: Karen Campbell. 2605 State S t. Salem, OR 97310 503-3784207.)(6/00) Metropolitan African American Support Connection (M A A S O is a support group fo r African American men and women infected or affected by HIV They meet on Thursdays from 6-8 pm at Project Quest. 3117 NE Martm Luther King Jr. Bfvd (Linda 503-493-0288.) (6 /0 0 ) 541-342-5088 hrva*@ hivallianceorg.)(6/00) 503 2 X 1202) (6/00) (1001 E Burnside S t. cal for more information 503-233-3913.) (6/00) 6 00 ) H IV Alliance of Lane County provides education, pre vention. client services and healthcare Registered nurse available Lunch/dmner program Spanish language assis tance available (1966 Garden A ve. Eugene I provides socal w ork and nursing case management to people living w ith H IV/AID S G et help coorttnating d aspects of health care, as w e l as financial management, food and housng assistance em otional sup port. etc (8 X am -540pm Monday Fnday Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later m life (later m life is not defined), meets 7 pm on the first Tuesday o f every month at the LCP office. Highway 101. Lincoln City, OR 97367. 541-994-5597.) Mondays $ I2 -$ I5 a session, free to those with Ryan White funding Intake through Phoenix Rising 503-238 0780) (6/00) Our House is a residential care facilities fo r those kving and dywg from AIDS (2727 SE Aider S t . Portland. OR 97214 503-2344175) (11/00) 97103. Resource center: Suite 209. 10 Sixth S t . Astona Monday social: 5 30-9 pm at Cafe Unontown. 231 W Manne Drive. Astona. 503-3384161.)( 6/0 0 ) ( / Willamette Valley. AIDS & HIV Multnomah County H IV Health Service« Center is a full service medical cfnic. provKing an on site pharma cist and nutritionist, m edcation management, mental health services, w etness program and case management Se habla español ASL and foreign language interpretation avatable (8 am to 5 pm Monday Fnday. Thursday u n ti 8 pm Fourth Floor. 426 SW Stark S t 503248-5020) (6/00) $15 per person, sliding scale available Registration: 503-727-3563.) ( 6/00) Coastal A ID S Network is a community based organi zation providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and sup port services on the central Oregon coast. (2830 NE IF A R A (International Foundation for Alternative Ressarch in A ID S) provides treatm ent education through the TIE (Treatment Inform ation Exchange) program W eekly m eetings are lead by professionals in a specialized area o f treatm ent. (HIV treatment and education M eetings Multnomah County Health Department ST D Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointm ent Monday-Fnday and on a first-com e, first-served w alk-n basis Also offers Hepatitis A /B testing, treatm ent, vaccina tions and com m unity education fo r gay and bisexual men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark S t 503-248-3700) (6 /0 0 ) Publishes a quarterly newsletter. M aintains a resource cen te r which hosts board meetings. Hosts "G ertrude's W ilde Social M ixer" m Astona on the third M onday o f each month. (Mailing address PO Box 1317. Astona. OR Coastal Oregon- AIDS & HIV Cascade A ID S Project Vancouver Project pro vides non-meckcal services to individuals and communities in Southwest W ashington These services include: support groups, emergency finançai assistance, volunteer pro grams, nform ation and referral (Suite M100. 1104 Mam S t, Vancouver, Wash 360-735-9170.)( 6/0 0 ) Ufa to U fa is a therapist facilitated support group addressing the changng needs o f HIV+ gay and bisexual men You set the agenda A ll ages welcom e. (7-8 30 pm Heart Talk Cafe is a support group facilitated by Manah Ureel fo r those involved in or seeking healthy and intim ate gay and lesbian relationships; presentations, discussion, videos and experiential exercises (6-7 3 0 pm third Sunday. Yamhill County H IV Support Group meets every second and fourth Tuesday. (503-434-7525, Ext. 4722) ( 11 / 00 ) HIV Health Services Center Multnomah County Health Department, specializing m the treatm ent o f HIV dis ease smce 1990 A full-service medical dime, including on site pharm acist and nutntiom st. medication management, mental health services, wellness program and case man agement. Se hable español ASL and foreign language interpretation available (8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. Fourth floor. 426 S W Stark S t 503-248-5020) (6 /0 0 ) Tuesday nights 503-7364194.) (11/00) Metro: Political The Plu« Club House Party provides an open social gathering fo r people living w ith HIV and AIDS to mingle and network. The group meets m private homes at 2 pm on the third Sunday o f the month (Brian 503-249- 7030.) (6/00) W IAR (Women's Intercommunity A ID S Resource) is a m ulti-service program for women and children affected by HIV/AID S WIAR offers individual counseling, support groups, advocacy, and other support services Drop-in sup port group every Tuesday at 11 am. HIV prevention support group for HIV negative women w ith HIV positive partners every second and fourth Monday at 6 pm. Nurture Night for women and their children every third W ednesday o f the month. Child care provided A ll programs and services are confidential. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 503-238-4420. toll-free 888-303-4420.) (6/00) Friday ADAP 503-731-4438. CHIP 503-731-4576. Outside Portland 800-805-2313 ) (6 /0 0 ) It's My Pleasure offers a wide array of services to the community including a resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free lesbian dating service (3106 NE 64th Ave 503-280-8080)( 11/00) Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County m eets on the third Tuesday of every month (PO box 382. Newberg. OR 97132. 503-554-0701.)(WOO) Valley A ID S Information Network s 24-hour hot hne provides HIV/AIDS. hepatitis and STD inform ation, support and referrals English hot line: English and Spanish m ateri als Speakers fo r schools, recovery and adult groups (Benton Co. and Afoany 541 ■ 752-6322. Oregon toll areas 800-588-2437.) (6/0 0 ) W ISH (W om en's Initiative to S top HIV) meets n Eugene (541-682-4013.) ( 6/0 0 ) ^ ters (503-646-2802. PO Box 4928. Portland. OR and trans dykes. M eetings are every Sunday at 5 pm. (503-452-5408) (11/00) The Lesbian Community Project is a multi-issue, m ulti-racial, grassroots poibes and fun organization working fo r social justice and liberation fo r lesbian, bi and trans women and dykes. (Address 1001 E Burnside S t Mailing: PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503-233-3913.) ( 11 / 00 ) Otd Lesbians Organising for Change (O L O O a national lesbian organization, now has a chapter m Portland fo r Lesbians 60 and older who are interested in changng the social dsease o f ageism W e meet on the second W ednesday o f the month at 1 pm. (C al 503-2863575 or 503-331 -0415 for more information. )(11 /0 0 ) Radical Woman. active in the straggle against bigotry and exploitation, meets every second W ednesday at 7 pm at the Northwest Neighborhood Cultural Center. 1819 NW Everett St. (503-228-3090. fsp@ igcorg)(1 1/00) Rural Organising Project is a network of human digni ty groups taking action at the local and state level (PO Box 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056 503-543-8417. office@ ropotg.) (11/00) 972084928. rrwga@teieport com. www telepoit.com/--nwga.) (6/00) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advoca cy. (7-9:30 pm second Tuesday at First United Methodist Oregon Tradeswoman Network is a non-profit group dedicated to prom oting success fo r women in the trades through education, leadership and mentor opportunities Childcare provided, everyone is welcome, free m eetngs (6 pm on the third Thursday o f each month at State Office BuMmg. 800 NE Oregon St.. Room 120. 503-943-2228 ) ( 11 / 00 ) Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Canter offers sup port groups and resources fo r the sexual m inority communi ty and its friends. Comprehensive monthly newsletter. Pnzm. details local groups and events. (Mailing address PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 Location: 281 Fourth S t. Ashland. OR 97520. 541488-6990. lambdacntr@aol.com. wwwaekxa.org.) (6/00) Klamath Area Lambda Association (KALA) is ded icated to prom oting the awareness, health, understanding and acceptance o f gay lesbian, bisexual and transgender people through education and social activities $20 dona tion for newsletter, no one denied because o f inability to pay. (PO Box 43. Klamath Falls. OR 97601. kalainfo@aol.com. http://m em bersxoom .com /kala99/kal- abdgm.HTM.) (6 /0 0 ) Washington Community ComOut w ill train volunteers to take part in prom oting tol erance and other aspects o f community outreach in the SW W ashington area. (C al Uyn Zephyr at 360-906-9142.) 6 00 ) ( / Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advoca cy. (7 pm first Tuesday at First Congregational Church, lower level conference room. 1220 NE 68th Street. Vancouver. Wash. 360495-2200.) ( 6/0 0 ) Willamette Valley: Community 5015.COYOTE is an association fo r sex w orkers in Eugene (POBox 12244. Eugene. O R 97401.)(6/00) AFTER 8 w orks fo r political change and provides inform a tion and referral fo r lesbians, gay men, trans and bisexuals m Benton and Lmn counties and sponsors an annual Harvey M ilk Awards Dinner m November. (7 pm second Tuesday 101 N W 2 3 rd S t. Corvallis. POBox 1828. Corvalis, OR 97339. 541-752-8157.)(6/00) Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette Empire meets the firs t and third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm at the 300 Club. (300 Liberty St. SE m Salem. Bob 503-371-8395. e-m al bobphil@iiswest.net or Imperial Princess IX. Lydia Octavia 503463-8585.) (6/00) Lesbian and Gay Parenting Group, fo r parents of children ages 0-3 years, meets the second Saturday of each month in Eugene. (Aquene . 541- 344-5847.)( 6/0 0 ) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advoca cy. (6 45 pm third Monday at First Congregational Church on E 23rd Ave.. Eugene. 541-3 46 4 23 9.) (6/00) M en's Support Group, sponsored by Sweet Spint M etropolitan Com m unity Church (M C C), meets every Thursday at 7 pm to share concerns, discuss gay issues, and support the M CC community. Open to the public. (David: 503-3634828. Joseph: 503-363-3392.) ( 6 /0 0 ) Church. 1838 SW Jefferson St Maàng address: PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207 503-232-7676. wwwtelepott.com /nonprofit/pliag.) (6/00) Portland Biaciual Women is a support and discussion 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 Fnday 503-768-4293, PortlandBiW omeneaolcom.) (11/00) Rainbow Coalition is a support group for gay. lesbian, bi. trans and cunous students in Clackamas County which meets Fridays at noon at Clackamas Community College. (meet m Barlow *112. contact Kate at 503-657-6958 ext. 2 3 7 1 /(6 /0 0 ) Rainbow FLAG S 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 fostering and adopting children M eets second Tuesday o f every month. (503-281 -8616.) (6/00) Metro: Professional Southern Oregon: Community Single Parents by Choke, a group for men and women, meets on the third Saturday o f every month fo r a potluck social C hM -friendy space (5-7pm at Friends Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St Karen (503460-0888 David 503-28441S3.) (6/00) Straight Spouse Support Group provides support and inform ation for men and women form erly or currently partnered w ith gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans mates. (7 pm Wednesday. & 503-243-5067.) ( 6/00) Metro: Anti-violence Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter for fem ale-identified dom estic violence survivors and a support group fo r women battered by women. (5 03-232 7805. 503 2894869 ext. II.) (6 /0 0 ) Clackam as Women's Services offer shelter, support and resource referral services fo r survivors o f dom estic and sexual violence (Office: 503-722-2366. crisis tne: 503454-2288) (6/00) F a m ily C e n te r O u tra n c h O ffic e , a program of Volunteers o f America located in Southeast Portland, offers support groups and drop-m services to women and children who are survivors of dom estic violence (Natalie 503-771-5503)( 6/0 0 ) Portland Women's C risis Line operates 24 hours a day Interpretation services are available fo r women who speak lim ited or no English (5032365333. 1888235-5333.) (6/00) Roots and Branches and B radey Angle House sponsor a support group for queer youth who have experi enced emotional, physical o r sexual abuse in an ntim ate relation stop Free, confidential and safe (503-2384780) 6 00 ) ( / Metro: General i provides m edetion for peo ple who believe they've eipenenced unfair treatm ent because of their sexual orientation m situations nvoM ng the workplace, housng and pubic accomm odations A con fidential. free service sponsored by the C ity o f Portland (503-274-9886/ , organizes community forums « id the annual Pnde event (503295-9788. www gayptk com/pnde ) ( 11 /00) Metro: Support Central Oregon: Community Foraat Grave GLUE (Gays and Lesbians United for Enrichment) is a support group offering the community, fam fy and friends a safe, fnendty place to meet and social ize M ovies, pottucks discussions, etc. (7 X pm first and tfxrd Mondays B8 or Charts 503-5164583 ) (6/00) Parante, FamMes and Filanda of I ________ Gays (PFLAG) Band meets on the third Monday of the month The group's threefold mission is support, educa tion and advocacy (6 pm coffee. 6 X p m meeting at F is t Presbyterian Church. 2 X N E Ninth S t 541-317-2334 ) Hamblstea PrajsU, Lesbian Cancer S upport ( N a ta ru rk . is a non-profit organization offering networking and d re ct services to leshans with cancer (503442 1007/ ( 11 / 00 ) 6 / 00 ) Coastal Oregon: Community M etra Mental Health j offers mental health services to the lesbian, gay. bisexual and trans communities (525 NE Oregon S t . S ate 220. Portland. OR 97232 5 0 2 3 8 4 7 X ) ( 6 / 00 )
