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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 )
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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 )
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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 )
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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 )
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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 )
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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 )
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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 )
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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 )