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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 16, 2000)
* june 16 . 2 ÛÛÛ 40 Human Rights Campaign— Portland Steering Committee and Federal Club, the largest national gay and lesbian political organization, lobbies Congress, provides campaign support, and educates the public. Meets month ly to plan events. (4545 SW Northwood S t 503244 6 9 5 1.H U /0 0 ) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV HAAP, The Oregon State Penitentiary H IV /A ID S Awareness Program, is an inmate-based program pro viding peer education, information referrals and support to all inmates regardless of HIV status or sexual orientation. Many programs are dependent on community volunteers (HAAP. OSP Activities Dept . Attn: Karen Campbell. 2605 S tateS t.. Salem. OR 97310. 503-3784207.)(6/00) AIDS & HIV The Phis Club House Party provides an open social gathering 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 503-249-7030.) Metro: AIDS St HIV AIDS Prevention Team offers educational materials, free condoms, lends out HIV books and videos for resi dents of Columbia County (Information hne 503-366-2839.) (6/00) A D AP/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 W hite CARE Ac! Titles I and II (8 am-5 pm Monday - Friday ADAP 503-731-4438. C H IP503-731-4576. Outside Portland: 806805-2313.) (6/00) H IV Alliance o f Lane County provides education, ( 6 / 00 ) prevention, client services and healthcare Registered nurse available Lunch/dinner program Spanish language assistance available (1966 Garden Ave.. Eugene 541 342-5088 hivall@hivalliance.org.) (6/00) Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County is Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County an HIV consumer services advisory group that meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at a confidential location m Yamh;!l County (503-554-0701.) (6/00) meets on the third Tuesday of every month (PO box 382, Newberg. OR 97132 503-554-0701)01/00) Project Quest offers health appointments, nutntional information, support groups, and sports activities for peo The Lesbian Avengers is a direct action group dedicat ed to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bisexual women and trans dykes. Meetings are every Sunday at 5 pm. (503452-5408) (11/00) 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. 503-233-3913.) ( 11 / 00 ) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (O L O O 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 Valley A ID S Inform ation Netw ork s 24 hour hot line provides HIV/AIDS. hepatitis and STD information, sup port and referrals English hot line: English and Spanish ners and works to change discrtm inatoiy US immigration laws. (PO Box 12526 Portland. OR 97212. w w w .lgirtf org. lgirtfpdx@ hotmail.com. 503471-1568.) (1 1/00) Love M akes a Fam ily offers support groups for sexual minority parents and their children. Also organizes public awareness campaigns on issues such as same-sex mar- hage. (PO Box 5163. Portland. OR 97208 www teleport com /-Im fam ily 503228-3892 ) 0 1/00) M en N urturing M en is an experiential gathering provid ing an opportunity to meet other gay, bi and questioning men in a playful, safe, sacred environment Strive to under stand intimacy and sexuality from a more spmtual perspec tive m monthly meetings (503-231-5755.) (6/00) Neighborhood Men Talks bhngs gay and bisexual men together to socialize and discuss topics of mutual interest M onthly gathenngs are facilitated and hosted by volun teers. (M att 503-223-5907. ext 152.) (6/00) Northw est Gender A lliance is a transgender social and support group welcoming all those dealing with gender identity issues, including transsexuals, crossdressers and mtersexed. regardless of sexual orientation Social activi ties, monthly meetings and newsletters. (5038462802 PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 972084928 nwga@teleport com. www teleport, com /-rrw ga.) (6/00) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advoca Cascade A ID S Project provides non-medical services cy. (7-9 30 pm second Tuesday at First United M ethodist Church. 1838 SW Jefferson St. Mailing address PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207. 503-232-7676. www teleport, com /nonprofit/pftag) (6/00) to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS In Oregon and SW Washington Spanish language assis tance available (CAP Portland offices: Suite 310. 620 SW Fifth Ave. 503-223-5907 Washington County: 503-693-3234 Clark County 360-735-9170.)(11100) Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus sion group for bisexual and questioning women Women of any age, race or national origin are encouraged to attend Locations vary. (Discussion: 7-9 pm second Friday Social: fourth weekend o f each month. 503- 7684293. PortlandBiWomen@aol. com.) (11 /00) Clackamas County A ID S Relief Effort is a commu nity-based organization providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support services. (3300 SE Dwyer Drive. Suite 306. Milwaukie. OR 97222. 503-653-8738.) (6/00) 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 C ity 503-655-8471. Milwaukie 503-655-8735. Sandy 503-722-6660) (6/00) 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 in Barlow It 112, contact Kate at 503-657-6958 ext. 2371.) (6/00) Friends of People w ith A ID S Foundation offers assistance to those with HIV Services include 72-hour food boxes, emergency travel and lodging, entertainment, pet care, clothing and household goods, and cremations. (503-283-8535) (11 /00) Rainbow FLAGS is a support group for gay, lesbian and bisexual foster and adoptive parents and is open to any one who is supportive of this population fostenng and adopting children M eets second Tuesday of every month (503-281-8616) (6/00) H.E.A.L. Portland (Health. Education. A ID S Liaison) offers information about alternative views of Single Parents by Choice a group for men and women, meets on the third Saturday o f every month for a potluck social. Child-fnendfy space (5 -7 pm at Fnends M eeting House. 4312 SE Stark St. Karen (503-460-0888. David 5 03-2844153) (6/00) AIDS causation and HIV testing. For information 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 Friday (Drop in: 9 3 0 am-2 pm Monday-Friday. 2 941 NE Ainsworth S t 503460-3822) ( 11/00) Straight Spouse Support Group provides support and information for men and women form erly or currently partnered with gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans mates. (7 pm Wednesday. G il 503-243-5067.) (6/00) Central Oregon Community H IV Health Services C enter Multnomah County Health Department, specializing in the treatm ent of 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 español ASL and foreign language interpretation available (8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday Fourth floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-248-5020) (6/00) IFARA (International Foundation fo r A lternativa Research in A ID S ) provides treatment education through the TIE (Treatment Information Exchange) program. Weekly meetings are lead by professionals m a specialized area of treatment (HIV treatm ent and education Meetings Tuesday nights 503-736-0194 ) (1 1/00) Life to Life is a therapist facilitated support group addressing the changmg needs o f 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 fundng Intake through Phoenix Rising 503-238- 0780.) (6/00) M etropolitan African Am erican Support Connection (M A A SC ) is a support group for African American men and women infected or affected by HIV They meet on Thursdays from 6-8 pm at Proiect Quest, 3117 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (Linda 5 0 3 4 9 3 8 2 8 8 )(6/00) Multnomah County Health Departm ent STD Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment Monday Friday and on a first-com e, first served walk-m basis Also offers Hepatitis A /B testing, treatment, vacci nations and community education for gay and bisexual men (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-248-3700) ple living with HIV and AIDS. (Suite 200. 3117 NE Martin Luther King J r Blvd . e-mail: pquest@teleport.com. 503-493-0288.) (11 /00) materials. Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups (Benton Co. and Albany 541-752-6322. Oregon toll areas: 800-588-2437.) (6/00) WIAR (Women's Intercom m unity AIDS Resource) is a multi service program for women and chil W ISH (Women's Initiative to Stop HIV) meets in Eugene. dren affected by HIV/AIDS WIAR offers individual coun seling. support groups, advocacy, and other support ser vices. Drop-m 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 children every third Wednesday of the month. Child care provided All programs and services are confidential (9 am-5 pm Monday Fnday 503-238-4420. toll-free 888-303-4420) ( 6 / 00 ) Washington County Health Dept, provides free nee de-free HIV testing services for gay and bisexual men at Beaverton Community Health Ckmc (6 8 pm Monday 12550 SW Second St 5 038464734.) (6/00) Partnership Project provides social work and nursmg case management to people kw ig with HIV/AIDS Get help coordnating a t aspects o f health care, as w et as financial management, food and housing assistance, emo tional support, etc (8 X am-5 00 pm Monday Fnday 503 2 3 0 -1202)(6 /0 0) It's M y Pleasure offers a wide anay of services to the community including a resource bulletin board, free hous ing listings and a free lesbian dating service. (3106 NE 64th Ave. 503280-8080.)(11 /00) Coastal A ID S Netw ork is a community based organi M ediation Pilot Program provides mediation for peo zation provickng HIV/AIDS prevention education and sup port services on the central Oregon coast (2830 NE Highway 101. Lincoln City. OR 97367 541 994 5597.) ple who believe they ve experienced 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 (503-274-9886) ( 11 / 00 ) ( 6 / 00 ) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV W orried about HIV? Free information and testing is avail able through the Um atilla County Health Department O ff-site testing is also available, contact John at (541) 278-5432 (431 S E 3 rd S t . Pendleton ) ( 6 / 00 ) O ur House is a residential care facilities for those living and dywig from AIDS (2727 SE Alder S t . Portland. OR 97214 503 234-0175)(W O O ) Metro: General Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HTV Yamhill County H IV Support Group meets every second and fourth Tuesday. (503-434-7525. Ext. 4722) 6 00 ) Multnomah County H IV Health Service« Center COMMUNITY Love Makes A Family, Inc. is a non-profit agency working for social change and supporting lesbian, gay. bi and trans families We do advocacy, outreach, education, and referrals regarding schools, same-sex marriage, adop tion. parenting and more For more information on our sup port groups and social activities, or to receive a calendar of events, call 503-228-3892, or e-mail ImfamilyUtele- port.com . (11/00) ( / is a fu l service meckcal clm c. providing an on-site pharma cist and nutritionist, m ediation management, mental health services, wetness program and case management Se habla español ASL and foreign language interpretation available (8 am to 5 pm M ondayFnday Thursday until 8 pm Fourth Floor. 426 SW Stark S t 503-248 5020) (6/00) (541-6824013.) (6/00) Washington: AIDS & HIV Cascade A ID S Project Vancouver Project pro vides non-medical services to individuals and communities in Southwest Washington These services include support groups, emergency financial assistance, volunteer pro grams. information and referral (Suite M I00. 1104 Mam S t . Vancouver. Wash 360- 735-9170 ) (6/00) Pride Northwest, Inc. organizes community forums and the annual Pnde event (503-2969788. www gaypdxcom /pnde) (11/00) Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon is a pro-GLBT civil rights organi zation committed to promoting fairness and ending dis crimination m the state of Oregon (PO Box 40625 Portland. OR 97240 503-2228151. BasicROGaoi com ) ( 11 / 00 ) FHisa Vistima Foundation is a transsexual advocacy organization which works to obtain medical and legal as sis tance for transsexuals m need (PO Box 82447. Portland. OR 97282 503 7 3 6 1184 ) (6/00) Wednesday of the month at 1 pm. (Call 503-2863575 or 503-331-0415 fo r more information.) (11 /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. (503-228-3090. fsp& gc o rg )( 11 /00) Rural Organizing 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. offtce@rop.org.) (11 /00) Metro: Professional Oregon Tradeswomen Netw ork is a non-profit group dedicated to promoting success for women in the trades through education, leadership and mentor opportunities. Childcare provided, everyone is welcome, free meetings (6 pm on the third Thursday o f each month at State O ffice Building. 800 NE Oregon St.. Room 120. 503-943-2228.) ( 11 / 00 ) Metro: Support Forest Grove GLUE (Gays and Lesbians United for Enrichment) is a support group offenng the community, family and fnends a safe, fnendty place to meet and social ize. Movies, potlucks. discussions, etc. (7 30 pm first and third Mondays B ill o r Charla 503-5164583 ) (6/00) Hambleton Project, Lesbian Cancer Support Network, is a non-profit organization offenng networking and direct services to lesbians with can cer. (503-642-1007.) (11/00) Heart Talk Cafe is a support group facilitated by Manah Ureel for those involved m or seeking healthy and intimate gay and lesbian relationships: presentations, discussion, videos and experiential exercises (6 730 pm third Sunday $15 per person, sliding scale available Registration 503- 727-3563 ) (6/00) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f 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. 541-317-2334.) (6/00) Coastal Oregon Community North Coast Pride Netw ork serves the lesbian, gay. bi, trans communities in the Columbia Pacific region Publishes a quarterly newsletter Maintains a resource cen ter which hosts board meetings. Hosts "G ertrude s Wilde Social M ixer" 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 Manne Drive. Astona 503 -3 3 8 8 161.) (6/00) Southern Oregon Community Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community C anter offers sup port groups and resources for the sexual mmonty commu nity and its fnends. 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 541-488-6990. lambdacntr@aol com, www aekxa.org.) (6/00) Klam ath Area Lambda Association OCALA) is dedicated to promoting the awareness, health, understand ing and acceptance of gay lesbian, bisexual and transgen der people through eckjcation and social activities. $20 donation for newsletter, no one denied because of mabkty to pay (PO Box 43. Klamath Falls. OR 97601. kalamfo@aol com http //m em bers xoom com /kala99/kal- abdgmHTM.) (6/00) Washington: Community ComOut w it tram volunteers to take part in promoting Late Awakenings a support group for lesbians who came out later m We (later in We is not defined), meets 7 pm on the first Tuesday of every month at the LCP office (1001 E Burnside S t . call fo r more information 503 233-3913) (6/00) LGIRTF (Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force)— Portland Chapter, provides support and «form ation to gay and lesbian immigrants and their part tolerance and other aspects of community outreach m the SW Washington area (C a l Uyn Zephyr at 360-9069142.) ( 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 360695 2200 ) (6/00)
