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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,
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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.)
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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).
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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
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)
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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)
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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 )
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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)
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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.)
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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.)
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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 360695 2200 ) (6/00)