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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@igc.org)
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Rural Organizing Project is a network of human
dignity groups taking action at the local and state level.
(POBox 1350. Scappoose. OB 97056 503543-8417.
office@rop. org.) (11 /00)
case management Se habla espanol ASL and foreign
language interpretation available (8 am-5 pm Monday-
Friday. Thursday until 8 pm Fourth Floor. 426 SW Stark
St 503-248-5020) (11/00)
Our House is a residential care facility for those living
with and dying from AIDS (2727 SE Alder St Portland.
OP 97214 503-234-0175.)(11/00)
Partnership Project provides social work and nurs
ing 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,
and emotional support (8 30 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday
503-230-I202. h u /00)
The Plus Club House Party provides an open social
gathenng for people living with HIV and AIDS to mingle
and network The group meets in pnvate homes at 2 pm
on the third Sunday of the month. (Bnan 503-249-7030)
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Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County is
an HIV consumer services advisory group that meets the
second Tuesday of every month at a confidential location
in Yamhill County. (503-554-0701.)U 1/00)
Project Quest offers health appointments, nutntional
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information, support groups and sports activities for peo
ple living with HIV and AIDS (Suite 200. 3117 NE
Martin Luther King J r B M e -m a il:
pquest@teleport com 503-493-0288.) (11 /00)
WIAR (Women's Intercommunity AIDS
Resource) is a multiservice program for women and
children affected by HIV/AIDS WIAR offers individual
counseling, support groups, advocacy and other support
services. 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 chil
dren every third Wednesday of the month Child care
provided All programs and services are confidential.
(9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 503-238-4420.
888-303-4420.) (11/00)
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COMMUNITY
Metro: Professional
Metro: General
Oregon Tradeswomen Network is a nonprofit
group dedicated to promoting success for women in the
trades through education, leadership and mentor oppor
tunities. Child care provided; everyone is welcome; free
meetings. (6 pm on the third Thursday of each month at
State Office Building. 800 NE Oregon St.. Boom 120.
503-943-2228.) (11/00)
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)
Love Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency
working for social change and supporting lesbian, gay. bi
and trans families. We do advocacy, outreach, education
and referrals regarding schools, same-sex marnage,
adoption, parenting and more. (503-228-3892.
Lmlamily@teleport.com.) (11 /00)
Portland Area Business Association (PABA) is
a professional networking organization serving the les
bian and gay community and those who support our
aims and purposes. Monthly events and gathenngs.
(503-241 2222 wwwpaba com.) (11/00)
Mediation Pilot Program provides mediation for
Metro: Support
people who think they've expenenced unfair treatment
because of their sexual onentation in situations involving
the workplace, housing and public accommodations. A
confidential, free service sponsored by the city of
Portland (503-274-9886)
Hambleton Project, Lesbian Cancer Support
Network is a nonprofit organization offenng network
ing and direct services to lesbians with
cancer.(503-642-/(X)7.)(11/00)
Pride Northwest Inc. organizes community forums
and the annual Pnde event. (503-295-9788.
www gaypdx.com/pnde.) (11/00)
Heart Talk Café is a support group facilitated by
Metro: Political
Manah Ureel for those involved in or seeking healthy
and intimate gay and lesbian relationships; presenta
tions. discussion, videos and expenential exercises.
(6-7.30 pm third Sunday. $15 a person, sliding scale
available Begistration: 503-727 3563.)(11/00)
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. OB 97240. 503-222-6151. BasicBO@aol.com.)
Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who
came out later in life, meets 7 pm on the first Tuesday of
every month at the LCP office. (1001 E Burnside St.,
call for more information 503-233-3913.) (11 /00)
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Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
cacy. (7 9 3 0 pm second Tuesday at First United
Methodist Church. 1838 SW Jefferson St Mailing
address PO Box 8944. Portland. OB 97207.
503-232 7676. www teleport com/nonprofit/pflag)
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Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus
sion group for bisexual and questioning women. Women
of any age. race or national ongin 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)
Rainbow FLAGS is a support group for gay, lesbian
and bisexual foster and adoptive parents and is open to
anyone who is supportive of this population fostenng
and adopting children. Meets second Tuesday of every
month. (503-281 -8616.) (11/00)
Single Parents by Choice, a group for men and
women, meets on the third Saturday of every month for
a potluck social. Child-fnendly space. (5-7pm at Fnends
Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St. Karen
503-460 0888. David 503-284-4153.)(11/00)
Straight Spouse Support Group provides support
and information for men and women formerly or currently
partnered with gay. lesbian, bisexual or trans mates.
(7 pm Wednesdays Gil 503-243-5067.) (11/00)
Women surviving abuse group meets the third
Thursday of each month at the office of the Lesbian
Community Project. (6-7 pm. 1001 E Burnside St.
503-233-3913.) ( 11/00)
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,
education and advocacy. (6 pm coffee. 6 30 pm meeting
at First Presbytenan Church. 230 NE Ninth St.
541-317-2334.) (11/00)
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Yamhill County HIV Support Group meets every
second and fourth Tuesday. (503-434-7525. ext. 4722.)
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Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
cacy (7 pm first Tuesday at First Congregational
Church, lower level conference room. 1220 NE 68th
Street. Vancouver 360-695-2200.) ( 11/00)
Willamette Valley: Community
5015 COYOTE is an association for sex workers in
Eugene. (POBox 12244. Eugene. O B 97401.)(11/00)
AFTER 8 works for political change and provides infor
mation and referral for lesbian, gay. bi and trans people
in Benton and Linn counties and sponsors a Harvey Milk
Awards Dinner in November. (7 pm second Tuesday
101 N W 23rdS t.. Corvallis. POBox 1828. Corvallis. OB
97339 541 -752-8157.) (11/00)
Imperial Sovereign Court of the Willamette
Empire meets the first and third Tuesday of each
month at 7 30 pm at the 300 Club (300 Liberty St. SE
in Salem Bob 503-371-8395. e-mail bobphil@uswest.net
or Imperial Princess IX, Lydia Octavia 503-463-8585)
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Lesbian and Gay Parenting Group for parents of
children 3 or younger, meets the second Saturday of
each month in Eugene. (Aquene 541- 344-5847.)
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Men's Support Group, sponsored by Sweet Spmt
Metropolitan Community Church (MCC). meets every
second Thursday of each month at 7 pm to share con
cerns, discuss gay issues and support the MCC com
munity. Open to the public. (434 18th St David:
503-363-4828. Joseph 503-363-3392.) ( 11/00)
HEALTH
Metro: Anti-violence
Bradley-Angle House provides emergency shelter
for female-identified domestic violence survivors and a
support group for women battered by women.
(503-232-7805. 503-289-6869. ext. 11.)(11/00)
Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Clackamas Women's Services offer shelter, sup
port and resource referral services for survivors of
domestic and sexual violence. (Office. 503-722-2366.
ensis line. 503-654-2288.)(11/00)
Coastal AIDS Network is a community-based orga
nization providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and
support services on the central Oregon coast. (2830 NE
Highway 101. Lincoln City. OB 97367 541-994-5597.)
Family Center Outreach Office, a program of
Volunteers of Amenca located in Southeast Portland,
offers support groups and drop-m services to women
and children who are survivors of domestic violence.
(Natalie 503-771-5503 ) 0 1/00)
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Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Portland Women's Crisis Line operates 24 hours a
day Interpretation services are available for women who
speak limited or no English.(503-235-5333.
888-235-5333.HU/00)
Womed about HIV? Free information and testing is avail
able through the Umatilla County Health
Department Off-site testing is also available, contact
John at 541-278-5432 (431 SE Third St.. Pendleton.)
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Washington County Health Department provides
free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bisexu
al men at Beaverton Community Health Clinic. (6-8 pm
Monday 12550 SW Second St 503-846-4734.) ( 11/00)
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Klamath Araa Lambda Association (KALA) is
dedicated to promoting awareness, health, understand
ing and acceptance of gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans
gender people through education and social activities
$20 donation for newsletter; no one denied because of
inability to pay. (541-273-2838 PO Box 43. Klamath
Falls. OB 97601. kalamfo@aol.com
members xoom.com/kala99/kalabdgm h tm .)0 1/00)
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Roots and Branches and Bradley Angle House sponsor
a support group for queer youth who have expen
enced emotional, physical or sexual abuse in an intimate
relationship Free, confidential and safe. (503-238-0780.)
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Washington AIDS & HIV
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Cascade AIDS Project Vancouver Project pro
vides nonmedical 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 I00.
1104 Mam St.. Vancouver 360-735-9170.)01/00)
Metro: Mental Health
Helios Counseling offers mental health services to
the lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities.
(525 NE Oregon St.. Suite 220. Portland. OB 97232.
503-238-0780.) ( 11/00)
Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV
HAAP, the Oregon State Penitentiary
HIV/AIDS Awareness Program is an inmate
Metro: Recovery
based program providing peer education, information
referrals and support to all inmates regardless of HIV
status or sexual orientation Many programs are depen
dent on community volunteers (HAAP. OSP Activities
Department. Attn Karen Campbell. 2605 State St.,
Salem. OB 97310 503-378-4207.) (11/00)
Any Lengths Gay AA is a group for gay men that
meets to discuss their sobriety Sundays at 10 am at
Good Samantan Hospital (1040 NW 22ndAve.. Sixth
Floor, meeting room B .)( 11/00)
HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education,
prevention, client services and health care Registered
nurse available Lunch/dinner program Spanish lan
guage assistance available. (1966 Garden A v e . Eugene
5 4 1-342-5088 hivall@hivalliance o r g .) 0 1 /00)
Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County
meets on the third Tuesday of every month (PO Box
382. Newberg. OB 97132 503-554-0701.) (11/00)
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Valley AIDS Information Network's 24 hour hot
Ime provides HIV/AIDS. hepatitis and STD information,
support and referrals English hot line. English and
Spanish materials Speakers for schools, recovery and
adult groups (Benton County and Albany:
541-752-6322. Oregon toll areas 800588-2437 )
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WISH (Women's Initiative to Stop HIV) meets m
Eugene (5 4 1 -6 8 2 4 0 1 3 )0 1 /0 0 )
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Human Rights Campaign— Portland Steenng
Committee and Federal Club, the largest national gay
and lesbian political organization, lobbies Congress, pro
vides campaign support and educates the public Meets
monthly to plan events (4545 SW Northwood St
503-244-6951.) (WOO)
The Lesbian Avengers is a direct-action group dedi
cated to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bisexual
women and trans dykes Meetings are every Sunday at
5 pm (503-452-5408) (11 /00)
The Lesbian Community Project is a multi issue,
multiracial, grassroots political 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. OB 97228
503 233 39 1 3 ) (11/00)
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
503 286 3575 or 503331-0415 for more information )
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LGIRTF (Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights
Task Force) Portland Chapter provides support and
Coastal Oregon Community
information to gay and lesbian immigrants and their part
ners and works to change discriminatory U S immigra
tion laws (PO Box 12526 Portland. OB 97212.
www Igirtf org. lgirtfpdx@hotmail com. 503-471-1568)
North Coast Pride Network serves the lesbian,
gay. bi and trans communities in the Columbia Pacific
region; publishes a quarterly newsletter; maintains a
resource center, which plays host to board meetings;
and presents "Gertrude’s Wilde Social Mixer" in Astoria
on the th.rd Monday of each month (Mailing address
PO Box 1317. Astona. OB 97103. Besource center:
Suite 209. 10 Sixth St.. Astona. Monday social:
5 30-9 pm at Café Umontown. 231 W Manne Drive
Astoria 503-338-0161.) (11/00)
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Men Nurturing Men is an expenential gathenng pro
viding an opportunity to meet other gay. bi and question
ing men in a playful, safe, sacred environment Strive to
understand intimacy and sexuality from a more spmtual
perspective in monthly meetings (503-231-5755)
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Northwest Gender Alliance is a transgender social
and support group welcoming all those dealing with gen
der identity issues, including transsexuals, cross
dressers and mtersexed. regardless of sexual orienta
tion Monthly social activities, open meetings and
newsletters (503-646 2802 POBox 4928. Portland. OB
97208-4928 e-mail nwga@teleport com.
www nwgapdx o r g /) (11/00)
Southern Oregon Community
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Contor offers
support groups and resources for the sexual minonty
community and its fnends. Comprehensive monthly
newsletter. Pmm. details local groups and events
(Mailing address PO Box 927 Ashland. OB 97520
Location 281 Fourth S t. Ashland. OB 97520
541-488-6990. lambdacntrQaol com. www aelcca org )
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The Harvey Milk Group at De Paul Treatment
Center (a full-service drug and alcohol treatment pro
gram) meets weekly and is part of our intensive outpa
tient treatment program De Paul is dedicated to multi-
culturalism and diversity in all its programs. (1312 SW
Washington St 503-535-11 6 6 ) 0 1/00)
Live and Let Live Club holds 12-step meetings and
social activities for the lesbian and gay recovery commu
nity. Call for current meeting times and activities
(2940-A SE Belmont St 5 0 3 2 3 8 -6 0 9 1 )0 1/00)
The Lunch Bunch plays host to AA meetings lor
gays and lesbians but is open to everyone Meetings
daily at noon except Sundays at 1 pm. (Metropolitan
Community Church of Portland. 2400 NE Broadway,
enter on the north side of the building.) (11/00)
Rainbow Al-Anon meets Thursdays at 6 pm at the
MCC Church, NW 24th Avenue and Broadway
(503-222-5756) ( 11 /00)