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■ >* October 20. 2000 O U trear.h al men. You set the agenda. All ages welcome. (7-8:30 pm Mondays. $12-$15 a session, free to those with Ryan White funding. 503-238-0780 ) ( 1 1/00) AIDS & HIV Metropolitan African American Support Connection (M A A S C ) is a support group for Metro: AIDS & HIV Afncan American men and women infected or affected by HIV. They meet on Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm at Project Quest, 3117 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (Linda 503-493-0288.) (11 /00) AIDS Prevention Team offers educational matenals and free condoms and lends out HIV books and videos for residents of Columbia County. (Information line: 503-397-4651.H \ 1/00) Multnomah County Health Department STD Program offers HIV ADAP/CHIP: The AIDS Drug Assistance Program and Clackamas County AIDS Relief Effort is a commu nity-based organization providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support services. (3300 SE Dwyer Dnve, Suite 306. Milwaukie. OR 97222. 503-653-8738.) (11/00) 11 / 00 ) Friends of People with A ID S Foundation offers assistance to those with HIV. Services include 72-hour food boxes, emergency travel and lodging, entertain ment, pet care, clothing, household goods and crema tions. (503-283-8535. 7(11 /00) H.E.A.L. Portland (Health. Education, AIDS Liaison) offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. For information and a free packet, leave your name and address. (503-227-2339) (11/00) The HIV Day Center a program of Ecumenical Mimstnes of Oregon, offers social activities, support groups, peer support, professional counseling, mas sage, haircuts and home meal deliveries. Hot meals are available at the center at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm Mon day through Friday. (Drop in: 9:30 am-2 pm Monday- Fnday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822.) ( 11/00) Health Department, specializing in the treatment of HIV disease since 1990. A full-service medical clinic, including on-site pharmacist and nutritionist, 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-Fnday Fourth floor. 426 SW Stark St 503-248-5020). (11/00) IFARA (international Foundation for Alternative Research in AIDS) provides treatment education through the TIE (Treatment Information Exchange) program. Weekly meetings are led by profes sionals in a specialized area of treatment. (HIV treat ment and education M eetings Tuesday nights. 503-736-0194.) (11/00) Life to Life is a therapist-facilitated support group addressing the changing needs of HIV+ gay and bisexu TH E nization providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support services on the central Oregon coast (2830 NE Highway 101. Lincoln City. OR 97367 541-994-5597.) line provides HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and STD information, support and referrals English hot line; English and Spanish matenals. Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups (Benton County and Albany: 541-752-6322. Oregon toll areas: 800-588-2437.) (5/01) Basic Rights Oregon is a pro-GLBT civil nghts orga mzation committed to promoting fairness and ending discnmmation in the state of Oregon No On 9! It's dangerous for our kids, and it's dangerous for our schools Help Basic Rights Oregon stop the O C A s latest attempt to discnminate in our schools Call Chad at 503-232-7176 (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 503-222-6151. BasicRO@aol com .)( 11 /00) Human Rights Campaign— Portland Steering Committee and Federal Club, the largest national gay and lesbian political organization, lob bies Congress, provides campaign support and educates the public Meets monthly to plan events. (4545 SW Northwood St. 503-244-6951.) (11/00) The Lesbian Avengers is a direct- action group dedicated 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 les bian, bi and trans women and dykes. (Address: 1001 E Burnside St Mailing: PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503-233-3913.) ( 11/00) for those living with and dying from AIDS. (2727 SE Alder St.. Portland. OR 97214 503-234-0175.) ( 11/00) Partnership Project provides social work and nursing 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 sup port. (8 30 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 503-230-1202.) (11/00) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC). a national lesbian 5 organization, now has a chapter in Portland for lesbians 60 and older who are interested in changing the social dis ease of ageism We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 1 pm. (Call 503 286-3575 or 503-331-0415 for more information.) ( 11 / 00 ) g The Plus Club House Party provides § an open social gathenng for people living 5 with HIV and AIDS to mingle and network. j£ The group meets in pnvate homes at 2 pm g on the third Sunday of the month. (Brian ? 503-249- 7030.) (11 /00) £ Project Quest offers health appointments, nutritional information, support groups and sports activities for people living with HIV and AIDS. (Suite 200. 3117 NE M artin Luther King Jr. B lvd . e-mail: pquest@ teleport.com. 503-493-0288.) ( 11/00) Research and Education Group provides access to AIDS/HIV research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and Southwest Washington. (1650 N W N aito Parkway. Ste 185. 503-229-8428 or 800- 875-8428. e-mail: regroup@reg.org.) (5/01) WISH (Women's Initiative to Stop HIV) meets in Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Eugene. (541-682-4013 .H U /0 0 ) Worried about HIV? Free information and testing is avail able through the Umatilla County Health Depart ment Off-site testing is also available; contact John at 541-278-5432. (431 SE Third St.. Pendleton ) ( 11 / 00 ) home serving low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or drug/alcohol mental health support. (Located in M ilw aukie a t 4764 SE Logus Rd. 503- 786-4829.) (5/01 ) WIAR (Women's Intercommunity AIDS Re source) is a multiservice program for women and chil dren affected by HIV/AIDS. WIAR offers individual counseling, support groups, advocacy and other support services. Drop-in 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 con fidential. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 503-238-4420. 888-3034420.) (1 1/00) r LESION! Radical Women, active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation, meets every second Wednesday at 7 pm at their office. 819 N Killingsworth St. (503-240-4462. rwpdx@\gcorg) (5/01) Rural Organizing Project is a network of human dignity groups taking action at the local and state level (PO Box 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056. 503-543-8417. ofhce@rop.org.) (11 / 00 ) COMMUNITY Metro: General Washington: AIDS & HIV To register your domestic partnership, bring Cascade AIDS Project Vancouver Project pro BOYS NEXT DOOR r OMIGOD, A Valley AIDS Information Network's 24 hour hot The Adventure GrouD eniovs a recent Sw an House is a specialized adult foster care HIV Health Services Center. Multnomah County Coastal AIDS Network is a community-based orga Metro: Political Our House is a residential care facility Clackamas County Public Health Division ple and their friends. (Contact Phillip at 503-493-3761.) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV ical clinic, providing an on-site pharmacist and nutntionist, medication management, mental health services, wellness program and case management. Se habla espanol. ASL and foreign language interpretation available. (8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. Thursday until 8 pm. Fourth Floor, 426 SW Stark St. 503-248-5020.)( 11/00) vices to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Spanish language assistance available. (CAP Portland offices: Suite 310. 620 S W Fifth Ave. 503-223-5907. Washington County: 503-693-3234. Clark County: 360-735-9170 ) ( 11/00) First Wednesday Social is a potluck for HIV+ peo Pride Northwest Inc. organizes community forums and the annual Pnde event. (503 295-9788. www gaypdx. com/pnde. ) ( 11 / 00 ) 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.)( 11/00) ( 11 / 00 ) Portland. (503-274 98 86 ) Multnomah County HIV Health Services Center is a full-service med Cascade AIDS Project provides nonmedical ser 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 City. 503-655-8471. Milwaukie: 503-655-8735 Sandy 503-722-6660.)( 11/00) prevention, client services and health care Registered nurse available Lunch/dmner program. Spanish lan guage assistance available. (1966 Carden A v e . Eugene. 541 342-5088. hivall@ hivallianceorg.HW 00 ) and STD testing by appointment Monday- Friday and on a first-come, first-served walk- in basis. Also offers hepatitis A/B testing, treatment, vaccinations and community edu cation for gay and bisexual men. (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-248-3700). (11/00) 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 White CARE Act Titles I and II. (8 am-5 pm Mon day-Fnday ADAP 503-731-4029. CHIP 503-731-4576. Outside Portland: 800-805-2313.H 11/00) ( Washington County Health Department pro vides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bisexual men at Beaverton Community Health Clinic.( 6-8 pm Monday. 12550 SW Second St. 503-846-4734) (11/00) 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 l00. 1104 Mam St.. Vancouver. 360-735-9170.) ( 11/00) W illam ette Valley: AIDS & HIV HAAP, the Oregon State Penitentiary HIV/AIDS Awareness Program, is an inmate- based program providing peer education, information referrals and support to all inmates regardless of HIV status or sexual onentation. Many programs are depen dent on community volunteers. (HAAP, OSP Activities Department. Attn: Karen Campbell. 2605 State St.. Salem. O R 97310. 503-378-4207. JG 1/00) HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education. $60 cash to the Multnomah County offices at 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. between 8 am and 4 45 pm weekdays. Call 503-248-3027 for details. (11/17) 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. tx and trans families. We do advocacy, outreach, educa tion and referrals regarding schools, same-sex marriage, adoption, parenting and more (503-228-3892. Lmfamily@teleport com.) ( 11 /00) Mediation Pilot Program provides mediation for people who think they've experienced 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 Metro: Professional 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 o f each month at State O ffice Building. 800 NE Oregon St.. Room 120 503-943-2228.) ( 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 w w w pabacom .H 1 1/00) M etro: Support Hambleton Project, Lesbian Cancer Support k, is a nonprofit organization offering network- byMarcAcito S T R A W ߣ RRy O R G RAPE ? IT'S THe BEGINNING OF TH E ' END, I KNOW IT, I KNOW IT. , SLOÔ. S J u UMMS see. HMM.. s l 33
