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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
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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
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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 )
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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)
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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)
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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
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Cascade AIDS Project Vancouver Project pro
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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)
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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-
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