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Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home
serving low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need
assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or
dnjg/alcohol mental health support. (Located in '
Milwaukie at 4 764 SE Logus Rd 503 786-4829) (5/01)
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AIDS & HIV
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Metro: AIDS & HIV
A ID S 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.) ( 11/00)
A D A P/C H IP: The AIDS Drug Assistance Program
and the Community Health Insurance Program pay for
health insurance premiums, prescription drugs and in
surance 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 Monday-Friday. ADAP: 503-731-4029,
CHIP: 503-731-4576. Outside Portland: 800-805-2313.)
( 11 / 00 )
Cascade A ID S Project provides nonmedical ser
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 SW Fifth Ave. 503-223-5907
Washington County: 503-693-3234. Clark County:
360-735-9170.) (11/00)
al men. You set the agenda. All ages welcome.
(7-8:30 pm Mondays. $12-$15a session, free to those
with Ryan White funding. 503-238-0780.) (. 11/00)
Metropolitan African American Support
Connection (M A A S C ) is a support group for
African 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)
Multnomah County Health Department STD
Program offers HIV and STD testing by appointment
Monday-Fnday and on a first-come, first-served walk-in
basis Also offers hepatitis A/B testing, treatment, vaccina
tions and community education for gay and bisexual men.
(Sixth Floor, 426 SW Stark St. 503-248-3700). (11/00)
Multnomah County H IV Health Services
Center is a full-service medical clinic, providing an on
site pharmacist and nutritionist, medication manage
ment, mental health services, wellness program and
case management. Se habla espafiol. 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. h u /00)
Our House is a residential care facility for those living
W IAR (Women's Intercommunity A ID S
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-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,
888-303-4420.)(U/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)
Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Coastal A ID S Network is a community-based organiza
tion providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support
services on the central Oregon coast. (2830 NE Highway
101, Lincoln City, OR97367 541-994 5597.)(11/00)
with and dying from AIDS. (2727 SE Alder St., Portland,
OR 97214 503-234-0175.)
Clackam as County A ID S Relief Effort is a com
(11/00)
Galloway, Kelly & Luckett perform original
munity-based organization providing HIV/AIDS preven
tion education and support services. (3300 SE Dwyer
Drive, Suite 306, Milwaukie, OP 97222 503-653-8738.)
Partnership Project pro
vides social work and nurs-
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Clackam as County Public Health Division
offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing and
counseling to anyone. Se habla espafiol. Interpretation
services available Call for scheduled and walk-in testing
times. (Oregon City: 503-655-8471. Milwaukie:
503-655-8735 Sandy: 503-722-6660)(1 1/00)
First Wednesday Social is a potluck for HIV-r peo
ple and their fnends. (Contact Phillip at 503-493-3761.)
( 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, A ID S
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
Ministries of Oregon, offers social activities, support
groups, peer support, professional counseling, mas
sage, haircuts and home meal delivenes 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)
HIV Health Services Center. Multnomah County
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 espafiol. ASL and foreign language
interpretation available (8 am-5 pm Monday-Friday Fourth
floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-248-5020). (11/00)
IFARA (International Foundation for Alternative
Research in A ID S ) provides treatment education
through the TIE (Treatment Information Exchange) pro
gram. Weekly meetings are led by professionals in a spe
cialized area of treatment. (HIV treatment and education.
Meetings Tuesday nights. 503- 736-0 794 J (11 /00)
Life to Life is a therapist-facilitated support group
addressing the changing needs of HIV+ gay and bisexu
C om m unity M usic Center
ing case management to
people living with
HIV/AIDS. Get help coor
dinating all aspects of
health care as well as finan
cial management, food and
housing assistance, and
emotional support.
(8 3 0 am-5 pm Monday-
Friday. 503-230-1202.)
(11/00)
Metro: Political
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 SEThirdSt.. Pendleton)(11/00)
Basic Rights Oregon is a pro-GLBT civil nghts orga
Washington: AIDS & HIV
Cascade A ID S Project Vancouver Project pro
nization committed to promoting fairness and ending
discnmination in the state of Oregon No On 0! 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)
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 S t. Vancouver 360-735-9170 .H U /00 )
Human Rights Cam paign— 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.)( 11/00)
Willamette Valley: AIDS & HTV
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) 0 1 /00)
HAAP, the Oregon State Penitentiary
H IV /A ID S 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, OR 97310 503-378-4207.7(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 Ave.,
Eugene. 541-342-5088 hivall@hivalliance.org.) (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 m Yamhill County (503 554-0701) (11 /00)
Valley A ID S Information Network's 24 hour hot
line provides HIV/AIDS. hepatitis and STD information,
support and referrals. English hot line: English and Span
ish matenals Speakers for schools, recovery and adult
groups. (Benton County and Albany 541-752-6322.
Oregon toll areas 800-588-2437.) (5/01)
W ISH (Women's Initiative to Stop HIV) meets in
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. OR
97228. 503-233-3913 ) (11/00)
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) a
national lesbian organization, now has a chapter m 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
503-331-0415 for more information) (11 /00)
Radical Women, active in the struggle against bigotry
and exploitation, meets every second Wednesday at
7 pm a tjh eir office, 819 N Killingsworth St.
(503-240-4462. rwpdx@igc org) (5/01)
Rural Organizing Project is a network of human
dignity groups taking action at the local and state level
(POBox 1350, Scappoose. OR 97056. 503-543-8417.
office@rop org.) (11 /00)
Metro: Professional
Eugene (541-682 4013 ) 0 1/00)
Oregon Tradeswomen Network is a nonprofit
The Plus Club House
Party provides an open
social gathering for people
living with HIV and AIDS
to mingle and network
The group meets in pn-
vate homes at 2 pm on
the third Sunday of the
month. (Bnan
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 Martin Luther
King Jr. Blvd., 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 thera
pies for people in Oregon
and Southwest
Washington. (1650 NW
Naito Parkway, Ste. 185.
503-229-8428
or 800-875-8428,
e-mail: regroup@reg.org.)
(5/01)
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Eastern Oregon AIDS & HIV
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 Office Building. 800 NE Oregon St., Room 120
503-943-2228.) (11/00)
COMMUNITY
Metro: General
To register your domestic partnership
bnng $60 cash to the Multnomah County ofnces
at 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd between 8 am and
4 45 pm weekdays Call 503-248-3027 for
details. (11/17)
Portland Area Business Association (PA BA ) 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 paba.com.) (11/00)
It's M y Pleasure offers a wide array of ser
vices 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 M akes a Fam ily Inc. is a non
profit agency working for social change
and supporting lesbian, gay. bi and trans
families We do advocacy, outreach, edu
cation and referrals regarding schools,
same-sex marnage, 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 treat
ment because of their sexual orientation in situations
involving the workplace, housing and public accom
modations. A confidential, free service sponsored by
the city of Portland. (503-274-9886 )
Pride Northwest Inc. organizes community forums
and the annual Pnde event. (503-295-9788,
www.gaypdx.com/pnde ) (11 /00)
Metro: Support
Hambieton Project, Lesbian Cancer Support
Network, is a nonprofit organization offenng network
ing and direct services to lesbians with
cancer(503-642-1007.) (1 1 /00)
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.H \ 1 /00)
LG I RTF (Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights
Task Force) Portland Chapter provides support and
information to gay and lesbian immigrants and their part
ners and works to change discnminatory U S immigration
laws (PO Box 12526 Portland. OR 97212. www Igirtf org.
lgirtfpdx@hotmailcom. 503-471-1568)( 1 1/00)
Men Nurturing Men is an experiential gathenng pro
viding an opportunity to meet other gay. tx and question
ing men in a playful, safe, sacred environment. Strive to
understand intimacy and sexuality from a more spintual
perspective in monthly meetings. (503-231-5755 )(1 1/00)
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