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; 15 . 2000 * lo Ufo is a therapist facilitated support group essing the changing needs o f HIV-positive gay and ;:ual men. You set the agenda. All ages welcome. (7 Í:3 0 pm Mondays. $12-$15a session, free to those » Ryan m ite funding. 503-238-0780)( 12/00) T Department O ff-site testing is also available; contact John at 541-278-5432 (431 SE Third St.. Pendleton) \ Metro: Political ( 12 / 00 ) Basic Rights Oregon is a pro-GLBT civil rights organi zation committed to promoting fairness and ending discrim ination m the state of Oregon. (PO Box 40625, Portland, OR 97240 503-222-6151 BasicRO@aol.com.) ( 12/00) Washington: AIDS & HIV ¿politan African American Support miction (M A A S Q is a support group for Portland for lesbians 60 ~.nri oldcr vho are interested in changing the social wsease of ageism. We meet on the second Wednesday of the month at 1 pm. (503-286-3575 or 503-331 -0415.) (12/00) bian and gay community and those who support our aims and purposes. Monthly events and gatherings. (503-241 2222 www paba com .) (12/00) Radical Women, active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation, meet 7 pm every second Wednesday Metro: Support Cascade AIDS Project Vancouver Project pro an Amencan men and women infected or affected IV. They meet on Thursdays from 6 to 8 pm at *c t Quest, 3117 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. a 503-493-0288.) (12/00) Hambleton Project, Lesbian Cancer Support Network is a nonprofit organization offenng network 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 M100, 1104 Mam St., Vancouver. 360-735-9170.) (12/00) Itnomah County HIV Health Services to r is a full-service medical clinic, providing an on- e pharmacist and nutntionist, medication manage- t. mental health services, wellness program and e management. Se habla español. ASL and foreign uage interpretation available. (8 am-5 pm Monday- I ay. Thursday until 8 pm. Fourth Floor, 426 SW Stark : 503-248-5020.) (12/00) ing and direct services to lesbians with cancer. (503-642-1007.) (12/00) 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. 503-233-3913.) ( 12/00) Southwest Washington Health District offers free HIV testing for gay and bi men. No needles used1 (5-6:30 pm first and third Tuesday o f the month. M etropolitan Community Church. 913 W 13th St., Vancouver.) (6/01) Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force (LG IRTF) Portland Chapter provides support r House is a residential care facility for those living h and dying from AIDS. (2727 SE Alder St., Portland. 97214 503-234-0175.X. 12/00) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV and information to gay and lesbian immigrants and th a r partners and works to change discriminatory U S. immi gration laws (503-471-1568. PO Box 12526 Portland. OR 97212. lgirtfpdx@hotmail.com www lgirtf.org ) HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education, ( 6 / 01 ) rtnership Project provides social work and nurs- 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.) (12/00) case management to people living with HIV/AIDS. 4 help coordinating all aspects of health care as well financial management, food and housing assistance, d emotional support (8 30 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 3-230-1202.) (12/00) Plus Club House Party provides an open social thenng for people living with HIV and AIDS to mingle d network. The group meets in private homes at 2 pm n the third Sunday of the month. (Brian 03-249- 7030.) (12/00) 'reject Quest offers health appointments, nutritional iformation, support groups and sports activities for leople living with HIV and AIDS. (Suite 200. 3117 NE tiartin Luther King Jr. Blvd 503-493-0288 pquest&teleport com.) (12/00) Research and Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research tnals of new drugs and therapies ‘or people in Oregon and Southwest Washington. (Suite 185, 1650 NW Naito Parkway 503 229-8428 or 800-875-8428. regroup@ regorg.) (6/01) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home serving low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need sssistance with personal care, mobility, medications or drug/alcohol mental health support. (4764 SE Logus Road. Milwaukie. 503-786-4829.) ( 6/01) The Oregon State Penitentiary HIV/AIDS Awareness Program (H A A P ) provides peer education, inform ation referrals and support to all inmates regardless o f HIV status or sexual orienta tion. Many programs are dependent on community volunteers. (Oregon State Penitentiary A ctivities Department. A ttention Karen Campbell. 2605 State St.. Salem. OR 97310. Voicemail: 503-378-4207. Fax: 503-373-1008.) (6/01 ) 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.)( 12/00) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV Coastal AIDS 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, OR 97367. 541-994-5597.) (12/00) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HTV Worried about HIV? Free information and testing is available through the Umatilla County Health Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County THIS IS THE FIRST PIEC6 IN THE. [C h r i s t m a s mass Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy. (7-9:30 pm second Tuesday. First United M ethodist Church. 1838 SW Jefferson St. Mailing address: PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207 503-232- 7676. www teleport, com /nonprofit/pflag) Valley AIDS Information Network's 24-hour hot 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. (541 - 752-6322 or 800-588-2437.) (6/01) ( sion group for bisexual and questioning women Women of any age. race or national ongm are encouraged to attend. Locations vary. (Discussion: 7-9 pm second Friday. Social: fourth weekend o f each month. 503- 768-4293 PortlandBiWomen@aol com.) (12/00) Eugene (541-682-4013.) ( 12/00) COMMUNITY Rainbow FLAGS is a support group fo r gay. lesbian and bisexual foster and adoptive parents and is open to anyone who is supportive of this population fostenng and adopting children. M eets second Tuesday of every month. (503-281-8616.) ( 12/00) Metro: General To register your domestic partnership, bnng $60 cash to the Multnomah County offices at 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd between 8 am and 4 45 pm weekdays. (503-248-3027.) (6/01) the community including a resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free lesbian dating service. (3106 NE 64th Ave. 503-280-8080.) (12/00) 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 69 51 .)( 12/00) Love Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency working for social change and supporting lesbian, gay. tu and trans families. We do advocacy, outreach, educa tion and referrals regarding schools, same sex mamage, adoption, parenting and more. (503-228-3892. Lmfamify@teleport.com.) (12/00) 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 54 08 ) (12/00) Mediation Pilot Program provides mediation for people who think 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) 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 (1001 E Burnside St Mailing address: PO Box 5931. Portland, OR 97228. 503-233-3913.) ( 12/00) Pride Northwest Inc. organizes community forums and the annual Pnde event. (503-295-9788 www PrideNW org.) (6/01) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) a national lesbian organization, now has a chapter in Single Parents by Choice a group for men and women, meets on the third Saturday o f every month for a potluck social Child-fnendly space (5 -7 pm Friends M eeting House, 4312 SE Stark S t Karen 503-460-0888 o r David 503-284-4153.) (12/00) at their office. 819 N Killingsworth St. (503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc org) (6/01) Rural Organizing Project is a network of human dignity groups taking action at the local and state level. (PO Box 1350. Scappooce. OR 97056 503-543-8417. office@rop org.) (1 2/00) Straight Spouse Support Group provides support and information for men and women form erly or current ly partnered with gay. lesbian, bisexual or trans mates. (7 pm Wednesdays G il 503-243 5067.) (12/00) Metro: Professional 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.) (12/00) 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 Room 120, State Office Building. 800 NE Oregon St. 503 943-2228) (12/00) Central Oregon: Community Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon meets on the Portland Area Business Association (PABA) is a professional networking organization serving the les- bv Marc Acito ( /v\O R £ A W £... M O R E T « LETS try "FAME T HE’S GONNA LIVE FOREVERT •n I T A G A IN , REVER EN C E... M O R E SOUL., ... Reed College Queer Alliance is an all inclusive organization devoted to sexuality issues. It provides support and education to the Reed College community and works to foster better understanding in the larger community. (queeralliance@reed edu.) (6/01) Lava de Mure performs unique theatrical music Dec. 22 at Mount Tabor Theatre and Pub in a benefit for Raphael House It's My Pleasure offers a wide array of services to IT N Ê Ê 0 5 12 / 00 ) Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus Women's Initiative to Stop HIV (WISH) meets in HE BOYS NEXT DOOR r NO, N O .N O T ^ Northwest Gender Alliance is a transgender social and support group welcoming all those dealing with gen der identity issues, including transsexuals, cross dressers and intersexed, regardless of sexual orienta tion M onthly social activities, open meetings and newsletters. (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928 503-646-2802 nwga@teleport com. www.nwgapdx.org/.) (1 2/00) 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.) ( 12/00) Women's Intercommunity AIDS Resource (WIAR) s 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 or 888-303-4420.) (12/00) Men Nurturing Men is an expenential gathenng pro viding an opportunity to meet other gay. bi and ques tioning men in a playful, safe, sacred environment. Strive to understand intimacy and sexuality from a more spiritual perspective in monthly meetings (503-231-5755.) ( 12/00) S hall u e ? ~ v — T H IS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN A HOMOSEXUAL s C on d uc ts ,r \ the CHURCH CHOIR. [7 z 2 o M X o
