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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)
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John at 541-278-5432 (431 SE Third St.. Pendleton)
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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,
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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
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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)
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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-
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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
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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 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)
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