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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 16, 2001)
february 16.2001 O u r H o u m is a residential care fa c ity fo r those living Washington County Health Department provides w ith and dying from AIDS. (2727 SE Alder St., Portland, OR 97214. 503-234-0175.) (5 /0 1 ) free needle-free HIV testing services fo r gay and bisexu al men at Beaverton Com m unity Health C linic. (6-8 pm Partnership Project provides social w ork and nurs Monday. 12550 SW Second S t 503-846-4734.) (5/01) ing case m anagem ent to people living w ith H IV /A ID S . G et help coordinating all aspects o f health care as w ell as financial m anagem ent, food and housing assistance, and em otional support. (8.30 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 503-230-1202.) (5/01) Coastal Oregon; AIDS & HIV Coastal AIDS Network is a community-based organiza tion providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support The Plus Club House Party provides an open social gathering fo r people living w ith HIV and AIDS to m ingle services on the central Oregon coast. (2830 NE Highway 101. Lincoln Gty, OR 97367 541-994-5597) (5/01) and netw ork. The group m eets in private homes at 2 pm on the third Sunday o f the m onth. (Brian 503-249-7030.) (5 /0 1 ) Eastern Oregon; AIDS & HIV Project Quest o ffe rs health appointm ents, nutritional inform ation, support groups and sp o rts a ctivitie s fo r people living w ith HIV and AID S. (15 N M orris St. 503-493-0288 pquest@ tekport.com .) (5 /0 1 ) W orried about HIV? Free inform ation and testing is avail able through the Umatilla County Health Depart Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV zation. lobbies Congress, provides campaign support and HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education, (4545 SW Northwood St. 503-244-6951.) (5/0 1 ) 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@hivalltance org.) (5 /0 1 ) Oregon State Penitentiary HIV/AIDS Awareness Program (H A A P ) provides peer edu The cation, inform ation referrals and support to all inm ates regardless o f HIV status o r sexual onentation M any program s are dependent on com m unity volunteers Road. Milwaukie. 503- 786-4829.) (5 /0 1 ) program for women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. WIAR offers (503-286-3575 o r 503-331-0415.) (5 /0 1 ) month (503-281-8616.) (5/01 ) line provides H IV/A ID S. hepatitis and STD inform ation, support and referrals. English hot line; English and Spanish m aterials. Speakers fo r schools, recovery and adult groups. (541-752-6322 or 800-588-2437.) (5 /0 1 ) Women's Initiative to Stop HIV (W ISH) m eets in Eugene. (541-682-4013.) ( 5 /0 1 ) individual counseling, support groups, advocacy and other sup port services. Drop-in support group every Tuesday at 11 am; HIV prevention support group fo r 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 o f the month. Child care provided. All programs and services are confidential. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 503-238-4420 or 888-303-4420.) (5/01 ) S t. (CaO 360-397-8252.) (5/0 1 ) Southwest Washington Health District o ffe rs free HIV testing fo r gay and bi men. No needles used! (5-6.30 pm first and third Tuesday o f the month M etropolitan Community Church. 913 W. 13th St.. Vancouver.) (5 /0 1 ) rwpdx@igc.org) (5 /0 1 ) and w orks to fo ste r b e tte r understanding in the larger com m unity. (queeralliance@reed edu.) (5 /0 1 ) Rural Organizing Project is a netw ork o f human dignity groups taking action at the local and state level. Single Parents by Choice, a group for men and (PO Box 1350. Scappoose, OR 97056. 503-543-8417. office@rop.org.) (5 /0 1 ) wom en, m eets on the th ird Saturday o f every m onth fo r Oregon Tradeswomen Network is a nonprofit by Cascade AIDS Project Q uest. 1st and 3rd Tuesday o f each month. Open from 5- 6:30 pm at M CC o f Vancouver, 913 W. 13th Rood College Queer Alliance is an all-inclusive organization devoted to sexuality issues. It provides support and education to the Reed C ollege com m unity Metro: Professional tated by Dr. Rochana Koach. Sponsored Free HIV Testing In Vancouver. No Needles Used! Radical Women, active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation, m eet 7 pm every second W ednesday at th e ir office, 819 N K illingsw orth S t. (503-240-4462 a potluck social. C hild-fnendly space (5-7 pm. Friends Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St. Karen 503-460-0888 o r David 503-284-4153.) (5 /0 1 ) Frse ongoing support group for men and women with HIV/AIDS is fa cili (6:30-8:30 pm Mondays at 1410 Main St.. Ste. M l00 in Vancouver, Wash. 503-493-0288.) ( 5 /0 1 ) Clackam as Com m unity C ollege. (For further information pkase contact Kandie Starr. 503-657-6958 ext 2504 or Wade Bird. 503-657 6958 ext. 2258.) (5 /0 1 ) anyone w ho is supportive o f th is population fostenng and adopting children. M eets second Tuesday o f every St., Vancouver. 360-7359170. 7(5/01) Women's Intercommunity AIDS Resource (WIAR) is a multiservice Mailing address: PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228. 503-233-3913.) (5 /0 1 ) Rainbow Club fo r Lesbians. Gays. Bi. Trans, and A llies m eet on M ondays at noon in room Pauling 104 at changing the social disease o f ageism . W e m eet on the second W ednesday o f the m onth at 1 pm. Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County the second Tuesday o f every month at a confidential groups, emergency financial assistance, volunteer pro grams, information and referral. (Suite M100, 1104 Main and trans women and dykes. (1001 E Burnside St. o f each month. Social: fourth weekend o f each month. 503-768-4293 PortlandBiWomen@aol.com.) (5/01) Rainbow FLAGS is a support group fo r gay. lesbian Valley AID S Information Network's 24-hour hot assistance w ith personal care, m obility, m edications o r drug/alcohol m ental health support. (4764 SE Logus The Lesbian Community Project is a m ulti-issue, m ultiracial, grassroots political and fun organization w orking fo r social ju stice and liberation fo r lesbian, bi attend. Locations vary. (Discussion: 7-9 pm second Friday and bisexual fo ste r and adoptive parents and is open to 541-278-5432. (431 SE Third St., Pendkton. 1 (5 /0 1 ) in Southwest Washington. These services include: support of any age. race o r national ongm are encouraged to Portland fo r lesbians 60 and older w ho are interested in to H IV /A ID S research trials o f new drugs and therapies fo r people in O regon and S outhw est W ashington. (Suite serving low -incom e individuals w ith H IV /A ID S w ho need sion group fo r bisexual and questioning women. Women wom en and trans dykes. M eetings are every Sunday at 5 pm. (503-452-5408.) (5 /0 1 ) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (O LO C ). location m Yamhill County. (503-554-0701.) (5 /0 1 ) Swan House is a specialized adult fo ste r care home Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus a national lesbian organization, now has a chapter in is an HIV consum er services advisory group that m eets Cascade AIDS Project Vancouver Project pro vides nonmedical services to individuals and communities Lesbian Avengers is a direct-action group dedi cated to the survival and visib ility o f lesbians, bisexual (5 /0 1 ) ment O ff-site testing is also available; contact John at Washington; AIDS & HIV The Church. 1838 SW Jefferson S t Marling address PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207 503-232-7676 www.teleport.com /nonprofit/pllag.) (5/0 1 ) (Oregon State Penitentiary A ctivities Department. Attention Karen Campbell, 2605 State St.. Sakm. OR 97310. Voicemail: 503-378-4207. Fax: 503-373-1008.) Research and Education Group provides access 185, 1650 N W N aito Parkway. 503-229-8428 o r 800-875-8428. regroup@reg.org.) (5 /0 1 ) educates the pubkc M eets m onthly to plan events 27 group dedicated to prom oting success fo r women in the trades through education, leadership and m entor oppor Metro: General Straight Spouse Support Group provides support and inform ation fo r men and wom en form erly o r current ly partnered w ith gay, lesbian, bisexual o r trans m ates. (7 pm Wednesdays. G il 503-243-5067.) (5 /0 1 ) tunities. Child care provided, everyone is welcom e; free Women surviving abuse group m eets the third To register your domestic partnership, bnng m eetings. (6 pm on the third Thursday o f each month. Thursday o f each m onth at the o ffice o f the Lesbian $60 cash to the M ultnom ah C ounty o ffice s at 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. between 8 am and 4:45 pm weekdays. (503-248-3027.) (5 /0 1 ) Room 120. State O ffice Building. 800 NE Oregon St. 503-943-2228.) ( 5 /0 1 ) Com m unity P roject. (6-7 pm. 1001 E Burnside St. It's My Pleasure o ffers a w ide array o f services to a professional netw orking organization serving the le s bian and gay com m unity and those who support our the com m unity including a resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free lesbian dating service. (3106 NE 64th Ave. 503-280-8080.) (5 /0 1 ) Love Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency w orking fo r social change and supporting lesbian, gay. bi and trans fam ilies. W e do advocacy, outreach, educa tion and referrals regarding schools, same-sex marriage, adoption, parenting and m ore. (503-228-3892 Lmfamily@teleport.com.) (5 /0 1 ) Portland Area Business Association (P A B A ) is aims and purposes. M onthly events and gatherings. (503-241-2222. www.paba.com.) (5 /0 1 ) Metro: Support Hambleton Project, Lesbian Cancer Support Network, is a nonprofit organization offering netw ork ing and direct services to lesbians w ith cancer. Mediation Pilot Program provides m ediation fo r people who think they’ve experienced unfair treatm ent because o f th e ir sexual orientation in situations involving (503-335-6591.)(5/01) Pride Northwest Inc. organizes com m unity forum s and the annual Pride event. (503-295-9788 www.PrideNW.org.) (5 /0 1 ) Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force (LG IRTF) Portland C hapter provides support and inform ation to gay and lesbian im migrants and their partners and works to change disenm inatory U.S. im mi gration laws (503-471-1568. PO Box 12526 Portland. Men Nurturing Men is an expenential gathenng p ro viding an opportunity to m eet o th er gay. bi and ques tioning men in a playful, safe, sacred environm ent. (503-231-5755.) (5 /0 1 ) Basic Rights Oregon is a pro-G LBT civil rights orga nization com m itted to prom oting fairness and ending discrim ination in the state o f O regon. (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240. 503-222-6151. BasicRO@aol.com.) (5 /0 1 ) David Seitz does Sex, Drugs, Rock 1 Roll, a solo comedy at Stark Raving Theatre from Feb. 23 to March 24 Northwest Gender Alliance is a transgender social and support group welcom ing all those dealing w ith gen der id e n tity issues, including transsexuals, cross dressers and intersexed, regardless o f sexual orienta tion. M onthly social a ctivitie s, open m eetings and Human Rights Campaign— Portland Steering Com m ittee and Federal Club, the largest national gay and lesbian political organi Coastal Oregon: Community resource center, which plays host to board m eetings; aryl presents "G ertrude's W ilde Social M ixer" in Astona on the third M onday o f each m onth. (Suite 209. 10 Sixth St.. Astoria. Mailing address: PO Box 1317. Astoria, OR 97103 Monday social: 5 3 0 -9 pm at Cafe Uniontown. 231 W M anne Drive. Astona. 503-338-0161.) (5 /0 1 ) OR 97212 lgirtfpdx@hotmai.com. www.lgirtf org.) (5 /0 1 ) S trive to understand intim acy and sexuality from a m ore spintual perspective in m onthly m eetings. Metro: Political browsing the library: 6.30 pm meeting First Presbyterian Church. 230 NE Ninth St.. Bend 541-317-2334.H5/01) North Coast Pride Network serves the lesbian, 503-233-3913.) ( 5 /0 1 ) M em orial Q uilt. (P O. BOX 5423, Portland. OR 97228. 503-797-2881. K 5 /0 1 ) M onday o f the m onth. The group's threefold m ission is support, education and advocacy (6 pm coffee, visiting, gay, bi and trans com m unities in the Colum bia Pacific region; publishes a quarterly new sletter; m aintains a o f every month at the LCP office. (1001 E Burnside St. and training fo r organizations to display the AIDS Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG )— Central Oregon m eets on the third Late Awakenings, a support group fo r lesbians who the w orkplace, housing and public accom m odations. A Names Project. Portland C hapter provides access Central Oregon: Community came out later in life, m eets 7 pm on the firs t Tuesday confidential, free service sponsored by the city o f Portland. (503-274-9886.) 503-233 3913.) ( 5 /0 1 ) Southern Oregon Community Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Contar offers support groups and resources fo r the sexual m inonty com m unity and its fnends. C om prehensive m onthly new sletter. Prvm. details local groups and events. (281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OR 97520. Mailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541-488-6990 lambdacntr@aol.com. www.aekca.org.) (5 /0 1 ) Klamath Araa Lambda Association (K A L A ) is dedicated to prom oting awareness, health, understand new sletters. (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928 ing and acceptance o f gay. lesbian, bisexual and trans 503-646-2802 nwga@teleport com. www.nwgapdx.org/.)(5/01) gender people through education and social a ctivitie s $20 donation fo r new sletter; no one denied because o f Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy. (7-930 pm second Tuesday. First United Methodist inability to pay (541-273-2838 PO Box 43. Klamath Falls. OR 97601. kaiainfo@aol.com. m em bers.xoom com /kala99/kalabdginhtm .) (5/01 ) TH E ROYS N EX T DOOR byMarcAcito ______________ A N______ __________________ J KAISERS? ÒRI O C H 6 S ? C R O I S SANTS ? 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