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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (July 6, 2001)
Research and Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington (Suite 185. 1650 NW Naito Parkway. 503 229-8428 or 800-875-8428 regroup@reg.org.) (11/01) 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. (4764 SE Logus Road. Milwaukie 503-786-4829 7(11/01) Women's Intercommunity AIDS Resource (WIAR) 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; Nurture Night for women and their children every third Wednesday of the month. Support groups for black women and working women are also available. Child care provided. All programs and services are con fidential and free of charge (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 503 238-4420 or 888-303 4420.) (11 /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.) (11/01) 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.)(11/01) Eastern Oregon- AIDS & HIV Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing. Off site testing is also available. (431 SEThirdSt.. Pendleton. John 541-278-5432.)(11/01) Washington AIDS & HIV Cascade AIDS Project Vancouver Project pro 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 Main St. Vancouver. 360-735-9170.) (11 /01) Cowlitz County Health and Human Services offers free hepatitis A and B immunization for needle exchange customers. It also provides educational mate rials. referrals, HIV testing and condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday. 1952 Ninth Ave., Longview 360-414-5599.) (11701) Free ongoing support group for men and women with HIV/AIDS is facilitated by Dr. Rochana Koach. Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project Quest. (630-8:30pm Monday. Suite Ml00. 1410 Mam St- Vancouver. Wash. 503-493-0288 ) (11 /01) Southwest Washington Health District offers free HIV testing for gay and bi men. No needles used1 (5-630 pm first and third Thursday. 1104 Mam St- Vancouver. 360-397-8252.) (11701) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education, prevention, client services and health care. Registered nurse available. Spanish language assistance available. (1966 Garden Ave.. Eugene 541-342-5088 hivall@hivalliance org.) (11 /01) Oregon State Penitentiary HIV/AIDS Awareness Program (HAAP) is an inmate based program providing peer education, information referrals and support to all inmates regardless of HIV status or sexual orientation. Many programs are dependent on community volunteers (HAAP. Oregon State Penitentiary Activities Department. Attention Karen Campbell. 2605 State St.. Salem, OR 97310 Voicemail: 503-378-4207. Fax: 503-373 1008) (11701) Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County provides advocacy, referrals to services and monthly meetings providing a social and support environment to residents in Yamhill County. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at a confidential loca tion. (503-554-0701. 7(11/01) 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 materials. Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups. (Benton County and Albany 541-752-6322 or 800-588-2437.) (11 /01) Metro: General To register your domestic partnership bnng $60 cash to the Multnomah County offices. (8 am- 4.45 pm Monday-Fnday. 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd. 503-988-3027.) (11 /01) Dads Support Group meets first and third Tuesdays at Augustana Lutheran Church. This group is for gay. bi or trans men who parent biological or adopted children. (7 pm. 2710 NE 14th Ave. 503-228-3892 ) (11 /01) 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 /01) Love Makee a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency working for social change and supporting lesbian, gay. bi and trans families. We do advocacy, outreach, education and referrals regarding schools, same-sex marriage, adoption, parenting and more. Metro Parents and Kids Group meets 6-8 pm every second Monday at Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th Ave. A potluck and social is held 6-7:30 pm every fourth Thursday at the same location. Call about Washington County activities. (503-228-3892. Imfamity@teleport com.) (11/01) Mentors International is a group of gay seniors sharing life skills with international college students and serving as advocates, grant sources and nonacademic advisers. We're looking for both students and advisers. (503-735-9425 ncking@ados.com.) (11/01) Names Project Portland chapter provides access and training for organizations to display the AIDS Memorial Quilt. (PO Box 5423. Portland. OR 97228 503-797-2881) (11 /01) Pride Northwest Inc., a completely volunteer effort, organizes and produces community forums and the annual Pnde celebration. (503-295-9788 www.pndenw. org.) (11/01) Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon is a pro-GLBT civil rights organization committed to promoting fairness and ending discrimination in the state of Oregon. (PO Box 40625, Portland. OR 97240. 503-222-6151. basicro@aol. com. 7(11/01) Human Rights Campaign, the largest national gay and lesbian political organization, lobbies Congress, provides campaign support and educates the public Portland Steering Committee and Federal Club meet monthly to plan events. (503-244-6951.) (11 /01) Lesbian Avengers is a direct-action group dedicated to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bisexual women and trans dykes (503-452-5408) (11/01) 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. (1111 SW 10th Ave Mailing address: PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503 294-7435) (11701) THE BOYS NEXT DOOR H6 ythad , v / ould you make . me A SIGN FOR MYGARAG& SALE Find out how they hold 'em up at Naked Boys Singing! through July 21 at Theater! Theatre! Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) a national lesbian organization, now has a chapter in Portland for lesbians 60 and older who are interested in changing the social disease of ageism. (1 pm second Wednesday. 503-286-3575 or 503-331-0415.)(11/01) Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation. (7 pm second Wednesday. 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc. org. 7(11/01) 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. office@rop.org.) (11/01) Metro: Professional Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. 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. (6 pm third Thursday. Room 120, State Office Building, 800 NE Oregon St. 503-943-2228 ) (11 /01) 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 gatherings (503-241 2222 www paba.com.) (11/01) Metro: Support The Lesbian Cancer Support Network s Hambleton Project is a nonprofit organization offenng networking and direct services to lesbians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. (503-335-6591) (11 /01) Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who came out later m life, meets monthly at the Lesbian Community Project office. (7 pm first Tuesday 1111 SW 10th Ave 503-294 7435 7(11 /01) by Marc Acito ----------------------------------------- ;------------------ 1 JUST HAVE IT SAY GARAGE SAl_E , SATURDAY/ SUNDAY, 520 maple street .” Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force (LGIRTF) Portland Chapter provides sup port and information to gay and lesbian immigrants and their partners and works to change discriminato ry U.S immigration laws. (503-471-1568 PO Box 12526 Portland. OR 97212 lgirtfpdx@hotmail.com. www.lgirtf.org.) (11/01) Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support group for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender. Cross-dressers, transsexuals and trans gender-identifying people meet monthly (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928. 503-646-2802. nwga@nwgapdx.org www nwgapdx org.) (11/01) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy. (7-9:30 pm second Tuesday First United Methodist Church. 1838 SW Jefferson St Mailing address: PO Box 8944, Portland. OR 97207. 503-232-7676.) (11 /01) Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus 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 503-768-4293. portlandbiwomen@aol com.) (11 70 1) Rainbow Club welcomes lesbians, gays, bi, trans and allies to its meetings (Noon Monday. Clackamas Community College Kandie Starr. 503-657-6958. ext 2504 ) (11701) Reed College Queer Alliance is an all-inclusive organization devoted to sexuality issues. It provides support and education to students, faculty and staff to foster better understanding in the larger community (queeralliance@reed.edu.) (11/01) Single Parents by Choice, a group for men and women, meets on the third Saturday of every month for a potluck social Child-fnendly space (5-7pm Friends Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St Betsy 503-692-4639) (11 /01) Straight Spouse Support Group provides support and information for men and women formerly or current ly partnered with gay lesbian, bisexual or trans mates (7 pm Wednesday Gil 503-780-9708.)(11701) Women Surviving Abuse Group meets monthly at the Lesbian Community Project office. (6- 7 pm third Thursday. 1111 SW 10th Ave. 503-294-7435 ) (11 /01) Central Oregon: Community Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)—Central Oregon meets on the third Monday of the month. The group's threefold mis sion is support, education and advocacy. (6 pm coffee, visiting, browsing the library: 630 pm meeting. First Presbyterian Church. 230 NE Ninth St. Bend 541-317-2334.) (11701) Coastal Oregon Community North Coast Pride Network serves the lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities in the Columbia Pacific region; publishes a quarterly newsletter; maintains a resource center, which plays host to board meetings: and presents “Gertrude's Wilde Social Mixer" in Astona on the third Monday of each month. (Suite 209. 10 Sixth St.. Astona. Mailing address: PO Box 1317. Astona. OR 97103. Monday social: 530-9 pm at Café Uniontown. 231 W Manne Drive. Astona 503-338-0161.) (11 /01) Southern Oregon: Community Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Cantor offers support groups and resources for the sexual minority community and its friends Comprehensive monthly newsletter, Pnzm, 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 aelcca org 7(11 /01)
