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)
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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)
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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)