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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
800-8758428. regroup@ reg.org)(\ 1/01)
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
drug/alcohol mental health support. (4764 SE Logus
Road. Milwaukee 503-786-4829 M l 1/01)
Women's Intercom m unity 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-Fnday.
503-238-4420 or 888 303-4420) ( 11/01)
Voicemail: 503-378-4207 Fax: 503-373-1008 )(U /0 U
P ositive Connection PLWH o f Yam hill 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.n w m
Valley AIDS Inform ation N etw ork'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. (Benton County and Albany:
541-752-6322 or 800-588-2437.) (11/01)
County offices (8 am-4 45 pm Monday-
Fnday. 501 SE Hawthorne B M
503 988-3027.) (U /0 D
Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV
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 chil
dren. (7 pm. 2710 NE 14th Ave
503-228 3892. ) ( 11/01)
information and testing. Off-site testing is also available
(431 SE Third St.. Pendleton John 541-278-5432 ) (11/01)
Washington AIDS & HTV
Cascade AIDS P roject Vancouver P roject 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 Mam St.. Vancouver. 360-735-9170.) ( 11 / 01 )
C ow litz C ounty 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)( 11 / 01 )
Free ongoing support group fo r men and
women w ith H IV /A ID S is facilitated by Dr. Rochana
Koach. Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project Quest.
(6 30-830 pm Monday. Suite M l00. 1410 Main St..
Vancouver. Wash. 503-493-0288.) ( 11 / 01 )
Southw est W ashington Health D is tric t offers
free HIV testing for gay and bi men. No needles used!
(5-6:30 pm first and third Thursday. 1104 Main St..
Vancouver. 360-397-8098.) U 1 /0 1 )
Metro: Professional
Lesbian Community Project is a multi-issue, multira
cial, grassroots political and fun organization working for
social justice and liberation for lesbian, bi and trans women
and dykes. (1111 SW 10th Ave Mailing ad&ess: PO Box
5931. Portland. OR 97228 5O3-294-7435.HV/0D
Lesbians w ith Vision is a support group for lesbian
business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171.
stopperQprodigy n e t) (11 /0 1 )
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 O ffice Building.
800 NE Oregon St. 503-943-2228.) (11 /0 1 )
Portland Area Business Association (PABA) is
a professional networking organization serving the les-
Metro; General
free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bisexu
al men at Beaverton Community Health Clinic (6-8 pm
Monday 12550 SW Second St. 503-846-4 734.) (11/01)
Umatilla County Health Department offers free
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)
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)
COMMUNITY
To register your dom estic partner
ship. bnng $60 cash to the Multnomah
Eastern Oregon AIDS & HIV
dignity groups taking action at the local and state level
(PO Box 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056 503 543 8417.
officeQrop org.) (11/01)
Old Lesbians Organizing fo r Change (OLOC).
W ashington County Health Departm ent provides
Coastal AIDS Network is a community-based organiza
ton providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support
services on the central Oregon coast. (2830 NE Highway
101. bncoln City. OR 97367 541-994-5597 ) ( \U 0 \)
Human Rights Campaign, the largest national gay
and lesbian political organization, lobbies Congress, pro
vides campaign support and educates the public.
Portland Steenng Committee and Federal Club meet
monthly to plan events (503-244 6951 ) ( 11/01)
Torre y C ornw ell (fro n t)
is the object o f Jenni Green's affection
in The Dyke and the Porn Star
through July 28 8t Theater! Theatre!
Reed College Queer A lliance 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)
M entors International is a group of
gay seniors shanng life skills with interna
tional college students and serving as
advocates, grant sources and nonacadem
ic advisers. We re looking for both stu
dents and advisers. (503-735-9425.
ricking@ados.com.) ( 11/01)
Single Parents by Choice, a group for
men and women, meets on the third
Saturday o f every month for a potluck
social. Child-friendly space. (5-7 pm.
Friends M eeting House. 4312 SE Stark St.
Betsy 503-692-4639.) (11/01)
S tra igh t Spouse S upport Group pro
vides support and information for men and
women form erly or currently partnered with
gay. lesbian, bisexual or trans mates. (7 pm
Wednesday G il 503-780-9708) ( 11/01)
Names P roject Portland chapter pro
vides access and training for organizations
to display the AIDS Memonal Quilt.
(PO Box 5423. Portland. OR 97228
503-797-2881 ) ( 11/01)
Women S urviving Abuse Group
Pink Flam ingos) present wild, wacky,
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
P arents, Fam ilies and Friends o f
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG )—
C en tral O regon m eets on the third
Metro: Political
Basic Rights Oregon is a pro-GLBT civil rights organi
Radical Women are active in the struggle against big
zation committed to promoting fairness and ending discrim
ination in the state of Oregon (PO Box 40625. Portland.
OR 97240. 503-222-6151 bascroQaol com.) (11 /01)
otry and exploitation. (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N
Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc.org.) (\ 1/01)
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N orthw est Gender A lliance is a social and support
group for individuals desmng to explore and express
another gender Cross-dressers, transsexu
als and transgender-identifying people meet
monthly. (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR
97208-4928 503-646-2802.
nwga@nwgapdx org. www nwgapdx o rg )
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mation to gay and lesbian immigrants and their partners
and works to change discnmmatory U S immigration
laws (503-471-1568 POBox 12526 Portland. OR 97212.
lgirtfpdx@hotmail com. www igirtf org.H U /O D
Rainbow C lub welcomes lesbians, gays,
bi. trans and allies to its meetings (Noon
Monday Clackamas Community College
Kandie Starr. 503-657-6958, ext. 2504 )
Oregon State P enitentiary H IV /A ID S
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.
Lesbian and Gay Im m igration Rights Task Force
(LGIRTF) Portland Chapter provides support and infor
Portland Bisexual Women is a support
and discussion group for bisexual and ques
tioning women. Women of any age. race or
national ongin are encouraged to attend.
Locations vary. (Discussion: 7-9 pm second
Fnday. Social: fourth weekend
503-768-4293.
portlandbiwomen@ aolcom) (11 /01)
Love Makes a Family Inc. is a non
profit agency working for social change and
supporting lesbian, gay. bi and trans Emi
lies. We do advocacy, outreach, education
and referrals regarding schools, same-sex
marriage, adoption, parenting and more.
M etro 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. lmfamilyQteleport.com.)
P rid e N o rth w e s t In c ., a com pletely
volunteer e ffo rt, organizes and pro
duces com m unity forum s and the annu
al Pride celebration. (503-295-9788
ww w pridenw o rg .) (1 1 /0 1 )
Late Awakenings a support group for lesbians who
came out later in life, meets monthly at the Lesbian
Community Project office. (7 pm first Tuesday
1111 SW 10th Ave 503294- 7435) (11/01)
support, education and advocacy ( 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)
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HIV A lliance o f Lane County provides education,
prevention, client services and health care. Registered
nurse available. Spanish language assistance available.
(1966 Garden Ave., Eugene 541-342-5088.
hrvall@htvalhance org. ^<11/01)
and direct services to lesbians with cancer and other
life-threatening conditions (503-335-6591) (11/01)
Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides
services to the community including a
resource bulletin board, free housing list
ings and a free lesbian dating service.
(3106 NE 64th Ave. 503-280-8080.)
Willamette Valley. AIDS & HIV
The Lesbian Cancer Support Network s Hambieton
P roject is a nonprofit organization offenng networking
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It’s My Pleasure offers a wide array of
campy events including Pink Flamingo
Bingo. Have fun while helping other
queer organizations. (503-761-7480.
xjs.com /pf.)
Metro: Support
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ban and gay community and those who support our
aims and purposes. Monthly events and gathenngs
(503-241-2222 wwwpaba com.) (11/01)
Monday o f the month The group s three
fold m ission is support, education and advocacy
(6 pm coffee, visiting, browsing the library: 6 3 0 pm
m eeting First Presbytenan Church. 230 NE Ninth St.,
Bend. 541-31 7-2134 J ( 1 1/01)