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oclobei 5.2001 AIDS & HIV________I Metro: AIDS & HtV AIDS Prevention Team offers educational materials, free condoms and lends out HIV books and videos for residents of Columbia County. (503 397 465! ) (11/01) CAREAssist (form erly known as ADAP/CHIP) pays for health Insurance premiums, prescription drugs and insurance plan co payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS Programs of the Oregon Health Division and Ryan W hite CARE Act Titles I and II. (8 am- 5 pm Monday Friday 503- 731 -4029 Outside Portland 800-805-2313.) (11/01) Cascade AIDS Project provides nonmedical services to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS in Oregon and southwest Washington Spanish language assistance available Young Men s Coffee Talk meets from 7 to 9 pm every Wednesday at 3 Friends Coffeehouse. 201 SE 12th Ave Lavender Lounge meets from 7 to 9 pm every Friday at the same location. (Portland Suite 310. 620 SW Fifth Ave 503-2235907 Washington County: 5036933234. C M County. 360-735-9170.) (11/01) Clackamas County Public Health offers anony mous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to anyone Se habla español. No needles1 Call for sched uled and walk-in testing times. (Oregon City: 503-655-847!. Sandy: 503-722-6660) (5/02) For Us Northwest (FU N ) provides emotional and social support activities for children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. Call for inform ation and volunteer oppor tunities (503-777-4903.) (5/02) Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to those with HIV Services include 72-hour food boxes, emergency travel and lodging, entertain ment. pet care, clothing, household goods and crema tions (503-283-8535.7(11/01) HIV Day Center, a program of Ecumenical Mimstnes of Oregon, offers social activities, support groups, peer support, professional counseling, massage, haircuts and home meal delivenes Hot meals are available at the center at 9:30 am and 12:30 pm Monday through Fnday (Drop in. 9 am-3 pm Monday-Fnday 2 9 4 1 NE Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822.) (11/01) Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Health Services Center has specialized m the treatment of HIV since 1990 It offers a full-service medical clinic, including on-site pharmacist and nutntionist. medication manage ment. mental health services, wellness program and case management Se habla español. ASL and foreign language interpretation available. (8 am-5 pm Monday Fnday Fourth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503 988 5020.) (11/01) International Foundation for Alternative Research in AIDS (IFARA) provides education through the Treatment Information Exchange (TI0 program Weekly meetings are led by professionals in a specialized area of treatment. (Tuesday nights 503-736-0194)(11/01) Metropolitan African American Support Connection (M A A S C ) is a support group for African Amencan men and women infected or affected by HIV They meet weekly at Proiect Quest. (6-8 pm Thursday. 15 N Moms St Linda 503-493-0288 ) ( 1 1/01) Our House is a residential care facility fo r those living with and dying from AIDS. (2727 SE Alder St.. Portland. OR 97214 503-234 0175.) (11/01) Partnership Project provides social work and nurs ing case management to people living with HIV/AIDS Get help coordinating all aspects of health care as well Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. is a nonprof it group dedicated to promoting success for women m the trades through education, lead ership and mentor opportunities Child care provided: everyone is welcome (6 pm third Thursday Room 120 State Office Budding. 800 NE Oregon St 503-943 2228 ) 0 1/01) as financial management, food and housing assistance, and emotional support. (8:30 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday 503 230-1202.) (11/01) Willamette Valley: Plus Club House Party provides an open social AIDS & HIV gathenng for people living with HIV and AIDS to mingle and network The group meets in pnvate homes at 2 pm on the third Sunday of the month (Bnan 503 249 7030.) (11/01) Project Quest offers health appointments, nutntional information, support groups and sports activities for people living with HIV and AIDS (15 N Moms St 503-493-0288 pquest0teleportcom .)(1 1/01) Research and Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research tnals 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. regroup0regorg) (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 drug/alcohol mental health support. (4764 SE Logus Road. Milwaukie. 503-786-4829) (1 1/01) 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 fo r women and their children every third Wednesday o f 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 o f 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) Portland Area Business Association (PABA) is a professional networking organization serving the lesbian and gay community and those who sup port our aims and purposes Monthly events and gathenngs (503-241-2222 www paba.com.) (11/01) HIV Alliance of Lane County provides edu cation, prevention, client services and health care. Registered nurse available Spanish language assistance available (1966 Garden Ave.. Eugene. 541-342-5088. hivaimivalliance.org ) (11/01) LifeLine AIDS Project provides services and prevention education for HIV/AIDS in Salem and the W illamette Valley (Suite J-20. 3896 Beverly Ave. NE 503-3714455 ) (11/01) M etro; Support The Lesbian Cancer Support Network's Hambleton Project is a nonprofit organi zation offering networking and drect services to lesbians with cancer and other life-threat emng conditions (503-335-6591.) (11/01) Oregon State Penitentiary HIV/AIDS Awareness Program (HAAP) is an inmate- based program providing peer education, infor mation referrals and support to all inmates regardless of HIV status or sexual onentation. Many programs are dependent on community volunteers (Oregon State Penitentiary Activities Department. Attention Karen Campbell. 2605 State St., Salem. OR 97310. Voicemail: 503-378-4207. Fax. 503-373-1008.) (1 1/01) Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County provides advocacy, referrals to ser vices 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 location. (503-554-0701.) (1 1/01) 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 IOth Ave. 503-294-7435 ) (11/01) Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force (LGIRTF) Portland Chapter pro- . tion providing HIV/AIDS prevention education and support services on the central Oregon coast. (2830 NE Highway 101. Lincoln Gty. OR 97367 5 4 1 -994-5597) (11 /01) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing. Off-site testing is also available. (431 SE Third St.. Pendleton John 54I-278-5432.H11/01) Washington; AIDS & HTV 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 MI00. 1104 Mam 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 A v e . Longview 360-414 5599 ) 0 1 /0 1 ) Free ongoing support group for men and women with HIV/AIDS is facilitated by Dr. Rochana Koach Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project Quest. (6 3 0 -8 3 0 pm Monday Suite M l00. 1410 Mam St., Vancouver. Wash 503-4930288 )1 11/01) Pride Northwest Inc., a completely volunteer effort, organizes and produces community forums and the annual Pride celebration (503-295-9788 wwwpndermorq.HII/OI) 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 (Benton County and Albany: 541-752-6322 or 800-588 24 3 7) (11/01) Coastal Oregon; AIDS & HIV Coastal AIDS Network is a community-based organiza vides support and information to gay and les- bian immigrants and their partners and works to change discriminatory U S immigration laws. (503-471-1568 POBox 12526 Portland. OR 97212. IgrtfpdxQhotmailcom www lgxtf.org.) (11/01) “Constance," an etching on paper by Ivy Dixon, is on View at Studio 2507 through Oct. 30 COMMUNITY Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing For information and a free packet, leave your name and address. (503-227-2339.)(11/01) Southwest Washington Health District offers free HIV testing for gay and bi merr. No nee dles used1 (5-6 30 pm first and third Thursday 1104 Mam St , Vancouver 360-397 8098 ) ( 1 1/01) 31 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 Bivd 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. (7pm 2710NE 14thAve. 5 0 3 -2 2 8 3 8 9 2 )0 1 /0 1 ) 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.) (1 1/01) Love Makes 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. 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 ImfamilyQteleporl com.) ( 11 /01 ) Mentors International is a group of gay seniors shanng 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. nckmg@ados com .)( 11/01) Names Project Portland chapter provides access and framing for organizations to display the AIDS Memorial Quit (POBox5423. Portland. OR97228. 503-797-2881 H I 1/01) Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon is a pro-GLBT civil rights organization committed to promoting fairness and ending discnmination in the state of Oregon. (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240. 503-222-6151. info0basicnghts.org.) (1 1/01) 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 event: (503-244-6951.7(11/01) Lesbian Avengers is u - __ t 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 d i l l SW 10th Ave. Mailing address PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228. 503-294-7435.) (11/01) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (O LO C ) a national lesbian organization, now has a chapter in Portland fo r 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.) (5/02) Radical Women are active m the struggle against big otry and exploitation (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Killmgsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdxQigc org.)(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. office0rop.org.) ( 11/01) Metro: Professional Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171. stopper0prodigy net.) ( 11/01) Northwest Gender Alliance is a social and support group for individuals desinng to explore and express another gender Cross-dressers, transsexuals and trans- gender-identifying people meet m onthly (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 4928. 503-6462802 nwgaQnwgapdx org www nwgapdx org .H 1 1/01) 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 S t Mailing address: PO Box 8944. Portland. OR 97207. 503-232 7676.) (05/02) Portland Bisexual Women is a support and discus sion group for bisexual and questioning women. Women of any age. race or national origin are encouraged to attend Locations vary. (Discussion: 7-9 pm second Friday Social: fourth weekend 503-768-4293 portlandbiwomen&aol. com.) (11/01) Rainbow Club welcomes lesbians, gays. bi. trans and allies to its meetings (Noon Monday Clackamas Community College Kandie Starr. 503-657-6958. ext 250* 7(11/01) 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 m the larger community. (queeralliance0reededu) (11/01) Single Parents by Choice, a group lor men and women, meets on the third Saturday of every month for a potluck social Child-fnendly space. (5-7 pm 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 form erly or current ly partnered with gay. lesbian, bisexual or trans mates (7 pm Wednesday Gil 503- 780-9708.) (11/01) 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 O regon Com m unity Parents. Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon meets on the third Monday of the month. The group s threefold mission is @>,zooi ^ o r c AfriitO, THE BOYS NEXT DOOR by Marc Acito
