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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 7, 2001)
Z -2Û Û 1 ChÜd care provided. All programs and services are con fidential and free of charge (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday 503 238-4420 o r 888303-4420.) (11 /01 ) KilUngsworth St 503-240-4462 rwpdxOigc org.) ( 11/01) COMMUNITY 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. officeQrop.org.) (11/01) Washington County Health Departm ent provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at Beaverton Community Health Clinic. (6-8pm Monday 12550 SW Second St. 503-8464 734 ) (11/01) Coastal Oregon; AIDS & HIV Coastal AIDS Network is a community-based organiza tion provKtng HIV/AIDS prevention education and support services on the central Oregon coast. (2830 NE Highway 101. Lincoln City. OR 97367 541 -994-5597.)(1 1/01) 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 541-278-5432 ) ( U /0 D Washington; AIDS & HIV Cascade A ID S Project 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 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 360-414-55997 (1 1 /0 1 ) Free ongoing support group fo r men and women w ith H IV /A ID S is facilitated by D r Rochana Koach Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Protect Quest. (6 3 0 -8 3 0 pm Monday Suite M l00. 1410 Main St.. Vancouver. Wash 503-493-0288.) ( 11/01) Southw est W ashington Health D istrict offers free HIV testing for gay and bi men. No needles used! (5-6 30 pm first and third Thursday 1104 Mam St.. Vancouver 360-397-8O 98.H U I0D Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV Metro: General To register your dom estic pertnership. bring $60 cash to the Multnomah County offices (8 am- 4 45 pm Monday-Fnday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503-988-3027)(11/01) A new group is forming to lay the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. To participate call 503-286-3575. (05/02) 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) LifeLine A ID S Project provides services and pre vention education fo r HIV/AIDS in Salem and the W illam ette Valley (Suite J-20. 3896 Beverly Ave NE 503-371-4455 ) (11/01) Oregon Stats Penitentiary H IV/A ID S Awareness Program (HAAP) is an inmate-based program providing i w ith Vision is a support group for lesbian business owners. (Deborah 503-777-7171 stopperQprodigy n e t) (11/01) Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian Caucus is an organization for educators that works to protect the rights and interests of gay. lesbian. Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f 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 discussion group for bi and questionng women. Women of any age. ices to the community including a resource bul letin board, free housing listings and a free les bian dating service. (3106 NE 64th Ave 503-280-8080)0 MOD Love Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency working for social change and supporting lesbian, gay. bi and trans families We do advoca cy. 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.) (U /01) Metro: Political North Coast Pride N etw ork 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 "G ertrude's W ilde Social M ixer" in Astoria on the third Monday of each month (Suite 209. 10 Sixth St.. Astona Mailing address: PO Box 1317. Astona. OR 97103 Monday social: 5.30-9 pm at Café Umontown. 231 W Manne Drive. Astona. 503-338-0161.) U 1/01) Klam ath Area Lambda Association OCALA) is dedicat ed to promoting awareness, health, understanding and acceptance of gay. lesbian, bi and trans people through education and social activi rind out if Tiny Tim grows up to bo ■ gay pom star—just kidding—Portland Cantor Stage presents the ties. $20 donation for newsletter, heart-melting A Christina» Carol through Dec. 24 no one denied because of inability bi and trans teachers and students Its annual meeting to pay (541-273-2838 PO Box 43. Klamath Falls. OR race or national ongm are encouraged to attend. Locations is m April. (503-246-2073 oregonglcQcare2 com 97601 kalamfoQaol com.) (11/01) vary (Discussion. 7-9 pm second Friday Social: fourth week wwwgeocities.com/oregonglc.) (5/02) end. 503-7684293 portlandhwomenQaolcom.HU/OD Human Rights Campaign, the largest national gay and lesbian political organization, lobbies Congress, provides campaign support and educates the public Portland Steenng Committee and Federal Club meet monthly to plan events. (503-244-6957.7 (11/01) 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 S t 503-943-2228.) (11/01) Portland Area Business Association (PABA) is a professional networking organization serving the les bian and gav community and those who support our aims and purposes Monthly events and gathenngs (503-241 -2222 www paba com. 7(11/01) Lesbian Avengers is a direct-action group dedicated to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bi women and trans dykes. (503-452-5408 )U MOD Positive Connection PLWH o f Yam hill County Lesbian Community Project is a multi-issue, m ulti 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 ) ( 1 1/01) racial. grassroots political and fun organization working for social justice and liberation for lesbian, bi and trans women and dykes (1111 SW IOth Ave Mailing address PO Box 5931 Portland. OR 97228 503-294-7435) (11/01) 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 7(1 1 /0 1 ) Old Lesbians Organizing fo r Change (O LOC) came out later in life, meets monthly at the Lesbian Community Project office (7 pm first Tuesday 1111 SW 10th Ave 503-294 7 4 35.H U /0D 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 ) (5/02) Radical Women are active in the struggle against big otry and exploitation. ( 7 pm second Wednesday 819 N by Marc Acito Coastal Oregon; Community support groups and resources fo r the sexual m m onty com m uni ty and its friends. C om prehensive m onthly new sletter, Pnzm. details local groups and events. (281 Fourth St.. Ashland. OR 97520 Mailing address: PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541-488-6990 lam bdacntrQaol com w ww aelcca org.) (1 1 /0 1 ) Basic Rights Oregon is a pro-GLBT civil rights organization committed to promoting fairness and end ing discnmmation in the state o f Oregon (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 503-2226151. mfoQbasi- cnghts.org > ( U / 0 D THE BOYS NEXT DOOR Monday o f the month. The group's threefold mission is support, education and advocacy (6 pm coffee, visiting, browsng the kbrary. 6 30 pm meeting First Presbyterian Church. 230 NE Ninth St.. Bend 54t-317-2334.H U /0D A b d ill-E llis Lam bda C om m unity C o n tar o ffe rs seniors sharing life skills with international col lege students and serving as advocates, grant sources and nonacademic advisers. We re look ing fo r both students and advisers. (503- 735-9425. nclnngQados.com.) (05/02) t Inc., a completely volunteer effort, organizes and produces community forums and the annual Pride celebration. (503-295-9788 www pndenw org.) (5/02) Parent*, Families and FHende of Leebinne and Gaya (PFLAG) Central Oregon meets on the third Community M entors International is a group of gay i Project Portland chapter provides access and training for organizations to display the AIDS Memorial Quilt (PO Box 5423. Portland. OR 97228. 503-797-288I.HU/0D fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for sup port. information and advocacy Attendance is confiden tial (7 pm. 541-298-8383 ) (05/02) Southern Oregon; peer education, information referrals and support to all inmates regardless of HIV status or sexual orientation 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 H U ZOO Valley A ID S Inform ation Netw ork's 24-hour hot line provides HIV/AIDS. hepatitis and STD inform ation, support and referrals English hot line. Spanish on Saturday evenings only English and Spanish materials Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups (Benton County and Albany 5 4 1 ■ 752-6322 or 800-588-2437.) (05/02) Northw est Gender A lliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928. 503-646-2802 nwgaQnwgapdx.org www.nwgapdx.org.) (11 /01 ) It's M y Pleasure offers a wide array of serv H IV 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 hivall&hivalliance. org. J (11/01) Metro: Professional gration laws (503-471-1568 POBox 12526Portland. OR 97212. lgirtfpdxQhotmail.com www lgiitf.org.H5/02) Metro: Support Late Awakenings a support group for lesbians who Rainbow Club welcomes lesbians, gays. bi. trans and allies to its meetings (Noon Monday Clackamas Community College Kandre Starr. 503657-6958. ext 2504 H 11/01) Washington; Community Reed College Q ueer A lliance is an all-inclusive Love Makes a Family Vancouver Parents and Kids Group Everyone is welcome to enjoy a pizza din organization devoted to sexuality issues. It provides support and education to students, faculty and staff to foster better understanding in the larger community (queeralhanceQreed edu 7 (11/01) ner (skiing-scale donations accepted but not required), talk and play Teen Group meets at the same time (6-8 pm third Monday Children s Home Society. 309 W 12th Ave 503-228-3892 o r 360-695-1325. ext 3 3 2 ) ( U /0 1) Single Parents by Choice a group for men and women, meets on the third Saturday o f every month for a potluck social. Child-fnendly space. (5-7pm Fnends Meeting House 4312 SE Stark S t Betsy 503692-46397 (1 1 /0 0 Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advoca cy. (7 pm first Tuesday Library at the Fust Congregational Church. 1220 NE68th St. Vancouver 3606952200 ourclarkcounty Columbian com/257/.) (05/02) Straight Spouse Support Group provides support and information for men and women form erly or current ly partnered with gay. lesbian bi or trans mates. (7 pm Wednesday G il503-780-97087(11 /0 1 ) Sexual Minority Services Project offers individual peer support by appointment (360695-1325. ext 3 3 2 )(11 /01) Women Surviving Abuse Group meets monthly at the Lesbian Community Project office (6-7 pm third Thursday t i l l SW 10th Ave 503-294-7435.) ( U /0 D Willamette Valley: Community Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force CLGIRTF) Portland Chapter provides support Central Oregon; Community and information to gay and lesbian immigrants and their partners and works to change discnminatofy U S. immi Mid-Colum bia Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the AFTER 8 works for political change and provides inform ation and referral fo r lesbian, gay. bi and trans people m Benton and Linn counties and sponsors a Harvey M ilk Awards Dinner in Novem ber (7 pm sec ond Tuesday 101 N W 23rd S t . Corvallis Mailing address PO Box 1828. Corvallis. OR 97339 541-752 8157.) (11 /0 1 ) 31
