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aprii 5.2002 Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Health Service« Center offers a full-service medical clinic, including on site pharmacist and nutntionist. medication management, mental health services, wellness program and case management Se habla espanol. ASL and foreign lan guage interpretation available (8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday Fourth Floor. 426 SW Star* Sf. 5039885020) (5/02) International Foundation for Alternative Research in A ID S (IFARA) provides education through the Treatment Information Exchange (TIE) program Weekly meetings are led by professionals in a specialized area of treatment. (Tuesday nights. 503-736 0194) (5/02) Metropolitan African American Support Connection (M A A SC ) is a support group for African Amencan men and women infected or affected by HIV. M eets weekly at Project Quest. (6-8 pm Thursday 15 N Moms S t Linda 503-493-0288.) (5/02) Our House is a residential care facility for those living with and dying from AIDS (2727 SE A lder St.. Portland. OR 97214 503-234-0175.) (5/02) 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 as financial management, food and housing assistance, and emotional support. (8 30 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday 503-230-1202 .) (5/02) Plus Club House Party provides an open social gath ering for people kvmg with HIV and AIDS to mingle arid network The group meets m private homes at 2 pm on the third Sunday of the month (Brian 503-249 7030.) (5/02) medical services to individuals and communities in southwest Washington, including support groups, emer gency financial assistance, volunteer programs, informa tion and referrals (Suite M l00. 1104 Mam St.. Vancouver 360- 735-9170.) (5/02) Cowlitz County Health and Human Services offers free hepatitis A and B immunization for needle exchange customers. Also provides educational maten- als. referrals. HIV testing and condoms (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday. 1952 Ninth Ave.. Longview. 360 414 5 5 9 9 )( 5/02) Free ongoing support group for men and women with 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) (5/02) 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@ regorg.) ( 5/02) vention education for HIV/AIDS in Salem and the W illamette Valley (Suite J-20. 3896 Beverly Ave. NE. 503-371 4 4 5 5 ) ( 5/02) dren affected by HIV/AIDS WIAR offers individual counseling, support groups, advocacy and other serv ices. Drop-in support group every Tuesday at 11 am; Nurture Night for women and their children every third Wednesday; support groups for black women and w ork ing women Child care provided All programs and serv ices are confidential and free o f charge (9 am-5 pm Monday Friday 503-2384420 or 888 303-4420.) (5/02) Washington County Health Department pro vides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at Beaverton Community Health Clinic. (6-8 pm Monday 12550 SW Second S t 503-846-4734) (5/02) Coastal Oregon; AIDS & HIV Eastern Oregon; AIDS & HIV Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing O ff site testing also available. (431 SE Third S t . Pendleton John 541-278-5432 ) (5/02) Washington; AIDS & HIV Cascade A ID S Project Vancouver provides non Bad Girls is a social and educational BDSM organization for self-identified women with an emphasis on safe, sane and consensual woman-to-woman BDSM Workshops, dis cussions and social events (PO Box 17254. Portland. OR 97217-0254. contact@pdxbadgidsnet) (11/02) Country Women-W3 is a fun lesbian social and work co-op Holds monthly potlucks and work parties to develop community and have fun Oregon City, THE BO YS N EX T DOOR W A L T W H IT M A N , SEX T H E R A P IS T G R E G O R Y , YOU’ R E t r y i n g 5 0 H A R O Portland chapter fo r lesbians 60 and older interested in changing the social disease of ageism . ( I pm sec ond W ednesday. 503-286-3575 o r 503-286-3575.) (5 /0 2 ) Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian business owners. (Deborah 503-777-7171. stopper@ prodigynet.) (5/02) Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian C au cu s is an organization fo r educators that works to p rotect the rights and interests o f gay. lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students. Its annual m eeting is noon April 27 in the Studio Room at the Portland H ilton Hotel. (50 3 -2 4 62 0 7 3 oregonglc@ care2.com w w w .geoci- ties co m /o re g o n g lc) (5 /0 2 ) Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. is a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting success for women in the trades through education, leadership and men tor opportunities. Child care provided; everyone is welcome. (6 pm third Thursday Room 120. State O ffice Building. 800 NE Oregon St. 503-943-2228.) ( 5/02) Portland Area Business Association (P A BA I is a profession Valley A ID S Information Network's 24 hour hot 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.) ( 5/02) Old Lesbians Organizing fo r Change (OLOC). a national lesbian organization, has a Metro: Professional Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County Metro; General Lesbian Avengers is a direct-action group dedicated to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bt women and trans dykes. (503-452-5408.) (5/02) Rural Organizing Project is a net work of human dignity groups taking action at the local and state level (PO Box 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056 503-543-8417 office@ rop org.) (5 /0 2 ) provides advocacy, referrals and monthly meetings pro viding 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.)( 5/02) COMMUNITY Intersex Initiative Portland is a network of activists and allies raising awareness and challengxig social and medical concealment of intersex existence (503-288-3191 ipdx@ survivorproject.org) (11 /0 2 ) struggle against bigotry and exploitation. (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Killmgsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdx@tgc o rg ) (5/02) provides peer education, information, referrals and sup port to all inmates regardless of HIV status or sexual orientation (Oregon State Penitentiary A ctivities Dept., Attention Carol Mortey, 2605 State S t. Salem. OR 97310. Voicemail 503-378 4207.) (5/02) line provides HIV/AIDS. hepatitis and STD information, 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) monthly to plan events (503-244 6951.) (5/0 2 ) Radical Women are active m the Oregon State Penitentiary H IV /A ID S Awareness Program (HAAP) is inmate based and 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 ) (5/02) The Names Project provides access and training for organizations to display the AIDS Memorial Quilt (PO Box 5423. Portland. OR 97228. 503-797-2881.) (5/02) HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education, prevention, client services and health care. Registered nurse and Spanish language assistance available From 5-8 pm Tuesdays get $5 and a free bottle of lube with your HIV test. (1966 Garden A v e . Eugene. 5 4 1 -342-5088 hivall@ hivallianceorg.) (5/02) LifeLine A ID S Project provides services and pre Women's Intercommunity A ID S Resource (WIAR) is a multiservice program for women and chil Lesbian Community Project is a 17 year old m ulti 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.)( 05/02) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV Research and Education Group provides access 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) (5/02) 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 8 0 8 0 ) (5/02) Mentors International is a group of gay seniors free HIV testing for gay and bi men No needles used! (5-6:30pm first and third Thursday. 1104 Mam S t. Vancouver. 360-397-8098.) (5/02) information, support groups and sports activities for people living with HIV/AIDS. (15 N M om s St. 503-493-0288 pquest@ teleport.com .) (5/02) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home Dads Support Group meets first and third Tuesdays at Augustana Lutheran Church. For gay. bi or trans men who parent biological or adopted children (7 pm. 2710 NE 14th Ave. 503-228 3 8 9 2 ) (5/02) Men's Talk meets every month for discussion and activities for Portlanders who would like to strengthen our sense of community (7 pm fourth Wednesday First Congregational United Church. 1126 SW Park Ave 503-247 7139 pdxgaymen@aol.com.) (11702 ) Southwest Washington Health District offers HIV-Positive Social/Activities Group connects you with others who understand and share your experi ence A group-led organization for various fun events and support. (Curtis o r Jonathan 541-342-5088 prev 1 @hrvalliance. org.) (5/02) Project Quest offers health appointments, nutntional Beavercreek. Molalla. Estacada and other surrounding rural Clackamas County area women welcome (Bobbie 503-632-4610.) (5/02) 31 a! networking organization serving the lesbian and gay community and those who support our aims and purposes M onthly events and gathenngs (503-241-2222. www paba com .) (5/02) issue, multiracial, membership organization that builds community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our fnends and allies. Sliding scale membership is open to anyone who supports lesbian leadership in our community. Call for information about events, classes, support groups. Conversations Project, newsletter and volunteer opportunities New to town or newly out7 Check out LCP; Umbrella for the lesbian community. (800 NW Sixth Ave *255. Mailing address: PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503 227-0605 ) (11/02) Love Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency working for social change and supporting lesbian, gay. bi and trans families We do advocacy, education and referrals /egarding schools, same sex marriage, adop tion. 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 lmfanvly@ teleportcom.) (5/02) Pride Northwest Inc., a completely volunteer effort, organizes and produces community forums and the annual Portland Pnde celebration. (503-295-9788 www pndenw.org.) (5/02) SHARE is a new group looking for input to lay the ground work for future gay and lesbian senior housing m the Portland area To partiapate call 503-286-3575. (05/02) Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon is a GLBT civil rights organiza tion committed to promoting fairness and ending dis crimination in the state of Oregon (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 503-222-6151 mfo@basicnghts.org.) (5/02) Human Rights Campaign the largest national gay and lesbian political organization, lobbies Congress, pro vides campaign support and educates the public Portland Steering Committee and Federal Club meet Metro: Support The Lesbian Cancer Support N etw ork's Hambiaton Project is a nonprofit organization offenng netw ork ing and direct services to lesbians w ith cancer and other life-threatening conditions. (503-335-6591.) (5 /0 2 ) Late Awakenings, a support group fo r lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Outside In Please arrive a little early (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave *255 503-227-0605 ) (11 /0 2 ) Lesbian and Gay Immigration R igh ts Task Force (LGIRTF) provides support and inform ation to gay and lesbian im m igrants and th e ir partners and w orks to change disenm inatory U S. im m igration laws (503-471 1568 PO Box 12526 Portland. OR 97212 lgirtfpdx@ hotm ail com. www lg irtf.o rg .) (5 /0 2 ) by Marc Acito YOU'RE RIGHT! 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