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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)
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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 )
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