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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (April 19, 2002)
r «Pf 111, ?nrr> | t Services Center offers a fufl-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 Stark St. 503-988-5020) (5/02) International Foundation for Alternative Research in AIDS (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 ) (5/021 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. M eets weekly at Project Quest. (6-8 pm Thursday. 15 N Moms St Linda 503-493-0288.) (5/02) 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.) (5/02) Over-45 Gay Men's Group is a support and southwest Washington, including support groups, emergency financial assistance, volunteer programs, inform ation and referrals (Suite MIOO. 1104 Mam St.. Vancouver 360-735-9170.)(5/02) discussion group for social izing and talking over com mon life issues. (Gregory 503-232-8392 gm@dnai.com.) (11 /02) Cowlitz County Hoalth and Human Services offers free hepatitis A and B immunization for needle exchange customers. Also provides educational materi als, referrals. HIV testing and condoms (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday 1952 Ninth A ve . Longview 360-414-5599) (5/02) Pride Northwest Inc., a completely volunteer effort, organizes and pro duces community forums and the annual Portland Pride celebration (503-295-9788 www pndenw org.) (5/02) Free ongoing support group for men and women with HIV/AIDS is facilitated by Dr. Rochana Koach. Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Project Quest. (6:30-8 30 pm Monday. Suite MI00, 1410 Man St . Vancouver. Wash 503-493-0288) (5/02) SHARE is a new group Southwest Washington Health District looking for input to lay the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. To partici pate call 503-286-3575. (05/02) offers free HIV testing for gay and bi men. No nee dles used! (5-630 pm first and third Thursday 1104 Mam St.. Vancouver 360-397-8098) (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-Friday. 503-230-1202.) (5/02) Plus Club House Party provides an open social gath- enng for people living with HIV and AIDS to mingle and network The group meets in private homes at 2 pm on the third Sunday of the month (Brian 503-249- 7030.) (5/02) Project Quest offers health appointments, nutntional information, support groups and sports activities for people living with HIV/AIDS. (15 N Moms St. 503-493-0288 pquest@teleport.com.) (5/02) 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 N W Naito Parkway 503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428 regroup@reg.org.) (5/02) 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. Mifwaukie 503- 786-4829) (5/02) Women's Intercommunity AID S Resource CWIAR) is a m ultiservice program fo r women and chil dren affected by HIV/AIDS. W1AR 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 ser vices are confidential and free of charge (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 503-238-4420 o r 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 St. 503 846-4734.) (5/02) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV 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) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV HIV Alliance o f Lane County provides educa tion, 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 Ave . Eugene 541-342-5088 hivall@hivalliance.org.) (5/02) HIV-Positive Social/Activities Group con nects you with others who understand and share your experience. A group-led organization for various fun events and support. (Curtis or Jonathan 541-342-5088 prev 1 Qhivalltance o rg ) (5/02) LifeLine AIDS Project provides services and pre vention education for HIV/AIDS in Salem and the W illam ette Valley. (Suite J-20. 3896 Beverly Ave. NE 503-371-4455.) (5/02) Oregon State Penitentiary HIV/AIDS Awareness Program (H AAP) is inmate-based and provides peer education, information, referrals and sup port to all inmates regardless of HIV status or sexual orientation (Oregon State Penitentiary Activities Dept . Attention Carol Morley. 2605 State St.. Salem. OR 97310. Voicemail 503-378-4207.)(5/02) Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County 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) Valley AID S Information Network's 24 hour hot line provides HIV/AIDS. hepatitis and STD information, support and referrals. English hot line; English and Spanish materials. Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups. (Benton County and Albany: 541-752 6322 or 800-588-2437.)(11/02) COMMUNITY Metro: General To register your domestic partnership, bhng Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing O ff-site testing also available (431 SE Third St , Pendleton John 541-278-5432 ) (5/02) Washington: AIDS & HTV Cascade AIDS Project Vancouver provides non medical services to individuals and communities in $60 cash to the Multnomah County offices. (8 am- 4 45 pm Monday-Friday. 501 SE hiawthome Bfvd 503-988-3027.) (5/02) Bad GirisTs 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 972170254 contact@pdxbadgir1s net.) (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. Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon is a GLBT civil nghts organiza tion committed to prom ot ing fairness and ending dis- cnmination in the state of Oregon. (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240. 503-222-6151. info@basicnghts.org.) (5/02) Ceramic art and other beautiful options await your bid at For Love & Money, an evening of entertainment and auction April 21 to benefit Our House of Portland Beavercreek. Molalla, Estacada and other surrounding rural Clackamas County area women welcome (Bobbie 503-632 4610.X5/02) 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. 503-228-3892.) (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 503-280-8080.) (5/02) Lesbian Community Project is a 17-year old multi- issue. multiracial, membership organization that builds community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our friends 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 out? Check out LCP. Umbrella fo r the lesbian community. (800 NW Sixth Ave 4255 Mailing address: PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228. 503-227-0605.) (11/02) Love Make« a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency working for social change and supporting lesbian, gay, bi and trans families. We do advocacy, education and refer rals regarding schools, same-sex maniage, adoption, par enting and more Metro 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. lmfamily@teleport.com.) (5/02) Men'« 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@aolcom.)( 11/02) 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. ncking@ados com.) (05/02) 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) 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.)(5/02) Intersex Initiative Portland is a network of activists and allies raising awareness and challenging social and medical concealment of intersex existence (503-288-3191. ipdx@survrvorproiect.org.) (11/02) Lesbian Avengers is a direct-action group dedicated to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bi women and trans dykes. (503-452-5408.) (5/02) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (O L O O . a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter fo r lesbians 60 and older interested in changing the social disease of ageism ( I pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575 or 503-286-3575.) (5/02) Radical Women are active in the struggle against big otry and exploitation (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462. rwpdx@tgc.org.) (5/02) 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. office@rop org.) (5/02) Metro: Professional 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 Caucus is an organization for educators that works to protect the nghts and interests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students. Its annual meeting is noon April 27 in the Studio Room at the Portland Hilton Hotel. (503-246-2073 oregongtc@care2 com wwwgeocities.com/oregonglc.) (5/02) Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. is a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting success for women in the trades through education, leadership and m entor oppor tunities. Child care provided; everyone is welcome (6 pm third Thursday Room 120. State Office Building. 800 NE Oregon St 503 943-2228 ) (5/02) mm Portland Area Business Association (PABA) is a professional networking organization serving the les bian and gay community and those who support our aims and purposes M onthly events and gatherings (503-241 2222 www paba co m ) (5/02) Metro: Support The Lesbian Cancer Support Network s Hambleton Project is a nonprofit organization offering networking and direct services to lesbians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions. (503-335-6591) (5/02) Late Awakenings, a support group for 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.) ( 11/02) Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force (LGIRTF) provides support and information to gay and lesbian immigrants and their partners and works to change disenminatory U S. immigration laws (503-471-1568 POBox 12526 Portland. O R 97212. lgirtfpdx@hotmail com. www Igirtf org.) (5/02) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges of living with mul tiple sclerosis. (6:30-8 pm third Wednesday Astnda 503-223-9511.) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desmng to explore and express another gender. (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928 503-646-2802 nwga@nwgapdx org www nwgapdx org.) (5/02) Parents, Families end 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 St Mailing address: PO Box 8944, Portland. OR 97207. 503-232-7676.) (05/02) Rainbow Club welcomes lesbians, gays. bi. trans and allies to its meetings. (Noon Monday Clackamas Community College Kandie Starr 503-657-6958. ext. 2504.) (5/02) Reed College Queer Alliance is an all-inclusive organization devoted to sexuality issues. Provides sup port and education to students, faculty and staff to fos ter better understanding in the larger community (queeralliance@reed.edu.) (5/02) Single Parents by Choice, a group for men and women, meets on the third Saturday of every month for a potluck social. Child-friendly space (5-7 pm. Friends Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St. Betsy 503-692-4639.) (5/02) Straight Spouse Support Group provides free support and inform ation fo r men and women form erly or currently partnered with gay. lesbian, bi or trans mates (7 pm Wednesday G4 503-780-9708)(5/02) Central Oregon: Community Mid-Columbia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles fo r sup port. information and advocacy Attendance is confiden tial (7p m 541-298-8383.) (05/02) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon meets on the third Monday of the month fo r support, education and advocacy (6 pm coffee, visiting, browsing the library: 6.30 pm meeting. First Presbyterian Church. 230 NE Ninth St.. Bend 541-317-2334.)(5/02) Coastal Oregon: Community North Coast Pride Network serves the lesbian, gay. bi and trans communities in the Columbia Pacific ©200Z \ \ V'lHart THE BOYS NEXT DOOR by Marc Acito |31 »
