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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)
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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
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