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Services Center offers a full-service medical clinic,
including on-site pharm acist and nutntiomst. medication
management, mental health services, w ellness program
and case management S e habla espanol. A S L and for
eign language interpretation available (8 am-5 pm
Monday Friday. Fourth Floor, 426 S W Stark St.
503 988-5020.) (5/02)
International Foundation for Alternative
Research in AIDS (IFARA) provides education
through the Treatment Information Exchange (TIE) pro
gram W eekly meetings are led by professionals in a
specialized area of treatm ent. (Tuesday nights
503- 736-0194.) (5/02)
Metropolitan African American Support
Connection (M A A SO is a support group for
African Amencan men and women infected or affected
by HIV M eets weekly at Project Q uest. (6-8 pm
Thursday 15 N M om s S t Linda 503-493-0288) (5/02)
Our House is a residential care facility for those living
with and dying from A ID S. (2727 S E Alder S t.. Portland.
O R 97214. 503-234-0175.) (5/02)
Partnership Project provides social work and nurs
ing case management to people living with H IV/AID S.
Get help coordinating aH 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)
Washington; AIDS & HIV
Metro: Professional
Cascade AIDS Project Vancouver provides non ,
Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian
business owners. (Deborah 503-777-7171.
Stopper@prodigy net.) (5/02)
medical services to individuals and communities in
southwest Washington, including support groups,
emergency financial assistance, volunteer programs,
information and referrals (Suite M l00. 1104 Mam S t..
Vancouver 360- 735-9170.) (5/02)
HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education,
to HIV/AIDS research tnals 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@reg o rg ) (5/02)
LifeLine AIDS Project provides services and pre
vention education for H IV/AID S in Salem and the
W illamette Valley (Suite J-20. 3896 Beverly Ave NE
503-371 -4455) (5/02)
Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home
Oregon State Penitentiary HIV/AIDS
Awareness Program (HAAP) is inmate-based and
provides peer education, information, referrals and sup
port to all inmates regardless of HIV status or sexual
onentation. Many programs are dependent on communi
ty volunteers (H AA P/O SP Activities Dept . 2605 State
S t.. Salem. O R 97310. 503 378-4207 ) 0 1 /0 2 )
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 AIDS Information Network's 24 hour hot
line provides H IV/AID S. hepatitis and STD information,
support and referrals. English hot line; English and
Spanish matenals Speakers for schools, recovery and
adult groups. (Benton County and Albany
541-752-6322 or 800-588-2437.) (11 /02)
COMMUNITY
Coastal Oregon; AIDS & HIV
ton providng HIV/AIDS prevention education and support
services on the central Oregon coast (2830 N E Highway
101. Lincoln City. O R 97367 541 994 5597.) (5/02)
Eastern Oregon; AIDS & HIV
Umatilla County Health Department offers free
information and testing Off-site testing also available
(431 S E Third S t . Pendeton John 541278-5432 ) (5/02)
is a professional networking organization serving the
lesbian and gay community and those who support our
aim s and purposes. Monthly events and gatherings
(5 0 3 2 4 1 2 2 2 2 www paba.com.) (5/02)
Metro: Support
Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV
you with others who understand and share your experi
ence. A group-led organization for various fun events
and support. (Curtis or Jonathan 541-342 5088
prev1@hivalliance.org.) (5/02)
Coastal AIDS Network is a community based organiza
Portland Area Business Association (PABA)
free HIV testing for gay and bi men No needles used1
(5-6.30 pm first and third Thursday. 1104 Mam S t..
Vancouver 360-397 8 0 9 8 .)(11/02)
information, support groups and sports activities for
people living with H IV/AID S. (15 N M om s St.
503-493-0288 pquest@ teleportcom.) (5/02)
Washington County Haalth Department pro
vides free needle free HIV testing se rvices for gay and
bi men at Beaverton Community Health C lin ic. (6-8 pm
Monday 12550 S W S eco n d S t 503-846-4734)
(5/02)
dedicated to promoting su ccess for women m the
trades through education, leadership and mentor
opportunities. Child care provided; everyone is w el
com e. (6 pm third Thursday Room 120. State Office
Building. 800 N E Oregon St. 503-943-2228.) (5/02)
Southwest Washington Health D istrict offers
HIV-Positive Social/A ctivities Group connects
dren affected by H IV/AID S W IAR offers individual
counseling, support groups, advocacy and other se r
vices Drop-in support group every Tuesday at 11 am;
Nurture Night for women and their children every third
W ednesday; support groups for black women and
working women Child care provided. All programs and
services are confidential and free of charge.
(9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday 503-238-4420 or
888-303-4420.) (5/02)
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. is a nonprofit group
Free ongoing support group for men and
women with HIV/AIDS is facilitated by Dr.
Rochana Koach Sponsored by Cascade AID S Proiect
Q uest (6:30-8 3 0 pm Monday Suite M l 00. 1410 Mam
S t.. Vancouver. Wash. 503 493-0288.)(5/02)
Project Quest offers health appointments, nutritional
Women's Intercommunity AID S Resource
(WIAR) is a m ultiservice program for women and chil
that works to protect the rights and interests of gay.
lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students.
(503-2462073 oregonglc@care2.com.
www. geocities com /oregonglc) (5/02)
offers free hepatitis A and B immunization for needle
exchange custom ers. Also provides educational materi
als. referrals. HIV testing and condoms. ( 2 4 pm
Tuesday and Thursday. 1952 Ninth Ave.. Longview
360-414-5599) (5/02)
prevention, client services and health care Registered
nurse and Spanish language assistance available From
5-8 pm Tuesidays get $5 and a free bottle of lube with
your HIV test (1966 Garden A v e . Eugene
541-3425088 hivall@hivallianceorg.) (5/02)
serving low-income individuals with H IV/AID S who need
assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or
drug/alcohol mental health support (4764 S E Logus
Road. Milwaukie 503-786-4829)15/02) •
Oregon Education Association Gay and
Lesbian Caucus is an organization for educators
Cow liti County Health and Human Services
Plus Club House Party provides an open social
gathering for people living with HIV and A ID S 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)
Research and Education Group provides access
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To register your domestic partnership, bnng
$60 cash to the Multnomah County offices. (8 am-
4 45 pm Monday-Friday 501 S E Hawthorne Blvd
503 988 3027.) (5/02)
Bad G irls is a social and educational BD SM organiza
tion for self-identified women with an emphasis on safe,
sane and consensual woman-to-woman BDSM
W orkshops, discussions and social events (PO Box
17254. Portland. O R 97217-0254 contact@
pdxbadgirls.net.) (11/02)
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the World Trade Center Auditorium
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,
Beavercreek. Molalla. Estacada and other surrounding
rural Clackam as County area women welcome (Bobbie
503-632-4610.) (5/02)
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 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 Projects, newsletters
and volunteer opportunities. New to town or newty out?
Check out LC P—umbrella for the lesbian community.
(BOO NW Sixth Ave 4255. Mailing address PO Box
5931. Portland. O R 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 W e do advocacy, education and
referrals regarding schools, same-sex marriage, adop
tion. parenting 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'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 S W Park Ave
503-247-7139 pdxgaymen@ao!com ) ( 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 W e're looking for both students and advisers
(503 735-9425. nckmgQados com.) (05/02)
The Names Project provides access and trairMng for
organizations to deplay the AIDS Memorial Q uit. (PO Box
5423. Portland. O R 97228. 503-797-2881.) (5/02)
Over-45 Gay Men's Group is a support and discus
sion group for socializing and talking over common life
issues. (Gregory 503-232-8392. gm@dnai.com.)(11/02)
Pride Northwest Inc., a completely volunteer effort
organizes and produces community forums and the
annual Portland Pnde celebration. (503-295-9788
www.pndenworg.) (5/02)
SHARE is laying the groundwork for future gay and
lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. (6-8 pm last
Tuesday Fnendfy House. 1737 N W 26th Ave
503-286-3575.) (11/02)
Metro: Political
Basic Rights Oregon is a sexual minonty civil nghts
organization committed to promoting fairness and end
ing discnmination in the state of Oregon (PO Box
40625. Portland. O R 97240. 503-222-6151'.
info@basicnghts org.) (5/02)
The Lesbian Cancer Support Network's Hambieton
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
cam e out later in life, m eets monthly at Outside In.
Please amve a little early (7 pm first Tuesday
1132 SW 13th Ave. 4255 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 discnmmatory U S . immigration laws
(503-471-1568. PO Box 12526 Portland. O R 97212.
lgirtfpdx@hotmail com. www Igirtf. org.) (5/02)
Multiple Sclero sis Self-Help Group for lesbians
and gay men m eets to share information and provide
support m 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. O R
97208-4928. 503-646-2802 nwga@nwgapdx org
www nwgapdx org.) (5/02)
Human Rights Campaign, the largest national gay
and lesbian political organization, lobbies C ongress,
provides campaign support and educates the public.
Portland Steenng Com m ittee and Federal Club meet
monthly to plan events. (503 244-6951.) (5 /0 2)
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Intersei initiative Portland is a network of
activists and allies raising awareness and challenging
social and medical concealment of intersex existence.
(503-288-3191 ipdx@survtvorpro/ect org.) (11/02)
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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 LO O
a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter
for lesbians 60 and older interested in changing the
social disease of ageism ( I pm second Wednesday
503286 -35 75 ) (5/02)
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Radical Women are active in the struggle against
bigotry and exploitation (7 pm second Wednesday
819 N Killmgsworth S t 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc o r g )
(5/02)
Rural Organizing Project is a network of human
dignity groups taking action at the local and state level
(PO Box 1350. Scappoose. O R 97056. 503-543-8417.
ofhce@rop o rg ) (5/02)
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