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management, mental health services, wellness program
and case management Se habla espand. ASL and fo r
eign language 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
Washington: AIDS & HIV
potluck and social is held
6-7 30 pm every fourth
Thursday at the same location.
C al about Washington County
activities (503-2283892
ImfamlyQteleport com.) (5/02)
Cascade A ID S Project Vancouver provides
M en's Talk m eets every
M edford (6 pm 1501 W Mam St Bill Coyne
5 4 f-7 7 2 -f 777.K 11/02)
through the Treatment Information Exchange (TID pro
gram Weekly meetings are led by professionals in a
specialized area of treatment (Tuesday nights
503-736-0194) (5/02)
nonm edical services to individuals and com m unities
in southw est W ashington, including support groups,
em ergency financial assistance, volunteer program s,
inform ation and referrals (Suite M l 00. 1104 Mam
St.. Vancouver 360-735-917 0 /(5 /0 2 )
Metropolitan African American Support
Connection (MAASC) is a support group for
Cowlitz County Health and Human Services
Afncan 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 Alder 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
gathenng for people living with HIV and AIDS to mingle
and network The group meets in pnvate homes at 2 pm
on the third Sunday of the month (Bnan
503-249 7030.) (5/02)
Project Quest offers health appointments, nutntional
information, support groups and sports activities lor
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 IBS. 1650 N W Naito Parkway 503-229-8428 or
800-875-8428 regroupQregorg.) (5/02)
Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home
serving tow-income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need
assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or
drug/alcohol mental health support (4764 SE Logos
Road. Milwaukie 503-786-4829 ) (5/02)
Women's Intercommunity AIDS Resource
(WIAR) is a m ultiservice program for women and chil
dren affected by HIV/AIDS WIAR offers individual
counseling, support groups, advocacy and other ser
vices 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 work
ing women Child care provided All programs and serv
ices are confidential and free of charge. (9 am-5 pm
Monday Friday 503 238 4420 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 St 503 846-4734 ) (5/02)
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 Ave.. Longview
360-414 5 5 9 9 )(5/02)
Coastal AIDS Network is a community-based organiza
ton providing HIV/AIDS preventon education and support
services on the central Oregon coast (2830 NE Highway
101. Lincoln City. OR 97367 541-994 5597 ) (5/02)
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)
Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in
Mentors International is a
group of gay seniors shanng life
skills with international college
students and serving as advo
cates. grant sources and
nonacademic advisers We re
looking for both students and
advisers (503-735-9425 rick-
ingQados com.) (05/02)
Southwest Washington Health District offers
free HIV testing for gay and bi men. No needles used!
(5-630 pm first and third Thursday 1104 Mam St.,
Vancouver. 360 397 8098.) ( \ \ 102)
The Names Project provides
access and training fo r organi
zations to display the AIDS
Memorial Quilt. (PO Box 5423.
Portland. OR 97228
503- 797-2881.) (5/0 2 )
Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV
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
541-342 5088 hivall&hivalliance o rg ) (5/02)
HIV-Positive Social/Activities Group connects
you with others who understand and share your expen-
ence. A group-led organization for various fun events
and support (Curtis o r Jonathan 541-342-5088
prev I Qhivalliance o rg ) (5/02)
Over-45 Gay Men's Group
is a support and discussion
group for socializing and talking
over common life issues
(Gregory 503-232-8392
gmQdnai com.) (11 /02)
Pride Northwest Inc., a
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)
B /D /S /M . Workshops, discussions and social events.
(PO Box 17254. Portland. OR 97217-0254
contactQpdxbadgids net.) (11/02)
Oregon State Penitentiary H IV/A ID S
Awareness Program (HAAP) is inmate-based and
Country Women-W3 is a fun lesbian social and work
provides peer education, information, referrals and sup
port to all inmates regardless of HIV status or sexual
orientation Many programs are dependent on communi
ty volunteers (HAAP/OSP Activities D e p t. 2605 State
St . Salem. OR 97310. 503-378-4207.) (11/02)
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)
line provides HIV/AIDS. 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
5 4 1 ■ 752 6322 or 800-588 2437.) (11 /02)
Metro: General
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)
Bad Girls is a social and educational B /D /S /M o r
ganization fo r self identified women with an emphasis
on safe, sane and consensual woman-to-woman
THE BO YS NEXT DOOR
com pletely volunteer effort,
organizes and produces com
munity forums and the annual
Portland Pnde celebration
(503-295-9788 www.pndenw org.) (5/02)
Velour Productions' Marne Lucas exhibits her vacation
photo series at the Aalto Lounge
LifaLine AIDS Project provides services and pre
COMMUNITY
Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
( 11 / 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.
(6:30-8.30 pm Monday Suite M l00. 1410 Mam St..
Vancouver. Wash 503-493-0288.) (5/02)
Valley AIDS Information Network's 24-hour hot
Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV
m onth fo r discussion and
a ctivitie s fo r Portlanders who
would like to strengthen our
sense o f com m unity. (7 pm
fourth Wednesday First
Congregational United
Church. 1126 S W Park Ave.
503 247-7139
pdxgaymenQaot com.)
co-op. Holds monthly potlucks and work parties to
develop community and have fun. Oregon City.
Beavercreek. Molalla. Estacada and other surrounding
rural Clackamas County area women welcome (Bobbie
503-632-4610.) (5/02)
Dad« 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'« 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
m ulti-issue, m ultiracial, membership organization that
builds comm unity and organizes for justice among les
bians and our fnends and allies Sliding-scale member
ship is open to anyone who supports lesbian leader
ship in our comm unity Call fo r inform ation about
events, classes, support groups. Conversations
Projects, new sletters and volunteer opportunities.
New to town or newly out? Check out LCP—umbrella
fo r the lesbian community. (800 N W Sixth Ave 4255
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 regarding schools, same-sex mamage, 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
SHARE is laying the groundwork for future gay and
lesbian senior housing in the Portland area (6-8 pm last
Tuesday Fnendfy House. 1737 NW 26th Ave.
503-286-3575.) (11/02)
Rural Organizing Project is a network of human
dignity groups taking action at the local and state level
(PO Box 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056 503543-8417
officeQrop org.) (5/02)
Metro: Professional
Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbwn
business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171.
stopperQprodigy net.) (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. (503-246-2073.
oregonglc§care2 com www geocities.com/oregonglc)
(5/02)
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. is a nonprofit group
dedicated to prom oting success for women in the
trades through education, leadershp and mentor oppor
tumties Child care provided; everyone is welcome.
(6 pm third Thursday Room 120. State Office Building.
800 NE Oregon St 503-943 2228 ) (5/02)
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 gathenngs
(50 3 2 4 1 2 2 22 wwwpaba com.) (5/02)
Metro: Support
The Lesbian Cancer Support Network s Hambleton
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 for lesbians who
came out later in life, meets m onthly at Outside In.
Please amve a little early. (7 pm first Tuesday.
1132 S W 13th Ave 4255 503-227-0605 ) (11/02)
Lesbian and Gay Im m igration Rights Task
Force (LG IRTFI provides support and inform ation
to gay and lesbian im m igrants and th e ir partners and
w orks to change discrim inatory U S. im m igration
laws (503-471-1568 P O B o x 12526 Portland. OR
97212 Igirtfpdx&hotm ail com. w ww Ig irtfo rg .)
(5 /0 2 )
M ultipie Sclerosis Self Help Group for lesbians
Metro: Political
Basic Rights Oregon is a sexual mmonty civil rights
organization committed to promoting fairness and end
ing discnmination in the state of Oregon. (PO Box
40625. Portland. OR 97240 503-222-6151
infoQbasicnghts.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 Steenng Committee and Federal Club meet
monthly to plan events (503-244-6951)(5/02)
Intersez Initiative Portland is a netw ork o f
a ctivists and allies raising awareness and challenging
social and m edical concealm ent o f intersex exis
tence (503 288-3191 tpdxQ survivorproiectorg)
( 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 (503 309-5777) (11/02)
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
5032863575.) (11/02)
Radical Women are active m the struggle against big
otry and exploitation (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N
Kilbngsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdxQigc org.) (5/02)
and gay men meets to share inform ation and provide
support in dealing with the challenges of living with mul
tiple sclerosis (6 30-8 pm third Wednesday Astnda
5032239511)
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 nwgaQnwgapdx org
www nwgapdx.org.) (5/02)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays CPFLAG) provides support, education and advo
cacy. (7-9 30 pm second Tuesday First United
Methodist Church. 1838 S W 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 understand«^ in the larger community
(queerallianceQreed e d u ) (5/02)
Single Parents by Choice, a group for men and
women, meets on the third Saturday o f every month for
a potluck social C hid fnendfy space (5-7 pm. Fnends
Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St Betsy
503 692-4639)(5/02)
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