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About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (June 21, 2002)
Hina 21,2002* Partnership Project provides social w ork and nurs Southwest Washington Health District o ffers ing case management to people living w ith H IV /A ID S fre e HIV te stin g fo r gay and bi men No needtes used! G et help coordinating all aspects o f health care as w ell (5-630 pm first and third Thursday 1104 Mam St.. Vancouver 360-397-8098.) (1 1 /0 2 ) as financial m anagement, food and housing assistance, and em otional support (8 30 am 5 pm Monday-Fnday enng fo r people living w ith HIV and AIDS to mingle and network. The group meets n private homes at 2 pm on the third Sunday of the month (Brian 503-249- 7030.) (5/02) Portland Art Museum continues Splendors of Imperisl It's M y Ploasuro o ffe rs a w ide array o f services to the com m unity incluckng a resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free lesbian dating service (3106 NE 64th Ave 503-280-8080 7 (5 /0 2 ) 503-230-1202.) (5 /0 2 ) Plus Club House Party provides an open social gath- deaf events (503-235-0840 queerasl@yahoocom)(\\/02) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV Japan Lssbian Community Project is a 17-year-old muHnssue. through Sept. 22 multiracial, membersfxp organization that buids community and H IV Alliance of Lane County provides education, organizes for justice among lesbians and our friends and afces prevention, clie n t services and health care R egistered Skdng-scale membershp is open to anyone vAv supports les Metro: Support The Lesbian C ance r S u p p o rt N e tw o rk's Ham bieton Project is a n o n p ro fit o rganiza tion o ffe n n g ne tw o rkin g and d ire c t service s to lesbia ns w ith ca n ce r and o th e r life -th re a te n in g co n d itio n s (503 335 -6 5 9 1 7 (5 /0 2 ) Late Awakenings a support group fo r lesbians who cam e out later in life , m eets m onthly at O utside In. Please arrive a little early (7 pm first Tuesday nurse and Spanish language assistance available From bian leadersfxp n our community. C al for nfor- Project Quest offers health appointm ents, nutntional 5-8 pm Tuesdays get $5 and a fre e b o ttle o f lube w ith mation about events, classes, support inform ation, support groups and spo rts a ctivitie s fo r your HIV te s t. (1966 Garden A v e . Eugene 541 -342-5088 hivall@bivallianceorg.) (5 /0 2 ) groups. Conversations Projects, newslet ters and volunteer opportunities New to Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force (LGIRTF) provides support and inform ation to town or newly out? Check out LCP— umbrella for the lesbian community gay and lesbian im m igrants and their partners and w orks to change disenm inatory U S. im m igration laws (800 NW Sixth Ave 0255 Mairig address PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228. (5 03-471-1568 PO Box 12526 Portland. OR 97212. lgirtfpdx@hotmail com. www lgirtf.org ) (1 1 /0 2 ) people living w ith H IV /A ID S . (15 N Morris St. 503 493-0288 pquest@teleport.com 7 (5 /0 2 ) Research and Education Group provides access to H IV /A ID S research tria ls o f new drugs and therapies fo r people in O regon and southw est W ashington. (S uite 185. 1650 N W Naito Parkway. 503-229 8428 or 800-875-8428. regroup@ reg.org.) (5 /0 2 ) HIV-Positive Social/Activities Group connects you w ith others who understand and share your expen- ence A group-led organization fo r vanous fun events and support (Curtis or Jonathan 541-342-5088 prev1@hivalliance.org.) (5 /0 2 ) LifeLine A ID S Project provides services and pre Swan House is a specialized adult fo s te r care home vention education fo r H IV /A ID S in Salem and the serving low -incom e individuals w ith H IV /A ID S who need W illam ette V alley (Suite J-20. 3896 Beverly Ave NE assistance w ith personal care, m obility, m edications or 503-371-4455.) (5 /0 2 ) do ig /a lco h o l m ental health support (4 764 SE Logus 503-227-0605.7(11/02) gay men meets to share inform ation and provide support n is a nonprofit agency w orking dealing w ith the challenges o f living with m ultiple sclerosis fo r social change and support (630-8 pm third Wednesday Astnda 503-2239511.) ing lesbian, gay. bi and trans Women's Intercommunity A ID S Resource (WIAR) provides peer education, inform ation, referrals and sup is a program for women and children affected by HIV/AIDS po rt to all inm ates regardless o f HIV status o r sexual orientation M any program s are dependent on com m uni and m ore. M etro offering individual counseling, support groups, advocacy and other services Drop-m support group 11 am every Tuesday. ty volunteers (HAAP/OSP Activities Dept.. 2605 State G roup m eets 6-8 pm Nurture Night for women and their children every thud St.. Salem. OR 97310. 503-378-4207.) (1 1 /0 2 ) every second M onday at Augustana Lutheran Church. women Child care provided All services are confidential and free of charge. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday 1608 SE AnkenySt 503-238-4420o r 888-303-4420) (11/02) provides advocacy, referrals and m onthly m eetings pro viding a social and support environm ent to residents in Yamhill C ounty The m eetings are held on the third Washington County Health Department pro Tuesday o f every m onth at a confidential location. vides free needle-free HIV testin g services fo r gay and bi men at Beaverton C om m unity H ealth C linic. (6-8 pm (503-554-0701 .7 (5 /0 2 ) Monday 12550 SW Second St 503-846-4734.)( 5 /0 2 ) Rainbow Health Resource Center in C orvallis Northwest Gender Alliance is a m onthly social fam ilies. W e do advocacy, education and referrals Oregon State Penitentiary H IV /A ID S Awareness Program (H AAP) is inm ate-based and Positive Connection PLWH of Yamhill County Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group fo r lesbians and Love Makes a Family Inc. Road. Milwaukie 503 786-4829) ( 5 /0 2 ) Wednesday; support groups for black women and working 1132 S W 13th Ave 0255. 503-227-0605 7 (1 1 /0 2 ) and support group fo r individuals desiring to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR regarding schools, sam e-sex m arriage, adoption, parenting 97208-4928 503-646-2802 nwga@nwgapdx org. www nwgapdx org.) (5 /0 2 ) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo Parents and Kids 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. 7 (0 5 /0 2 ) 2710 NE 14th Ave A potluck and social is held 6-7:30 pm every fourth Thursday at the same location. C all about Rainbow Club w elcom es lesbians, gays. bi. trans W ashington C ounty a ctivitie s and allies to its m eetings. (Noon Monday Clackamas (5 03-228-3892 lmfamily@teleport.com.) (5 /0 2 ) M an's Talk m eets every month fo r discussion and a ctivitie s fo r P ortlanders w ho w ould like to strengthen a ctivists and allies raising aw are ness and challenging social and m edical o ffers free, anonym ous HIV te stin g and counseling our sense o f com m unity (7 pm fourth Wednesday First concealm ent o f intersex existence. (503-288-3191. Reed College Queer Alliance is an all inclusive 3-8 pm every M onday by appointm ent. A lso support group fo r gay men living w ith HIV. (500 Madison Ave Congregational United Church. 1126 SW Park Ave 503-247-7139. pdxgaymen@aot com .) (1 1 /0 2 ) ipdx@sunnvorproiectorg.) (11 /0 2 ) organization devoted to sexuality issues P rovides sup Lesbian Avengers is a dire ct-actio n group dedicated Mentors International is a group o f gay seniors to the survival and visib ility o f lesbians, bi wom en and who advocate fo r international exchange students at trans dykes (503-309-5777.) (1 1 /0 2 ) m etro area universities. (503-735-9425 hcking@ados.com.) (11 /0 2 ) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV 04. 541 -766-6242.)(1 \/0 2 ) Coastal A ID S Network is a community-based organiza Valley A ID S Information Network's 24 hour hot tion providmg HIV/AIDS prevention education and support line provides H IV /A ID S . hepatitis and STD inform ation, services on the central Oregon coast. (2830 NE Highway 101. Lincoln Gty. OR 97367 541-994-5597 ) (5/02) support and re ferrals English hot line; English and Spanish m aterials Speakers fo r schools, recovery and Names Project provides access and training fo r a national lesbian organization, has a P ortland chapter fo r lesbians 60 and older inte reste d m changing the adult groups (Benton County and Albany: The 541 - 752-6322 or 800-588-243 7.) (11 /0 2 ) organizations to display the AIDS M em orial Q uilt. (PO Box social disease o f ageism (1 pm second Wednesday 5423. Portland. OR 97228 503-797-2881.) (5 /02) 503-286-3575.HU/02) Radical Women are active m the struggle against big Umatilla County Health Department offers free Over-45 Gay Men's Group is a support and discus sion group fo r socializing and talking over com mon life o try and exploitation (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N inform ation and testing O ff-site testing also available issues. (Gregory 503-232-8392 gm@dnaicom 7 (1 1 /0 2 ) Mingsworth St. 503 2404462 rwpdx@ tgcorg)(1 1/02) Metro: General Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearms enthusiast to celebrate the ir 2nd Am endm ent rights Rural Organizing Project is a netw ork o f human dignity groups taking action at the local and state level To register your domestic partnership bnng M onthly munch 4 pm Sundays, follow ed by open range $60 cash to the M ultnom ah C ounty o ffice s (8 am- tim e, (www portland.pmkpistols.org) (1 1 /0 2 ) (PO Box 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056 503-543-8417. office@rop o rg ) (5 /0 2 ) 4 45 pm Monday-Fnday 501 SE Hawthorne Bhrd 503 988-3027.) ( 5 /0 2 ) Pride Northwest Inc., a com pletely volunteer e ffo rt, Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV (431 SE Third St.. Pendleton John 541-278-5432.) (5 /0 2 ) Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV H IV Positive Support Group m eets Thursdays in M edford (6 pm. 1501 W Mam St Bill Coyne 5 4 /7 7 2 ( 777.7(11/02) Washington: AIDS & HIV Cascade A ID S Project Vancouver provides non m edical services to individuals and com m unities in southw est W ashington, including support groups, em er organizes and produces com m unity forum s and the 1952 Ninth A ve . Longview 360-414-5599.) (5 /02) 2710 NE 14th Ave 503-228 3892 .7 (5 /0 2 ) at Augustana Lutheran C hurch. For gay. bi o r trans men Dsaf l Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) s a new nonprofit support group for men and women with H IV /A ID S is facilitated by D r Ftochana Koach. Sponsored by C ascade AID S P rotect Q uest (63 0 -8 3 0 pm Monday Suite M100. 1410 Mam S t . Vancouver. Wash 503-493-0288 7 (5 /0 2 ) American Sign Language classes and sponsor monthly queer Free ongoing Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon is a sexual mmonty civi rights orga Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. is a nonprofit group nization committed to promoting fairness and ending dtscnmi- nation m the state of Oregon (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR dedicated to prom oting success fo r wom en in the trades through education, leadership and m entor oppor 97240 5032226151 mfo@basicnghts org.) (5/02) tum ties C hild care provided, everyone is w elcom e Human Rights Campaign the largest national gay (6 pm third Thursday Room 120. State Office Building. 800 NE Oregon St. 5 03 943-2228 ) (5 /0 2 ) and lesbian political organization, lobbies C ongress, pro Portland Area Business Association (PABA) is a professional netw orking organization serving the les m onthly to plan events (503-244-6951.) (5 /0 2 ) bian and gay com m unity and those w ho support our resources m an inclusive environment W e offer queer aims and purposes M onthly events and gathenngs Intersaz Initiative Portland is a netw ork o f Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon m eets on the th ird M onday o f the m onth fo r support, education and advocacy (6 pm coffee, visiting, browsing the library: 6 3 0 pm meeting. First Presbyterian Church. 230 NE Ninth St . Bend 541-317-2334 7 (5 /0 2 ) care2.com www geocitiescom/oregonglc) (5 /0 2 ) queers and allies through social, educational and community A c ito fo u rth W ednesday o f the m onth in The D alles fo r sup Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian Caucus is an organization fo r educators that w orks to dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing by M a r c Central Oregon: Community Tuesday Fnendly House. 1737 NW 26th Ave 503-286 3 5 7 5 )0 1 /0 2 ) vides campaign support and educates the public Portland Steenng C om m ittee and Federal C lub meet THE BOYS NEXT DOOR (7pm Wednesday Gil 503-780-9708.) (5 /0 2 ) stopper@prodigy net.) (5 /0 2 ) rural Clackam as C ounty area w om en w elcom e (Bobbie who parent biological o r adopted children (7 pm cu rre n tly partnered w ith gay. lesbian, bi o r trans m ates lesbian senior housing in the P ortland area (6-8 pm last Vancouver 360- 735-9170.) (5 /0 2 ) customers Also provides educational m aterials, referrals. HIV testing and condoms (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday Straight Spouse Support Group provides free support and inform ation fo r men and wom en form erly or tia l (7 pm. 541-298-8383.) (0 5 /0 2 ) tion and referrals. (Suite M l00. 1104 Mam St.. Dads Support Group m eets firs t and third Tuesdays Meeting House. 4312 SE Stark St. Betsy 503-692-4639. 7 (5 /0 2 ) Lesbians with Vision is a support group fo r lesbian trans teachers and students (503-2462073 oregonglc@ free hepatitis A and B immunization fo r needle exchange a po tluck social. C hild-fnendly space. (6 7 p m Friends business ow ners. (Deborah 503-777-7171. protect the rights and interests o f gay, lesbian, bi and 503 632-4610.) (5 /0 2 ) w om en, m eets on the th ird S aturday o f every m onth fo r SH A RE is laying the groundw ork fo r future gay and develop com m unity and have fun O regon C ity. Beavercreek. M olalla. Estacada and oth er surrounding Cowlitz County Health and Human Services offers Single Parents by Choice, a group fo r men and pndenorthwest@usa net. www pndenw org.) (1 1 /0 2 ) tion for self-identified women with an emphasis on safe, sane and consensual woman-to-woman B /D /S /M Workshops, 97217-0254 contact@pdxbadgids net 7 (11/02) (queeralliance@reededu.) (5 /0 2 ) p o rt. inform ation and advocacy A ttendance is confiden annual Portland Pnde celebration. (503-295-9788 Country Women-W3 is a fun lesbian social and w ork te r b e tte r understanding in the larger com m unity Metro: Professional Bad Giris is a social and educational B /D /S /M organiza discussions and social events. (PO Box 17254, Portland. OR p o rt and education to students, facu lty and s ta ff to fo s Mid-Columbia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) m eets on the co-op H olds m onthly potlucks and w ork parties to gency financial assistance, volunteer program s, inform a Community College Kandte Starr 503-657-6958. ext. 2504 7 (5 /0 2 ) (503-241-2222 www paba com.) (5 /0 2 ) Coastal Oregon: Community North Coast Pride Network serves the lesbian, gay. bi and trans com m unities in the Colum bia Pacific region Publishes a qu arte rly new sletter, m aintains a resource center and presents "G e rtru de's W ilde S ocial M ixe r" on the third M onday o f each m onth m A stona (Suite 209. 10 Sixth S t . Astona Mailing address PO Box 1317. Astoria. OR 97103 Monday social: 5:30-9 pm at Café Umontown, 231 W Marine Drive. Astona 503-338-0161 .7 (5 /0 2 )
