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c pie seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, especial ly those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer (15 N Moms St. 503-493 0288 pquest@ telepoit com ) 0 1 /0 2 ) Research and Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research tnals o f new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest W ashington (Suite 185. 1650 N W N aito Parkway 503-229-8428 or 800-875 8428 regroup@ reg.org.) (11 /0 2 ) Sw an 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. Milwaukie. 503-786-4829 )(11 /0 2 ) Women's intercommunity A ID S Resource (W IAR) is a program for women and children affected by HIV/AIDS offenng individual counseling, support groups, advocacy and other services Drop-in support group 11 am every Tuesday; Nurture Nioht fo r women and their children every third Wednesday; support groups fo r black women and working women Child care provided All services are confidential and free of charge. (9 am 5 pm Monday-Friday 1608 SE Ankeny St 503-238-4420 or 888 303-4420.) (11 /0 2 ) Washington County Health Department provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at Beaverton Community Health Clinic. (6-8 pm Mondays 12550 SW Second St. 503 846-4734 ) ( U 702) LMeLine A ID S 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.) (11/02) gay and lesbian immigrants and their partners and works to change discnmmatory U S immigration laws. (503*471-1568 PO Box 12 5 2 6 Portland. O R 97212 lgirtfpdx@ hotmail.com www Ig irtfo rg .) (11/02) Oregon State Penitentiary H IV /A ID S Awareness Program (HAAP) is inmate based and Mufti pie 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 503-223-951 (.7(11/02) 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 A ctivities D e p t. 2605 State St.. Salem. OR 97310 503-378-4207.) 0 1 /02) Positive Connection of Yamhill County provides advocacy, referrals and monthly meetings providing 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 (503-5544)701.) 0 1 /0 2 ) H IV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in M edford (6 pm 1501 W Mam St B ill Coyne 541-772 1777.) (11/02) Washington: AIDS & HIV Cascade A ID S Project Vancouver provides non medical services to individuals and communities in southwest Washington, including support groups, emer gency financial assistance, volunteer programs, informa tion and referrals (Suite M l00. 1104 Mam St.. Vancouver 360-735-9170)01102) Cowlitz County Health Department offers free hepatitis A and B immunization for needle exchange cus tomers Also provides educational materials, referrals, HIV testing and condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday 1952 Ninth Ave . Longview 360-414-5599 J 0 1/02) Free facilitated ongoing support group for men and women with H IV /A ID S Sponsored by Cascade AIDS Protect Quest (63 0 -8 3 0 pm Monday Suite M100, 1410 Mam St.. Vancouver. Wash. 503 493-0288.) ( 11/02) Southwest Washington Health District offers free HIV testing for gay and bi men No needles used! (5-6:30pm first and third Thursday 1104 Mam St.. Vancouver 360-397-8098 )0 1 /0 2 ) Mid-Colum bia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for sup port. information and advocacy Attendance is confiden tial (7 pm 541-298-8383 ) (11/02) Valley A ID 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: 5 4 1 752-6322 o r 800-588 2437.) (11 /02) Metro: General Bad G irls is a social and educational B /D /S /M Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Central Oregon: Community Rainbow Health Resource Center in Corvallis offers free, anonymous HIV testing and counseling 3-8 pm every Monday by appointment Also support group for gay men living with HIV. (500 Madison Ave. 44. 5 4 1-766-6242.) ( 11/02) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing. Off-site testing also available (431 SE Third S t . Pendleton John 541 278-5432.) (11/02) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928 503-646-2802 nwga@nwgapdx org. www nwgapdx. org.) (11/0/2) organization for self-identified women with an emphasis on safe, sane and consensual woman-to-woman B /D /S /M W orkshops, discussions and social events. (P O B ox 17254. Portland. OR 97217-0254. contact@ pdxbadgir1snet.)(1 1 /02) Dads Support Group, a program of Love Makes a Family, 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 503-2 2 8 -3 8 9 2 )( 11/02) Deaf t Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a new nonprofit dedicated to building community among deaf and heanng queers and allies through social, education al and community resources in an inclusive environment. We offer queer Amencan Sign Language classes and sponsor monthly queer deaf events (503-235-0840 queerasl@yahoo . com / ( I I /0 2 ) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbiens and Gays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon meets on the Families with Kids Groups enjoy pizza dinners and separate discussion/play time for LGBT parents/care- givers and their children. Portland metro: 6-8 pm every second Monday at Augustana Lutheran Church, 2710 NE 14th Ave Washington County: 6-8 pm every fourth Tuesday at Community Church of Cedar Hills. 11695 SW Park Way Vancouver: 6-8 pm every third Monday at Children's Home Society. 309 W 12th Ave (503 228-3892 Imfamify@tmfam4y.org 7(11/02) 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 SW Park Ave. 503-247-7139. pdxgaymen@aol.com. 7(11/02) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership bong $60 cash to the Multnomah County offices. (8 am-4 45 pm Monday Friday 501 SE Hawthorne Btvd. 503-988-3027 )0 1 /0 2 ) The Names Project provides access and training for organizations to display the AIDS Memorial Quilt (PO Box 5423. Portland. OR 97228. 503-797-2881 7(11/02) Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearms enthusiast to celebrate their 2nd Amendment rights M onthly munch 4 pm Sundays, followed by open range time (www porttand pmkpistols org) (11/02) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL- Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found ed by the gay and lesbian community to promote dignity and worth in all people Equity has distnbuted more than $1 million in grants to programs throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759 wwwequityfoundation.org.) 01102) CIO that lets union members rally support for gay. les txan, bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace rights and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97208. 503-757-8907 pndeatworkoregon@yahoo com. 7 0 1 /0 2 ) It's M y Pleasure offers a wide array of services to the community including books, gifts, workshops, a resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free lesbian dating service. (3106 NE 64th Ave.. Portland. OR 97213. 503-280-8080 )0 1 /0 2 ) Pride Northwest Inc., a completely volunteer effort, organizes and produces community forums and the annual Portland Pnde celebration. (5 03-295-9788. pndenorthwest@usa.net w w w .pndenw .org/(11/02) SH A RE is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing m the Portland area (6-8 pm last Tuesday Friendly House. 1737 NW 26th Ave. 5 0 3 2 8 6 -3 5 7 5 )0 1 /0 2 ) prevention, client services and health care Registered nurse and Spanish language assistance available HIV testing 5-8 pm Tuesdays— get-$5 and a free bottle of lube ( 1966 Garden A v e . Eugene. 541-342 5088 hivall@hivalliance org. 7(11/02) 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 fo r information about events, classes, support groups. Conversations Projects, newsletters and volunteer opportunities New to town or newly out? Check out LCP— umbrella for the lesbian community. (800 N W Sixth Ave 4255 Mailing address: PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503-227-0605 )0 1 /0 2 ) Metro: Political HIV-Positive Social/Activities Group connects you with others who understand and share your experi ence A group-led organization for various fun events and support. (Curtis o r Jonathan 5 4 1 -342 5088. prevl@ hivalliance.org.) (11 /02) Love M akes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency working for social change and supporting lesbian, gay. bi and trans families We provide advocacy, education and referrals regarding schools, same-sex mamage. adop tion, parenting and more. (11/02) Intersex Initiative Portland is a network of activists and allies raising awareness and challenging social and medical concealment of mtersex existence. (503-288-3191 ipdx@survtvorpro/ect org.) (11/02) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV H IV Alliance of Lane County provides education, THE B O YS N EXT DOOR byMarcAcito Lesbian Avengers is a direct-action group dedicated to the survival and visibility o f lesbians, bi women and trans dykes. (503-309-5777. 7(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 (1 pm second Wednesday 503 286-357 5 .7 01 /0 2 ) Radical Women are active in the struggle against big otry and exploitation. (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Ktllingsworth St 503-240-4462 rwpdxQrgcorg 7(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 503-543-8417. office@rop org. www rop.org 7(11 /02) LGBT nghts political organization, lobbies legislature, educates the public and works to end discnnunation through election activities (PO Box 40625: Portland. OR 97240 503-222-6151 w w w basicnghts o rg .) (11/02) Coastal Oregon: Community North Const Pride Network is a volunteer human dignity organization serving the sexual mmonties com munity in the Columbia Pacific Region Publishes a newsletter, maintains a resource office and sponsors Getrude's Wilde, a monthly social mixer, the third Monday of each month. (139 Ninth St. 48. Astoria. Mailing address PO Box 1317. Astoria. OR 97103 Monday social 5 30-9 pm at Café Umontown. 231 W Manne Drive. Astona 503-338-0161 ncpn@ pacihercom) (11 /02) Metro: Professional Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171. stopper@prodigy net.) ( 11 /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 .7 (11 /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 O ffice Building. 800 NE Oregon St 503-943-2228.) (11/02) 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. Monthly events and gatherings. (503-2412222 wwwpaba.com .) (11/02) Southern Oregon: Community The Abdill-Eilis Community Center is a social services center serving gay, lesbian, bi and trans individuals (PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 541-488-6990 www abdellis org 701 /02) Chrysalis provides support and education for people involved and interested in the southern Oregon trans community. (7 pm second Saturday Abdill-Ellis Community Center. 771 Siskiyou B tvd. Ashland. 5 4 1 48 8 6 9 9 0 PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls, OR 97601 www chrysaks4tg.com .) (1 1/02) Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (7 pm first Thursday Ashland First United M ethodist Church. 175 N Mam St. Mailing address PO Box 13. Ashland. OR 97520 541 -488-1142 o r 5 4 1-5 12 -0 3 2 6 ) (11/02) Willamette Valley: Community Metro: Support Basic Rights Oregon, the state's largest grassroots third Monday of the month for support, education and advocacy. (6 pm coffee, visiting, browsing the library: 6 30 pm meeting. First Presbyterian Church. 230 NE Ninth St.. Bend 541-317-23341(11/02) The Lesbian Cancer Support Network's Hambieton Project is a nonprofit organization offenng networking AFTER 8 works for political change and provides infor mation and referral fo r sexual m inorities and allies in Benton and Lmn counties. (PO Box 1828. Corvaês. OR 97339 541-752 8 1 5 7 .)(1 1/02) and direct services to lesbians with cancer and other Me threatening conditions. (503 335-6591X 11/02) Lane Community College Queer-Straight Alliance provides a safe place for a l people to meet Late Awakenings, a support group fo r lesbians who came out later m Me. meets monthly at Outside In Please arrive a Mtle early (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave. 4255. 503 227 0605 ) (11102) and discuss issues dealing with queer-straight interac tions and to build alliances through LCC and the greater Eugene area O ffers the interactive workshop "Challenging. Learning About and Undermmxig Heterosexism * (4 pm Tuesday Room 222. Bulking 1. 4000 E 30th Ave 541-463-5331 gaystraightalliance@msn co m ) ( 11 /0 2 ) Lesbian and Gay immigration Rights Task Force (LGIRTF) provides support and information to
