Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 21, 2003)
february 2 1 .2 0 0 3 » J u t M A 2 9 outreach AIDS & HIV Metro: AIDS & HIV African American Health Coalition (A A H Q offers support to black men Wing with HW and AIDS Teh us your needs; we re here for you. (Duane 503-413-1650.) (7/03) care, clothing, household goods and cremations. (503-283-8535.) (7/03) and emotional support. (8.30 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 508230-1202. Intake Line 503-517-3590.) 0 /0 3 ) HEAL (Health, Education, AIDS Liaison) offers Information about alternative views of A D S causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet o f information. (503-2272339. bwportG attbi.com .) (7/03) Project Qwest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alternative health care, nutrition class es. support groups and recreational sports activities for people seeking a wetness focus to living and dying, especially those Irving with H fV/AD S or cancer. (15 N Moms S t 503-4980288. pquestO tehport com.) (7/03) CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, pre scription drugs and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Ryan W hite CARE Act. (8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 503- 731 -4029 or 800-805-2313.) (7/03) Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Teet Site offers confidential testing with or without your name By appointment Wednesday and Friday or on a first-come, first-served wafc-n basis Monday. Tuesday and Thursday Siding-scale fee Se habla espanol, other interpretation by appointment (9 am-5:15 pm Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-9883775.) (7/03) Research and Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people In Oregon and southwest Washington (Smte 185. 1650 NW Naito Parkway. 503 229-8428 or 800-875-8428 regroupQreg org.) (7/03) Cascade AIDS Project provides nonmedical services to people whose Wes are affected by HfV and AIDS in Oregon and southwest Washington. Spanish-language assistance available. (Portland: Suite 310. 620 SW Fifth Ave 503-223-5907.Qark County: 360-735-9170.)(7/03) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laun dry facilities, clothing, computers w ith Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Se habla espanol. (9am -3 pm Monday-Fnday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822 ) (7103) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home serving low-income individuals with FBV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, m ediations or drug/alcohol mental health support (4764 SE Logus Road. MHwaukie. 503 -7 88 48 29 )(7/03) Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (C H AT) pro vides haircuts, massages, holiday dinners, spintual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memori als and family grief work. Free and open to afl people liv ing with HfV. (503-963-8102.) (7/03) Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to HIV-positive individuals In need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends. (Mara 503-460-3822.) (7/03) Women's Intercommunity AIDS Resource CWIAR) is a program for women and children affected by HIV/AIDS offering mdvidual counseling, support groups, advocacy and other services. D ro p * support group 11 am every Tuesday; Nurture Night for women and their children every third Wednesday; support groups for black women « id working women. Child care provided. A8 services are confidential and free erf charge. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 1608 SE Ankeny S t 503-2384420 or 8883084420.) (7/03) Clackamas County Public Health offers anony mous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to any one Se habla espanol. No needtes! Call for scheduled and watk-m testing times. (Oregon City: 503-655-8471. Sandy: 503-7226660 M twauhe 503-655-8735X7/03) Columbia County Public Health offers anony mous and confidential HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone. Se habla espanol We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materials and free condoms. (S03-397-4651.X7/03) Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to those w ith HIV, including 72-hour food boxes, emergency travel and lodging, entertainment, pet COMMUNITY Metro: General Deaf t Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a new nonprofit dedicated to building community among deaf and heanng queers and allies through social, educational and community resources in an inclusive environment. We offer queer American Sign Language classes and sponsor monthly queer deaf events (503 235 0840 queeraslOyahoo com.) (7/03) 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 www equityfoundation o rg ) (7/03) It'a My 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 A ve . Portland. OR 97213 503-280-8080) (7/03) Lesbian Community Project is a 17-year old multi issue, multiracial, member shp organization that builds com munity and organizes for justice among lesbians and our fnends and allies Skkng-scale membership is open to any one who supports lesbian leadershp in our community Call for information about events, classes, support groups. Conversations Projects, newsletters and volunteer oppor tunities (800 NW Sixth Ave 4255 Mailing address: PO Box 5931 Portland. OR 97228 503227-0605.X7/03) Love Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency working for social change and supporting gay. lesbian, bi and trans families Provides advocacy, education and referrals regarding schools, same sex marriage adoption, parenting and more The Families with Kids Groups enjoy pizza dmners and separate discussion/play time for queer parents/caregivers and their children Portland metro 6-7 45 pm fourth Fridays at Augustana Lutheran Church. 2710 NE 14th Ave Clark County; 6:30-8 pm second Fridays at Children s Home Society. 309 W 1 2th St (5032283892 lmfam,iy@tmfamily o rg ) (7/03) Man's Talk meets every month lo r 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 pdxgaymenQao! com ) (7/03) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership bnng $60 cash to the Multnomah County offices (8 am-4 45 pm Monday-Fnday 501 SE Hawthorne Btvd 503 988 3027 )0 /0 3 ) The NAMES Project provides access and training for organizations to display the AIDS Memorial Quilt (PO Box 5423. Portland. OR 97228 503 797 2881) (7/03) Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearm enthusi asts to celebrate their Second Amendment rights Monthly munch 4 pm first Sundays, followed by open range time (www portland pmkpistols o rg ) (7/03) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL C D that lets union members rally support for gay. les bian. t> and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace rights and respect on the job (PO Box 4731 Portland. OR 97208 503 7578907 pndeatworkoregonOyahoo com 7(7/03) Pride Northwest Inc. a completely volunteer effort, organizes and produces community forums and the annual Portland Pnde celebration (503 295 9788 pndenorthwestQusa net w w w pndenw o rg ) ( 7/03) Multnomah County Heath Department's HIV Health Services Center offers a ful- service medical din- ic. including on-arte pharmacist and nutritionist, mediation management, mental health services, wellness program and case management Se habla espanol ASL and foreign lan guage interpretation available. (8 am-5 pm MondayFriday. Fourth Floor. 426 SW Stark S t 503-9885020.) (7/03) Our House is a residential care facility for those living with and dying from AIDS (2727 SE Aider S t. Portland. OR 97214. 503 234-0175.) (7/03) 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. Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SH AR D is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to join a committee (503-286-3575.) (7/03) The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets monthly with representatives from the Multnomah County Shenff 's Office and the Portland Police Bureau to dis cuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies (Noon 1 30 pm. Call 503-823 0546 for date and location) (7/03) Technodyke.com. the online publication and commu nity for queer women and allies, accepts applications for wnters to cover a broad range of subjects Send queries and samples to articles@technodyke.net Volunteers interested in tasks ranging from event pro motion and coordination to technical work (HTML cod ing. graphics, etc.) write pdx@technodyke net (7/03) Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon the state's largest grassroots sexual rmnonty rights political organization, lobbies Legislature, educates the pubkc and works to end discnmi- nation through election activities (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 503222-6151 www basicnghts org.) (7/03) 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&sunnvorprqect org ) (7/03) Lesbian Avengers is a direct action group dedicated to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bi women and trans dykes (503-309 5777.)(7103) Otd Lesbians Organising lor Chang« (OLOC) a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter for les bians 60 and older interested «1 changing the social disease of ageism (1 pm second Wednesday 503-2863575XT/03) Washington County Haafth 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 S t 503-846-4734.) (7/03) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV UiMtflbi County HooMi Dopoftnwnt offers free Metro: Support The Dads Group is a social support group for gay. bi, trans gr questioning men who are dads or want to be dads Meets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third Wednesdays (Mike or Don 503236-8339 www thedadsgroup com ) The Lesbian Cancer Support Network s Hambieton Project is a nonprofit organization offering net working and direct services to lesbians with cancer and other life-threatening conditions (503-335-6591) (7/03) Late Awakening«, a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Outside In. (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave. 4255. 503-227-0605) (7/03) Lesbian and Gay Immigration Right* Task Fore* (LGIRTF) provides support and information to gay and lesbian immigrants and their partners and works to change disenminatory U S immigration laws (503471 1568 POBox 12526. Portland. O R 97212 IgirtfpdxQhotmail com www Ig irtfo rg ) (7/03) 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 5 0 3 2 2 3 9 5 11.) (7/03) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desmng to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 972084928 503 6462802 nwga&nwgapdx org www nwgwpdx.org.) (7/03) Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Christ (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way 503 357-2442 fgp8ag§att n e t) (7/03) Central Oregon: Community 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 5438417 ofhceQrop org www rop o rg ) (7/03) Mid-Columbia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gaya (PFLAG) meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month m The Dalles for sup port. information and advocacy Attendance is confiden tial (7 pm 541 298 8383 7(7/03) Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171 stopper&prodigy n e t) (7/03) Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian Caucus is an organization for educators that works to pro tect the rights and interests of gay lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students (5032462073 oreqong/cQ care2 com www geocities com/oregonglc) (7/03) Oregon Tradeswomen Inc is a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting success for women m the trades through education, leadership and mentor oppor tunities Child care provided, everyone is welcome (6 pm third Thursday Room 120 State Office Building. 900 NE Oregon S t 503 943 2228 X 7 /0 3 ) Portland Area Business Association (PABA) is a professional networking organization serving the les txan and gay community and those who support our aims and purposes Monthly events and gatherings (503 2412222 www paba com ) (7/03) nurse and Spanish language assistance available. HIV testing 5-8 pm Tuesdays—get $5 and a free bottle of lube. (1966 Garden Ave.. Eugene. 541-342-5088. hnraPOhivaAance. org.) (7/03) Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV HIV Positive Social/AcBvMoe Group connects you with others who understand and share your expen ence. A group-led organization for venous fun event« and support. (Curtis o r Jonathan 541-342-5088. p rw 10hivalbance.org.) (7/03) HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in Medford. (6 pm. 1501 W Main St. M Coyne 54 (-772-f 777.) (7/03) Washington: AIDS & HIV Cascade AIDS Projact Vancouver provides non medical services to indrriduals and communities in southwest Washington, ndudtag support groups, emer gency financial assratance, volunteer programs, informa tion and referrals. (Suite M I00. 1104 M an St.. Vancouver. 360-7389170.)(7/03) Clark County HaaMi Depart want offers free WV testing fo r gey and bi men No needes used1 (5-6.30 pm Thursday. 3701 E Fourth Plain Bhd.. Vancouver. 360-397-8096.) (7/03) Cowita County Health Dapartwent offers free hepatitis A and B immunization for reede exchange cus tomers. Also provides educational materials, referrals, HIV testing and condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday. 1952 Ninth Ave.. Lon& ew 360414-5599.) (7/03) HIV/AIDS Support Group for men and women is ongoing, free and facitated Sponsored by Cascade ADS Project Quest. (6:30-8:30 pm Monday. Suite M100, 1410 Mam St.. Vancouver 503493-0288.) (7/03) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV HIV Alliance of Lana County provides education, prevention, client services and health care. Regntered mixer, the third Monday of each month (139 Ninth St 48. Astona. Mailing address: POBox 1317. Astoria. OR 97103 Monday social 5 30 -9 pm a l Café Union town. 231 W Manne Drive, Astona. 503338-0161. ncpn&pacifier com) (7/03) Southern Oregon: Community Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Cantor is a social services center serving gay, lesbian, bi and trans individuals (717 Siskiyou B tvd A shla nd Mailing address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 5414886990. www abdelhs org.) (7/03) Chrysalis provides support and education for peojjle involved and interested in the southern Oregon trans community (7 pm second Saturday AbdiU-Elks Lambda Community Center. 771 Siskiyou B lvd . Ashland Mailing address PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls. OR 97601 541 488-6990 www chrysabs4tg com .KT/03) Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gaya (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (7 pm hrst Thursday Ashland First United M ethodist Church. 175 N Mam St. Mailing address PO Box 13. Ashland. OR 97520 5 4 1 488-1142 or 541-512-0326.) (7/03) Washington: Community Lata Awakenings Vancouver a support group for les bians who came out later n life, meets monthly at the YMCA (7 9 pm third Wednesday 3609 Mam St 5032270605 ) Quaar Penguins is the Clark College student-run sup port group m Vancouver Meets twice a month, open to al sexual orientations (queerpengumsGhotmaf com.) (7/03) Willamette Valley: Community Radical Woman are active m the struggle against big otry and exploitation (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Killmgsworth St 503 240 4462 rwpdx&igc o rg ) (7/03) Metro: Professional information and testing Off-site testing also avertable. (431 SE Third St.. Pendeton John 541-2785432 ) (7/03) Ufa Una AIDS Projsct provides services and pre vention education for HIV/AIDS in Salem and the W illamette VBley. (Suite J-20. 3896 Beverty Ave. NE. 5083714455.) (7/03) Oregon Stnt* Penitentiary HIV/AIDS Aware nos« Program (HAAP) is inmate-based and provides peer education, information, referrals and sup port to all inmates regardfess of HIV status or sexual orientation. Many programs are dependent on communi ty volunteers. (HAAP/OSP A ctivities D ept. 2605 State St.. Salem. OR 97310. 5083784207 X 7 /0 3 ) PooWvo Connection of Yamhill County provides adrocacyi referrals and monthly meetings providhg a social and support environment to residents in ftm h il County. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at a confidential location. (503-5548701.) (7/03) Rainbow Health Raaooroa Confer in C orvais offers free, anonymous FSV testing and counsehng 3-8 pm every Monday by appointment Also support group for gay men firing with HIV. (500 Madison Ave §4 541-7686242.)(7/03) VaNoy AIDS Information Network s 24-hour hot Sne provides FSV/ADS. hepatitis and STD information, support and referrals. English hot One; English and Spanish materials. Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups (Benton County and Albany: 541- 752-6322 o r 800-5882437) (7/03) Lana Community Col log« Quoar-Straight Alliance provides a safe place for all people to meet 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 Undermining Heterosexism." (4 pm Tuesday Room 222. Buikhng t, 4000 E 30th Ave. 5 4 1 -463 5331 gaystraightalliance&m sncom ) (7/03) Man tort and Protdgds (M AP) is a group of gay men 18 and older Meets every second Thursday in Corvallis (Send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to P O B o x231. Foster. O R 97345.)(7/03) Out 'n' About Youth meet every Thursday in Corvallis. (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave. 541 754-3906) (7/03) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gaya (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy In Salem (7-9 pm third Wednesday First United M ethodist Church. 600 State S t . Salem Maihng address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 5032929668 or 5 0 3 8 9 7 2 5 2 4 )0 /0 3 ) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy in Eugene (6 45-845 pm third Mondays First Congregational Church. 1050 E 23rd A ve . Eugene 541-3024422X 7/03) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbian* and Gays Schools and Youth Team provides tnforma tion. training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fa r for all. regardless o f sexual orientation or gender identity (541-242 2 7 4 6 )(7/03) Rainbow Rascals is open to all gay and lesbian parents o f sim ilar age children (toddler to 7 y e a s ) in the Salem area to get together fo r fun and support (Kim Olsen 503-581-5102 www rambowrascals org.) (7 /0 3 ) Emergence is a trans support group lor MtF. FtM. IS and SOs Meets upstairs m the Komoma Center (7-9 pm Saturday 1414 Kincaid S t) ( 7/03) Gay t Bisexual Man's Group meets every Wednesday m Corvallis (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541 752 2491.) (7/03) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)— Cantral Oregon meets on the third Monday of the month for support, edu cation and advocacy (6 pm coffee, visit mg: 6 3 0 pm meeting A ll People s UCC. 2330 NE Division S t . Bend 541 317-2334) (7/03) Coastal Oregon: Community North Coast Pride Network is a volunteer human dignity organiza tion serving the sexual mmonties community »1 the Columbia Pacific Regwn Publishes a newsletter maintains a resource office and sponsors Getrude » W ide, a monthly social The 3rd Floor plays host to "an evening of pretty weird shtt" wMh Ihagal Cock Fight through March 15 at Miracle Theatre
