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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