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juna 20.2003 v J m » MMJ 3 3 ou treach AIDS & HIV Metro: A ID S & H IV African American Health Coalition (A A H Q offers support to black men fivmg veto HfV and A D S . Tel u s your needs; w e re bene for you. (Duane 5 0 3 -4 13-1850.) (7/03) C A R E A ssist pa ys for health insurance prem ium s, pre- scnption dru gs and insurance plan co paym ents and deductibles for eligtole people with H IV / A ID S Program of the O regon Departm ent o f Hum an S e rv ic e s and the (8 am -5 pm Monday-Fnday 503■ 7314029 or 800-8052313 >(1/03) Ryan W hite C A R E A ct Cascade A ID S Project provid es nonm edical se rv ice s to people w h o se lives are affected by H fV and A ID S in O re go n and southw est W ash in gton Sparosh- language a ssista n ce available. (Swte 310. 620 SW Fifth Ave S032235907X1/03) vides haircuts, m assa ge s, holiday dm ners. spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, m em on- als and family gnef work. Free and open to a i people liv (503-963-8102.) (7/03) ing with HIV. Clackam as County Public Health offers anony m ous and confidential H IV testing and counseling to any one. S e habia espanol N o n e e d e s1 Call for scheduled 503-655-8471. Sandy 503-722-6660 Mtfwaufee. 503-6558735)11/03) and walk-xi testing times. (O regon C ity Columbia County Public Health offe rs anony m ous and confidential H IV testing, cou n se lin g and ca se m anagem ent to anyone S e habia espanol. W e lend H IV b o o k s and vide o s and offer educational m aterials and free cond om s to H IV / A D S research trials o f new drugs and therapies without your name. B y appointment W ednesday and Friday for people In O regon and southw est W ashington or on a first-come, first served wafc-n basis Monday. (Smte 185. 1650 NWNaito Parkway. 503-229-8428 or 800675-8428. reQroupQreg.org.) (7/03) Tuesday and Thursday. Skdm g-scaie fee. S e habia espanol: (503-397-4651.>11/03) Friends of People with A ID S Foundation offers assistan ce to those with HIV, including 72-hour food boxes, em ergency travel and lodging, entertainm ent, pet serving low-incom e individuals with H fV / A D S w ho need ence. A group-led organization for various fun events assistan ce with personal care, mobility, m e d ia tio n s or dry facilities, clothing, com puters with Internet access, drug/alcohol mental health support phones, mail drop, recreational activities, m assa ge and am-3 pm Monday-Fnday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-460-3822.) (7/03) haircuts S e habia espanol. 0 COMMUNITY (4764 SE Logus Road. MHwaukie. 503 7864829 ) (1/03) Women's intercommunity A ID S Resource OM AR) is a program for w om en and children affected Southern Oregon: A ID S & H IV and support. (Curtis or Jonathan 541 -342-5088. prevlOhlvaSiance.org.HV03) H IV Positive Support Group m eets Th ursdays In (6 pm. 1501 WMam S i Bill Coyne 541-772-1777.) (7/03) LMeLlne A ID S Project Prevention end Outreach S e rvice# o f Belem offe rs free and Medford. confidential H IV la stin g on the fourth T h ursday of Daily Bread Express provides hom e delivery of by H IV / A ID S offering individual counseling, support e ach m onth a s w ell a s a Peer-to-Peer D isc u ssio n high-quality m eals to H IV-positive individuals m need groups, advocacy and other services. Drop-In support G ro u p for H IV -p o sitive people and their fam ftes on Fresh m eals delivered w eekdays, frozen m eals for group 11 am every Tuesday: Nurture Night for w om en and their children every third W ednesday: support Washington: A ID S & H IV grou ps for black w om en and w orking women. C h id care Cascade A ID S Project provides nonm edical se r provided. AB services are confidential and free of vices to xxW iduais and com m unities in southw est W ashington through its Portland office, xidudtog support w eekends (Mam 503-460-3822.) (7/03) B A . n M||. P n u n h 1 U s a i a l i T t —- - n t m u m l 1 « U l i l fYiUfinufnan UOUrny n v a n n U B p a r u im R I «11 w Ic. mckxtng on-site pharmacist and nutritionist m ediation management, mental health services, wellness program and (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday 1608 SE Ankeny St. 503-238-4420 or 888303-4420.) (7/03) charge. groups, em ergency financial assistance, volunteer pro (Suite 310, 620 SW Fifth Ave . Portland. OR. 503-223-5907X1/03) gram s. inform ation and referrals. (Suite J-20. 3896 Beverly St NE. Testing: 6 6 pm. Timothy 503-581-3296 Discussion Group: 7-9 pm Patricia 503-371 -4455.) (7 /03) se c o n d and fourth Tu esdays. Oregon State Penitentiary H IV /A ID S Awereneae Program O fAAP) is inm ate-based and case management S e habia espanol. A S L and foreign lan Washington County Health Department pro <8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday Fourth Floor. 426 SW Stark St 503-9885020.) (7/03) vides free needle-free H IV testing services for gay and bi men at Beaverton Com m unity Health Cknic. (6-8 pm Clark County Health Department offers free H IV orientation. M a n y program s are dependent on com m uni Monday. 12550 SW Second St 503-846-4734.) (7/03) testing for gay and bi men N o n e e d e s used* ty volunteers. guage interpretation available O ur House is a residential care facility for those living with and dying from A ID S . (2727 SE Alder St.. Portland. OR 97214. 503-234-0175.) (7/03) Partnership Project provides social w ork and nurs ing ca se m anagem ent to people Sving with H IV /A ID S. G et help coordinating all asp e cts of health care as well a s financial m anagem ent, food and hou sin g assistance, (8:30 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 503-230-1202. Intake Line 503-5173590.) (7/03) and em otional support. The Pink Link, a social support group for people liv ing with H IV / A ID S. m eets w eekly at C a sca d e A ID S Project. ( 6:30 pm Wednesday. Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth A v e 503-2235907. mkennedyQcascadeards.org) Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers (503-2272339. bwport§attbi.com.)a/03) HIV-Positive Social/Activities Group connects H IV Day Cantor offers hot m eals, counseling, laun conventional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recreational sports activities for people and H IV testing. C ad for a free packet of inform ation (1966 Garden Awe.. Eugene 541-3426088 Nva0OhivalSance.org.HVO3) you with others w ho understand and share your experi (503283-8535 7(7/03) inform ation about alternative view s of A ID S causation (541-889-3119 or 866-2486369. eoalOeoal.org. vwvweoal.org.) (7/03) U rn atia and M orrow counties. testing 5-8 pm Tu esdays— get $ 5 and a free bottle of lube. Sw an House is a specialized adult foster care hom e care, ctothmg. household g o o d s and crem ations. HEAL (Health, Education, A ID S Liaison) offers nurse and Sp an ish language assistan ce available. M V provides support services to people W ing with H fV / A D S In Harney, M aheur, Baker. Grant. Union. W afiowa, (9 am-5:15 pm Sixth Floor, 426 SW Stark St 5039883775.) (1/03) other interpretation by appointment. Health Sorricos Cantor offers a ful-senace m edial d rv Catholic Charities A ID S M inistry (CHAT) pro Research and Education Group provides a c ce ss Multnom ah County Health Departm ent's HIV Community Teat Site offers confidential testing with or se e k o g a w ellness focus to living and dying, especs^y (56 30 pm Thursday 3701 E Fourth Rain BM.. Vancouver. 360-397-8098.) (7/03) Positive Connection of Yamhill County provides advocacy, referrals and m onthly m eetings prow fing a Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV hepatitis A and B immunization for needte exchange cu s social and support environm ent to residents in Yam hd Coastal A ID S Network (C A N ) is dedtoated to pre tomers. A lso provides educational materials, referrals. H IV County. The m eetxigs are held on the third Tuesday of venting the spread of H IV and to maintaining a high testing and condom s. (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday. 1952 Ninth Ave.. Longview. 360414-5599J (1/03) (7/03) quality of We for those W ing with or affected by the d is e ase through com m unity education, outreach and su p portive services. Free and anonym ous counseling and (3128 NE Highway 101 4202. Lincoln City, OR 97367. 541-994-5597 canQwcnnet, www coastalaidsnetwork.homestead com.) (7/03) testing. every m onth at a confidential location. Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV UmatBla County Health Department offers free bian. bi and trans issu e s and lets the queer com m unity b u sin e ss ow ners (Deborah H IV /A ID S Support Group for men and w om en is Rainbow Hooith Raaourca Cantor in C o rvoK s ongoing, free and facilitated Sp o n so re d by C ascad e offers free, anonym ous H IV testing and counselxig (6.306:30pm Monday. Suite MI00. 1410 Mam St . Vancouver. 503-493-0288.) (7/03) 3-8 pm every M o n d a y by appointment. A lso support A D S Project Q uest. group for gay m en W ing with HIV. (431 SE Third St.. Pendleton. John 541-278-5432.) (7/03) 503-777-7171. s topperQprodigy net) (7/03) fine provides M V / A D S . hepatitis and S T D information, support and referrals. English hot line: English and Willamette Valley: A ID S & H IV S p a n ish materials. Sp e ak e rs for sch o o ls, recovery and H IV Alliance of Lone County provides education, adult groups. prevention, client services and health cere Regretered (P.O. Box 971. CorvatSs. OR 97339. 541- 752-6322 or 800688-2437) (7/04) friends of transgender people M e e ts at First the Y M C A . Congregational United C hurch of Chnst. (1126 SW (7-9 pm third Wednesday 3609 Mam St. 503-227 0605.) (7/03) (PO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97208 503 757 8907. pndeatworkoregonOyahoocom) (7/03) Deaf t Hearing Out Reach (DHOR) is a new nonprofit Pride Northwest Inc., a com pletely volunteer effort, protect the nghts and interests of gay. lesbian, bi and to aH sexual orientations. dedcated to bm king community among deaf and hearing organizes and produces com m unity forum s and the trans teachers and students annual Portland Pnde celebration Central Oregon: Community (7/03) queers and ahes through social, educational and community (503-2462073 oregonglcQ care2com wwwgeocities com/oregongic )(l/03) Oregon Tradeswomen Inc is a nonprofit group Mid-Columbia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) m eets on the resources in an inclusive environment W e offer queer American Sign Language classes and sponsor monthly queer Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian Caucus is an organization for educators that w orks to Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SH ARE) is laymg the groundw ork for future gay and dedicated lo prom oting su cce ss for wom en in the Elder Resource Alliance is a group of senior ad vo lesbian senior housing m the Portland area. Call to |Oin a tunities Child care provided; everyone is welcom e cates and service providers com m itted to im proving com m ittee deaf events (5032350840 queerasl@yahoo com ) (7/03) service delivery to queer elders A ctivities include se n si tivity training, hou sin g directory, recreational activities, inform ation and a ssista n ce M e e ts first W e dn e sday of (24 pm 1737 NW 26th A v e Eileen 503 224 2640 or Paul 503 9883620) (7/04) the m onth Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found ed by the gay and lesbian com m unity to prom ote dignity and worth m all people Equity has distnbuted m ore than $1 million m grants to program s throughout O regon (503-231-5759 www equityfoundatxxi org.Hl/03) The (503-224-8881 or www sharepdx org) (7/04) Sexual Minorities Roundtable m eets monthly trades through education, leadership and mentor oppor (6 pm third Thursday Room 120. State Office Building. 800 NE Oregon St 503 943 2228) (7/03) with representatives from the Multnom ah C ounty Portland Area Business Association (PABA) is S h e n ff's O ffice and the Portland Police Bureau to d is c u ss and resolve issu e s betw een the queer com m unity bian and gay com m unity and those w ho support our (Noon-1 30 pm Call 503 823-0546 for date and location ) (7/03) and law enforcem ent agencies a professional netw orking organization serving the le s aim s and jxirp oses M onthly events and gathenngs (5 032412222 www paba com ) (7/03) queries and sam ples to articlesG technodyke net It's M y Pleasure offers a w ide array o f se rvice s to Volunteers interested m ta sk s ranging from event pro The Dads Group is a social support group for gay. m otion and coordination to technical w ork (H T M L cod bi, trans or questioning men w ho are dads or want to be resource bulletin board, free h o u sin g listings and a free ing, graphics, etc.) w nte pdxdtechnodyke net. (7/03) dads M e e ts 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third (3106 NE 64th A ve. Portland. OR 97213 503 280 8080 ) (7/03) KBOO Radio's Out Loud is a queer new s program the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month with time allotted for pubkc announcements (7/04) (6 pm kboooutloud&yahoo com) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based group of queer military veterans and friends offenng (Mike or Don 503 236 8339 www thedadsgroup com) W ednesdays Lesbian Cancer Support Network s mutual support, social activities and assistan ce m a c ce ssin g veterans se rvice s (5 032423585 Ham bleton Project is a nonprofit organization offenng fdixonOhevanet com www gayveterans org) (7 /04) netw orking and direct services to lesbians with cancer The and other life-threatening conditions (503-335 6591) Lesbian Community Project is a multi issue, multi (7/03) racial, m em bership organization that builds com m unity Late Awakenings a support group for lesbians who and organizes for justice am ong le sbian s and our friends Metro: Political and allies Slid in g scale m em bership is open to anyone Basic Rights Oregon the state s largest grassroots w ho supp orts lesbian leadership m our com m unity Call sexual rnmonty rights political organization, lobbies for inform ation about events, cla sse s, support groups, Legislature, educates the public and w orks to end dischrw (800 NW Sixth 0253 Mailing address PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503 2270605 ) (7/03) new sletter and volunteer opportunities A ve (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240. 503 2226151 www basicnghts org ) (7/03) nation through election activities Intersex Initiative Portland is a netw ork of cam e out later m life, m eets m onthly at O utside In (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave 0255 503 227 0605 ) (7/03) Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Fores (LGIRTF) provides support and information to change discnm m atory U S immigration laws activists and allies raising aw areness and challenging (503-471-1568 IgirtfpdxQholmail com www igirtl org) social and medical concealm ent of m tersex existence (7/03) and trans fannies Provides advocacy, education and (5 03 referrals regarting schools, sam e sex mam age. adoption, parenting and m ore The Families with Kids Groups 2883191 ipdxQsuomrorproiecl org) (7/03) Lesbian Avengers is a direct action group dedicated enjoy pizza drtners and separate discussion/play time for to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bi w om en and queer parents/caregrvers and their children Portland trans dyke s metro 6-7 45 pm fourth Fridays at Augustana Lutheran Old Lesbians Organising for Change (OLOC) (503 309 5777) (1/03) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men m eets to share information and provide support xi dealing with the challenges of W ing with mul (6 308 pm third Wednesday Astnda 5032239511H V03) tiple scle ro sis Church. 271 0 N E 14th A ve Clark C o u n ty 6:30 8 pm a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social third Fridays at Children s Hom e Society. 30 9 W 12th St for lesbians 6 0 and older interested m changing the and support group for individuals desiring to explore and (5 032283892 social d ise a se of ageism Imfamily&mfamly org H V 0 3 ) To register your Multnomah County Dom estic Partnership bong $ 6 0 cash to the M ultnom ah (8 am 4 45 pm Monday Fnday 501 SE Hawthorne Bhd 503 988 3027) (7/03) C ounty offices The N AM ES Project provides a cce ss and training for organizatnns to display the A D S Mem orial Q u A (PO Box 5423 Portland. OR 97228 503 797 2881) (7/03) Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearm enthosi (I pm second Wednesday 5032863575.) (7/04) Radical Women are active m the struggle against big otry and exploitation (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Killmgsworth St 503 240 4462 rwpdxthgc o rg ) (7/03) Rural Organising Project is a netw ork of hum an dignity grou ps taking action at the local and state level (POBox 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056 5035438417 ofhceOroporg www rop org ) (7/03) a sts to celebrate their S e c o n d Am endm ent rights org 7(7/03) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the A F l C D that lets union m em bers ra iy support for gay. les (7 pm 541 -298-8383) (7/03) Parents, Families end Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon m eets on the third M onday of the month for support, education and (6 pm coffee, visiting, 630 pm meeting All People 's UCC. 2330 NE Division St . Bend 541 317 2334) (7/03) advocacy (PO Box 4928 Portland. OR 97208 4928 503 533 8787 nwgaQnwgapdx org www nwgwpdx org) (7/03) e xpre ss another gender Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) w elcom es all to its m onthly m eetxigs at Fxst United M ethodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 5 03 232 7676 www pftagpdx org ) (1/03) Coastal A ID S Network (C A N ) publishes a newsletter for the queer com m unity of the central O regon coast with a calendar of events xi Lincoln and Tillamook counties A lso plays host to dances, m ovie nights, d iscu ssio n groups and m ore (541 994 5597. www coastalaidsnetwork homestead com.) (7/03) North Coast Pride Network is a volunteer human dignity orgam zatxxi serving the sexual m m onties com munity xi the Colum bia Pacific Region Publishes a newsletter, m aintains a resource office and sp o n so rs (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 Cctege Way 503 357 2442 fgpflagOatt net) (7/03) Metro: Professional Lesbians with Vision is a support grocp for lestxan TroneFamHIee is a support group for the family and and S O s M e e ts upstairs in the Kom onia Center (7-9 pm Saturday 1414 Kincaid St.) (7/03) Gey A Bisexual M en's Group m eets every (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541-752 2491X1/03) W ednesday in C orvallis and d isc u ss issu e s dealing with queer straxjht xiterac txxis and to build alliances through L C C and the greater Eugene area O ffers the xiteractive w orkshop "Challenging. Leam xig About and Underm xim g (4 pm Tuesday Room 222. BuSdmg 1. 4000 E 30th Ave 541-463 5331 gaystraightalkanceOrnsn com ) (7/03) H eterosexism " M en'* D iscussion Group for all gay. bi or question xig men every first and third Thursday xi Salem Sp o n so re d by Ufeixie A ID S Project Prevention and (Suite J-20. 3896 Beverly St NE Timothy 503 581 3296X 1 /03) O utreach Se rvice s of Salem Get a id e s W ilde, a social mixer, the third M on day of Mentors and Protdgds (M A P ) is a group of gay each month ( 139 Nmth St men 18 and older M e e ts every se co n d Thursday xi 08. As Iona Mailing address POBox 1317. Astona. O R 97103 Monday social 5 30 9 pm at Café Umontown. 231 W Manne Drive. Astona 5033380161 ncpnOpacther com) (7/03) Southern Oregon: Community Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center is a social services center serving gay. lesbian, bi and trans individuals (717 Siskiyou Bkrd. Ashland Mailing address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 541 4886990 www abdeHis o rg ) (7/03) Chrysalis provides support and education for people involved and xiterested xi the southern O regon trans (7 pm second Saturday AbdiHEhs Lambda Community Center. 771 Siskiyou Blvd , Ashland Mailing address PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls. OR 97601 541 4886990 www chrysaks4tg com) (7/03) com m unity Rogue Valley Parents, Families end Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (7 pm first Thursday Ashland First United Methodist Church. 175 N Mam St Mailmg address PO Box 13. Ashland. OR 97520 541 488-1142or 541 S I2-0326 H I /03) Forest Grove Parents. Families end Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) w elcom es com m unity United C hurch of C h rist Willamette Valley: Community Emergence is a trans support group for MtF. FtM . IS Lane Community College Queer-Straight Alliance provides a safe place for all people to meet (Send a self addressed, stamped envelope lo PO Box 231. Foster OR 97345X1/03) C orvallis Out 'n ' About Youth meet every Thursday xi (7pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541-754-3906 ) Corvafiis. (7/03) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy xi Salem (79 pm third Wednesday First United Methods! Church. 600 State S t . Salem Mailing address POBox 121 Gates. O R 97346 503292 9668 or 503697 2524) (7/03) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians end Gaya (PFLAG) provides support, education and acfvo cacy xi Eugene (6 45 8 45 pm third Monday Fust Congregatxmal Church. 1050 E 23rd A ve. Eugene 541 302 4422X1/03) DaM«ta Fitm iiiAa bm /J riwnwi Fnen/Ii n in f I aihiam r ■ twtiig 1 r grvtiivg g biiq bW UMne Bfiii Gays Schools end Youth Teem provides informa tion. training, networiung and advocacy to m ake sch o o ls safe and fax for all. regardtoss of sexual orientation or gender identity (5 4 1-242 2 7 4 6 7(7/03) Rainbow Rascals is open to a l gay and lesbian per ents of Sumter age children (toddter to 7 years) in the Salem are s to get together for fun and support (70m O lsen m em bers to its m onthly m eetxigs at Forest G rove M onthly m unch 4 pm first Su n days, follow ed by open range tune (ww w portiand pmkpistols tial. G L B T im m igrants and their partners and w orks to Lovo Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency w oriung for social change and supporting gay. lesbian, bi (queerpengumsOhotmail.com.) fourth W ednesday of the month xi The D alles for su p port. information and advocacy Attendance is confiden Coastal Oregon: Community Metro: Support Queer Penguins is the C lark C o lle ge student run support group in Vancouver M e e ts twice a month, open nity for queer w om en and allies, accepts applications for the com m unity including books, gifts, w orkshops, a lesbian dating service Park Ave 503-228-7219) (7/03) Technodyke.com. the online publication and com m u w nters to cover a broad range of subjects Se n d (500 Mattson Ave *4. 541-7666242.) (7/03) Metro: General (503-295 9788 pndenorthwestOusa net www pndenw org.) (7/03) (503-554-0701J VaMoy A ID S Information Network s 24-how hot information and testing. Off-site testing also available support w orkplace nghts and respect on the job (HAAP/OSP Activities Dept., 2605 State S i. Salem. OR 97310. 503-3786207.Hl/03) Cowlitz County Health Department offers free (2100 SE Belmont S t 503-238-5203. pquestOqwest.net.) (7/04) those Iving with H IV / A D S or cancer provides peer education, inform ation, referrals and sup port to all inm ates regardless o f H fV status or sexual Washington: Community Late Awakenings Vancouver a support group for lesbians w ho cam e out later in hfe. m eets m onthly at 503581 5102 www rambowraacats org) (7/03) Sapphic Salon a lesbian social group, m eets (8 pm Dan 503 930 7260) (7/03) Saturdays xi Salem T r a n s p o n d e r ( J h a m t io a F r o n t educates and p ro of trans dtecnm xistion « s u e s xi (tlfeugeneOyahoo com ) (7/03) m otes aw areness Eugene