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august 1.2003» J n t M t j 31 outreach AIDS & HIV Metro: AIDS & HIV A frican Am erican Health C oalition (AAHC I offers support to black men living with HIV and AIDS. TeH us your needs, we re here fo r you (Duane 503-413-1850) (7/0 3 ) CAREAasist pays for health insurance premiums, pre scription drugs and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people with FHV/AIDS. Program of the Oregon Department o f Human Services and the Ryan W hite CARE Act (8 am-5 pm MondayFnday 503- 731 4029 or 800-805-2313.) (7/03) Cascade AIDS P roject provides nonmedical serv ices to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS m Oregon and southwest Washington. Spamsh- language assistance available. (Suite 310. 620 SW Fifth Ave. 503-223-5907) (7/0 3 ) C atholic C harities AIDS M in istry (CHAT) pro vtdes haircuts, massages, holiday dinners, spmtual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memon- als and family gnef work Free and open to afl people liv mg with HIV (503-963-8102 )17/03) Clackamas County P ublic Health offers anony mous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to any one. Se habla espanol No needtes1 C al for scheduled and walk-m testing times (Oregon City. 503-655-8471 Sandy 503-7226660 Mihvaukie 5036556735.) (7/03) Colum bia C ounty P ublic 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 matenals and free condoms (503 397-465 (.7(7/03) Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assis tance to those with HIV, inducing 72 hour food boxes, emer gency travel and lodging, entertamment. pet care, clothing, household goods and cremations. (503-263-8535) (7/03) HEAL (Health, Education, AID S Liaieon) offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call fo r a free packet o f inform ation (503-2272339 bwpod0attbi.com.) (7/03) COMMUNITY Metro: General Deaf A Hearing OUT Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community among deaf and heanng queers and allies V isit our Web site for programs, services, events and community resources (503 231 0921 TTY. 503-235 0840 voice dhor0deafvision net www deafvision net/dhor) (7/04) Elder Resource A lliance is a group of senior advo cates and service providers comm itted lo improving service delivery to queer elders ActM ties include sensi iM ty training, housing directory, recreational activities, information and assistance M eets first Wednesday of the month (2-4 pm 1737 NW 26th Ave Eiieen 503 224 2640 or Paul 503 988 3620) (7/04) Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found ed by the gay and lesbian community to prom ote dignity and worth in all people Equity has distnbuled more than $1 million in grants to programs throughout Oregon (503 231 5759 www eqinlyfoundation. org) (7/0 3 ) It's 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 Ave. Portland. OR 97213 503 280 8080)( 7/03) KBOO-FM's O ut Loud is a queer news program the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month with time allotted for public announcements (6 pm kbooouiioud0yahoo.com) (7/04) Lesbian Com m unity P roject is a multi issue, multi racial, membership organization that builds community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our fnends and allies Sliding scale membership is open to anyone who supports lesbian leadership in our community Call for information about events, classes, support groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities (800 NW Sixth Ave »253 Mailing address PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503 227 0605) (7/03) Love Makes a Fam ily 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 marnage, adop tion. parenting and more The Fam ilies w ith Kids Groups enjoy pizza dinners and separate discussion/play time for queer parents/caregevers and their children Portland m etro 6-7 45 pm fourth Fridays at Augustana Lutheran Church. 2710 NE 14th Ave Clark County 6 30 8 pm third Fridays at Children's Home S ociety 309 W 12th St (503 2283892 Imfamilytilmlamiiy org) (7/03) To register your M ultnom ah County D om estic P artnership bring $60 cash lo the Multnomah County offices (8 am 4 45 pm Monday Fnday 501 SE Hawthorne Btvd 503 988 3027) (7/0 3 ) The NAMES P roject provides access and framing for organizations to display the AIDS Memorial Q uilt (PO Box 5423. Portland. OR 97228 503 797 2881.) (7/03) P ortland Pink Pietote invites queer firearm enthusi asts to celebrate th e * Second Amendment rights M onthly munch 4 pm first Sundays, M ow ed by open range time (www portiand pmkpistols org) (7/0 3 ) Multnomah County Health Department s fflV Community Teel Site offers confidential testng with or without your name By appointment Wednesday and Friday or on a first-come, first saved wefc-m basis Monday. Tuesday and Thursday Skdmg scale fee. Se habla espanol: other interpretahon by appointment <9 am-5; 15 pm Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St 503-988 3775.7(7/03) HIV Day C enter offers hot meals, counseling, laun dry facilities, clothing, computers with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts Se habla espanol (9 am-3 pm MondayFnday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-460-3822.) (7/03) D aily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to HIV positive individuals m need Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends (Mara 503 460-3622m m Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Health Services Center offers a fut-service m edial clin ic. including on-site pharmacist and nutritionist, medication management, mental health services, wellness program and case management. Se habla espanol. ASL and foreign lan guage interpretation available (8 am-5 pm Monday Fnday Fourth Floor. 426 SW Staik St. 503-9686020 )17/03) O ur House is a residential care facility for those living with and dying from AIDS. (2727 SE Alder St.. Portland. OR 97214 503 234-0175.) (7/03) Belmont St. 503-2386203 pquestOqwestnet) (7/04) The Research A Education Group provide« access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and therapies The Pink Link, a social support group for people living with HIV/AIDS. meets weekly at Cascade AIDS Protect Ananges free outings like movies, bowling and more (630 pm Wednesday Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave 5 03-223-5907 rnkennedy0cascadeaids.org )(7/04) P roject Quest Integrative Health C enter offers conventional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recreational sports activities for peo ple seeking a wellness focus to IMng and dying, especial ly those living with HfV/AIDS or cancer (2100 SE P ride at W ork Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL CIO that lets union members rally support for gay. les bian. bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace nghts and respect on the job (PO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97208 503 7576907 pndeatworkoregon&yahoo com. J(7/03) P rid e N o rth w e s t In c. a com pletely volunteer e ffo rt, organizes and produces com m unity forum s and the annual Portland Pnde celebration (503-295-9788 pndenorthwestQusa net www pndenw org.) (7 /0 3 ) Um atilla County Health O ipartm aat offers free (I650NW Nato Parkway. »185 503-229-8428 or 80087S6428 ragroup0nag org. www rag org) (7/04) nformatxm and testng O ff site testng also am iable. serving low-income indMduals with HfV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, m ediations or drug/alcohol mental health support. (4764 SE Logos Road. Mkwaukie 503-786-4829.) ( 7/03) Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Women's Intercom m unity AIDS Resource (W IAR) is a program for women and children affected HIV P ositive S upport Group meets Thursdays m Medford. (6 pm ISO) W Mam S t B it Coyne L ife lin e AIDS P ro je ct P revention and O utreoch Services o f Seioai offers free and confi 541-772-1777.7(7/03) dential HIV testing on the fourth Thursday o f each month as well as a Peer-to-Peer Discussion Group for M V-pontive people and thee families on second and fourth Tuesdays (Sute J-20. 3896 Beverly St. NE. Washington: AIDS & HIV Testmg: 6 8 pm Timothy 503581-3296. Discussion C ro p 7-9 pm Patncia 5033714455.) (7/03) (431 S E J M St.. PenJeton. John 541-2765432)0/03) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home by HIV/AIDS offering mdrvtdual counseling, support groups, advocacy and other services Drop-m support group 11 am every Tuesday. Nurture Night fo r women and their children every third Wednesday, support grots» for black women and working women. CM d care provided AD services are confidential and free of charge (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday 1608 SE Ankeny St 503-238 4420 or 888 303-4420 ) (7/03) W ashington County Hoalth Departm ent pro vides free needle free HIV testing services fo r gay and bi men at Beaverton Community Health CSrac (6 6 pm Monday 12550 SW Second St. 503646-4734 ) (7/03) Cascade AIDS Proj ect provides nonmedical serv ices to indwiduals and communities n southwest Washington through its Portland office, including support groups, emergency financial assistance, volunteer pro grams. inform ation and referrals (Sute 310. 620 SW Fifth Ave., Portland. OR. 503-2235907 ) (7/03) C lark C ounty Hoalth D opartm ant offers free HIV testing for gay and bi men. No needtes used) (5 6 30 pm Thursday 3701 E Fourth Plum BM .. Vancouver 360-397-8098.) (7/0 3 ) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV Coastal AIDS N etw ork (CAN) is dedicated to human dignity and preventing HIV by buW rg community m Lincoln and Tillamook counties through education, out reach. social and support services Free and anonymous HIV testing by appointment. (3128 NE Highway 101 »202. Lincoln City. OR 97367 541-9946597. can0wcn.net. www coastalaldsnetworkhomestead.com) (7/04) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living Cowtttz County Hoalth Dopartm out offers free hepatitis A and B mmuntzation for needte exchange cus tomers Also provides educational materials, referrals. HIV testing and condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday. 1952 Nmth Ave., Longview 360414 5599 ) (7/03) H IV/AID S Support Group for men and women is ongoing, free and facitated Sponsored by Cascade AO S Prefect Quest (6:306 30pm Monday Sute MI00. 1410 Mam S t. Vancouver. 5034930288) (7/03) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV provides support services to people living with HIV/AIDS HIV A lliance o f Lana C ounty provides education, prevention, client services and health care. Registered (POBox 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056 503 543 8417. office0rop org www rop.org) (7/03) (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 563232-7676 www nwgapdx com.) (7/03) Forest Grove Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of Lesbians and Gaye (P F IA G ) welcomes community Metro: Professional Lesbians w ith Vision is a support group for lesbian business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171. stopper0prodigynet.) (7/04) Oregon Education A ssociation 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 lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to join a com m ittee (503-224 8881 www sharepdx org) (7/0 4 ) (7/03) oregong!c0care2 com www geocities com/oregongk.) Oregon Tradeswomen Inc is a nonprofit group The Sexual M in o ritie s Roundtable meets monthly with representatives from the Multnomah County Shenff's O ffice and the Portland Police Bureau to dis cuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcem ent agencies. (Noon-1 30 pm Call 503-823-0546 for date and location) (7/03) dedicated to promoting success for women in the trades through education, leadership and mentor oppor tumtles Child care provided; everyone is welcome TechnoD yke.com the online publication and com a professional networking organization serving the les bian and gay community and those who support our aims and purposes Monthly events and gatherings (503241 2222 www paba com) (7/03) (6 pm third Thursday Room 120. State Office Building. 800 NE Oregon St 503 943 2228 ) (7/03) P ortland Area Business A ssociation (PABA) is members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church o f Chnst. (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way 503 357 2442 fgp8ag0att net 7(7/04) TransFam ilies is a support group for the family and fnends of transgender people M eets at First Congregational United Church of Christ. (1126 SW Park Ave 503 228 7219) (7/03) Central Oregon: Community M id-Colum bia Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (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) (7/03) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gaye (PFLAG)— C entral Oregon meets on the third Monday of the month for support, education and advocacy (6 pm coffee, visiting. 630 pm meeting. All group of queer m ilitary veterans and fnends offenng mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans services (503-242 3585 fdixon0hevanet com www gayveterans org) (7/04) bi. trans or questioning men who are dads or want to be dads Meets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third Wednesdays (Mike or Don 503 236 8339 Coastal AIDS N etw ork (C AN) publishes a newsletter for the queer community of the central Metro: Political The Lesbian Cancer S upport N etw ork s Hamtdelon Project is a nonprofit organization offenng networking and direct services to lesbians with cancer and other life threatening conditions (503 3356591) (7/03) Portland. OR 97240 503 222 6151 www basicnghts org) (7/03) Interaex In itia tiv e P ortland is a network of activists and allies raising awareness and challenging social and medical concealment of ctersex existence (503 288 3191 ipdx0survrvorprofect org 7(7/03) GLBT immigrants and their partners and works to change discnmmatory U S immigration laws Lesbian Avengers is a direct action group dedicated (7/04) to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bi women and trans dykes (503 3095777)(7/03) Old Lesbians O rganizing fo r Change (O LO O a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter for lesbians 60 and older interested m changing the social disease of ageism (I pm second Wednesday 503 286 3575.) (7704) Radical Women are active m the struggle against bigotry and exploitation C a l us to get involved1 (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Kkkngsworth St 503 2404462 rwpdx0rgc org ) (7/04) Oregon coast with a calendar of events m Lincoln and Tillamook counties Also plays host to dances, movie nights, discussion groups and more (541 994 5597. www coastalaidsnetwork homestead com ) (7/03) N orth Coast P ride N etw ork is a human dignity organization serving the LGBT community of the Columbia Pacific Region G ertrude's W ilde monthly social mixer is every third Monday at Cafe Umontown (530-9 30 pm 231 W Manne Drive. Astona 5033380161 ncpn0paciher com) (7/0 4 ) (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave »255 503 2276605) (7/03) Lesbian and Gey Im m igration Rights Task Force (LGIRTF) provides support and information to (503-471-1568 lgirtfpdx0hotmail com www Igatf org) M ultipie Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share mformation and provide support m dealing with the challenges of living with mul- tp ie sclerosis (6 308 pm third Wednesday Astnda 5032239511) (7/03) N orthw est Gender A lliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 972084928 5035336787 nwgaOnwg^dx com www nwgapdx.com) (7/03) T n s t l w m i i ^ ----------- « - C _____ 111____ ______- * B - f --------- ■ - n i rwYTlwfrO rBswWEB § I BfWff^ee wfni a FTW slOB R ural O rganizing Pro ject is a network of human Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes a l to its (kgmty groups taking action at the local and state level monthly meetings at Fast United M ethodist Church Positive Connection of Yamhill County piovides advocacy, referrals and monthly meetings providing a social and support environment to residents m Yamhi County. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at a confidential location. (503-5546701.) (7/03) Rainbow Health Resource C enter m Corvaks offers free, anonymous HIV testing and counselng 3-3 pm every Monday by appointment. Also support group fo r gay men living with HIV (500 Madison Ave. *4 541-7666242) (7/03) Valley AIDS Inform ation N etw ork s 24-hour hot line provides HIV/AIDS. hepatitis and STD ^form ation, support and referrals. English hot line. English and Spanish matenals Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups. (P.O. Box 971. Corvaks. OR 97339. Washington: Community Queer Penguins is the Clark College student mn support group in Vancouver Meets twice a month, open to all sexual orientations (queerpengums0hotmail com ) (7/03) Willamette Valley: Community Emer gence is a trans support group for MTF. FTM. IS and SOs M eets upstairs m the Komonia Center Gay l Bisexual M en's Group meets every Wednesday m Corvallis (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541-7522491 7(7/03) Lane Com m unity College Q ueer-Straight A lliance provides a safe place for all people to meet and discuss issues dealing with queer straight mterac lions and to build alliances through LCC and the greater Eugene area O ffers the interactive workshop 'Chaflengmg. Learning About and Undermining Heterosexism ' (4 pm Tuesday Room 222. Burking 1. 4000 E 30th Ave 541463 5331 gaystraxjhlakanceOmsncom.)(7/03) mg men every first and third Thursday m Salem Sponsored by Ulekne AIDS Project Prevention and Outreach Services o f Salem (Suite J 20. 3896 Beverly St NE Timothy 503 581 3296 ) (7/03) Coastal Oregon: Community Late Awakenings a support group for lesbians who came out later m life, meets monthly at Outside In 2605 State St.. Salem. OR 97310. 503-3784207.) (7 /0 3 ) M on's D iscussion G roup for all gay. tx or question Metro: Support sexual minonty nghts political organization, lobbies Legislature, educates the pubic and works to end dis cnmmation through election activities (PO Box 40625. and provides peer education, Inform ation, referrals and support to afl inm ates regardless o f HIV status or sexual orientation Many programs are dependent on com m unity volunteers (HAAP/OSP A ctivities Dept., People's UCC. 2330 NE Division St.. Bend 541-317-2334 ) (7/0 3 ) The Dads Group is a social support group for gay. www thedadsgroup com) O regon S ta le Pe n itentia ry H IV /A ID S Aw areness P rogram (H A A P ) « inmate-based (7 9 pm Saturday 1414 Kincaid St ) (7/03) Veterans fo r Humen R ights is a Portland based Basic Rights Oregon, the state's largest grassroots nurse and Spanish language assistance available Free orel swab HIV testing fo r gay and bi men $-8 pm Tuesdays— g e t $10 o r a free bottle o f lube when you return fo r your results (1966 Garden Ave.. Eugene. 541-342-5068 mam0hivallance.org) (7/0 4 ) HIV P ositive S o c ia l/A ctivitie s G roup connects you w ith others who understand and share your expen ence A group-led organization for vanous fun events and support. (Jonathan 541-3426068. ckentsvs30hivakance.org) (7/04) S enior H ousing and R etirem ent E nterprises (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and m unity lo r queer women and allies, accepts applica tions fo r w nters lo cover a broad range o f subjects Send quenes and sam ples to articles@ technodyke net Volunteers interested in tasks ranging from event prom otion and coordination to technical w ork (HTML coding, graphics, etc ) w nte pdx@ technodyke.net (7 /0 4 ) 8662466369 eockOeodorg www eock org 7(7/04) for people in Oregon and southwest Washington, P artnership P ro je ct provides social work and nurs ing case management to people flvtng with HIV/AIDS. G et help coordinating all aspects of health care as well as financial management, food and housing assistance, and emotional support. (8.30 am-5 pm Monday Fnday 503-230-1202 Intake Une 503-517-3590.) (7/03) n Harney. M atwur. Baker. GAam. G rant Urvon. Wa bum. Wheeler. Um atia and Morrow counties. (54 16893119 or Southern Oregon: Community A b d ill-E llis Lambda C om m unity C enter is a social services center serving gay. lesbian, bi and trans mdwiduals (717 Siskiyou Btvd . Ashland Marling address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 5414886990 www abdeks org.) (7/03) C hrysalis provides support and education fo r people involved and interested m the southern Oregon trans community (7 pm second Saturday Abdkl Elks M entors and Protégés (M AP) is a group of gay men 18 and older M eets evety second Thursday in CorvaNis (Send a self addressed, stamped envelope to PO Box 231. Foster. OR 973451(7/03) O ut V A bout Youth meet every Thursday m Corvallis (7pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541-754 3906 ) (7/03) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy m Salem (79 pm third Wednesday Fast United Methodist Church. 600 State S t. Salem Making address POBox 121. Gates. OR97346 503 2929668 or 503 897 2524 ) (7/03) Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy m Eugene (6 45 8 45 pm thad Monday Fast Congregational Church. 1050 E 23rd Ave Eugene 541 3024422) (7/03) D sraefs !■ srolllee ^aa^A B T f l eelklene ^aaaA rltvW set * elrlltree BIW riroflUe W kroWWIB Biw Gays Schools and Youth Teem provides nform a bon. training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fa * for a l. regartfess of sexual orientation or gender identity (5 4 1 242 2746 ) (7/03) Lambda Community Center. 771 Siskiyou Btvd. Ashland Making address POBox 1793. Klamath Fat s. OR 97601 5 414886990 www chrysaks4tg com.) (7 /0 3 ) R ainbow Rascals is open to a l gay and lesbian parents o f stm4sr-sge chédren (toddfer to 7 years) in the Salem ares to get together fo r fun and support (Kim Ohen 503-581-5102 www raaibownscats org ) (7 /0 3 ) Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (7 pm first Thursday Ashland Sapphic B a lm , a lesbian social group, meets Saturdays m Salem (8 pm Dan 503 930 7260 ) (7/03) Fast Unted Methodst Church. 175 N Mam St Making address PO Box 13. Ashland. OR 97520 541488 1142 or 5415126326 ) (7/03) V Tranagender Lfcaratfaa Front educates and pro motes awareness of trans (Sacnmmation issues m Eugene (tkeugeneOyihoo com 7(7/03)
