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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)
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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)
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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)
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Tranagender Lfcaratfaa Front educates and pro
motes awareness of trans (Sacnmmation issues m
Eugene (tkeugeneOyihoo com 7(7/03)