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august 1 5 .2ÛÛ3 * outreach A I D S & H I N ’ Metro: A ID S & H IV Abriena A m H c m H ealth C m M m (A A H O offers support to btock men h u g »«to HV and AOS. Tel us your need* »« re here for you. U>Mnt 503-4 13- 1850.) (7/03) C AR EAaaiat pays tor health nsurance pramums. pre scnptxxi drogs and nsurance plan copayments and deductties for ekgfcle people »Ah HT//AJOS Program of the Oegon Department of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE A c t (8 am-5 pm Montky-Fndey. 503-7314029 or 800405-2313 1(7/03) Caacada A D S Pro j ac t provides nonmetocai serv- ces to people wtoose Ives are affected by HIV and AIDS In O egon and southwest Washington Spanish- language assistance avebahie. (Sude 310. 620 SW Fifth Ave 503-223-5907.) Cl703) C athode C h a ritie s A D S M W a try (C H A T) pro- vxies haacuts. massages, hofcday dm ers, spmtual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memon- als and farraly gnef work. Free and open to a l people ly ing with HIV (503-963-3102.) (7703) C iacfcam ea C a a a ty P s U c H e alth offers anony mous and confidential HIV testing and couneekng to everyone. No needesl Free condoms! C al for sched uled and wak wi testing times (Oregon C ity 503-6553471 Sandy 503 7226660 For other loca tions c * 503- 7226296.) (7/04) C olum bia C o u n ty P u b lic H e alth offers anony mous and confidential HfV tesbng. counsekng and case management to anyone Se haUa espanol We lend HfV books and videoe and offer educational materials and free condoms (5033974651.) (7703) tanoe to Ihoae »Ah HV. inducing 72-hour food bans. emer gency tmrel and lodging entertanmenL pet care, dotting, household goods and cremations. (503-2836535) (7/03) HEAL (H e a lth , E d u catio n, AID S L W a e a l offers information about alternative news of AD S causation and HfV testing C al lo r a free packet of «formation £5 03-2272339. bmportOattbi.comJn/03) C O M M L ’ N I T V Metro: General D o o f A H e a rin g O U T R o a ch (D H O R ) is a non profit organization derbeated to buiebng community among deaf and heanng queers and ahes V isit our Web site for programs, services events and community resources (5032316921 TTY. 503 2356640 voce dhor0deafvtsion net www deafvision net/dhor) (7/0 4 ) EMar Raaourco AWaoco is a group o f senior advo cates and service providers com m itted to im provng service debvery to queer elders Activities n d ude sensi tivity training, housmg dkectory. recreational activities, «form ation and assistance M eets first W ednesday of the month (24 pm 1737 NW 26th Ave Eleen 503224 2640 or Paul 503 9883620 ) (7/04) Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found ed by the gay and lesbian community to prom ote (bgnity and worth m a l people Equity has distnbuted more than $1 mihon « grants to programs throughout Oregon (503-2315759 www equtyfoundation org) (7/0 3 ) It'a My Ptoaauro offers a wide array o f services to the community metudmg books, grfts. workshops, a resource b u le t« board, free housmg listings and a free lesbian dating service (3106 NE 64lh Ave. Portland. OR 97213 503 280 8030 H7703) KBOO-FM'a O ut Loud is a queer news program foe second and fourth Tuesdays o f the month w ith time aborted for pubbe announcements (6 pm kboooutloud0yahoo com) (7 /0 4 ) Lesbian C om m unity Pro jec t is a m ulti sue. multi racial, membersh? organization that bubds community and organizes for yistice among lesbians and our Inends and ahes Sbdmg scale membersNp is open to anyone who supports lesixan leadersh? « our community C al for «form ation about events, classes, support groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities (800 NW Sixth Ave 9253 Mating address PO Box 5 931. Portland. OR 97228 5032270605X7/03) Love Makes a Fam ily Inc. is a nonprofit agency working for social change and supporting gay. lesbian, tx and trans tambes Provides advocacy, education and referrals regarding schools, same sex marriage, adop tu n . parenting and more The Fam ilies w ith Kids Groups enpy pizza dmners and separate áscussion/piay time for queer parents/caregrvers and their children Portland m etro 6-7 45 pm fourth Fridays at Augustana Lutheran Church. 2710 NE )4fo Ave Clark County 6 30 8 pm third Fridays at Children's Home Society. 309 W 12th St (503 2283892 ImtamtyQtmtandy org) (7/0 3 ) .Multnomah County Heafth Department s HIV CaanuunRy Test S ite otera confidential testng »Ah or without your name By appointment Wednesday and Fnrhy or on a last-come, frsr served »rah-m basis Monday. Tuesday and Thursday S itin g scale fee. Sa habia eapanof; otoerinteipretabonbyappontment <9mt-5.15pm Suth Floor. 426 SW Stork St 503-9653775 )0703) M V D ay C a n te r offers hot maria. couneekng. laun dry faakbes. dothmg. computers »Ah Internet access, phones. mat drop, recreattonal activities, massage and haircuts Se habia espanol. (9 am-3 pm MondeyFriday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503460-3822)0/03) D a ly B read Espreea provides home delvery of high-quakty meals to HV-poeitive «dwduate m need Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends (Mare 503 460 3822 )(7/03) Mahwomah County Heahh napartosirtte HfV neatrot service i u m u t oners 0 oJ-service rnecjca can- t . ndudng on-dte pharmacist ard nutrition^ meckation management, mental herifo service* wetness program and case management. Se habia espanol. ASL and foreign lan guage nterpretatm avalable (8 am-S pm MondayFnday Fourth R oot . 426 SW Start St. 5036665020)0703) O w H ones ie a residential care facabty for those hang with and dying from AIDS (2727 SE Aider St . Portland. Partn e rs h ip P ro je c t provides social work and nurs ing case management to people Ivtng with HIV/AOS. Get help coordmsbng a l aspects of health care as wet as financial management, food and housing assistance, and emotional support. (8:30 am-5 pm MondeyFrtdey 503-230-1202 Intake Une 503-517-3590)0/03) H ie P h * L in k, a social support grorp for people Wing with KV/AIDS, meets weekly at Cascade AIDS Project. Arranges free outings toe movies, bowing and more. (630 pm Wednesday Suite 300,620 SW Fifth Ave. 5032236907. mkennedy0caecadeeida.org.) 0/04) P ro je c t Q u a rt In te g ra tiv e H e a lth C a n to r offers conventional and alternative health care, nutri tion (lasses. support groups and recreational sports activities for people seeking a wetness focus to King and dying, espeaaly those living with H V /A D S or P rida a t W ork Oregon is a new affbate o f the AFL CIO that lets union members raby support for gay. les btan. bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace rights and respect on the job (PO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97208 503 7578907. pndeatwortoregon0yahoo com) (7/03) The Research ft E ducation G roup provides access to HfV/ADS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington. Saa a Heuaa is a specialized adult foeter care home aervmg low-income indtaduab »Ah HfV/AJDS «too need assistance »Ah personal care, mobility, m ediations or (fojg/aicohoi mental health support (4764 SE Logua Road. Mtwauk* 503- 7864829) (7/03) Woman's hH awaraaiaalty AIDB Raaourcs (W UH) is a program for »roman and cNdran affected by HV/AIDS offering ndMdual counseling. support groups, advocacy and other services. Drop-« support group f t am every Tuesday: Nurture Mght for women and foes chtdren every third Wednesday: seaport groups for black women and worisng »«men. CMd care provided. Al services are confidential and free of charge. (9 em-S pm Monday Friday. 1608 SE Ankeny St 503-2364420 or 8863034420) (7/03) / ^ A iu iiu Irl I* ^ l a h IV A vndes free needte-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at Beaverton Community Health Chile (66 pm Monday 12550 SW Second Si. 5036464 734 ) (7/03) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV Coastal AIDS Network (C A M is dedfcafed to human dignity and preventing HIV by buidng community in Lincoln and Tlemook counties through education, out reach. social and support services. Free and anonymous HIV testng by appointment. (3128 NE highway 101 9202. Lincoln Oty. OR 97367.541694-5597 can0wcn.net. www coaetaMsnetwort.homesteed.com) (7/04) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV trades through education, leadersh? and mentor oppor (unities CMd care provided, everyone is welcome (6 pm third Thursday Room 120. State Office Bulking. 800 NE Oregon St 503 943 2228XT/03) P ortland Area Business A ssociation (PABA) is a professional networking organization serving the les ban and gay community and those who support our aims and purposes M onthly events and galhenngs (503 241-2222 www paba comX7 /03) TechnoDyfce.com. the online publication and commu mty for queer women and ahes. accepts applications for wnters to cover a broad range of subjects Send queries and samples to articlesGtechnodyke net Volunteers «terested « tasks ranging from event pro motion and coordination to technical work (HTML cod mg. graphics, etc ) wnte pdxdtechnodyke net (7/04) Veterans fo r Human Rights is a Portland based group of queer m ilitary veterans and fnends offering m-.iual support, social activities and assistance « xxessm g veterans services (5 03 242 3585 • h>on0hevanet com www gayveterans org) (7/04) Metro: Political B a sk R ights Oregon the state's largest grassroots sexual mmonty rights political organization, lobbies Legislature, educates the public and works to end dis crimination through election activities (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 S03 2226IS I www basicnghts org) (7/03) Intersex In itia tiv e P ortland is a network of activists and allies raising awareness and challenging social and merkcat concealment of «tersex existence (503 288-3191 ipdx0survivorproiect org) (7/03) Lesbian Avengers is a dvect action group dedicated to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bi women and trans dykes (503 3095777X7/03) O ld Lesbians O rganising fo r Change (O LO O The NAMES Pro je c t provides access and framing lor organizations to (bspiay the AIDS Memorial Q uit (PO Box 5423. Portland. OR 97228 503 797 2881) Radical Woman are active « the struggle against big otry and exploitation Cab us to get involved1 (7 pm sec ond Wednesday 819 N KiAngsworth Si 5032404462 rw pdxdigc org) (7/04) Rural O rganising P roject is a network of human (kgrvty groups taking action at foe local and state level (POBox 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056 503 5438417 ortceQrop org www rop org) (7/03) Washington: AIDS & H IV C aacada A ID S P iuja U provides nonmedcal services to ndviduate and communities n southwest Washington through its Portland office, inducing support groups, emergency financial assistance, volunteer programs, information and referrals. (Suite 310. 620 SW F4t) r Ave. Portland. OR. 503-223-5907 H7KO ) P a rk C o u n ty H e alth D s p e rta r a rt offers free HV testing for gey and bi men. No needfos used (56-30 pm Thursday 3701 E Fourth P M BNd, Vancouver. 360-397-8096.) (7/03) hepatitis A and B immunzation for needs exchange cus tomers Also provides educational materials, referrals. HIV testing and condoms. (24 pm Tuesday and Thursday. 1952 Nk*h Am , Longview 3604145599.)(7/03 ) H IV /A ID S S u p p o rt G roup for men and women a ongoing, free and facilitated Sponsored by Cascade AOS Project Quest. (6:30330 pm Monday. Suite M100, 1410 Main St , Vancouver 503-493-0288) (7/03) Willamette Valley: AIDS & H IV Pregnancy S upport Group fo r Lesbians is a new «form al support group for lesbians m the process of becoming pregnant or who are pregnant (Dana peterpansyOcomcast net) (7/0 4 ) Oregon Tradeswomen Inc is a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting success f or women « foe The Sexual M in o ritie s Roundtable meets monthly with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff's O ffice and foe Portland Pokce Bureau to ebs- cuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies (Noon-1 30 pm Cat 5038230546 tor date and location) (7/03) su- 772-1 t v mm Metro: Professional C a i i u \# I4 im a a i«% w u M f i OvV1Vf/T T f O U e l i v ^ B t i O lesbian senior housing « the Portland area Cab to jom a com m ittee (503^ 224 8881 www sharepdxom ) (7/0 4 ) H fV Po sbrina l apy s r t G ra sp meets Thursdays in Medford (6 pm. 1501 W Mam SL B * Coyne H fV AM ouee e l Laos Cou nty provides education, prevention, citent services and health care. Registered tect the rights and nterests of gay. lesban. tx and trans teachers and students (503 2462073 oregonglc0 care2 com www geocXies com/oregongic) (7/03) f ■ r.. . ■ ■ ■ .■ E i l t w i ^fTT e O v Southern Oregon: AIDS & H IV provides support services to people living with HIV/AOS in Harney. Matoeur. Baker. GAam, Grant Unon. Wabowe. Lesbians w ith V ision is a support group for lesbian business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171 stopper0prodKjynet.) (7/04) Forest Grove Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community Tha Dads Group is a social support group for gay. b . trans or questioning men who are dads or want to be dads Meets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third Wednesdays (Mike or Don 503-2368339 www thedadsgroup com) The Lesbian Cancer Support N etwork s Hambleton Protect is a nonprofit organization offering net working and direct services to lesbians with cancer and other kfe threatening condrtwns (5033356591 1(7/03) Lata Awakanings a support group for lesban s who came out la te r« Me. meets monthly al Outside In (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave 9255 503-227-0605X7103) Lesbian and Gay Im m igration Rights Task Force (LGIRTF) provides support and «formation to GLBT immigrants and their partners and w o ks to change disennwiatory U S immigration laws (503471-1568 lgirtfpdx0hotmail com www Igrtf org ) (7/04) M u ltip le Sclerosis S e lf H e lp Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support « dealing with the challenges of living with mul tp le sclerosis (6308 pm third Wednesday Astnda 503-223-9511) (7/03) N orthw est Gender A lliance is a monthly social and support group for irxfcvtduals desinng to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 4928 503 533 8787 nwga0nwgapdx com www nwgapdx com.) (7/03) P artners o f Transguys is a new group for partners of trans men that meets every other Fnday to address transition issues All genders welcome (630-730pm Amy 503236- 7412 amycrossman0yahoo com) (7/0 4 ) Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes ab to its monthly meetings at First United M ethodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 503-232-7676 www nwgapdx comX7103) 541342-5068. mam0hhe6anca otg.H7/(M you »Ah others »too understand and share your eqMrt- ence A grouped organizatton for varioua fun events and support. (Jonathan 541-342-5086. &entsv$30hheliance.org)(1/O4) 1 t i l fn t f llP fl r ia ja it ria u e u tle a and O utraa ah t arv faaa a l la ta a a offers free and confi- dential HIV testing on the fourth Thursday of each month as w el as a Peer-to-Peer Discussion Group for HfV-posteve people and the* famhes on second and fourth Tuesdays (State J-20. 3896 Beverly St NE. Testing: 66 pm Timothy 503-561-3296 Discussion Group: 76 pm. Patricia 5033714455 ) (7/03) O regon S ta te P eeks M fa ry M V /A ID S A w a ren ess P ropr aa i (H A A P ) « inmate-based and provides peer education, information, referrals and sup port to a l inmates regardtess of MV status or sexual orientation Many programs are dependent on communi ty volunteers. (HAAP/OSPActrvrbea Dept. 2605 State St . Salem. OR 97310. 5033784207)( 7/03) PosM ua C aona c tle n o f Y a m h fi C ou n ty provides advocacy, refer rate and monthly meetings p ro vin g a social and support environment to residents hi YamhN County. The meetings are held on the ford Tuesday of every month at a confident»! location. (5036546701.) 0 / 03) Halntoow Health R esource C e n te r n CorvaBs offers free, anonymous MV testing and counsebng 3-8 pm every Monday by appointment Also support grot? for gay men bving with MV (500 Madison Ave 94 541-766-6242) (7/03) VaNey A ID S Iwfonuatbau N e tw o rk's 24-hour hot ine provides HIV/AIDS. hepatitis and STD information, support and referrals. EngKsh hot ine: Englah and Spanish materials Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups. (P O Box 971. CorvaBs. OR 97339. 541-7526322 or 8006882437.) Cl 104) Washington: Community Q ueer Penguins is the Clark Cobege student run support group « Vancouver Meets twice a month, open to ab sexual orientations (queerpeogumsOhotmad com ) (7/03) members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church o f Christ (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way 503 357-2442 fgpHag0att net )(7/O4) T ra n s F a m ilia s is a support group for the family and fnends of transgender people M eets at First Congregational United Church of Chnst. (1126 SW Part Ave 503 228 7219) (7/0 3 ) Willamette Valley: Community Emergence is a trans support group for MTF. FTM. IS and SOs M eets upstairs « the Komoraa Center (7 9 pm Saturday 1414 Ktncaxt S M (7/0 3 ) Gay t Bisexual M an's Group meets every Wednesday m Corvahs (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave Central Oregon: Community M id-Colum bia Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on foe fourth Wednesday of the month « The Dalles for sup port. «form ation and advocacy Attendance is confiden tial (7 pm 541 298 8383) (7/03) a ra n fa n tijln a a x A m e x t I a a k l a n a anri r D BI B I I U ) r F f a l n i l l W l IFlQ r fw r ia W a a n a Q S O f L M O w f lB ■WO Metro: Support nurse and Spanish language assistance aeiabfa. Free oral swab HIV testing for gay and bi man 5-0 pm Tueeday*— get $10 or a free bottle o f lube »Aen you return for your results. (1966 Genian Atm.. Eugene. H IV .P neM ve I ^ U /A u M to a * ------ rrw m rit i / O w ir o u o u n v y i i m i u i u t p i n w e i K o n ers rree organizes and produces community forums and the annual Portland Pnde celebration (503-295-9788 pndeoorthwest0usa net www pndenw org ) (7/03) D n b trw m A n b H V Iliv fib B r il (431 SE Red St, Pendleton John 541-2765432)0/(0) n B B I f n i y t v f i I n N H n y I I V B I U I v V | N I ) U IIB I I I p»U- P ride N orthw est Inc., a completely volunteer effort, (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and U rertM a C aaaty HaaBh D a g w h a o rt offers free «fonrnüon and testing Off site testing also avatable. (1650 NW Nano Partem. 9185 503-2296426 or 6006756428. regtoup0mg.org www.ragory M7/04) Oregon At t f f f tetfott G iy M id L u b lin Caucus is an organization for educators that works to pro a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter for lesbians 60 and older «terested « chang«g the social disease of ageism (1 pm second Wednesday 503 2863575.) (7/04) P ortland Pink P istols «vites queer firearm enthusi asts to celebrate their Second Amendment rights M onthly munch 4 pm first Sundays, fotow ed by open range time (www Portland pmkpistots org ) (7/0 3 ) Wheeler. UmatAa and Morrow ooundes. (541689-3119 or 8662486369 eodOeodotg. mmeoc9.org.) (7/04) pquee10qwest.net.) (7/04) OR 97214 503-234-0175.) (7/03) To register your M ultnom ah C ounty D om estic P artnership bong $60 cash to foe Muitnomah County offices (8 am-4 45 pm Monday Fnday 501 SE Hawthorne BNd 503 988 3027) (7/0 3 ) (7/03) cancer. (2100 SE Belmont St 5032385203 Gays (PFLAG)— C entral Oregon meets on the third Monday of foe month for support, education and advoca cy (6pm coffee, visitng. 630pm meeting All People s UCC. 2330 NE Division S t, Bend. 541-3172334 1(7/03) Coastal Oregon: Community Coastal AIDS N etw ork (C AN) publishes a newsletter for the queer community of the central Oregon coast with a calendar of events « Lincoln and Tillamook counties Also plays host to dances, movie nights, discussion groups and more (541 994 5597 www coastaMsnetwort homestead com 1(7/03) N orth Coast P rida N etw ork is a human dignity organization serving the LGBT community of the Columba Pacific Region G ertrude's W ilde monthly social mixer is every third Monday at Café Umontown (530930 pm 231 W Marine Drive. Astona 5033380161 ncpnOpacther com Hl 104 ) Southern Oregon: Community Abdlll-EHis Lambda Com m unity C antor is a social services center serving gay. lesban. b and trans individuals (717 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland Mating address PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541 4886990 www abdeths org 1 (7/03) C hrysalis provides support and education for people involved and interested « the southern O egon trans community (7 pm second Saturday Abdii Eks Lambda Community Center. 771 Siskiyou BNd. Ashland Mating address PO Box 1793. Klamath FaKs. OR 97601 541 4886990 w w w chrysaks4tg com.)(7 /03) Rogus VsHay Parents, Fam ilies and Friands of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (7 pm first Thursday Ashland First United Methodist Church. 175 N Mam St Mating address PO Box 13. Ashland OR 97520 541 488 1142 or 541 512-0326) (7/03) 541 752 2491X7103) Lana C om m unity Collage Q ueer-StreigM A lliance provides a safe place for ab people to meet and discuss issues dealing with queer straight «terac twns and to build alliances (bough IC C and the greater Eugene area O ffers the interactive workshop "Challenging. Learning About and Undemxnmg Heterosexism " (4 pm Tuesday Room 222. Bulking I. 4000 E 30th Ave 541463 5331 gaystraightallianceQmsn com 1(7/03) Man's D iscussion Group for ab gay. b or question mg men every first and third Thursday m Salem Sponsored by Lifeline AIDS Project Prevention and Outreach Services of Salem (Suite J-20. 3896 Beverly St NE Timothy 503 581 3296X7/03) M sntore and ProtdgAs (M AP) is a group of gay men 18 and older M eets every second Thursday « Cotvabis (Send a self addressed, stamped envelope to PO Box 231. Foster. OR 9734 5.1(7/03) O ut V A bout Youth meet every Thursday « Corvabts (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541 754 3906) (7/03) Parents, Fam ilies and Friands o f Las Mans and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy « Salem (79 pm thud Wednesday First United Methodist Church. 600 State S t. Salem Mating address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503 292 9668 or 503 897 2524) (7/03) Parents, Fam ilies and Friands o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy « Eugene (6 45 8 45 pm third Monday First Congregational Church. 1050 E 23rd Ave. Eugene 541 302 4422X7/03) Parents, Fam ilies and Friands o f Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth Taam provides «form a txxi. training networking and advocacy to make schools safoand fair for ab regardtess of sexual orientation or gender identity (54 f 242 2746) (7/03) Rainbow Rascals is open to ab gay and lesbian par ents of similar age children (toddter to 7 years)« the Salem area to get together for fun and support (Kim Olsen 503-581 -5102 www rambowrascals org 1(7/03) Sapphic Salon a lesbian social group, meets Saturdays « Salem (8 pm Dan 503 930-7260 1(7/03) Transponder Liberation F ront educates and pro motes awareness of trans tkscnmmation issues n Eugene (tlfeugene0yahoo comX7/03)
