outreach
AIDS & HIV
Metro: AIDS & HIV
African American Health Coalition (AA H Q offers
support to bfeck men King with HIV and ADS Tel us your
needs, we re here for you (Duane 503-413 -1850.) (7/03)
CAREAssist pays lor 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 White CARE Act. (8 am-5 pw MondayFnday.
503 7314029 or 800805 2313.) (7/03)
Cascade AIDS Project provides nonmedical serv
ices to people whose lives are affected by HIV and
AIDS m Oregon and southwest Washington Spanish-
language assistance available (Suite 310. 620 SW Fifth
Ave 503-223-5907) (7/03)
Catholic Charities AIDS Miniatry (CHAT) pro
vides haircuts, massages, holiday dinners, spmtua!
direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memon-
als and family gnef work Free and open to afi people liv
ing with HIV (503-963-8102.) (7/03)
Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous
and confidential HV testing and counseling to everyone No
needles1 Free condoms' Call for scheduled and waik-m test
Ing times (Oregon O ty 503-6558471 Sandy
503-7228660. For other locations cal 503-72282863(7/04)
Multnomah County Health Department s HIV
Community Test Site offers confidential testng with or
withoi|J your name By appointment Wednesday and Fnday
or on a frst-come, first-served wafc-in basis Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday Slring-scale fee Se habla espanol:
other nterpretarion by appointment (9am-5 l5p m Sixth
Floor. 426 SW Stark St 5039883775.) (7/03)
HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laun
dry facilities, clothing, computers with Internet access,
phones, mad drop, recreational activities, massage and
haircuts Se habla espanol (9 am-3 pm Monday-Fnday
2941 NE Ainsworth S t 503-4603822.) (7/03)
Dally Bread Express provides home delivery of
high-quality meals to HlV positrve mdrnduals in need.
Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for
weekends (Mara 503 4603822 .) (7/03)
Multnomah County Health Department ! HIV
Health Services Center offers a fuH service medical
clmic. including on-site pharmacist and nutritionist, med
ication management, mental health services, wellness
program and case management. Se habla espanol. ASL
and foreign language interpretation available
(8 am-5 pm MondayFnday. Fourth Floor. 426 SW Stark
St 503-988-5020.)(7/03)
Our House is a residential care facility for those Svmg
with and dying from AIDS (2727 SE Aider St.. Portland.
OR 97214. 503 234-0175 ) (7103)
Columbia County Public Health offers anony
mous and confidential HfV testing, counseling and case
management to anyone. Se habla espanol We lend HIV
books and videos and offer educational materials and
free condoms. (503-397 4651 ) (7/03)
Partnership Project provides social work and nurs
ing case management to people living with HIV/AJDS
Get help coordinating all aspects of health care as well
as financial management, food and housing assistance,
and emotional support (8 3 0 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday.
503-230-1202 Intake Une 503-517-3590 ) (7/03)
Frlands of Peopta with AIDS Foundation offers
assistance to those with HIV. including 72 hour food
boxes, emergency travel and lodging, entertainment, pet
care, clothing, household goods and cremations
(503-283 8535.) (7/03)
The Pink Link, a social support group for people fomg
with H IV/AD S. meets weekly at Cascade AIDS Project.
Arranges free outings like movies, bowling and more.
(6 30 pm Wednesday Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave
503-223-5907 mkemodyOcaacadeads org.) (7/04)
HEAL (Health, Education. AIDS Liaison) offers
information about alternative views of AIDS causation
and HIV testing. Cafl for a free packet of information.
(503227-2339 bwpod&attbi com ) (7/03)
Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers
conventional and alternative health care, nutrition classes,
support groups and recreational sports activities for peo
ple seeking a wellness focus to Irving and dying, especial
COMMUNITY
Metro: General
Deaf A Hearing OUT Reach (DHOR) is a non
profit organization dedicated to building community
among deaf and heanng queers and allies Visit our
Web site for programs, services, events and community
resources (503-231 0921 77V. 503-235 0840 voice
dhor&deafvision net www deafvision n e t/d h o r ) (7/04)
Elder Resource Alliance is a group of senior advo
cates and service providers committed to improving service
deliveiy to queer elders Activities include sensitivity train
ing, housing directory, recreational activities, information
and assistance. (3-5 pm first Wednesday f 737 M V 26th
Ave Eileen 503-224 2640 or Paul 5039883620 ) (7/04)
Pride Northwest Inc. a completely volunteer effort,
organizes and produces community forums and the
annual Portland Pnde celebration (503 295 9788
pndenorthweslQusa net www pndenw org )(7 /0 3 )
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises
(SHARD is laying the groundwork for future gay and
lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to |oin a
committee C503-224 8 88 1 www sharepdx org ) (7104)
The Sexual Minorities 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 enforcement agencies (N oon-1 30 pm Call
5038230546 for date and location ) (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 distributed more than
$1 million in grants to programs throughout Oregon
(503-231 -5759 www eqwtyfoundation o rg ) (7/03)
TechnoDyke.com. the online publication and commu
mty 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 m tasks ranging from event pro
motion and coordination to technical work (HTML cod
ing, graphics, etc.) wnte pdxOtechnodyke net (7/04)
It'« 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 v e . Portland.
OR 97213 503 280 8 08 0) (7103)
Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based
group of queer military veterans and fnends offenng
mutual support, social activities and assistance in
accessing veterans services. (503 242 3585
fdixon&hevanel com www gayveterans o rg ) (7/04)
KBOO-FM's Out Loud is a queer news program
the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month with
time allotted for public announcements (6 pm
kboooutloud6yahoo co m ) (7/04)
Metro: Political
Lesbian Community Project 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 M V Sixth
Ave 4253 Mailing address PO Box 5931. Portland.
OR 97228 503-227-0605 ) (7/03)
Love Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency
working for social change and supporting gay. lesbian, bt
and trans families Provides advocacy, education and
referrals regarding schools, same-sex marriage, adoption,
parenting and more The Families with Kids Groups
enjoy pizza dinners 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
third Fridays at Children s Home Society. 309 W 12th St
(503-228 3892 Imfamily&mfamily org ) ( 7/03)
To register your Multnomah County Domestic
Partnership bong $60 cash to the Multnomah
County offices (8 am-4 45 pm Monday Friday 501 SE
Hawthorne Bhd 503 988 30277(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
CIO that lets umon members rally support for gay. les
ban, b and trans issues and lets the queer community
support workplace nghts and respect on the |ob
(PO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97208 503 757 8907
pndeatworkoregonOyahoo com )( 7/03)
Basic Rights Oregon, the state s largest grassroots
sexual mmonty nghts political organization, lobbies
Legislature, educates the public and works to end dis
cnmmation through election activities (PO Box 40625,
Portland. OR 97240 503 222-6151
www basicnghts org.) (7/03)
Intersax Initiative Portland is a network of
activists and allies raising awareness and challenging
social and medical concealment of intersex existence
(503-288-3191 ipdxQsurvtvorpro/ect o rg ) (7/03)
ly those living with HfV/AJDS or cancer. (2100 SE
Belmont S t 503238-5203 pquestQqwest net >(7/04)
TH* R« March A Education Group provides access
to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drags and therapies
for people m Oregon and southwest Washington
(1650 NW Narto Parkway. 4185.503 2298428 or
8008758428 regroup6reg.org. www re g o rg ) (7/04)
Swan Houaa « a specialized adult foster care home
serving low-income individuals with H IV/AD S who need
assistance with personal care, mobility, m ediations or
drag/alcohol mental health support (4764 SE Logos
Road. KMwaukie 503 7864829) (7/03)
Woman's Intercommunity AIDS Raaourca
CWIAR) is a program for women and children affected
by HIV/AIDS offenng «dividual counseling, support
groups, advocacy and other services Drop-in support
group 11 am every Tuesday; Nurture Night for women
and their children every third Wednesday: support
groups for black women and working women. Chid care
provided AH services are confidential and free of
charge (9 am-5 pm Monday Fnday. 1608 SE Ankeny
S t 503 238-4420 or 888303-4420) (7/03)
Washington County Health Department provides
free neede-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men
at Beaverton Community Health O ric . (530-7-30pm
Monday 12550 SW Second S t 5 038464 734.7(7/03)
HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays m
Medford (6 pm. 1501 W Mam S t B ill Coyne
541 772-1777.) (7/03)
Washington: AIDS & HIV
Cascade AIDS Project provides nonmedical serv
ices to mdMduals and communities n southwest
Washington through Its Portland office, inducing support
groups, emergency financial assistance, volunteer pro
grams. Information and referrals (Suite 310. 620 SW
Fifth A ve. Portland. OR. 503-223 5907 )0 /0 3 )
Clark County Health Department offers free HIV
testing for gay and bi men No needes used'
(5 8 30 pm Thursday 3701 E Fourth Plain B lvd,
Vancouver. 360-397 8096 )0 /0 3 )
HIV Positive Social/Activities Group connects
you with others who understand and share your wçerv
ence A gioup-led organization for various fun events
and support. (Jonathan 541-3425068
ckentsvs30hrvalkance.org) (7/04)
Lifeline AIDS Project Prevention and
Outreach Service« of Salem 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 positive people and their famées on second and
fourth Tuesdays (Suite J-20. 3896 Bevedy Si NE.
Testing 6-8 pm Timothy 5035818296. Discussion
Group: 7-9 pm. Patnca 503-371 -4455) (7/03)
Oregon State Penitentiary HIV/AIDS
Awareness Program (HAAP) is inmate-based and
provides peer education, «formation, referrals and sup
port to aH «m ates regardess of HIV status or sexual
orientation Many programs are dependent on commu
nity volunteers (HAAP/OSP A ctivities D e p t.
2605 S tale S t . Salem. OR 97310 503-3784207 )
0 / 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 S i. Vancouver 503493-0288 )0 /0 3 )
Rainbow Health Heaouroe Center In CorvaKs
offers free, anonymous HfV testing and counsekng
3 8 pm every Monday by appointment Also support
group for gay men living with HfV. (500 Madison Ave
Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV
f
HIV Alliance of Lana County provides education,
prevention, client services and health care. Registered
Valley AIDS Information Network $ 24-hour hoi
line provides FflV/ADS, hepatitis and STD «formation,
support and referrals. English hot Une; English and
Spanish materials Speakers for schools, recovery and
adult groups (P .0 Box 971. Corvetrs. OR 97339
Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) is defeated to
human dignity and preventing HIV by buiring community
in Uncdn and Tflamook counties through education, out
reach. social and support service a Free and anonymous
HIV testng by appontment (3128 NE Highway 101 4202.
Lincoln Cay. OR 97367 541994 5597 eanOwcnnet
www.coastalaidsnetwork homestead com.) (7/04)
I K fV M JB
M s w m u r e e jo n u R m tn ru r i n o e p e n a e n i u v ?n g
provides support services to people living with HIV/AIDS
Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian
Caucus is an organization for educators that works to pro
tect the nghts and nterests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans
teachers and students (503-2462073 oregonglrft
care2 com www geodes com/oregong/c 7(7/03)
Oregon Tradeswoman Inc is a nonprofit group
dedicated to promoting success for women w the
trades through education, leadership and mentor oppor
tunities Child care provided, everyone is welcome
(6 pm third Thursday Room 120. State Office Building.
800 NE Oregon St 503 943 2228 ) (7/03)
Portland Area Business Association (PABA) is
a professional networking organization serving the les
bian and gay community and those who support our
aims and purposes Monthly events and gatherings
(5 0 3 2 4 1 2222 www paba com ) (7/03)
Metro: Support
The Dads Croup is a social support group for gay.
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
www thedadsgroup com )
The Lesbian Cancer Support Network s
Hambleton Project is a nonprofit organization offenng net
working and direct services to lesbians with cancer and
other kfe-threatenmg conditions (503 335-6591)(7103)
Late Awakenings, 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 Rights Task
Fore« (LGIRTF) provides support and information to
GLBT immigrants and their partners and works to change
disenminatory U S immigration laws (503-471-1568
IgirtfpdxQhotmailcom w w w Igirtforg7(7/04)
Old Lesbians Organixing for Chang« (OLOC)
a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter
for lesbians 60 and older interested in changing the
social disease of ageism ( I pm second Wednesday
503 286 3 5 7 5 )(7/04)
Multiple Sclerosis Saif Help Group for lesbians
and gay men meets to share information and provide
support m dealing with the challenges of living with mul
tiple sclerosis (6 3 0 8 pm third Wednesday Aslnda
503 223 95117(7/03)
Radical Woman are active m the straggle against big
otry and exploitation Call us to get involved1 (7 pm sec
ond Wednesday 819 N KiHmgsworth S t 503-240 4462
rwpdx&igc o rg ) (7 /04)
Northwest Gander Alliance is a monthly social
and support group for individuals desiring to explore and
express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR
97208 4928 503-533-8787 nwga&nwgapdx com.
www nwgapdx com .7(7 /03)
Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian
business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171
stoppeiQprodigy net.) (7/04)
Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
541342 5088. msmOfwetence org )L7/04)
Positive Connection of YamhM County provides
advocacy, referrals and monthly meetings provring a
social and support environment to readents in YamhM
County The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of
every month at a confidential location (503554-0701.)
(7/03)
Lesbian Avengers is a direct-action group dedicated
to the survival and visibility of lesbians, bi women and
trans dykes (5033095777.7(7/03)
Metro: Professional
UmatWa County Health Department offers free
nfonmahon and tearing. Off site testng also evaiable
(431 SE Third St.. Pendeton John 541-278-5432 )0 /0 3 )
nurse and Speraah language assistance avalabie. Free
oral swab HIV testing for gay and tx men S-8 pm
Tuesdays—get $10 or a free bottle of U » when you
return for your results (1966 Garden Arm.. Eugene.
Cowlitz County Health Department offers free
hepatitis A and 8 Immunization for neede exchange cus
tomers. Also provides educational materials, referrals, HIV
testing and condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday
1952 Ninth Ave . Longvew 3 6 0 4 1 4 5 5 9 9 )0 /0 3 )
Looking Beyond Religion is a support group for
people who have been adversely affected by religion or
those who feel confused or disillusioned « their search
for personal spintuality (7 9 pm first and third Thursday
1236 SW Salmon St 503 8 1 9 5 1 6 0 )0 /0 4 )
Rural Organizing Project is a network of human
dignity groups taking action at the local and state level
(PO Box 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056 503 543 8417
ofhceOrop org www rop.org) (7/03)
in Harney. Mafoeur. Baker. GAam, G rant Uraon. WaHowa.
W ieeler, Um atla and Morrow counties. (5418893119
or 866 248 3369 eodO eoci org www eoc4.org ) (7/04)
Partners of Transguys is a new group for part
ners of trans men that meets every other Fnday to
address transition issues All genders welcome
(6 30 7 30 pm Amy 503 236 7412
amycrossmanOyahoo com .) (7 /04 )
Portland Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes aH to its
monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church
(7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St
503-232- 7676 www nwgapdx com.) (7/03)
Pregnancy Support Group for Lesbians is a
new informal support group for lesbians in the process
of becoming pregnant or who are pregnant (Dana
peterpansydcomcast n e t)( 7/04)
Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of
Lssbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community
members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove
United Church of Chnst (7 pm third Tuesday 2032
College Way 503 357 2442 tgpfiagQatt n e t) (7/04)
T ran sF am ilie s is a support group for the family and
fnends of transgender people Meets at First
Congregational United Church of Christ (II2 6 S W
Park Ave 503 228 7219) (7/03)
Central Oregon: Community
Mid-Columbia Parents, Families and Friends
of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the
fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for sup
port. information and advocacy Attendance is confiden
tial (7 pm 541 298 8 38 3) (7/03)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon meets on the third
Monday of the month for support, education and advoca
cy (6 pm coffee, visiting. 6 3 0 pm meeting A ll People s
UCC. 2330 NE Division S t. Bend 541 3172334) (7/03)
Coastal Oregon: Community
Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) publishes a
newsletter for the queer community of the central
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.) O /03)
North Coast Pride Network is a human chgnity
organization serving the LGBT community of the
Columbia Pacific Region Gertrude's W ilde monthly
social mixer is every third Monday at Café Umontown
(5 30-9 30 pm 231 W Marine Drive. Astona
503-338-0161 ncpn&paciher com) (7/04)
Southern Oregon: Community
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center is a
social services center serving gay. lesbian, bi and trans
individuals (717 Siskiyou B lvd . Ashland Mailing
address PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520
541488 6990 www abdelks org.) (7/03)
Chrysalis provides support and education for people
involved and interested m the southern Oregon trans
community (7 pm second Saturday AbdU EIks Lambda
Community Center. 771 Siskiyou B lvd . Ashland
MaAng address PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls. OR
97601 541 488 6990 w w w chrysaks4lgcom )(7/03)
Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support
education and advocacy (7 pm first Thursday Ashland
First United M ethodist Church. 175 N Mam S i Marling
address PO Box 13. Ashland. OR 97520
5 4 1 488 1142 or 541-512 0326 )(7 103)
*4. 541 766-6242.) (7/03)
Washington: Community
Queer Penguins is the Clark CoBege student ran
support group « Vancouver Meets twice a month, open
to aH sexual orientations (queerpengumsOhotmaJ com )
(7/03)
Willamette Valley: Community
Emergence is a trans support group for MTF, FTM. IS
and SOs Meets upstairs « the Komonia Center
(7-9 pm Saturday 1414 Kmcard St ) (7/03)
Gay I Bisexual Men's Group meets every
Wednesday « Corvalks (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave
541 752 2491 ) (7/03)
Lane Community College Queer Straight
Alliance provides a safe place for aH people to meet
and discuss issues dealing with queer straight «(erec
tions and to build alliances through LCC and the greater
Eugene area Offers the interactive workshop
'Challenging, Learning About and Undermining
Heterosexism ' (4 pm Tuesday Room 222. Bukdmg 1,
4000 E 30th Ave 541463 5331
gaystraightallianceQmsn com 7(7/03)
Men's Discussion Group for aH gay. bi or question
ing men every first and third Thursday « Salem
Sponsored by Lifeline AIDS Project Prevention and
Outreach Seivices of Salem (Suite J-20. 3896 Beverly
St NE Timothy 503 581 3296 7(7/03)
Mentors and Protégés (MAP) is a group of gay
men 18 and older Meets every second Thursday in
Corvallis (Send a self addressed, stamped envelope to
PO Box 231. Foster. OR 97345 ) ( 7/03)
Out V About Youth meet every Thursday «
Corvallis (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 5 4 1 - 754 3906 )
(7/03)
Parents, Families end Friends of Lesbians end
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
cacy « Salem (7-9 pm third Wednesday First United
M ethodist Church. 600 State S t. Salem Making
address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346
503 292 9668 or 503 897 2524 ) (7/03)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
cacy « Eugene (6 45-845 pm third Monday First
Congregational Church. 1050 E 23rd A ve . Eugene
541 302 4422) (7/03)
Parents, Families and Friend« of Lesbians and
Gays Schools and Youth Teem provides «forma
tion, framing, networking and advocacy to make schools
safe and fair for aH. regardtess of sexual orientation or
gender identity (541 242 2746 ) (7103)
Rainbow Rascals is open to aH gay and lesbian par
ents of similar age chHdren (fodder to 7 years) « the
Salem area to get together for fun and support (Kan
Olsen 503 581 5102 wwwrambowrascate o rg )(7/03)
Sapphic Salon a lesbian social group, meets
Saturdays « Salem (8 pm D an 503 9 3 9 7260 ) (7/03)
Transgender Liberation Front educates and p ro
motes awareness of trans discrimination issues «
Eugene (tlfeugene0yahoo com ) (7/03)