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October 3. 2003 * jM ft ■■KJ 37 outreach AIDS & HIV Metro: AIDS & HIV African American HeaMi Coalition (AAHQ offers support to Mack men fvtng with H V and AIDS. Tel us your needs; we re here for you. (Duane 503-413-1850 )0 /0 3 ) C A R EA tiist pays for health insurance premiums, pre scription drugs and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people w ith H V /A D S Program of the Oregon Department o f Human Services end the Ryan W hite CARE Act (8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday 503- 731-4029 or 800-805-2313) (7/0 3 ) Cascade A ID S Protect provides nonmedlcal serv ices to people whose toes are affected by H V and AIDS in Oregon and southwest W ashington. Spanish language assistance available. (Suite 310, 620 SW Fifth Ave 503- 223-5907J (7/03) Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Teat Site offers confidential testing with or w ithout your name. By appointment Wednesday and Friday or on a first-com e, first-served wafc-m baste Monday. Tuesday and Thursday Skckng scale fee. Se habla español; other interpretation by appointment (9 am-5 IS pm. Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-988 3775.) (7/03) HIV Day Cantar offers hot meals, counseling laun dry facilities, clothing, computers with Internet access, phones, m al drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts Se habla espanol (9 am-3 pm Monday-Fnday 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-460-3822.) (7/0 3 ) Daily Braad Express provides home delivery of high quality meals to HtV-positfve mdMduals In need. Fresh meals detoered weekdays, frozen meats for weekends. (Mara 503-460-3822 )0 /0 3 ) Catholic Charities AIDS M inistry (CHAT) pro Multnomah County HaaMi Department's HiV Health Services Center offers a M -service medical vides haircuts, massages, holiday tin n e rs, spiritual dxection, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memori als and famky gnef work. Free and open to afi people liv ing with HIV. (503-9638102.) (7/0 3 ) clinic, including on-site pharmacist and nutritionist, med ication management, mental health services, wellness program and case management Se habla espanol. A$L and foreign language interpretation available Clackam as County Public Health offers anony mous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No needles! Free condom s! Call fo r sched uled and walk-in testing times. (Oregon City 503-655-8471. Sandy: 503-7226660. For other loca tions cat 503-722-6286) (7/04) Columbia County Public Health offers anony moos and confidential HIV 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.) (7/0 3 ) (8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday Fourth Floor, 426 SW Stark St. 503 988 5020.) (7/0 3 ) ed by the gay and lesbian community to prom ote dignity and worth in all people Equity has distnbuted more than $1 million in grants to programs throughout Oregon. (503-231 -5 759 www equityfoundation org) (7/03) It'» My Pleasure offers a wide array o f 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) Pride Northwest Inc., a com pletely volunteer e ffo rt, organizes and produces com m unity forum s and the annual Portland Pnde celebration. (503-295 9788 pndenorthwest0usa net www pndenw.org.) (7 /0 3 ) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SH A RD is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to join a com m ittee (503-224-8881 www sharepdx org ) (7/04) 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 (Noon-1 30 pm Call 503823-0546 for dale and location) (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 articlesdtechnodyke net Volunteers interested in tasks ranging from event pro motion and coordination to technical work (HTML cod ing. graphics, etc ) w rite pdxOtechnodyke net (7/04) Votorans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group o f queer m ilitary veterans and fnends offenng mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans services (503 242 3585 fdixon&hevanet com www gayveterans org.) (7/04) Metro: Political Lesbian Community Project is a m ulti-issue, mul Basic Rights Oregon, the state's largest grassroots tiracial. membership organization that builds community and organizes fo r 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 sexual mmonty rights political organization, lobbies Legislature, educates the public and works to end dis- cnmmation through election activities. (PO Box 40625. working for social change and supporting gay. lesbian, bi and trans families Provides advocacy, education and referrals regarding schools, same-sex mamage. adop tion. parenting and more The Fam ilies 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 2283892 Imfami lyQIrnfarmly 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 Blvd 503-988 3027) (7703) 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 org ) (7/03) Portland. OR 97240 503222-6151 www basicnghts org ) (7/03) Intarsax Initiativa Portland is a netw ork of activists and allies raising awareness and challenging social and medical concealm ent o f intersex exis tence (503-288 3191 ipdxOsurvtvorproiect org.) (7 /0 3 ) Lesbian Avengers is a direct action group dedicated to the survival and viskxlity of lesbians, bi women and trans dykes (503 309 5777.)(7103) Old Lesbians Organising for Change (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 286357 5.) (7/04) Radical Women are active m the struggle against big otry and exploitation Call us to get involved' (7 pm sec ond Wednesday 819 N Killingsworth St 5 03-240-4462 rwpdx0igc o rg .)(7/04) (POBox 4731. Portland. OR 97208 503 757 8907 pndeatworkoregon&yahoo com ) (7 /0 3 ) serving low-xicome xxtoiduals with H V /A D S who need assistance with personal care. mobkity. m ediations or drug/alcohol mental health support (4764 SE Logua Road. Mkwaukie 503- 786-4829 7 (7/03) Wdmen’a Intercommunity AIDS Resource (WIARJ is a program for women and children affected by HIV/AIDS offenng todMdual counseling, support groups, advocacy and other services. Drop-In support group 11 am every Tuesday: Nurture Night fo r women and th e * children every third Wednesday; support groups for black women and working women. O d d care provided All services are confident«! and free of charge (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 1608 SE Ankeny St. 503 238-4420 or 888-303-4420.) (7/03) Washington County Health Department provides human dignity and preventing HIV by budding community In Lincoln and Tilamook counties through education, out reach. social and support services Free and anonymous H V testing by appointment (3128 NE Highway 101 4202. Lincoln G fy, OR 97367 541-994-5597 can&wcnnet www coaslahdsnetwotk.homest6ad.com.H7/04) 541-3425068. msm0h/vaBance org.) (7/04) Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in M edford (6pm. 1501 WMain St Bt»Coyne U teLine A ID S Project Pre ven tion and Outreach Sarvfcaa of Salem o ffers free and 541-772-1777.7(7/03) confidential H V testing on the fourth Thursday o f each month as w ell as a Peer-to Peer Discussion G roup fo r HlV-poaihve people and the« families on second and fourth Tuesdays (Suite J-20. 3896 Washington: AIDS & HIV C ascade AIDS Project provides nonmedcal services to individuals a id communrties in southwest Waehxigton through its Portland office, including support groupe. emergency financial assistance, volunteer programs, information and referrals. (Suite 310. 620 SW Fifth Ave.. Portland. OR 503-223-5907 ) (7/03) Cowlitz County Health Department offers free Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) is deckated to nurse and Spaniah language assistance avakabte Free oral swab WV testing fo r gay and bi men 5-8 pm Tuesdays— get $10 o r a free bottle of kfoe when you return for your resulta (1966 Garden A te . Eugene HIV-PosMve Social/ Acthritiaa Group connects you w ith others who understand and share your expen- ence A group-led organization for vanous fun events and support (Jonathan 541-342-5088 ckentsva30hrvalkance.org) (7/0 4 ) Swan Houaa a a specialized adult foster care home hepatitis A and B immunization for needte exchange cus tomers Also provides educational materials, referrals, H V testing and condoms. (24 pm Tuesday and Thursday 1952 Ninth Ave. Longview 360414 5599 )0 /0 3 ) HIV/AIDS Support Group fo r men and women is ongoing, free and facilitated Sponsored by Cascade AD S Project Quest. ( 630-8:30 pm Monday. Suite MI00. 1410Main St.. Vancouver 503-493-0288)0/03) Beverly St NE Testing: 6 8 pm. Timothy 503-581-3296 Discussion Group: 7-9 pm Patricia 503-37 (-4 4 5 5 7 (7 /0 3 ) Oregon State Penitentiary H IV/AID S Awareneee Program (HAAP) is mmete-based and provides peei education, inform ation, referrals and support to a# inmates regaidless o f HIV status or sexual onentation Many programs are dependent on comm unity volunteers. (HAAP/OSP Activities D ept , 2605 State St.. Salem. OR 97310 503-378-4207 7 (7/0 3 ) Positive Connection of Yamhill County provides advocacy, referrals and monthly meetings providing s social and support environment to residents m Yamhkl County. The meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at a confidential location. (503-5544701) (7/03) Rainbow Health Resource Center in C orvato offers free, anonymous H V testing and counseling 3-8 pm every Monday by appointment. Also support group for gay men Irving with HV. (500 Madison Ave. 44 54 ( 766-62427 (7/03) Valley AIDS Information Network s 24hour hot Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living HIV Alliance of Lana County provides education, prevention, client services and health care Registered 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 interests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students (503-2462073 oregonglc0 care2com wwwgeocities com/oregonglc) (7/03) Oregon Tradeswomen Inc is a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting success for women in the trades through education, leadership and mentor oppor (unities 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 Araa 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 gathenngs (5 03-241-2222. www paba com) (7/03) Metro: Support Tha Dads Group is a social support group lor 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 thedadsgmup com.) The Lesbian Cancer Support Network s Hambleton Project is a nonprofit organization offenng networking and direct services to lesbians with cancer and other life threatening conditions (503-335-6591.) (7/03) Lata 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 Force (LG IRTD provides support and information to GLBT immigrants and their partners and works to change disenminatory U S immigration laws Pregnancy Support Group for Lesbians is a new informal support group for lesbians in the process of becoming pregnant or who are pregnant (Dana peterpansyikomcast net.) (7/04) Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community College Way 503-357 2442 fgpHag0att net )O/O4) TransFam ilies is a support group for the family and fnends of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Chnst (1126 SW Park Ave. 503 228 7219) (7/03) Central Oregon: Community Mid-Columbia Parents, Fam ilies 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 2988383 ) (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 advocacy (6 pm coffee, visiting. 630 pm meeting All People 's UCC. 2330 NE Division St . Bend 541-317-2334)( 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 in Lincoln and Tillamook counties Also plays host to dances, movie nights, discussion groups and more (541 994 5597 www coastaMsnetwork homestead com) O(03) (7/04) organization serving the LGBT community of the Columbia Pacific Region Gertrude's Wilde monthly social mixer is every third Monday at Café Uniontown people who have been adversely affected by religion or those who feel confused or disillusioned in their search for personal spmtuality (7 9 pm first and third Thursday (5 30-9 30 pm 231 W Manne Dnve. Aslona 503-338-0161 ncpn&pacifiercom) (7/04) 1236 SW Salmon St 5038195160)0/04) Multiple Sclerosis Saif Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges of living with mul tiple sclerosis (630-8 pm third Wednesday Astnda 503 2239511) (7/03) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desmng to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 4928 503 533 8787 nwgaQnwgapdx com www rrwgapdx com) (7/03) Partners of Transguys is a new group for partners (POBox 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056 503 5438417 ofhce0rop org www rop org) (7/03) of trans men that meets every other Friday to address transition issues All genders welcome (6 30-7 30 pm Amy 503 236 7412 amycrossmanQyahoo com) Southern Oregon: Community Abdill-Ellls Lambda Community Canter is a social services center serving gay. lesbian, bi and trans individuals (717 Siskiyou Blvd . Ashland Mailing address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 5 414886990 www abdeiks org 7 (7/03) C hrysalis provides support and education fo r people involved and interested in the southern Oregon trans community (7 pm second Saturday Abdill Ellis Lambda Community Center. 771 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland Mailing address POBox 1793. Klamath Falls. OR 97601 5414886990 www chrysalis4tg com 7 (7/0 3 ) (7/04) Metro: Professional Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to its Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171. stopperOprodigy net.) (7/04) monthly meetings at First United M ethodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 503 232 7676 www nwgapdx com) (7/03) Washington: Community Queer Penguins is the Clark College student run support group in Vancouver Meets twice a month, open to aH sexual orientations (queerpengmns0hotmail com) (7/03) Willamette Valley: Community Emergence is a trans support group for MTF. FTM, IS and SOs M eets upstairs m the Komorxa Center (7-9 pm Saturday 1414 Kincaid S( 7 (7/03) Gey t Bisexual Men's Group meets every Wednesday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541-752 249! 7(7/03) North Coast Pride Network is a human dignity Looking Beyond Religion is a support group for line provides HfV/AIDS, hepatitis and STD information, support and referrals. English hot line, English and Spanish materials Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups. (P O. Box 971. C orvato. OR 97339 541-752-6322or 800488-2437 7(7/04) members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Chnst (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 (503-471 1568 lgirlfpdx0hotmail com wwwtgirtforg) Rural Organising Project is a network of human dignity groups taking action at the local and state level Pride at Work 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 rights and respect on the job (431 SE Third St.. Pendeton John 541 2765432 )0 /0 3 ) (6 30 pm Wednesday Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave 503-223-5907 mkennedy0cascadeaids.org.) (7/04) second and fourth Tuesdays of the month with time allotted for public announcements (6 pm kbooout loud&yahoocom) (7/04) Love Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency f rn „ Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV KBOO-FM's O ut Loud is a queer news program the Ave 4253 Mailing address PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503-227-0605.) (7/03) 1^ - _____ a — - —A Partnership Project provides social work and nurs ing case management to people towg 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) conventional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recreational sports activities for peo ple seeking a wellness focus to tokig and dying, especial- Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found l i „ , ||L (5-6 30 pm Thursday 3701 E Fourth Plain Bfvd., Vancouver 360-397-8098)0/03) information about alternative views o f AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call fo r a free packet o f inform ation. (5 03-227-2339. bwpor10attbi.com.) 0/03) 1737 NW 26th Ave Eileen 503-224 2640 or Paul 503 988 3620)( 7/04) ^ U n H l u l f l V A N n n y r H M U f n L S V fM n tV V W fV K Q i W a u c B «form ation and testing. O ff ate testing also avakabte Monday 12SS0SW Second St. 503446-4734.)(7/03) Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers Eldar Resource Alliance is a group of senior advo cates and service providers com m itted to improving service delivery to queer elders A ctivities include sensi tivity training, housing directory, recreational activities, information and assistance (3-5 pm first Wednesday to HIV/AD S research trials of new drugs and therapies for people m Oregon and southwest Washington (16SONWNarto Parkway. 9185. 503-2298428 or 800875-8428 regroup0reg.org www.reg org.) (7/04) or 866248-8369 eocMeod org. www aod.org.)OKA) I 1 » Our House is a residential care facility fo r those living with and dying from AIDS (2727 SE Alder St., Portland. OR 97214. 503-234-0175.) (7/03) HEAL (Health. Education. A ID S Liaison) offers Deaf t 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 0640 voice dhorQdeafvision net www deafvisionnet/dhor) (7/04) The Research A Education Croup provides access in Haney. Malheur. Baker. G *am , G rant Uraon. Wallowa Wheeler. Um atia and Morrow countiee. (541-8893119 Clark County Health Department offers free HfV testing fo r gey and bi men No needtes used' The Pink Link, a social support group fo r people Sving with HfV/AiDS. meets weekly at Cascade A D S Project. Arranges free out mgs like movies, bowling and more. Metro: General Belmont St 503-238-5203. pque$t0qwest net.) O(04) free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at Beaverton Community Health Chkc. (530 7-30 pm Friends of People with A ID S Foundation offers assistance to those with HIV, including 72-hour food boxes, emergency travel and lodging, entertainm ent, pet care, clothing, household goods and cremations. (503 283 8535.) (7/0 3 ) COMMUNITY h those towg with H V /A D S or cancer. (2100 SE Rogua Valley Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (7 pm first Thursday Ashland First United Methodist Church. .175 N Mam St Matting address PO Box 13. Ashland. OR 97520 541 488 1142 or 541 5124326 7 (7/03) V Lane Community College Queer-Straight Alliance provides a safe place for all people to meet and discuss issues dealing with queer straight mterac tions and to build alliances through LCC and the greater Eugene area O ffers the interactive workshop "Challenging. Learning About and Undermining Heterosexism " (4 pm Tuesday Room 222. Building I. 4000 E 30th Ave 541-463 5331 gaystraightalliance0msn com. 7(7/03) Man's Discussion Group for all gay. bi 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 503 581-3296 7 (7/03) Mentors and ProtAgAs (MAP) is a group of gay men 18 and older Meets every second Thursday in Corvallis (Send a self addressed, stamped envelope to POBox 231. Foster. OR 97345 )(7 /0 3 ) Out 'n' About Youth meet every Thursday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541 754 3906) (7/03) Parents, Fam ilies and Friands of Lasbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy m Salem (7-9 pm third Wednesday First United Methodist Church. 600 State St Salem Making address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 5032929668 or 503 897-2524 7 (7/03) Parents, Fam ilies and Friands of Lasbians and Gaya (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy in Eugene (6 45-8 45 pm third Monday First Congregational Church. 1050 E 23rd Ave. Eugene 541 3024422)0/03) Parents, Fam ilias and Friands of Lasbians and Gays Schools and Youth Taam provides inform ation, training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair fo r aH. regardless of sexu al onentation or gender identity (541-242 2746 7 (7 /0 3 ) Rainbow R ascals is open to all gay and lesbian parents o f sim ilar age children (toddler to 7 years) m the Salem area to get together fo r fun and support (Kim Olsen 503 581-5102 www rambowrascals org 7 (7 /0 3 ) Sapphic Salon a lesbian social group, meets Saturdays in Salem (8 pm Dam 503-930- 7260) (7/0 3 ) Tranagandar Liberation Front educates and pro motes awareness of trans cfcscnmmation issues in Eugene (Hfeugene0yahoo com 7(7/03)
