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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)