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October 1 7.20 03 outreach AIDS & HIV Metro: AIDS & HIV CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, pre scription dugs and Insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS. Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Ryan W hite CARE Act (8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday 503- 731-4029 or 800-805-2313 ) (7/04) Cascade AIDS Project provides non medical ser vices to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS In Oregon Spanish language assistance available (State 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave 503 223 5907.) (7/03) Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) pro vides haircuts, massages holiday dinners, spmtual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memon- als and family gnef work. Free and open to all people liv ing with HIV. (503-963 8)02.) (7/03) Clackamas County Public Health offers anony mous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone No needles1 Free condoms! Call for sched uled and walk-in testing times. (Oregon City 503-655-8471 Sandy 503722-6660 For other loca tions call 503- 722-6286.) 0 /0 4 ) Columbia County Public 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 materials and free condoms (503-397-4651 or 800-244 4870.) (7/04) HEAL (Health, Education, AIDS Liaison) offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing CaS for a free packet o f information. (503-227 2339. brrportOcomcast.net.) (7/04 ) COMMUNITY Metro: General Deaf ft 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 TTY. 503-235 0840 voice dhorffdeafvision net www deafvision net/dhor) (7/04) Elder Resource Alliance is a group of senior advo cates and service providers committed to improving service delivery to gueer elders Activities include sensitivity tram mg. housing directory, recreational activities, information and assistance (3-5 pm first Wednesday 1737 NW 26th Ave Eileen 503 224 2640 or Paul 503 988 3620) (7/04) Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Test Site offers confidential testing with or without your name By appointment 9 am -515 pm Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Fnday. or 1-515 pm Wednesday WBlk-n testing on a fenrted basis Skkng-scale fee. Se habla espanol. other nterpretatkm by appointment. (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-988-3775 )0/041 HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counsekng. laun dry facikties. clothing, computers with Internet access, phones, mad drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts Se habla espanol (9 am-3 pm Monday Friday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503 460-3822.) (7/04) Dally Bread Express provides home delivery of high quality meals to HlV-posrtrve mdrnduals m need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends. (Mara 503-4603822.)(7/04) Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Health Services Center offers a full service medical clinic, including on-site pharmacist and nutritionist, med ication management, mental health services, wedness program and case management. Se habla espanol. ASL and foreign language interpretation available (8 am-5 pm Monday Fnday. Fourth Floor. 426 SW Stark St 503-988-5020.) (7/03) Our House of Portland is a residential cam facility for those living with and dying from AIDS To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert. (2727 SE Alder St.. Portland. OR 97214. 503-234-0175. wwwourhouseofportland.org) (7/04) Partnership Project provides social work and nurs ing case management to people Ivtng with HIV/AIDS. Get help coordinating all aspects of health care as wed as financial management, food and housing assistance, and emotional support. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday. 503-230-1202 Intake Une 503-517 3590.) (7/04) Radical Women are active in the struggle against big otry and exploitation Call us to get involved1 (7 pm sec ond Wednesday 819 N Killingsvrorth St 503 240 4462 rwpdx@igc o rg ) (7/04) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership apply in person and bnng $60 cash to the first floor of the Multnomah County offices (8 am 4 45 pm Monday-Fnday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503 988 3027X 7/04) Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearm enthusi asts to celebrate their Second Amendment nghts Monthly munch 4 pm first Sundays, followed by open range time (www portland pmkpistols org ) (7/04) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL C D that lets union members rally support for gay. lesbian, bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace nghts and respect on the job (PO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97208 503 757 8907 )<7/04) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to join a committee (503 224 8881 www sharepdx org.) (7/04) The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets monthly with representatives from the Multnomah County Shenff 's Office and the Portland Police Bureau to dis cuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies (Noon I 30 pm Call 5038230027 for date and location) (7/04) ■ * . I - a -------------«1 |j , HI A > - _ .-.ttn, r. m v iiiu i l i i i i i i o n e fa conventional and alternative health care, nutrition class es. support groups and recreational sports activities for people seeking a wedness focus to bang and dying, especially those living with H IV/ADS or cancer. (2100 SE Belmont St 503-2385203 pquestOqwest.net H 7/04) The Research I Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people In Oregon and southwest Washington (16S 0N W N ato Parkway. *185. 503 2293428 or 800-875-8428 tegroupOregong www reg.org.) (7/04) Swan Hows# is a specialized adult foster care home serving low income individuals with H IV/ADS who need assistance with personal care, mobdrty. mediations or drug/alcohol mental health support. (4764 SE Logus Road. MWraukre. 503 786-4829) (7/04) Woman's intercommunity AIDS Re so urea (WtAR) is a program for women and chddren affected by HIV/AIDS offering indMdual counsetng. support group«, advocacy and other services A l services are confidential and free of charge (9 am-5 pm Monday Fnday 1608 SE Ankeny St 503-2334420 or 888303-4420X 7/03) Washington County Health Department pro vides free neede-free HfV testing services for gay and bi men at Beaverton Community Health Cdnie. (5.30 730 pm Monday 12550 SW Second St. 503-8434734.) (7/04) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Eastern Oregon Canter for indépendant Living provides support services to people bang with HIV/AIDS n Harney. Maftieur. Baker. GÀam, Grant Unxxi. Wallowa. W ieder. Um atia and Morrow counties. (541389-3119 or 866 248 8369 eoaMfeodl.org www.eodl.org.) (7/04) hepatitis A and B Immunization for neede exchange custom ers Also provides educational materiate, refer rals. HfV testing and condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday. 1952 Nmth A v e . Longview. 360-414 5599.) (7/04) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV HIV Alliance o f Lane County provides educa tion. prevention, client services and health care Registered nurse and Spanish language assistance available. Free oral swab HIV testing for gay and bi men 5-8 pm Tuesdays—get $10 or a free bottle of lube when you return for your results (1966 Garden A v e . Eugene 541 342 5088 msrrrdhivalliance org ) (7 /04 ) Umatilla County Health Department offers free Information and testing Off-site testing also available (200 SE Third S t. Pendeton John R. 541-278-5432.) (7/04) HiV-PosMve Social/Activities Group connects you with others who understand and share your experi ence. A group-led organization for various fun events and support. (Jonathan 541 3425088 ckentsvs30htvaltiance org) (7/04) Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Ufa Lina AIDS Project Prevention and Outreach Services of Salem offers free and confi dential HIV testing 6-8 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month as w e! as other client services and a thrift store. (2350 State St Testing 503-581-3296. d en t aerwces/thnft store 503-371-4455X7/04) HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in Medford (6 pm 1501 W Mam St. BM Coyne 541-772-1777.) (7/04) Washington: AIDS & HIV Clark County Health Department offers free HfV testing for gay and bi men No needtes used1 (5 3 30 pm Thursday 3701 E Fourth Plain Bkvd.. Vancouver 360-3978098X7/04) Valley AIDS Information Network s 24 hour hot hie provides HIV/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. CorvaUra. OR 97339. 541-7523322 or 8 0 3 5 8 3 2 4 3 7 ) (7/04) Metro: Political 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 A v e , Portland. OR 97213. 503 280 8 08 0 ) (7/04) Love Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency work mg for social change and supporting gay. lesbian, tx and trans families Provides advocacy, education and referrals regarding schools, same-sex marriage, adoption, parenting and more The Portland metro and Clark County Families with Kids Groups enjoy separate discussion/play time for queer parents/caregwers and their children The Middle School Transition Project provides education to younger students (503-228 3892 www Imfamily org )(7/04) 1 - - » 4*V r l u f o c i y u v t i irvvegi m w Coaatal AIDS Network (C A N )« defeated to human ckgnity and preventing HfV by b uttng community in Uncoin and Tiamook counties through education out reach. social and support services. Free and anonymous MV testing by appointment (3128 NE highway 101 *202. Lincoln Oty. OR 97367. 54 / 994-5597 canOwcn net. www coaatalmisnetwotkhomestead.com > (7/04) CovriHx County Health Department offers free Veterans for Human Rights ¡$ 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&hevanet com www gayveterans org ) (7/04) Old Lesbians Organizing 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 503 286-3575.) (7/04) Lesbian Community Project is a membership organization that builds community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our Inends and allies Sliding scale membership is open to all women who love women 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 503 227-0605X7/04) * Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV TechnoDyke.com. the online publication and commu nity for queer women and allies, accepts applications for wnters to cover a broad range o f subjects Send quenes and samples to articles@technodyke net. Volunteers interested in tasks ranging from event pro motion and coordination to technical work (HTML cod ing, graphics, etc.) wnte pdx@technodyke net (7/04) Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found ed by the gay and lesbian community to promote dignity and worth in all people Equity has distnbuted more than $1 million in grants to programs throughout Oregon (503-231 -5759 www equityfoundation o rg ) (7/04) 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 kboooutloud&yahoocom) (7/04) The P M Link a eocad support group for people kwng with HIV/AIDS, meets weeUy at Cascade AOS Project Arranges free outings ike movies, bowfcig and more (6 30 pm Wednesday Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth A re 503-223-5907 mkennedyOcascademM.org) (7/04) Rural Organizing Project is a network of human dignity groups taking action at the local and state level (POBox 1350. Scappoose. OR 97056 503 543 8417 office&rop org www rop o rg X 7/03) Metro: Professional Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian business owners (Deborah 503 777-7171. slopperGprodigy net.) (7/04) Oregon Tradeswomen Inc promotes the success of women in the trades and educates girls and women about construction careers Monthly meetings 6 pm third Thursdays (1714 NE Alberta St 503 335 8200 www tradeswomen net ) (7/04) Metro: Support The Oads Group 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 7(7/04) The Lesbian Cancer Support Network s Hambleton Project is a nonprofit organization offenng net working and direct services to lesbians with cancer and other life threatening conditions (503-335 6591.7(7/04) An eclectic look at the art of dance through Nov. 2 at Pulliam Deffenbaugh Gallery tiple sclerosis (6 30 8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503 223 9511.X7/04) Coastal Oregon: Community Willamette Valley: Community Northwest Gender 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 nwgaQnwgapdx com www nwgapdx com ) (7/04) Coastal AIDS Network (CAN ) publishes a new sletter for the queer community of the central Oregon coast w ith a calendar of events in Lincoln and Tillamook counties Also plays host to dances, movie nights, discussion groups and more (541 994 5597 www coastalaidsnetwork homestead com ) (7/04) Gay ft Bisexual Men's Group meets every Wednesday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541-752 2491X 7/03) Partners of Transguys is a new group for partners of trans men that meets every other Fnday to address transition issues All genders welcome (6 3 0 -7 3 0 pm Amy 503 236 7412 amycrossmarMfyahoo com ) (7/04) Pregnancy Support Group for Lesbians is a new informal support group for lesbians m the process of becoming pregnant or who are pregnant (Dana peterpansyQcomcast net ) (7/04) Late Awakening* a support group for lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Outside In (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave *255 503-227 0 60 5) (7/04) Forest Grov* Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Chnst (7 pm thud Tuesday 2032 College Way 503 357 2442 fgpflagffatt net ) (7/04) Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force (LGIRTF) provides support and information to GLBT immigrants and their partners and works to change discnmmatory U S immigration laws (503-471-1568 Igirtfpdxifhotmail com www Igirtf org ) (7/04) TransFamilies is a support group for the family and fnends of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Chnst (II2 6 S W Park Ave 503 228 7219) (7/04) Looking Beyond Religion is a support group for people who have been adversely affected by religion or those who feet confused or disillusioned in their search for personal sprntuality (7 9 pm first and third Thursday 1236 SW Salmon St 503 8 19 51 60 ) (7/04) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges of kvmg with mul Central Oregon: Community Mid-Columbia Parents. Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month m The Dalles for sup port. information and advocacy Attendance is confiden tiai (7 pm 541 2968383X 7/03) North Coast Pride Network is a human dignity organization serving the LGBT community of the Columbia Pacific Region Gertrude s Wilde monthly social mixer is every third Monday at Café Umontown (5 30 9 30 pm 231 WManne Drive. Astona 503-338-0161 ncpnúpacifier com) (7/04) Men's Discussion Group fix a l gay. bi or questioning men every first and third Thursday »1 Salem Sponsored by Lifeline AIDS Project Prevention and Outreach Services of Salem (2350 State St Timothy 503 581 3296 ) (7/04) Mentors and Protégés (MAP) is a group of gay men 18 and older Meets every second Thursday in Corvallis (Send a sell addressed, stamped envelope to PO Box 231. Foster. OR 97345 X 7/03) Out V About Youth meet every Thursday m Corvafts (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541 754 3906 ) (7/04) Southern Oregon: Community Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center is a social services center serving gay. lesbian, bi and trans individuals (717 Siskiyou Bkvd. Ashland Mailing address PO Box 927 Ashland. OR 97520 541 4886990 www abdeths org ) (7/04) Chrysalis provides support and education for people involved and interested in the southern Oregon trans community (7 pm second Saturday Abdill Ellis Lambda Community Center. 771 Siskiyou B lvd . Ashland Mailing address PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls. OR 97601 5414886990 www chrysahs4tg com ) (7/04) Rogua Valley Parents, Families and Friend* of Lesbians and Gay* (PFLAG) provides support, educa tion and advocacy (5414881142o r541 512-0326) (7/04) Parants, Families and Friands of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advoca cy m Salem (7 9 pm thud Wednesday First Congregational Church 700 Marion St NE Mating address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 5038972524X7/04) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy n Eugene (6 45 8 45 pm thud Monday Fust Congregational Church. 1050 E 23rd Ave 541 3024422X7/04) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth Teem provides informa tion. training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair for all. regardtess of sexual orientation or gender identity (541 242 2746 X 7/04) Rainbow Rascals is open to all gay and lesbian par ents of similar age children (toddler to 12 years) m the Salem area to get together for fun and support (Kim Olsen 503 581 5102 ) (7/04)
