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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)
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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
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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)
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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)
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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)