outreach
AIDS & HIV
Metro: AIDS & HIV
CAR EAaaiat pays fo r health insurance premiums, pre­
scription drugs and insurance plan co-payments and
deductibles for eligible people with H IV /A D S Program
of the Oregon Department of Human Services and the
Ryan W hite CARE Act (8 am- 5 pm Monday-Friday
SOI 731 -4029 or 800-805-2313) (7/0 4 )
C ascade A ID S P ro je c t provides nonmedfcal serv­
ices to people whose fores are affected by M V and
AIDS « Oregon Spamsh-language assistance avarfable.
(Swte 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave. 503 2235907)0/04)
C a th o lic C h a ritie s A ID S M in is try (C H A T) pro­
vides haircuts, massages. hoWay dinners, spiritual
direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memori­
als and family gnef work. Free and open to a l people for-
mg with HIV. (503-963-8102)0/04)
C lackam as C o un ty P u b lic H e alth offers anony­
mous and confident«! HIV testing and counsefcng to
everyone. No needesl Free condoms! C a l fo r sched
uled and walk-in testing tim es (Oregon City:
HEAL O te a fth , E ducation, A ID S U eieon) offers
«form ation about alternative views of AO S causation
and HtV teshng C d l far a free packet of «form ation
(903227-2339 bwporticomcast net H I/04)
Multnomah County Health Department s H IV
C om m unity Teat S ite offers confidential testing with
or m thout trour name By appoaitment 9 am-5 15 pm
Monday. Tuesday. Thursday and Friday, or 1-5:15 pm
Wednesday W afctn testing on a In k e d basis Skdmg-
scale fee Se habta espanol: other interpretation by
appositm ent (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St.
503968-3775.) (7/0 4 )
«g with HIV/AIDS. meets weekly at Cascade AIDS
Protect Arranges free outings bke movies, bowling and
more (630 pm Wednesday Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth
Ave 503223-5907 mkeonedytkasoodeaids org)
0/04)
P ro je c t Q uest In te g ra tiv e H ealth C enter offers
conventional and alternative health care, nutrition class­
es. support groups and recreational sports activities for
people seeking a wefeiess focus to bang and dying,
especially those Hiring with W V/AiDS or cancer
(2100 SE Belmont St 503 2385203
pquestOqwest net.) (7/04)
H IV D ay C e n te r o ffe rs hot meals, counseling, laun­
dry faafcties, dotfsng, com puters w ith Internet
access, phones, m at drop, recreational activities,
massage and haircuts Se habla espanol (9 am 3 pm
The R esearch A E ducation G roup provides
access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and
therapies for people in Oregon and southwest
Washington (1650 NW N a ( o Parkway, i 185
MondayFriday 2941 NE Aaisworth St
5034603822)0/04)
www reg org) (7/04)
503-229-8428 or 800-8788428. regrouping org
DeRy B rea d E xpress provides home delivery of
high quafcty meals to HTVpositive mdMduals in need.
Freeh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals lo r
weekends (Mara 5 ( 0 4603822) (7/04)
O u r He nee e l Po rtla n d is a residential care faokty
S w a n H ouse is a specialized adult fo ste r care
home serving low-incom e individuals w ith H IV/AIDS
who need assistance w ith personal care, m obility,
m edications o r drug/alcohol m ental health support.
(4764 SE Logua Road. Miwaukie. 5 03-786-4829.)
Partn ers h ip Pro j ect provides social work and
7:30 pm Monday. 12550 SW Second St
503846-4734.) (7/04)
assistance to those w ith HIV, including 72 hour food
bores, emergency travel and lodging, entertainm ent, pet
care, clothing, household goods and crem ations
(503-283-8535 www fnendspwa.org ) 0 /0 4 )
COMMUNITY
Metro: General
D e a f i H e a rin g O U T R e a ch (D H O R ) is a non
profit organization dedicated to building community
among deaf and heanng queers and allies V isit our
Web site for programs, services, events and community
resources (503 231-0921 TTY. 503 235 0840 voice
dhorideafvtsion net www deafvision net/dhor) (7/0 4 )
E lder R esource A llia n c e is a group of senior aduo
cates and service providers committed to improving service
delivery to queer elders Activities include sensitivity tram
ing. housing directory, recreational activities, «formation
and assistance (3-5 pm first Wednesday 173 7 M V 26th
Ave Eileen 503224 2640 or Paul 503 988 3620 ) (7/04)
E q u ity F o u n d a tio n is a nonprofit organization found
ed by the gay and lesbian community to prom ote dignity
and worth in all people Equity has distributed more than
$1 million in grants to programs throughout Oregon
(503-231 -5759 www equityfoundation org) (7/04)
It's M y P le a s u re 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 Ave. Portland,
OR 97213 503 280 8080 H 7/04)
K B O O -F M '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&yahoo com) (7/04)
L e sb ia n C o m m u n ity P ro je c t is a membership
organization that builds community and organizes for
lustice among lesbians and our fnends and allies
Sliding scale membership is open to alt women who
love women Call about events, classes, support
groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities
(800 NW Sixth Ave 4253 Mailing address PO Box
5931. Portland. OR 97228 503 2 2 / 0 6 0 5 ) (7/04)
Love M akes a F a m ily In c . is a nonprofit agency vrork
ing for social change and supporting gay. lesban. b and
trans families Provides advocacy, education and referrals
regarding schools, same-sex marriage, adopt*«, parentng
and more The Portland metro and Clark County Famkes
with Kids Groups en|oy discussion and play time for queer
parents/caregivers and their children The M idrie School
Transition Protect provides education to younger students
(5032283892 www Imfamily org ) (7/04)
To register your M u ltn o m a h C o u n ty D o m e s tic
P a rtn e rs h ip 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 B M
503 988-3027.) (7/04)
P o rtla n d P in k P is to ls invites queer firearm enthusi
asts lo celebrate their Second Amendment rights
M onthly munch 4 pm first Sundays, follow ed by open
range time (www portland pmkpistols org.HI/04)
P rid e a t W ork O re g o n is a new affiliate of the AFL
CIO that lets union members ratty support for gay. lesban.
b and trans issues and lets the queer community st^iporl
workplace rights and respect on the |ob (PO Box 4731.
Portland. OR 97208 503 757 8907 )0 /0 4 )
S e n io r H o u sin g a n d R e tire m e n t E n te rp ris e s
(S H A R E ) is laying the groundwork for future gay and
lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to pm a
committee (503-224 8881 www sharepdx org ) (7/0 4 )
The S e iu a l M in o ritie s R o u n d ta b le meets monthly
with representatives from the M ultfiom ah County
Shenff s O ffice and the Portland Pokce Bureau to d s
cuss and resofve issues between the queer community
and law enforcement agencies (Noon I 30 pm Cal
5038230027 for date and location) (7/0 4 )
T e ch n o D yke .co m the online publication and commu
mty for queer women and allies, accepts applications for
wnters to cover a broad range of subjects Send
Monday-Friday. 903-230 1202 Intake Line
503917-3990.)0/04)
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is O r) I f I L iV H H J
provides support services to people fonng with
HIV/AIOS « Harney. M alieur. Baker. G *am . Grant.
Union. Wallowa. Wheeler. Umatille and M orrow coun­
ties (54l8893119or9662488369.eoalieoci.org
www eoclotg.) (7/04)
U m a tille C ounty H ealth D e pa rtm e nt offers free
«form ation and testing. O ff site testing also available.
(200 SE Third S t. Pendkton John R. 541278-5432.)
(7/04)
H tV A M a u e e a# L e a s C o u n ty provides educa­
tion. prevention, client services and hearth care
Regwtered nurse and Spanish language available
Free oral swab M V teshng for gey and b men
5-8 pm Tuesdays— g e l $10 or a free bottle of lube .
when you return h r your results. (1966 Garden
A ve. Eugene. 541-342-5088. mamihiva6ance.org)
0 /0 4 )
HTV P o s itiv e S o c ia l/ A c tiv itie s C re e p connects
you with others who understand sod share your expe­
rience A group led organization for various fun events
and support (Jonathan 541 342 5068
c6entsvs30hNalance.org) (7/04)
LH eU ee A ID S P re j a e t P re v— S — and
O u tre a c h S e rv ic e s a t S alem offers free and
confidential MV testing 6-8 pm on the fourth
Thursday o f each month as w e l as other d e n t serv­
ices and a thrift store. (2390 State St. Teshng
503581 3296. d e n t services/thrift atom
5033714455.) (7/04)
C o a s ta l A ID S N e tw o rk (C A N ) is dedicated to
(8630 pm Thursday. 3701 E Fourth Plain B M .
Vancouver. 360397-8098 )0 /0 4 )
those who feel confused or
disillusioned « their search for
personal spntuality (79 pm
testing for gay and b men. No needes used!
VaNey A ID S M s ra n I n a N e tw o rk s 24-hour hot
ine provides HIV/AJDS. hepatitis and STD Information,
support and referrals EngSsh hot ine: Engfish and
Spanish materials Speakers for schoofe. recovery and
adult groups. (PO. Boa 971. CuvaKe. OR 97339.
541 752-6322 or 8005882437 )(7104)
Mating address PO Box
927. Ashland. OR 97520
5 414886990
www abdelis o rg ) (7 /0 4 )
first and third Thursday
1236 SW Salmon St
5038195160) (7/04)
C h ry s a lis prow ies support
and education for people
nvolved and nterested « the
southern Oregon trans com
mumty (7 pm second
M u ltip le S cle ro sis S elf-
H elp C roup for lesbians and
gay men meets to share « fo r
mation and provide support «
dealing with the challenges of
living with multiple sclerosis
Saturday AbtH Ehs lambda
Community Center. 771
Siskiyou B M . Ashland
Making address PO Box
1793. Klamath Fak OR
97601 5414886990
www chrysais4tg com.)
(6 30-8 pm thud Wednesday
Melissa Greeney
503-223-9511) 0/04)
N o rth w e st G ender
A llia n c e is a monthly social
O td Lesbians O rgan izin g fo r Change (O LO C)
and support group for individii
als desinng to explore and
express another gender
a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter
for lesbians 60 and older mterested « changmg the
social disease of ageism ( I pm second Wednesday
5032863575)0/04 )
(PO Box 4928. Portland. OR
97208 4928 503 533-8787.
nwqainwqapdx com
www nwgapdx com) (7/04)
R adical W om en are active « the struggle against bg
otry and exploitation C a l us to get involved1 (7 pm sec­
ond Wednesday 819 N Kilngsworth St 503 240 4462
rwpdxiigc org) (7/04)
P artners o f Transguys is a
new group for partners of trans
men that meets every other
Fnday to address transition
issues All genders welcome
(7/04)
Rogue V a lle y P arents,
F am ilies end F riends o f
Lesbians end Gays
(PFLAG ) provides support,
education and advocacy
(541 488 1142 u
541 5128326)0/04)
Willamette
Valley:
(6 30 730 pm Amy
503 236 7412 amycrossmani
yahoo com 10/04)
Metro: Professional
Lesbians w ith V isio n is a support group for lesbian
business owners (Deborah 503 777-7171
stopperiprodigy net ) (7/04)
Oregon Education A ssociation Gay and Lesbian
Caucus is an cxgarazation for educators that works to pro
ted the nghts and nterests of gay. lesban. b and trans
teachers and students (5032462073 oregongki
cm 2 oom www geoctbes com/oregonglc ) (7/04)
O regon Tradesw om en In c promotes the success
of women « the trades and educates girls and women
about construction careers M onthly meetings 6 pm
third Thursdays (1714 NE Aberta St 5033358200
www tradeswomen net ) (7/04)
Metro: Support
The D ads G roup is a social support group for gay.
b . trans or questionmg men who are dads or want to be
dads M eets 7 9 pm first Tuesdays and third
Wednesdays (Mike u Don 503 236-8339
www thedadsgroup com) (7/04)
F orest O o v e P are nts, F am ilies and F riends o f
Lesbians and G ays CPfLAG ) welcomes community
Community
Gay 1 B ise xua l M en's
G roup meets every
P o rtla n d P arents,
F am ilies and F riends o f
Lesbians and Gays
(PFLAG ) welcomes all to its
Wednesday « C orvals
(7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave
54» 752 2 4 9 » ) (7/04)
monthly meetings at First
United Methodist Church
M e n 's D is c u s s io n
G ro u p lo r a l gay b or
(7 pm second Tuesday
1838 SW Jefferson St
503 232 7676
www nwgapdx com) (7/04)
questioning men every first
and third Thursday « Salem
Sponsored by Lifefcne A D S
Protect Prevention and
O utreach S ervices of
Salem (2350 State St
P regnancy S up po rt
G roup fo r Lesbians is a
new informal support group
for lesbians in the process of
becoming pregnant or who are
pregnant (Dana peteipansyi
Comcast net)( 7/04)
Timothy 503 581 3296 )
(7 /0 4 )
O ut V A bo ut Youth meet
every Thursday n C orvals
(7 pm 1165 Monme Aire
T ransF am iliet is a support
541 754 3906)0/04)
group for the family and
fnends of transgender people
Meets at First Congregational
United Church of Chnst
(1126SWParkAve
503 228 7219) (7/04)
F rien ds o f Lesbians end
G ays (P FLA G ) provides
Alberta Arts Pavilion celebrates Day of the Dead through Nov. 22
members to 4s monthly meetings at Forest Grove
United Church of Christ (7 pm third Tuesday 2032
Cotege Way 503 357 2442 fgpHagiatt net) (7/04)
Central Oregon: Community
Lata A w a ken ing s a support group for lesbians who
came out later m life, meets monthly at Outside In
M id-C olum bia P arents, F am ilies and Friends
o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG ) meets on the
(7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave 4255
503 2270605)0/04)
fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for sup
port, «form ation and advocacy Attendance is conhden
tial (7pm 541 298 8383)( 7/04)
The Lesbian C ancer S up po rt N etw ork s
Hamhleton Project is a nonprofit organization offering net
wortang and drect services to lesbians w4ti cancer and
other kfe threatening condknns (503335-6591 3(7/04)
LPSOtdn ana uay immiqrarion nKjnt*
in u fl
C la rk C ounty H ealth D e pa rtm e nt offers free HIV ,
queries and samples to artidesO technodyke net
Volunteers nterested « tasks rangmg from event pro­
motion and coordmation to technical work (HTML cod
mg. graphics, etc.) w rite pdxtltechnodyke net (7/04)
B asic R ights O regon the state's largest grassroots
queer nghls pokticai organization lobbies the Legislature,
educates the p u b k and works to end (kscnmmation
through election activities (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR
97240 503222-6151 www basicnghts org )
I — A - . — ■» - A
Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV
The P in k L in k, a social support group for people for-
Metro: Political
v 9 l u v f Tvs
Washington: AIDS & HIV
human digm ty and preventing HIV by building com­
V eterans fo r Hum an R ights is a Portland based
group of queer m ilitary veterans and fnends offering
mutual support, social activities and assistance «
accessing veterans services (503 242 3585
fduonihevanet com www gayveterans org ) (7/04)
■ i _
Medford (6 pm. 1501 W Main St Bit Coyne
54 1 772 1 777.7(7/04)
vides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and
b men at Beaverton Community Health Clrnc. (5 30-
F riends o f P eople w ith A ID S F o u n d a tio n offers
Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV
A a
U a u l i it w fw ^ O u
H IV P o sitive S u p p o rt G roup meets Thursdays «
OR 97214 503234-0173
www.ouhouseotyot1hnd.otg) (7/0 4 )
nursng case management to people living w ith
M V /A D S . G et help coordmabng a t aspects of health
care as w e l as financial management, food and hous­
ing assistance, and em otional support (9 am 5 pm
Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
W ashington C ounty H ealth D epartm ent pro­
C olum bia C o un ty P u b lic H e alth offers anony
iim
Force (LG IRTF) provides support and «form at*« to
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG)— C entral O regon meets on the thud
Monday of the month for support, education and advoca­
cy (6 pm coffee visiting. 630 pm meeting A i People 's
UCC. 2330 NE Division St Bend 5413172334) (7/04)
GLBT ««»grants and the» partners and works to change
ckscnmmatory U S «m sgrat*« laws (503-471-1568
Igalfpdxihotmai com www Igatf org) (1/04)
Lo okin g B eyond Relig io n is a support group for
people vd » have been adversely affected by refcgwn or
\J4 1 v f j > T W
(3128 NE Highway 101 i202. Lincoln City. OR
97367. 541-994 5597 can&wcn net
www coastaiaidanetwoik homestead com.) (7 /0 4 )
Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
for those bang with and dying from AIDS To volunteer,
contact Kathryn Siebert (2727 SE Alder St., Portland.
L
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hepatite A and B rsnurazabon for neede exchange
customers Aleo provides educadora! matenab. refer
rale. tfV teshng and condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and
Thursday 1952 Nmth Ave.. Longwew. 360-414-5599.)
(7/04)
(7 /0 4 )
5036558471 Sandy 503-722 6660. For other loca­
tions can 503- 722-6286) (7/04)
moos and confidential HIV testing, counseling and case
management to anyone Se habla espanol. We lend M V
books and videos and offer educational m aterials and
free condoms. (503397-4651 or 800 244 4870.) (7/0 4 )
m unity in Lincoln and Tillamook counties through
education, outreach, social and support services
Free and anonymous HIV testing by appointm ent.
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 ) (7/0 4 )
N o rth C oast P rid e N e tw o rk s a human dignity
organization serving the LG8T community of the
Columba Pacific Region Gertrude s W ilde monthly
social mixer is every third Monday at Cafe Uniontown
(5 30-9 30 pm 231 W Marine Dove. Astona
5 03-3380161 ncpnipacihei com) (7/04)
Southern Oregon: Community
Coastal Oregon: Community
C oastal AID S N e tw o rk (C A N ) publishes a
A b d ill-E llis Lam bda C o m m u n ity C e n te r is a
social services center serving gay. lesbian, b and
trans individuals (717 Siskiyou B M . Ashland
support, education and advo­
cacy «S alem (7 9 pm thad
Wednesday Fast
Congregational Church 700
Manon St. NE Mating address PO Box 121. Gates.
OR 97346 5 03 8972524 )O /04)
P are nts, Fam ilie s end F riande o f Lesbians and
G ays (P FLA G ) provides support, education and advo
c a c y « Eugene (6 45845 pm tfwd Monday Fast
Conqrpqahonei Church. 1050 E 23rd Ave
541 302 4422 ) (1704)
F a m ilie s an d F rie n d s o f Lesbia ns
an d G ays S c h o o ls en d Y outh Team provides
«form ation, trassng. netw orking and advocacy to
make schools safe and fan fo r a l. regardfess of
sexual orientation or gender identity (541 242 2746)
(7 /0 4 )
I is open to a l gay and lesban par
ents of sinxiar age chkdreu (toddfer to 12 years)« the
Salem area to get together lo r hrn and support (Kan
Olsen 503-581-5102) (1104)