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Metro: AIDS & HIV
CAREAssist pays fo r health insurance premiums, pre
scription drugs and insurance plan co-payments and
deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS Program
o f the Oregon Department o f Human Services and the
Ryan W hite CARE A ct. (8 am5 pm Monday-Fnday.
503 731 -4029 or 800-805-2313.) (7/0 4 )
m ations. (503-283-8535 www tnendspwa.org.)
(7 /0 4 )
HEAL (Health, Education, AIDS Liaison) offers
inform ation about alternative views of AIDS causation
and HIV testing. Call for a free packet o f information
(503-227-2339 bwport@comcastnet 7(7/04)
Multnomah County Health Departm ent's HIV
Community Test Site offers confidential testing with
ices to people whose twes are affected by HIV and
AIDS in Oregon Spamsh-language assistance available
(Swte 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave. 503-223-5907.) (7/04)
or w ithout your name By appointment 9 am-5 15pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, or 1 -5 .15 pm
Wednesday. W alk-in testing on a lim ited basis Sliding-
scaie fee Se habla espanol, other interpretation by
appointment (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St
503-988-3775.) (7/0 4 )
Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) pro
vides haircuts, massages, holiday dinners, spiritual
direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memori
als and family grief work. Free and open to a# people liv
ing with HIV. (503-963-8102) (7/0 4 )
H IV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laun
dry facilities, clothing, computers with Internet access,
phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and
haircuts Se habla espanol. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Fnday
2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-460-3822.) (7/04)
Clackamas County Public Health offers enony-
Dally Bread Express provides home delivery of
high-quality meals to HtV positive individuals m need.
Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for
weekends, (Mam S03-46CF3822.H 7/04)
Cascade AIDS Project provides nonmedical serv
mous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to
everyone No needles! Free condom s' Call fo r sched
uled and walk-in testing tim es. (Oregon Ofy:
503-655-8471 Sandy. 503-722-6660 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 habte espend We lend HIV
books and videos and o ffe r educational materials and
free condoms. (503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870.) (7/04>
Friends of People w ith A ID S Foundation
o ffe rs assistance to those w ith HIV. including 72-hour
food boxes, em ergency travel and lodging, entertain
ment, pet care, clothing, household goods and cre
COMMUNITY
Metro: General
Deaf & Hearing OUT Reach (DHOR) is a non
profit organization dedicated to building community
among deaf and hearing queers and allies. Visit our
Web site for programs, services, events and community
resources (5 03-231 0921 TTY. 503 235 0840 voice
dhor@deafvision net www deafvision.net/dhor ) (7/04)
Elder Resource Alliance
a group of senior advo
cates and service providers committed to improving service
delivery to queer elders. Activities include sensitivity train
ing, housing directory, recreational activities, information
and assistance (3-5 pm first Wednesday 1737 NW 26th
Ave Eileen 503224 2640 or Paul 503 988-3620) (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 distributed more than
$1 million in grants to programs throughout Oregon
(503 231 -5759 www equityfoundation org.) (7/04)
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 Ave . Portland.
OR 97213 503 280 8080X 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
kboooutbud&yahoo com) (7/04)
Lesbian Community Project is a membership
organization that builds community and organizes for
justice among lesbians and our fnends and allies
Sliding scale membership is open to all women who
love women Call about events, classes, support
groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities.
(800 NW Sixth Ave #253 Mailing address PO Box
5931 Portland OR 97228 503 227-0605 H I /0 4 )
Our House of Portland is a residential care facility
for those living with and dying from AIDS. To volunteer,
contact Kathryn Siebert. (2727 SE Alder S t. Portland.
OR 97214. 503234-0175
wwwourhouseofporttand.org) (7/04)
Partnership Project provides social work and nurs
ing case management to people living with HIV/AIDS
Get help coordinating all aspects of health care as well
as financial management, food and housing assistance
and emotional support (9 am-5 pm Monday Friday.
503-230-1202. intake Line 503-517-3590) (7/04)
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises
(SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and
lesbian senior housing m the Portland area Call to join a
committee (503-224 8881 www sharepdx org ) (7/04)
The Sexual Minorities Roundtable leets monthly
with representatives from the Multnomah County
Sheriff 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 CaU
503823-0027 for date and location) (7/04)
Lincoln City OR 97367 541-994-5597. camSMcn.net.
www coastatardsnetwork. homestead, com) (7 /04)
Project Quest Integrative Health Cantar offers
conventional and alternative health care, nutrition ctess-
ea. support groups and recreational sports activities for
people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying,
especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer
(2100 SE Belmont St 503-238-5203
pque$t@qwest, net ) (7/04)
The Research & Education Group ixovides
access to HIV/AIDS research tnals of new drugs and
therapies fo r people m Oregon and southwest
Washington (1650 NW Nmto Parkway. H85
503-229-8428 or 800-675-8428 negroupOreg.org
w w w .regorg 7(7/04)
hepatitis A and B immunization for neede exchange
customers Also provides educational materials refer
rals. HIV testing and condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and
Thursday 1952 Ninth Ave, Longview 360414 5599 )
(7/04)
Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living
provides support services to people foang with
HIV/AIDS m Harney, Malheur, Baker. Gilliam, Grant,
Union, Wallowa. Wheeler. Umatilla and M orrow coun
ties. (541-889-3! 19or 866-248-8369 eoat0eoc4.org
www eocrt.org) (7/04)
Umatilla County Health Department offers free
information and testing. O ff site testing also available
(200 SE Third St.. Pendleton John R 541278-5432.)
Swan Houee Is a specialized aduli foster care home
serving low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need
assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or
drug/alcohol mental health support. (4764 SE Logus
(7/04)
Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV
HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education,
prevention, client services and health care Registered
nurse and Spanish language available. Free ex a! swab
HiV testing for gay and bi men 5-8 pm Tuesdays—get
$10 or a free bottle of lube when you return for your
results. (1966 Garden Ave.. Eugene 5413425068
m$m§hrva^anceorg.) (7/04)
HIV-Positive Social'Activities Group connects
you with others who understand and share your expen-
ence. A group-led organization for various fun events
and support. (Jonathan 541-342-5088
ciientsvs30hiv8lliance org) (7/0 4 )
Road fMwaufue 503-786-4829)(7W )
Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Washington County Health Department pro
LifeLine A ID S Project Prevention and
O utraech Service« of Salem o ffers free and
H IV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in
vides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and
b! men at Beaverton Community Health Clime (5.30-
M edford (6 pm 1501 W Mam St. Bill Coyne
541-772-1777.) (7/04)
confidential HIV testing 6-8 pm on the fourth
Thursday o f each month as w ell as other client
services and a th rift store. (2350 State St Testing
7:30 pm Monday 12550 SW Second St
503846-4734 ) (7/04)
503-581-32%. client sennces/thnft store
503-371-4455 7 (7 /0 4 )
Washington: AIDS & HIV
Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Clark County Health Department offers free HIV
Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) is dedicated to
(5-6 30 pm Thursday 3701 E Fourth Plain B M .
Vancouver 360-397-8098 ) (7/04)
human dignity and preventing HIV by building community
testing for gay and bi men No needes used1
Valley AIDS Information Network s 24 hour hot
line provides HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and STD information,
support end referrals. English hot line, English and
Spanish matenals Speakeis for schools, recovery and
adult groups (PO. Box 971. Corvallis. OR 97339
541 ■ 752-6322 or 800-588-2437) (7/04)
Manne Drive Astona 503-338-0161
ncpn@pactfier.com) (7/04)
Southern Oregon:
Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-
based group of queer military veterans and
fnends offenng mutual support, social activities
and assistance in accessing veterans services
Community
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community
Center is a social services center serv
(503 242-3585 fdixon&hevanet com
www gayveterans org) (7/04)
ing gay, lesbian, bi and trans individuals
1717 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland Mailing
address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR
97520 541 488 6990
www abdetlis org) (7/04)
Metro: Political
Chrysalis provides support and education
Basic Rights Oregon the state's largest
for people involved and interested in the
southern Oregon trans community (7 pm
grassroots queer nghts political organization,
lobbies the Legislature, educates the public
and works to end disenminaton through elec
tion activities (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR
second Saturday Atxhll Ellis Lambda
Community Center. 771 Siskiyou Blvd .
Ashland Mailing address PO Box 1793.
Klamath Falls. OR 97601 541 4886990
wwwchrysahs4tg com.) (7 1 04)
97240 503 222-6151 www basicnghts org)
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change
(O LO C) ,i national lesbian organization, has
Rogue Valley Parents, Families
and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support edu
a Portland chapter for lesbians 60 and older
interested in changing the social disease of
ageism. (I pm second Wednesday
cation and advocacy (5 4 1 488 1142 or
541 512-0326 7(7/04)
503-286 35751(7/04)
Radical Women ire active in the struggle
against bigotry and exploitation Call us to get
involved1 (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N
Willamette Valley:
Killmgsworth St 503 240 4462
rwpdx&igc org) (7/04)
Metro: Professional
Community
Visit the galleries of Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center for the 11th annual Kwanzaa Celebration
through Dec. 31
business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171
stopper@prodigy net) (7/04)
CIO that lets union members rally support for gay. lesbian
bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support
workplace rights and respect on the job (PO Box 4731,
Portland. OR 97208 503-7578907 7(7/04)
(6 30pm Wednesday Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave
503-223-5907 mkennedy&cascadeaids ivg. ) (7/04)
Cowlitx County Health Department offers free
social mixer is every third Monday at
Café Umontown (530930 pm 231 W
working for social change and supporting gay, lesbian,
bi and trans families Provides advocacy, education and
referrals regarding schools, same-sex marriage, adop
to n . parenting and more The Portland metro and Clark
County Families with Kids Groups enpy discussion and
play time for queer parents/caregivers and their chil
dren The Middle School Transiton Project provides
education to younger students (503-228 3892
www Imfamily org) (7/04)
Pride at Work Oregon i< a new affiliate of the AFL
x> Lincoln and Tillamook counties through education, out
reach. social and support services Free and anonymous
HIV testing by appointment (3128 NE Highway 101#202
community for queer women and allies, accepts
applications for writers to cover a broad range
of subjects Send quenes and samples to arti
cles@technodyke net Volunteers interested In
tasks ranging from event promotion and coordi
nation to technical work (HTML coding, graph
ics. e tc ) wnte pdx@technodyke net (7/04)
Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian
Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearm enthusi
asts to celebrate their Second Amendment rights
M onthly munch 4 pm first Sundays, followed by open
range time (www portlandpmkpistols org) (7/04)
with HIV/AIDS, meets weekly at Cascade ATOS Project
Arranges free outings like movies, bowktg and more
TechnoDyke.com the online publication and
Love Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency
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 5 01 SE Hawthorne Blvd
503-988 3027.) (7/04)
The Pink Link, a sodai support group for people living
Just out ¿ q
Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian
Caucus is an organization for educators that works to
protect the nghts and interests of gay lesbian, bi and
trans teachers and students (503 246 2073 oregonglc@
care2com www geoaties com/oregongic) (7/04)
Oregon Tradeswomen Inc promotes the success
of women in the trades and educates girls and women
about construction careers M onthly meetings 6 pm
third Thursdays (1714 NE Alberta St 503 335-8200
www tradeswomen net 7 (7/04)
working and direct services to lesbians with cancer and
other life threatening conditions (503 335 6591 7(7/04)
of becoming pregnant or who are pregnant (Dana
peterpansyQcomcast net) (7/0 4 )
Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task
Force (LGIRTF) i rovides support and information to
TransFamilies is a support group for the family and
GLBT immigrants and their partners and works to change
disenminatory U S immigration laws (503 471 1568
lgirtfpdx@hotmail com www Igirtf org) (7/04)
a support group for
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
1236 SW Salmon St 503-819-5160) (7/04)
Multiple Sclerosis Seif-Help Group t x lesbians
Metro: Support
The Dads Group is a social support group for gay.
Northwest Gender Alliance i a monthly social
tx. trans or questioning men who are dads or want to be
dads M eets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third
Wednesdays (Mike or Don 503 236 8339
www thedadsgroup com ) (7/04)
and support group for individuals desmng to explore and
express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR
Forest Grove Parents. Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community
Partners of Transguys s a new group for partners
of trans men that meets every other Fnday to address
transition issues All genders welcome (630 730 pm
Amy 503236- 7412 amycrossmanGyafioo com 1 (7/04)
Late Awakenings ■ support group for lesbians who
came out later in life, meets monthly at Outside In
(7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave #255
5 0 3 227 0605) (7/04)
The Lesbian Cancer Support Network s
Hambieton Project is a nonprofit organization offenng net
97208 4928 503 533 8787 nwgaGnwgapdx com
www nwgapdx com) (7 /04)
Portland Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes a l to its
monthly meetings at First United M ethodist Church
(7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson Si
503232 7676 www pflagpdx org) (7/04)
Pregnancy Support Group for Lasbians > a
new informal support group for lesbians in the process
meets every Wednesday in Corvallis
(7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave
541-752-2491 7(7/04)
Men's Discussion Group for all (¡ay tx or question
ing men every first and third Thursday in Salem
Sponsored by Lifeline AIDS Project Prevention and
Outreach Services of Salem (2350 Slate St Timothy
503 581 3296) (7/04)
Out 'n' About Youth meet every Thursday in Corvalli
(7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541 754 3906) (7/04)
Looking Beyond Religion
and gay men meets to share information and provide
support m dealing with the challenges of living with mul
tipie sclerosis (630-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa
Greeney 503223-9511 7(7/04)
members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove
United Church of Chnst (7 pm third Tuesday 2032
College Way 503 357 2442 fgphag@att net) (7/04)
fnends of transgender people M eets at First
Congregational United Church of Chnst (1126 SW
Park Ave 503228 7219) (7/04)
Gay & Bisexual Men's Group
Central Oregon: Community
Mid-Columbia Parents, Families 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 541 298 8383) (7/04)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG)—Central Oregon meets on the third
Monday of the month for support, education and advoca
cy (6 pm coffee, visiting. 630 pm meeting All People s
UCC 2330 NE Division S t. Bend 5 41-3172334)
(7/04)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
cacy in Salem (7-9 pm third Wednesday First
Congregational Church 700 Marion St NE Mailing
address PO Box 121 Gates. OR 97346
503 897 25241 (7/04)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) : rovides support, education and advocacy
xi Eugene (6 45 8 45 pm third Monday First Congregational
Church. 1050 E 23rd Ave 541 3024422) (7/04)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays Schools and Youth Team provides mforma
tion, training networking and advocacy to make schools
safe and fair for all regardless of sexual orientation or
gender identity (541 2422746) (7/04)
Coastal Oregon: Community
Coastal AIDS Network (CA N) publishes a
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, drecussion groups and more (541 994 55 97
www coastaladsnetwork homestead com) (7/04)
Queer Men's Group wets weekly at University of
Oregon s Erb Memorial Union xi Eugene Confidential
and supportive (5 pm Sunday 1222 E 13th Ave Ste
34 Michael lqbtqa@gladstone uoregon edu) (7/04)
University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender Queer Alliance meets weekly while
North Coast Pride Network ; a human dignity
term is xi session xi Erb Memorial Urxon for information
and socializing (6 pm Wednesday 1222 E 13th Ave
organization serving the LGBT community o f the
Columbia Pacific: Regwn Gertrude s W4de monthly
(7/04)
Ste 34 Michael IgbtqaGgladstone uoregon edu >