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January 9 .2 0 0 4 » Just A I DS 8c H IV Metro: AIDS & HIV CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, pre- scnption drugs and insurance plan co payments and deducttoles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS. Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act (8 am-5 pm MondayFndey 503- 73I -4029 or 800-805-2313.) (7/04) Cascade AIDS Project provides nonmedical serv ices to people whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS in Oregon Spanish-language assistance avail able. (Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave 503 2235907 ) (7/04) Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT! pro vides haircuts, massages, holiday dinners, spintual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memon- als and family gnef work. Free and open to ail people liv ing with HIV (503-963-8102.) (7/04) Clackamas County Public Health offers anony mous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No needles! Free condoms! Call for sched uled and walk m testing times. (Oregon City: 503-655 8471 Sandy 503-7226660 For other loca tions call 503 722-6286.) (7/04) 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) Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to those w ith HIV. including 72-hour food boxes, emergency travel and lodging, entertainment, pet COMMUNITY Metro: General Deaf & 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 dhortfdeafvision net www deafvision net/dhor ) (7/04) Elder Resource Alliance 'S 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 503 224 2640 or Paul 503988 3620 10/04) 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 m grants to programs throughout Oregon (503-231 -5759 www equityfoundation org ) (7/04) It s 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 ) 0 104) KBOO-FM's O u t L o u d 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) Lesbian Community Project is a membership organization that builds community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our friends 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 4253 Mailing address: PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503 227 0605 ) ( 7/04) Love Makes a Family Inc. is a nonprofit agency work mg for social change and supporting gay. lesbian, tx and trans famées Provides advocacy, education and referrals regardmg schools, same sex mamage. adoption, parenting and more The Portland metro and Clark County Families with Kids Groups enjoy discussion and play time for queer parent s/caregwers and their chfdren The Middle School Transition Project provides education to younger students (503 228 3892 www Imlamly org ) (7/04) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership apply m person and bong $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 3 02 7) (7/04) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create safe schools and commum ties for famées, educators and students statewide (503 260 5792 www oregonsafeschools org ) (7/04) Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearm enthusi asls to celebrate their Second Amendment rights Monthly munch 4 pm first Sundays, followed by open range time (www portland pinkpistols org ) (7/04) Pride at Work Oregon is a new afféate of the AFL CIO that lets union members raly 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 H I 704) 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 meets monthly with representatives from the Multnomah County care, clothing, household goods and cremations. (503-283-8535 www fnendspvra.org.) (7104) HEAL (Health, Education, AIDS Liaison) offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing Call for a free packet of information (503-227 2339. bwpon@comcast net.) (7/04) Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Test Site offers confidential testing with or without your name By appointment 9 am 5 15 pm Monday. Tuesday. Thursday and Friday, or 1 -5:15 pm Wednesday Walk-m testing on a limited basis. Sliding- scale fee Se habla espanol; other interpretation by appointment (Sixth Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-988-3775.) (7/04) HIV 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) Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to HIV-positive individuals in need Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends (Mara 503-460-3822) (7/04) Our House o f Portland is a residential care facility for those Wing with and dying from AIDS To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert (2727 SE Aider St.. Portland. OR 97214. 503-234-0175. www ourhouseofportland org) (7/04) Partnership Project provides social work and nurs ing case management to people living with HIV/AIDS Get help coordinating all aspects o f health care as well as financial management, food 3nd housing assistance, and emotional support. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday. 503-230-1202. Intake Line 503-517-3590)(7/04) The Pink Link a social support grotp for people living with HIV/AIDS. meets weekly at Cascade AIDS Project Arranges free outings like movies, bowling and'more (630 pm Wednesday Suite 300.620 SW Fifth Ave 503-223-5907 mkennedy@cascadeaids.org.)(7/04) Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alternative health care, nutrition class es. support groups and recreational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to Wing and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. (2100 SE Belmont St 503-238-5203. pquest@qwest.net) (7/04) The Research & Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington (1650 NW Naito Parkway. 4185. 503 229-8428 or 800875-8428. regroupffregorg. www. reg. org.) (7/04) Swan House is a specialized adult 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 Logos Road. Milwaukie. 503-786-4829)(7/04) Washington County Health Department pro vides free needle free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at Beaverton Community Health Clinic. (530- 7:30 pm Monday 12550 SW Second St. 503 846 4 734.) (7/04) xi Lincoln and Tillamook counties through education, out reach, social and support services. Free and anonymous HIV testing by appoxitment (3128 NE Highway 101 4202. Lincoln City. OR 97367 541-994-5597 canQwcn net www.coastalaidsnetwork homestead comJ (7/04) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living provides support services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Harney. Malheur. Baker. Gilliam. Grant, Union. Wallowa, Wheeler. Umatilla and Morrow coun ties <541889-3119 or 866248 8369. eocil@eoal.org. www eod.org.) (7/04) Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing O ff-site testing also available (200 SE Third S t. Pendleton John R. 541-278-5432.) (7/04) Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in Medford. (6 pm. 1501 W Main St Bill Coyne 54 1 772-1777 ) (7/04) Washington: AIDS & HIV Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) is dedicated to human dxyiity and preventing HIV by building community Sheriffs Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies. (Noon-130 pm Call 503823-0027 for date and loca tion.) (7/04) Clark County Health Department offers free HIV testing for gay and bi men. No needles used! (5-6:30 pm Thursday. 3701 E Fourth Ptam B M Vancouver 360-397-8098.) (7/04) ? and gay men meets to share 2 information and provide sup- 0 port in dealing with the chal- § ienges of living with multiple 3 sclerosis. (6 30-8 pm third 5 Wednesday Melissa Greeney $ 503-223 9511.) 0 /0 4 ) TechnoDyke.com. the online publication and community for queer women and allies, accepts applications for wnters to cover a broad range of subjects Send quenes and samples to articles@technodyke.net Volunteers interested in tasks ranging from event promotion and coordination to technical work (HTML coding, graphics, e tc ) wnte pdx@technodyke net (7/04) O > o ™ | fl R Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individ uals desmng to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 4928 503 533 8787. nwgaQnwgapdx com www nwgapdx com ) (7/04) o Partners of Transguys is * a new group for partners of trans men that meets every other Fnday to address transi tion issues. All genders wel come (6 30-730 pm Amy 503 236 7412 amycrossman@yahoo com ) (7/04) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based group of queer military veterans and friends offer ing mutual support, social activi ties and assistance m accessing veterans services (503 242 3585 fdixon@hevanet com wwwgayveteransorg.) (7/04) Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 503 232 7676 www pflagpdx o rg ) (7/04) Metro: Political Bask Rights Oregon the state s largest grassroots queer nghts political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 5032226151 wwwbasicnghts org ) Pregnancy Support Group for Lesbians is a new informal support group for lesbians in the process of becoming pregnant or who are pregnant (Dana peterpansy@comcast net.) (7/04) Old Lesbians Organizing fo r Change (OLOC) a nation SK Josefsberg Studio exhibits the work of internationally acclaimed al lesbian organization, has a photographer André Kertész Jan. 15-Feb. 28 Portland chapter for lesbians 60 TransFamilies is a support and older interested in changing bi. trans or questioning men who are dads or want to be group for the family and fnends of transgender people the social disease of ageism (I pm second dads Meets 7 9 pm first Tuesdays and third Meets at First Congregational United Church of Chnst Wednesday 503 286 3575.) (1/04) Wednesdays (Mike or Don 503-236 8339 (1 126 SW Park Ave 503 228 7219) (7/04) www thedadsgroup com ) (7/04) Radical Women are active in the struggle against big otry and exploitation Call us to get involved 1 (7 pm sec Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of ond Wednesday 819 N KiHmgsworth St 503 240-4462 Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community rwpdxGigc o rg ) (7/04) members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove Central Oregon: Community United Church of Chnst (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way 503-357 2442 IgpflagGatt n e t) (7/04) Metro: Professional Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171. stopperQprodigy n e t) (7/04) Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian Caucus <s an organization for educators that works to protect the nghts and interests of gay lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students (503-246-2073 oregonglcQ care2 com www geocities com/oregonq/c) (7/04) Oregon Tradeswomen Inc. promotes the success of women m the trades and educates gids and women about construction careers Monthly meetings 6 pm third Thursdays (1714 NE Alberta St 503 3356200 www tradeswomen n e t) (7/04) Metro: Support The Dads Group is a social support group for gay Hambleton Project offers networking and direct sup port services to lesbians with cancer and other life- Ihreatenmg conditions (503 335 6591) (7/04) Late Awakenings a support group lor lesbians who came out later in life, meets monthly at Outside In (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave 4255 503 2 2 7 0 6 0 5 )0 /0 4 ) Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task Force (ICIRTF) prnvidps cunoort and information to GLBT immigrants and their partners and works to change discnmmatory U S immigration laws (503 4 71-1568 tgirtfpdx@hotmail com www Igirtf o rg ) (7/04) Looking Beyond Religion s a support group for people who have been arNersely affected by rekgwn or those who feel confused or disillusioned m their search for personal spintuality (7 9 pm first and Hurd Thursday 1236 SW Salmon St 5 0 3 8 1 9 5 1 6 0 )0 /0 4 ) Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Group for lesbians 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 tial (7 pm 54! 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 advocacy (6 pm coffee, visiting. 6 3 0 pm meeting All People s UCC. 2330 NE Division St.. Bend 5 4 1 317 2334) 0 /0 4 ) Coastal Oregon: Community Coastal AIDS Network (C AN ) publishes a new sletter lor the queer comm unity of the central Oregon coast w ith 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 ) 0 /0 4 ) Cowlitt County Health Department offers free hepatitis A and B immunization lor needte exchange customers. Also provides educational materials, refer rals, HIV testing and condoms (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday 1952 Ninth Ave.. Longview. 360-414-5599) (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 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. msm@hivalhance o rg ) (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. cltentsvs3@hivalhance org) (7/04) LifeLine AIDS Project Prevention and Outreach Services of Salem offers free and confidential HIV testing 6-8 pm on the fourth Thursday o f each month as well as other client serv ices and a th rift store (2350 State St. Testing 503-581-3296. client services/thrift store 503-371-4455.) (7/0 4 ) Valley AIDS Information Network s 24-hour hot fine provides HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and STD information, support and referrals. English hot line; English and Spanish materials. Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups. (PO. Box 971. Corvallis. OR 97339. 541-752-6322 or 800-588-2437.) (7/04) 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 W Manne Dnve. Astona 503-338-0161 ncpn@paciher com) (7/04) Southern Oregon: Community Abdill-Eilis Lambda Community Center is a social services center serving gay, lesbian, bi and trans individuals (717 Siskiyou B tvd. Ashland Mailing address. PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 541 488 6990 www abdelhs.org ) 0 /0 4 ) Chrysalis provides support and education for people involved and interested in the southern Oregon trans community (7 pm second Saturday Abdill-Elhs Lambda Community Center. 771 Siskiyou B lvd. Ashland Mailing address PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls. OR 97601 541-488 6990 www chrysahs4tg com.) 0 /0 4 ) Oregon Women's Land (OWL) Farm a rustic, beautiful lesbian land near Canyonville provides a place for rest, recreation and retreat Open meetings every third Sunday for those who want to learn more (Mailing address: PO Box 133. Days Creek. OR 97429 Cory or Rae 541 643 2565) (7/04) Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (541 -488 1142 or 541 512 0 32 6) (7/04) Willamette Valley: Community Gay t Bisexual Men's Group meets every Wednesday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541 7522491 ) 0 /0 4 ) Men's Discussion Group for all gay. bi or question ing men every first and third Thursday in Salem Sponsored by Lifeline AIDS Project Prevention and Outreach Services o f Salem (2350 State St. Timothy 503 581 3 2 9 6 )0 /0 4 ) Out 'n' About Youth meet every Thursday m Corvallis (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 5 4 1 - 754 3906 ) 0 /0 4 ) 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 Manon St NE Mailing address PO Box 121. Gâtés. OR 97346 503 897-2524 ) 0 /0 4 ) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support education and advo cacy m Eugene (6 45-8 45 pm third Monday First Congregational Church. 1050 E 23rd Ave 541 302-4422) (7/04) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth Team provides informa lion, training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair for all regardtess of sexual orientation or gender identity (541-242 2746 ) 0 /0 4 ) Queer Men's Group meets weekly at University of Oregon s Ert> Memorial Union m Eugene Confidential and supportive (5 pm Sunday 1222 E 13th A ve . Ste 34 Michael IgbtqaOgladstone uoregon edu ) (7/04) University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual. Transgender Queer Alliance meets weekly vdxie term is xi session xi Erb Memorial Union for xiformation and sooafczxig (6 pm Wednesday 1222 E 13th A ve . Ste 34 Michael IgbtqaOgladstone uoregon edu) 0 /0 4 ) 33
