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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
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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)
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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 )
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