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AI DS & HI V
Metro: AIDS & HIV
CAREAssist pays fo r health insurance premiums, pre
scription Augs and Insurance plan co-payments and
deductibles fo r eligible people with HIV/AIDS. Program
of the Oregon Departm ent of Human Services and the
Ryan W hite CARE A ct (8 am-5 pm M ondayFnday
503-731-4029 o r 800-005-2313.7(7/04)
Cascade AIDS P roject (CAP) provides nonmedcal
services to people whose lives are affected by WV and
AIDS in Oregon Spamsh-language assistance available.
(Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave. 503-223-5907.) 0 /0 4 )
C atholic C harities AIDS M in istry (CHAT) pro
vides haircuts, massages, holiday dinners, spintual
drection. pastoral counseling, funeral services, memon-
als and family grief work. Free and open to aS people liv
ing with HIV. (503-963-8102.) (7/04)
Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous
and confidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No
needes! Free condoms! Call for scheduled and walk-in test
ing times. (Oregon City: 503-6558471 Sandy
503-722-6660. For other locations call 503- 722-6286.) 0 /0 4 )
Colum bia C ounty P ublic H ealth offers anony
mous and confidential HfV testing, counseling and case
management to anyone. Se habla espariol. We lend HIV
books and videos and o ffe r educational materials and
free condoms. (503-397-4651 o r 800-244-4870.) W 04)
Friend* o f People w ith AIDS Foundation offers
assistance to those with HIV, including 72-hour food
boxes, emergency travel and lodging, entertainm ent, pet
care, clothing, household goods and cremations
(503-349-4699. vovw.fnendspwa.org.) (7/0 4 )
COMMUNITY
Metro: General
Deaf A H earing OUT Reach (DHOR) 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
dhorQ deafvision.net wwwdeafvision net/dhor ) (7/04)
Elder Resource A lliance (ERA) is a group of
senior advocates and service providers com m itted to
improving service delivery to queer elders. Activities
include sensitivity training, housing directory, recreation
al activities, inform ation and assistance. (3-5 pm first
Wednesday 1737 N W 26th Ave Eileen 503 224 2640
o r Paul 503 988 3 6 2 0 ) (7/04)
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found
ed by the gay and lesbian community to prom ote dignity
and worth in all people Equity has distnbuted more than
$1 million in grants io programs throughout Oregon
(503-231 5759. www equityfoundahop.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 8 0 8 0 ) (7/04)
KBOO-FM's O u t Loud features local guests, news
and announcements second and fourth Tuesdays T his
W ay O u t is a national queer show that airs on first,
third and fifth Tuesdays (6 pm 90 7 FM Portland, 91 9
FM Hood River, 100 7 FM W illamette Valley
www kboo fm kboooulloudQyahoo com ) (7/04)
Lesbian Com m unity P roject is a membership
organization that builds community and organizes for
lustice 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 4253 Mailing address PO Box
5931. Portland. OR 97228 503 227-0605) (7/04)
Love Makes a Family is a nonprofit agency working
for social change and supporting gay. lesbian, bi and trans
families Provides advocacy, education and referrals
regarding 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
parents/caregivers and their children The Middle School
Transition Project provides education to younger students
(5 032283892 www Imfamiy org.) (7/04)
M etropolitan Com m unity C hurch o f Portland
Toastm asters is dedicated to developing public
speaking, communication and leadership skills, including
giving speeches, running effective meetings and doing
toasts (12 30 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway
503 3302706 www mccportland com 1(7/04)
To register your M ultnom ah County Dom estic
P artnership, apply in person and bnng $60 cash to
the first floor o f the Multnomah County offices (8 am-
4 45 pm Monday Fnday 501 SE Hawthorne B M
503 988 3 0 2 7 ) (7/04)
The Oregon Safe Schools and Com m unity
C oalition seeks to create safe schools and commum-
ties for families, educators and students statewide
(503-260-5792 www oregonsafeschools o rg ) (7/04)
Portland Pink P istols invites queer firearm enthusi
asts to celebrate their Second Amendment rights
M onthly munch 4 pm first Sundays, followed by open
range time (www portland pmkpistols o rg ) (7/04)
P rida at W ork Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL
CIO that lets union members rally support for gay. les
H ealth, Education, AIDS Lie!eon (HEAL) offers
Information about alternative views o f AIDS causation
and HIV testing. Cad fo ra free packet o f information.
(503-227-2339. bwportO com cast.net.)(7/04)
Multnomah County Health Department's HIV
Community Teat Site offers confidential testing with or
without your name. By appointment 9 am -5:l5 pm Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, or 1-515 pm Wednesday.
Walkm testing on a limited basis Skiing-scale fee. Se
habla español; other rterpretation by appointment. (Sixth
Floor. 426 SW Stark St. 503-988-3775)0/04)
HIV Day C enter offers hot meals, counseling, laun
dry facilities, clothing, computers with Internet access,
phones, mad drop, recreational activities, massage and
haircuts. Se habla español (9 am-3 pm Monday Fnday
2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503460-3822 )0 /0 4 )
D aily Bread Exprese provides home delivery of
high-quality meats to HIV-positive Indviduals in need.
Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for
weekends. (Mara 503-460-3822.) (7/04)
O ur House o f Portland is a residential cere facility
fo r those living with and dying from AIDS To volunteer,
contact Kathryn S iebert (2727 SE Alder S t.. Portland,
OR 97214 503-234-0175.
wwwourhouseofportland.org) (7/04)
P artnership P roject provides social work and nurs
ing case management to people Iving with HIV/AIDS.
G et help coordinating aH 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 Une 503-517-3590 ) 0 /0 4 )
The P ink Link, a social support group for people Irv
ing with HIV/AIDS. meets weekly at Cascade AIDS
Project. Arranges free outmgs like movies, bowling and
more (6 pm Wednesday. Suite 300, 620 SW Fifth Ave
503-223-5907 m kennedyfkascadeaids.org.) (7/04)
OR 97367. 541-994-5597. canofkceQ earthlrknet
w ww coastalai0snetwork.home8tead.comJ (7/04)
hepatitis A and B immunization for needte exchange cus
tomers. Also provides educational materials, retenais. HIV
testing and condoms. (2 4 pm Tuesday and Thursday.
1952 Ninth Ava.. Longview. 360414-5599.) (7/04)
Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
The W ashington State Department o f Health
H IV /A ID S H otline « 800-272-2437. (7/0 4 )
P roject Quest Integrative Health C enter offers
conventional and alternative health care, nutntion class
es. support groups and recreational sports activities for
people seeking a wellness focus to Iving and dying,
especially those living \ytth HIV/AIDS or cancer
(2100 SE Belmont S t 503-238-5203.
pquestQ qw estnet.) 0 /0 4 )
The Research A Education Group provides
access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and
therapies for people in Oregon and souttiweat
Washington (1650 N W Nalto Parkway. 4185.
5 03-2298428 or 800-875-8428 negroupQreg.org.
viw w reg.org.) (7/04)
Eaetarn Oregon Center fo r Independent Uving
provides support services to people Irving with HfV/AIDS
n Harney. Malheur. Baker. G *am , Grant. Unon. Wallowa.
Wheeler, U m atia and Morrow counties. (541-8890119
or 866-2488369 eodQ eoci.org www.ood.org.) (7/04)
HIV A lliance o f Lana C ounty provides education,
prevention, client services and health a re . Regwtered
nurse and Spanish language arvafeble Free oral swab
HIV testmg fo r gay and bi men 5-8 pm Tuesday»— get
$10 or a free bottle o f lube when you return fo r your
results (1966 Garden Ave.. Eugene. 541-342-5088
m am O twaßance.org) (7/0 4 )
U m atilla C ounty Health Depar tment offers free
information and testing O ff site testing also available
(200 SE Third S t . Pendeton John R. S41-2784432.)
(7/04)
Swan House 1 $ a specialized adult foster c are home
serving low-income individuals with HfV/AiOS who need
assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or
drug/alcohol mental health support (4764 SE Logus
Road. Mifwaukie 503-7864829 )0 /0 4 )
W ashington County Health Departm ent pro
vides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and
bl men at Beaverton Community Health Cfimc.
(5:30- 7 30 pm Monday 12550 SW Second St.
503-8464734.) ( 7/04)
HIV-PoaMve S o d a l/A c th ritie * Group connects
you w ith others who understand and share your experi
ence. A group-led organization fo r various fun events
and support. (Jonathan 541-342-5088
cltentsvs3Qhivalliance.org) (7/0 4 )
Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
HIV P ositive S upport Group meets Thursdays In
Medford. f6 pm. 1501 W Mam St. BUI Coyne
541-772-1777.) (7/0 4 )
U fa Line AID S Proj ect Prävent io n and
Outreach S arviooc o f Salom offers free and confi
dential HIV testing 6-8 pm on the fourth Thursday of
each Nonth as w e l as other client services and a th rift
store. (2350 S tale S t Testing 503-581-3296, d e m
s e rw c e s /M t store 503-3714455.) (7/0 4 )
Washington: AIDS & HIV
Clark County Health Department offers
Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Coastal AIDS Netw ork (CAN) is dedcated to human
dgmfy and preventing hfV by buWng community in Lincoln
and TiKamook counties through education, outreach, social
and support services. Free and anonymous HIV testing by
appointment. (3128 NE Highway 1014202. Lincoln City.
free HfV
testing fo r gay and bl men No needes used! (5-6:30 pm
Thursday. 3701 E Fourth Plain B M ., Vancouver
360-397-9096 ) The WV and AIDS Case Management
Program assists mdviduals living with HIV/AIDS to
access community and health services. (9 am -12 pm and
14 pm M ondoy-friday. 3 6 0 5 9 3 4 2 I9 J 0/04)
VaMoy AIDS Info rm a tio n N e tw o rks 24-hour hot
in e provides W V/A83S, hepatitis and STD information,
support and referrals. English hot Ine-. Englsh and
Spanish materials. Speakers fo r schools, recovery and
adult groups (PO Box 971. C o r* a la . OR 97339.
5 4 1 - 752-6322 o r 800-568-243 7J (7 /0 4 )
Cowffti County Health P apaitment offers free
social mixer is every third Monday at Café Uniontown
(5:30-9 30 pm. 231 W M anne Drive. Astona.
503-338-0161 ncpnQpacihercom ) (7/04)
for personal spintuality (7-9 pm
first Thursday. 1236 SW Salmon
S t 503-819 5 160.) (7/04)
bian. 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)
M u ltip le S cle ro sis S elf-H elp
G roup fo r lesbians and gay men
S enior Housing and Retirem ent
Enterprises (SHARD is laying the
m eets to share inform ation and
provide support in dealing with
the challenges o f living w ith m ulti
ple sclerosis. (6:30-8 pm third
W ednesday M elissa Greeney
503 2 23-95I I . ) (7 /0 4 )
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 M inorities
Roundtable meets monthly with rep
resentatives from the Multnomah
County Shenffs O ffice and the
Portland Police Bureau to discuss and
resolve issues between the queer com
munity and law enforcement agencies.
(Noon-1 30 pm Call 503 823-0027 for
date and location ) (7/04)
N orthw est Gender A lliance is
a monthly social and support group
for individuals desinng to explore
and express another gender
(PO Box 4928, Portland. OR
972084928 503-5338787.
nwgaQnwgapdx com.
www.nwgapdxcom.) (7/04)
TechnoD yke.com the online pub
new group for partners o f trans
men that meets every other Friday
to address transition issues.
A ll genders welcome.
(6 3 0 -7 :3 0 pm Amy
503 236-7412.
amycrossmanQyahoo com .) (7/0 4 )
Southern Oregon: Community
A b d ill-E llis Lambda C om m unity C enter is a
social services center serving gay. lesbian, bi and trans
individuals (717 Siskiyou B M . Ashland Mailing
address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520
541488-6990 www abdellisorg.) (7/0 4 )
C hrysalis 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 M . Ashland
Mailing address: PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls. OR
97601 541-488-6990 www chrysahs4lg.com.) (7/04)
Oregon Women's Land (OWL) Farm, a rustic,
Partners o f Transguys is a
lication and com m unity fo r queer
wom en and allies, accepts applica
tions fo r w rite rs to cover a broad
range o f subjects Send queries and
sam ples to articles@ technodyke net
Volunteers interested in tasks rang
ing from event prom otion and co o r
dination to technical w ork (HTML
coding, graphics, etc ) w rite
pdx@ technodyke net. (7 /0 4 )
beautiful lesbian land fo r women near Canyonville. pro
vides a place fo r rest, recreation and retreat Special
events and workshops, weekends or longer stays.
(Mailing address: PO Box 133. Days Creek. OR 97429
Cory o r Rae 541 643-2565 ) (7/04)
Rogue Valley Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support,
education and advocacy (541-488-1142 or
541-512-0326) (7/04)
Portland Parents, Families
and Friends o f Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to
its monthly meetings at First
United M ethodist Church. (7 pm
second Tuesday 1838 SW
Jefferson St. 503 232 7676
www pfíagpdx org.) (7/04)
Veterans fo r Human Rights is a
Portland based group of queer military
veterans and fnends offenng mutual
support, social activities and assistance
in accessing veterans services
(503-242-3585. fdixonQhevanet com
www gayveterans org.) (7/04)
Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV
E a s t A fric a n s o rp h a n e d d u e to A ID S p e rfo rm M a rc h 31 in Children
o f Uganda
Metro: Political
Basic R ights Oregon (BRO) the state's largest
grassroots queer nght* political organization, lobbies
the Legislature, educates the public and works to end
discnmination through election activities. (PO Box
40625. Portland. OR 97240 503 222-6151
www basK nghtsorg)
Old Lesbians Organizing fo r Change (OLOC)
a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter
for lesbians 60 and older interested m changing the
social disease of ageism (1 pm second Wednesday
503 286 3 5 7 5 ) (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 Killmgsworth St 503-240 4462
rwpdxQtgc o rg ) (7/04)
Metro: Professional
Lesbians w ith V ision is a support group for lesbian
business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171.
stopperQ prodigy n e t) (7/04)
Oregon Education A ssociation Gay and
Lesbian Caucus is an organization for educators that
works to protect the rights and interests of gay. lesbian
bi and trans teachers and students (503-246-2073
oregonglcQcare2 com www geocities com/oregonglc )
(7/04)
Oregon Tradeswomen prom otes the success of
women in the trades and educates girts and women
about construction careers. Monthly meetings 6 pm
third Thursdays (1714 NE Alberta St. 503 335 8200
www tradeswomen net.) (7/04)
Pregnancy Support Group fo r
Lesbians is a new informal support
group for lesbians in the process of
becoming pregnant or who are preg
nant (Dana peteqjansyQcomcast.net) (7/04)
T ra n s F a m ilie s is a support group fo r the fam ily and
fnends of transgender people M eets at First
Congregational United Church o f C hrist. (1 126 SW
Park Ave. 503 228 7 2 1 9 )( 7/04)
Metro: Support
Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends o f
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community
M en's D iscussion Group fo r all gay. bi or question
ing men every first and third Thursday m Salem
Sponsored by Lifeline AIDS Project Prevention and
Outreach Services of Salem (2350 S late S t Timothy
503-581 3 2 9 6 )0 /0 4 )
(7 pm I t 65 Monroe Ave 541 754 3906.X 7/04)
Central Oregon: Community
M id-C olum bia P arents, Fam ilies and Friends
o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the
cacy xi Salem (7-9 pm third Wednesday First
Congregational Church. 700 Manon S t NE Maihng
address PO Box 121, Gates. OR 97346
503 897 2524.) (7/04)
fourth W ednesday o f the month m The Dalles fo r
support, inform ation and advocacy Attendance is con
fidential (7 pm 5 4 1298 8383 ) (7/0 4 )
Parents. Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG)— C entral Oregon meets on the
Hambieton P roject offers networking and direct sup
port services to lesbians with cancer and other Me
threatening conditions (503-335-6591) (7/04)
third Monday of the month m Bend for support, educa
to n and advocacy (6 pm coffee, visiting. 6 3 0 pm meet
mg AM People 's United Church o f Christ. 2330 NE
Division S t 541-317-2334) ( 7/04)
Lesbian and Gay Im m igration R ights Task
Force (LGIRTF) provides support and inform ation
Gay A Bisexual M en's G roup meets every
Wednesday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave
541 ■ 752-2491.)(7 /04)
Parents, Fam ilies and F riend* o f Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove
United Church o f Christ (7 pm third Tuesday 2032
College Way 503 357-2442 fgpflagQatl n e t) (7/04)
Late Awakenings a support group for lesbians who
came out later in Me, meets monthly at Outside In
(7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave 4255
503 227 0 6 0 5 )( 7/04)
Family Values meets monthly to provide a social support
network created by and for queer youth, families and allies
(541-485-9953 family valuesjxxieQhotmai com.H 7/04)
Out 'n ' About Youth meet every Thursday n Corvafcs
The Dads 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 ) (7/04)
Willamette Valley: Community
Coastal Oregon: Community
Coastal AIDS N etw ork (CAN) publishes a
to queer immigrants and their partners and works to
change discnm inatory U S. immigration laws
(503471-1568 IgirtfpdxQ hotm ail com
www Ig irtf o rg ) ( 7/04)
newsletter for the queer community of the central
Oregon coast with a calendar of events xi Lincoln and
Tillamook counties Also plays host to dances, movie
nights, discussion groups and more (541 994 5597
www coastaladsnetwork homestead co m ) (7/04)
Looking Beyond Religion is a support group for
people who have been adversely affected by rekgmn or
those who feel confused or disillusioned in their search
N orth Coast P ride N etw ork is a human dignity
organization serving the queer community of the
Columbia Pacific Regwn Gertrude's W ide monthly
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo
cacy m Eugene (6 45-845 pm third Monday First
Congregational Church. 1050 E 23rd Ave
5 4 1-3024422.) (7/04)
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends o f Lesbians end
Gays Schools and Youth Teem provides nform a
lion, framing, networking and advocacy to make schools
safe and fa» for a*, regardess of sexual orientation or
gender identity (5 4 1 242 2 7 4 6 ) (7/04)
Queer Men's Group meets weekly at University of
Oregon s Erb Memorial Union m Eugene Confidential
and supportive (5 pm Sunday 1222 E 13th A v e . Suite
34 Michael tgbtqaOgladstone uoregonedu) (7/04)
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