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aprii 2.2004 • jU S t O U t 35 outreach AIDS & HIV Metro: AIDS & HIV CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, pre scription drags and insurance plan co-payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS. Program o f the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Ryan W hite CARE Act. (8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday 503-731 4029 or 8008052313.) (7/04) Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) provides non medical services to people whose lives are affected by WV and AIDS in Oregon Spanish-language assistance available (Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave 503-223-5907.) (7/04 ) Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) pro vides haircuts, massages, holiday dinners, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memon- als and famdy grief work. Free a id open to a8 people liv ing with HIV. (503-963-8102.) O m Clackamas County Public Health offers anony mous and confidential HIV testing a id counseling to everyone. No needes1 Free condoms! Call for sched uled and walk-m testing times. (Oregon City: 503-655-8471 Sandy: 503-722-6660. 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 español We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materials arel free condoms. (503-397-4651 o r 800-244-4870.) (7/04) Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to those with HIV, inducing 72-hour food boxes, emergency travel and lodging, entertainment, pel 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. (503-231 -0921 TTY. 503-235-0840 voice. dhor@deafvision net w w w deafvision.net/dhor) (7/04) Elder Resource Alliance (ERA) is a group of senior advocates and service providers committed to improving service delivery to queer elders. Activities include sensitivity training, housing directory, recreation al activities, information and assistance (3-5pm first Wednesday 1737 NW 26th Ave Eileen 503-224 2640 or Paul 503-988 3620 ) (7/04) Equity Foundation s 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 in grants to programs throughout Oregon (503-231-5759 www equityfoundation org.) (7/04) Ifs 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 8080 ) (7/04) KBOO-FM’s O u t L o u d features local guests, news and announcements second and fourth Tuesdays This 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 w w w kboofm 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 *253 Mailing address: PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503-227-06057 (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 refer rats regarding schools, same-sex marnage. 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 chil dren The Middle School Transition Project provides education to younger students (503-228-3892 www Imfamily org.) (7/04) Metropolitan Community Church of Portland Toastmasters 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 503-330-2706 www m ccportlandcom 7 (7/04) 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 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 5039883027.) (7/04) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create safe schools and commum ties for families, educators and students statewide (503-260 5792 www oregonsafeschods org.) (7/04) Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearm enthusi asts to celebrate their Second Amendment nghts Monthly munch 4 pm first Sundays, followed by open range time (www portland pmkpistols o rg 7 (7/04) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the A F l care, clothing, household goods and cremations. (503-349-4699 www friendspvra.org.) (7/04) Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about alternative views o f AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of information (503-227-2339. bwport@ 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 -515 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday or 1 -5:15 pm Wednesday. Walk-in testing on a limited tesis Sliding-scale fee. Se habla español, 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, mad drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Se había español (9 am-3 pm Monday-Fnda.y. 2941 NE Ainsworth S t 503-460-3822.) (7/04) Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to HIV-positive individuals » need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends. (Mam 503-460 3822 ) (7/04) 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. O fí 97214 503-234-0175. www ourhouseo/portland org) (7/04) Partnership Project provides social work and nurs ing case management to people living with HfV/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-Fnday 503-230-1202 Intake Line 503-517-3590.) (7/04) The Pi«* Lb*, a social support group for people liv ing with HV/AJDS, meets weekly at Cascade A D S Project Arranges free oubngs the movies bow ing and more (6 pm Wednesday Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave. 503-223-5907 mkemedy@cascadeatk.oig.) Cf 704) P ro ject Qw est b b p d h t H a u l* C a t e r offers conventional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recreational sports activities for peo pie see ing a weSness focus to kwng and dytog, especial ly those bang with tfV /A D S o r cancer. (2100 SE Beknont St. 5032385203 pguesf&pvest n e t) 0 /0 4 ) access to H V /A D S research foals o f new drags and therapies fo r people in Oregon and southwest Wastungton (1650 NW h ia to Parkway. *185 503-229-8428 o r 800 67 58 42 8 nsgroup&egorg. www reg.orgJ (7 /04) Swan H o n is a speoafaad adult foster care home serving low-mcome »riw duais w ith H IV /A D S who need assistance w ith personal care, m obttty, medications or drag/alcohoi mental health support (4764 SE Logus Road. MOwauhe 503 786-4829 ) 0 / 0 4 ) M U — Ciaaiy Head* IbpnW iU pro vides free needtebee HIV testing servces fo r gay and bt men at BeaMvton Com m unty Health O n e (5 3 0 7JO pm Monday. 12550 S W Second S t 5 0 3 8 4 & 4 7 3 4 .)(J /0 e Cowlitz County Health Department offers free hepatitis A and B n»numzation for needle exchange cus tomers Also provides educational materials. referrals. HIV' testing and condoms (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday 1952 Ninth A ve. Longview. 360414-5599)0/04) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV The Washington State Department of Health HIV/AIDS Hotline is 800272 2437. (7/04) Tauturn Oregon Canter for Independent Living provides scpport services to people living with HIV/ADS * i Harney, Matieur. Baker. Géant. Grant. Unwn. WaBowa. IMieeter, Um atia and Morrow counties. (541-8893119 or 8662486369 eocd@eoal.otg www e a d o rg .) (7/04) UmatMa 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 M V Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in M eriord (6 pm. 1501 W Main S t B tI Coyne 541-772-1777.) (7/04) Washington: AIDS & H IV Oregon: AIDS & H IV C o a rtrt A B 6 M rt*m « fc C N B « d e ric a te d to L. I I ■ ■ nal ÌLy- LJA/ L m , ilOTM— Milk , Human ogM y ana pKNenung iw oy «SMang n communay » Lincoin and TAwnook couitiic-s thrnyÿi education, out- reach, sodai and support «eroe«. R ee and anonymous C luH i C o u n ty H e a rth P a p m fu n t offers free ftiV testing for gay and bi men. No needfes used (5 6 3 0 pm Thursday 3701E Fdurtti Plan B M . Vancouver. 360-3976096 ) The fW and A D S Case Management Program assists ndrvidueis liv rg with W V/AD S to access community and health services (9 am-12 pm and 14 pm Monday-Fnday 3606934219.) (7/04) i (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave *255 9 503-227-0605) (7/04) o ? Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task 5 Force (LGIRTF) provides support and »form ation to x queer immigrants and their partners and works to z change discriminatory U S immigration laws a> (503-471 1568 IgirtfpdxGhotmail com www Igirtf org.) S (7/04) m E Looking Beyond Religion is a support group for people who have been adversely affected by religion or those who feel confused or disillusioned in their search for personal spirituality (7-9 pm first Thursday 1236 SW Salmon S t 503 819-5160) (7/04) CIO that lets union members rally support for gay, lesbian, bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support work place nghts and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731. Portland, OR 97208 503-757-8907.) (7/04) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the ground work for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area. Call to p in a committee (503-224 8881 www sharepdxorg.) (7/04) Multipie Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges of living with mul tp le sclerosis (6.30-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503223 9511.) (7/04) The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets monthly with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office 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 loca tion .7(7/04) TechnoDyke.com the online publication and community for queer women and allies, accepts applications for writers to cover a broad range of sub jects. Send queries and samples to articles@technodyke net Volunteers interested in tasks ranging from event promotPn and coordination to technical work (HTML coding, graphics, e t c ) wnte pdx@technodyke.net (7/04) H V testing apjxxntment (3128 NF Highway 101 »202 Lincoln City. OR 97367 541994 5597 canotficetearth kik.net www.coastahdsnetwrxk homestead com.) (7/04) Northwest Gender Alliance ¡s a monthly social and support group for individuals desinng to explore and express another gender. (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 4928 5035336787 nwga@nwgapdx com www nwgapdxcom.) (7 /04) Partners of Transguys is a new group for partners of trans men that meets every other Friday to address transit«» issues All genders welcome (6 30-7 3 0 pm Amy 503 236-7412 amycrossmanQyahoo com ) (7/04) Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetxigs at First United Methodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson S t 503232 7676 www pllagpdx org.) (7/04) Pregnancy Support Group for Lesbians is a new »formal support group for lesbians in the process of becoming pregnant or who are pregnant (Dana peterpansyQcomcast net 7(7/04) White Bird welcomes Australian Move to Lincoln Hall April 8-10 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. (503-242-3585 fdixon@hevanet com www gayveterans o rg 7 (7/04) Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) the state s largest grassroots queer nghts political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end dis crimination through election activities. (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 5032226151 www basicnghts org.) Old Lesbians Organizing for 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 503286-3575) (7/04) Radical Women are active in the straggle against big otry and exploitation Call us to get involved1 (7 pm sec ond Wednesday 819 N Killingsworth S t 503 240 4462 rwpdx&gc o rg .'(7/04) Metro: Professional Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171 stopperUprochgy n e t) (7/04) Chunky Oregon Education Association Gay aad Lesbian Caucus s an organization for educators that works to protect the nghts and rrterests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students (503 2462073 oregongkQ care2 com www geocrbes com /oregoncjc7 (7/04) Oregon Trade «w o n «« promotes the success of women m the trades and educates gels and »«men about construction careers Monthly meetings 6 pm third Thursdays (1714 NE AJberta S» 5093356200 www lia d e sw u tm i i«< 7(7/04) Metro: Support The Dads Group is a 9oaal support group for gay. bi. trans or questioning men »4» are dads or went to be dads Meets 7 9 pm fast Tuesdays and thed Wednesdays (M tre o r Don 503 2366339 www thedadsrpxxp co m ) (7/04) Forest Grow Parent». FanriBes and Fisends of Lesbians and Cays (PFLAGI welcomes oommunrty members to 4s monthly meetings at Forest Grcxre Unrted Church of Chnst (7 pm th rd Tuesday 2032 Cotege Way 5033572442 fg p fe g & rft n e t) 0 /0 4 ) HamMeton Project offers networtung and deed sup port servces to lestxans *d h cancer and other life threaterxng conrttions (503 3356591 7(7/04) Late Awakenings a scg ^rrt group for lestxans who came out later ei Be. meets monthly at O utsrie In TransFamiUes is a support group for the family and fnends of transgender people Meets al First Congregational Unrted Church of Chnst (1126 SW Park Ave 503228 7 2 1 9 )0 /0 4 ) Central Oregon: Community Mid-Cobnnbia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month » The Dalles for sup port, »formation and advocacy Attendance is confiden hal (7pm 541 2 9 6 8 3 8 3 )0 /0 4 ) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Central Oregon meets on the thed Monday of the month » Bend for support, educa to n and advocacy (6 pm coffee, visiting, 6 3 0 pm meet n g A l People 's Unrted Church o f Chnst. 2330 NE Division St 541 3172334 ) ( 7/04) Coastal Oregon: Community 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 ve , Eugene 541-342-5088 msm@hivalSance.oig 7 (7/04) H IV -P ositive S o c ia l/ A c tiv itie s G roup connects you with others who understand and share your experience A group-fed organization for various fun events and support (Jonathan 541-342-5088. chentsv$3@hivaSiance org) (7/04) UfeLine AJDS Project Prevention and Outreach Services of Salem offers free and confi dential HIV testing 6-8 pm on the fourth Thursday of each month as w ei as other d e n t services and a thrift store. (2350 State S t Testing 503581-3296. client services/thrift store 503-371-4455.) (7/04) Valley AIDS information Network s 24-hour hot line provides HIV/AJDS. hepatitis and STD »formation, support and referrals. English hot line: English a id Spanish materials Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups (PO Box 971, Corva&s. OR 97339 541-7526322 o r 900 -588-2437)0/04) Southern Oregon: Community Abdill Ellis Lambda Community Center s a socal services center serving gay, lesbian, bi and trans individuals (717 Siskiyou B lvd , Ashland Mailing address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 541-488-6990 www abdelhs o rg .)(7/04) Chrysalis provides support and education for people involved and interested in the southern Oregon trans community. (7 pm second Saturday A bdill Ellis Lambda Community Center. 771 Siskiyou B lv d , Ashland Mailing address PO Box 1793. KJamalh Falls. OR 97601 541-488-6990 w w w chrysalis4tgcom .) (7/04) Oregon Women's Land (OWL) Farm a rustic, beautiful lesbian land for women near Canyonville, pro vides a place for rest, recreation and retreat Special events and workshops, weekends or longer stays (Mailing address PO Box 133. Days Creek. OR 97429 Cory or Rae 541 643 2 5 6 5 ) (7/04) Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy. (5 4 1 -488-1142 o r 541 5 1 2 -0 3 2 6 )0 /0 4 ) Willamette Valley: Community Family Values meets monthly to provide a social support network created by and for queer youth, families and allies (541-485-9953 family_values_pnde@hotmail com ) (7/04) Gay & Bisexual Men's Group meets every Wednesday in Corvallis. (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541 752 2491.) (7/04) Men's Discussion Group for all gay. bi or question mg men every first and third Thursday in Salem Sponsored by Lifeline AIDS Project Prevention and Outreach Services of Salem (2350 Slate S t Timothy 503 581 3 2 9 6 )0 /0 4 ) Out V About Youth meet every Thursday in Corvallis. (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541-754 3906 7 (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 S t NE Mailing address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503897 2 5 2 4 )0 /0 4 ) Parents, Families and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy » Eugene (6 45-8 45 pm third Monday First Congregational Church. 1050 E 23rd Ave 541 302 4422 ) ( 7/04) Parents, Families and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth Team provides inform ation, training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair for all. regardless o f sexu al onentation or gender identity (541-242-2746 7 (7/04) Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) publishes a newsletter for the queer community of the central Oregon coast with a calendar of events » Lincoln and Tiamook counties Also plays host to dances, movie nghts. cfcscuss*» groups and more (541 994 5597 www cnastaiadsnetwork homestead com 7(7/04) Queer Men's Group meets weekly at University of Oregon s Erb Memorial Union » Eugene C onfident»! and supportive (5 pm Sunday 1222 E 13th Ave Suite 34 Michael IgbtqaQgladstone uoregon e d u ) (7/04) North Coast Pride Network is a human dignity organization serving the queer community of the Columbia Pacife Regon Gertrude s W4de monthly socal muer is every ttxrd Monday al Café Unwntown (5 3 0 9 30 pm 231 W M arne Drive. Aslona 5033380161 ncpndpaoher com) (7/04) University o f Oregon's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Queer Alliance meets weekly while term is » sessx» » Erb Memorial Union for »formation and socializing (6 pm Wednesday Suite 34 1222 E 13th Ave Michael IgbtqaOgladstone uoregon e d u ) (7/04)
