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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
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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)
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? 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)