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    outreach
A I D S & HI V
Metro: A ID S & H IV
C A R E A u ia t p a ys for health insurance prem ium s, pre­
Health, Education, A ID S Liaison (H EA D offers
more. (6 pm W ednesday Suite 300. 620 S W Fifth Ave.
inform ation about alternative view s o f A O S causation
and H IV testing C all for a free packet of information.
503-223-5907 mkennedy@cascadeatds org.)(7/04)
(503-227-2339 bwportQcomcast net.) (7/04)
Multnomah County Health Departm ent's
HIV
scription ¿ru g s an d insurance plan co p aym e n ts and
Community Taet Sit« offers confidential testing with or
deductibles for etigtte people wrth W V / A D S . Program
without your n an « B y appointment 9 am -5:15 pm Monday,
o f tiie O re go n Departm ent o f Hum an Se rv ice s end the
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, or 1-5:15 pm W ednesday
Ryan W hite C A R E A c t (8 are-5 pm Monday-Fnday
503-731-4029 o r 8 0 0 8 0 5 -2 3 1 3 )0 / 0 4 )
Wafo-m testing on a limited basis. Sliding-scale fee. S e
habla espartol; otiief interpretation by appointment. (Sixth
Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers
people seeking a w e tn e ss focus to living and dying,
especially those living with H fV / A ID S o r cancer.
Eastern Oregon: A ID S & H IV
(2100 S E Belmont S t 503-238-5203
pquestQqwest net.) (7/04)
Eastern Oregon Center for Indepsndsat U vteg
H IV Day Center offers hot m eals, counseling, laun­
therapies f a people in O re go n and southw est
A O S in O regon. Spantsh-ianguage assistan ce available.
dry facilities, d o ttin g, com puters with Internet access,
W ashington. (1650 N W Naho Parkway. 4185.
(Suite 300. 62 0 S W Fifth A ve 503-223-5907 )0 1 0 4 )
phones, mati drop, recreational activities, m assage and
503-2298428 or 800-875-8428. regroupQreg org.
wwwieg.org.) (7/04)
2941 N E Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822.) (7/04)
a cce ss to H IV / A ID S research trials o f new drugs and
Swan House is a specialized adult foster care hom e
ties. (541-889-3119 or 866-248-8369. eoc49eoti.org.
www.eocilorg.) (7/04)
UmatMia County Health Department offers free infa
mation and testing. Off-site testing ateo avaiabte
(200 SE
Thrd St Pendeton JohnR. 541 278-5432H T ¡04)
Daily Bread Express provides hom e delivery of
serving low-incom e individuals with H IV / A ID S w ho need
als and fat nily grief w ork. Free a id open to all people liv­
ing with HIV. (503-963-8102.H I ¡04)
high-quality m eals to HfV-positive individuals in need
Fresh m eals delivered w eekdays, frozen m eals for
assistan ce with personal care, mobility, m edications or
drug/alcohol mental health support (4764 S E Logos
w eekends. (Mara 503-460-3822.) (7/04)
Road. MHwaukie 503-7864829.) (7¡04)
Southern Oregon: A ID S & H IV
O ur House o f Portland is a residential care facility
Washington County Health Department pro­
H IV Positive Support Group m eets Th ursdays in
needles! Free condom s! ( S i f a scheduled and walk-in test­
ing times. (Oregon Qky. 503655-8471 Sandy
for those living with and dying from A ID S To volunteer,
vides free neede-free H IV testing services for gay and
contact Kathryn Siebert. (2727 S E Aider St., Portland.
br men at Beaverton Com m unity Health Clinic.
M edford (6 pm. 1501 W Mam St. Bill C oyne
541-772- (777.7(7/04)
O R 97214. 503-234-0175
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5036464734 m m
Colum bia Com ity Public Health offers anony­
W iflanette Valley: A ID S & H IV
L a w C o u n t y provides education,
prevention, dent sewices and health care R egistered
nuree and Spanish language available Free orai sw ab
WV testing for gay and bi m en 5-8 pm Tuesdays— get
$ 1 0 or a tree bottle o f k iie w hen you return for your
results. (1966 Garden Ave . Eugene 541-342-5088
W V A M a a c e «1
msm6hhakbnce.org > 0704)
and confidential W V testing and counseting to everyone. N o
503-7226660 For other locations c a l503-7226286)0104)
MV/AJDS H il a i k 800-272-2437. (7/04)
H fV / A ID S in H aney, Malheur, Baker. G iia m , Grant.
Union. W allowa. W heeler, U m a tia a id M o rro w coun­
direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, m em ori­
Clackamas Cgoaty Public Health offers anonymous
The W a sh n gto n State Departm ent of Health
provides support se rvice s to people tiwng with
The Research A Education Group provides
services to people w h o se 8ves are affected by H IV and
vides haircuts, m assages, holiday dinners, spiritual
hepatites A and B nm u n e ab on f a n eede exchange cu s­
tom ers. Ateo prow des educational materiate, referrals. H?V
1952NM Am .. Longview 366414-5599)0/ 04)
es, support groups and recreational sports activities for
Floor. 426 S W Stark St. 503-988-3775 ) (7/04)
haircuts. S e habla espartol. (9 am-3 pm M ondayFnday
CowBtxCeunty Heehh Dspertnut offers free
testing and condom s. (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday
conventional mid alternative health care, nutntion cla ss­
Cascade A ID S Preject (C A P ) provides nonm edicai
Catholic Charities A ID S Ministry (CHAT) pro­
Highway 101 4202. Lincoln City. O R 97367.
541-994 5597 canofhceQeartNink.net.
www. coastalaidsnetwork. hom estead com .) (7/04)
(5. 3 0 -7 3 0 pm Monday. 12550 S W Second St
m ous and confidential H IV testing, counseling and case
P artnership Project provides social w ork and n u rs­
m anagem ent to anyone S e liable esparto! W e lend H IV
ing c a se m anagem ent to people living wrth H fV/AID S.
bod es and vid e o s and offer educational m aterials and
G e t help coordinating all aspe cts of health care a s well
free condom s. (503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870.) (7¡04)
a s financial m anagem ent, food and housing assistance,
Coastal Oregon: A ID S & H IV
Friends o f Paayh with A ID S Foundation offers
and em otional support (9 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday.
Coastal A ID S Network (C A N ) is dedicated to
testing f a gay and bi men. N o neeities used) (5 6 3 0 p m
Thursday 3701 E Fourth Plain B lvd , Vancouver.
360-3976098 ) The « V and A D S C a se M anagem ent
Washington: A ID S & H IV
Clark County Health Department offers free HIV
W V Pastes* Social/Activities Group connects you
with others who understand and share your experience A
grtx^Hed orgarazatm f a venous fun events and support.
(Jonathan 5416425068. dentsvs^N va& ance org) (7/04)
U M jft » AHM f Project fVcryofltfcm m d
O p t r a e c h B e xefc e a o f S a t e « offers free and confi­
dential H5V testing 6 B pm o n the fourth Thursday of
each month as wel as other d e n t se rvice s and a thrift
store (2350 State St Testing 503-581-3296. d ent
serwces/Mt store 503371-4455.) (7/04)
503-230-1202. Intake Line 503-517-3590 ) (7/04)
h u m ai dignity and preventing H IV by building com m u­
boxes, em ergency travel and lodging, entertainm ent pet
The Pink Link a social support group for people tiv-
nity in Lincoln and T ia m o o k counties through educa­
Program a ssists individuals living with H fV / A ID S to
care, clothing, household g o o d s and crem ations.
ing with H IV /A tD S, m eets w eekly at C ascad e A D S
tion, outreach, social a id support services. Free and
acce ss com m unity and health services. (9am -12pm and
\Adtey A D S kdonooltea Network s 24-hour hot
fete provides W V/ADS. hepatitis and S T D information,
support and referrals. English hot tine: English and
Spanish m atenefs Sp e a k e rs for schools, recovery and
adult groups (PO Box 971. Corvafe OR 97339
( 503-349-4699. www.fdendspwa o rg ) (7/04)
Project. A rranges free outings like m ovies, bo w in g and
anonym ous H IV testing by appointm ent. (3 (2 3 N E
1-4 pm MondayFnday. 3 6 0 6 9 3 4219.) Cl¡04)
541-752-6322 or6065882437.)0/04)
a ssistan ce to th ose w ith W V. including 72-hour food
COMMUNITY
Metro: General
Deaf A Hearing OUT Reach (DHOR) is a non­
profit organization dedicated to building com m unity
am ong deaf and hearing qu e e rs and allies Visit our
W eb site for program s, services, events and com m unity
resources. (503-231-0921 TTY. 503-235-0840 voice.
dhorQdeafviskxi.net w w w deafvision net/dhor.) (7/04)
Elder Resource Alliance (ERA) is a group of
senior ad vocates and service providers com m itted to
im proving 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 A ve Eileen 503-224-2640
or Paul 503 988-3620 ) (7/04)
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found­
ed by the gay and lesbian com m unity to prom ote dignity
and worth in all people. Equity has distributed m ore than
$1 million in grants to program s throughout O regon
(503-231 -5759. www equityfoundation org.) (7/04)
It's M y Pleasure offers a w ide array of se rvice s to
the com m unity including b ooks, gifts, w orkshops, a
resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free
lesbian dating service. (3106 N E6 4th Ave.. Portland.
O R 97213. 5 0 3 2 8 0 -8 0 8 0 X 7 / 0 4 )
bi and trans issu e s and lets the queer community support
The Dads Group is a social support group for gay.
Partners of Transguys is a new group for partners
social muter is every third M on day at C afé Um ontown
workplace rights and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731.
bi, trans or questioning men w ho are dads or want to be
of trans men that m eets every other Friday to ad dre ss
Portland, O R 97208 503- 757-8907.) (7/04)
dads M e e ts 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third
transition issues. All genders w elcom e (6 .3 6 7 3 0 pm
(5 :3 6 9 3 0 pm 231 W M anne Drive. Astona
503-338-0161 ncpnQpacifier com ) (7/04)
W ednesdays. (Mike or D on 503-236-8339
www thedadsgroupcom.) (7/04)
Amy 503-236-7412 am ycrossm anQyahoo.com .)Cl /04)
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises
(S H A R D is laying the groundw ork for future gay and
lesbian senior hou sin g in the Portland area Call to join
a com m ittee. (503-224-8881 www sharepdx.org.)
(7/04)
The
Sexual Minorities Roundtable m eets monthly
with representatives from the Multnom ah County
Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) w elcom es community
m em bers to its monthly m eetings at Forest G rove
United C hurch of Christ. (7 pm third Tuesday 2032
College Way 503-357-2442 fgpftagQatt net ) (7/04)
Portland Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) w elcom es all to its
monthly m eetings at First United M ethodist C hurch
A bdM -EK s Lambda Community Center is a
Pregnancy Support Group for Lesbians is a
individuals (717 Siskiyou B lv d . Ashland Mailing
address P O B ox 927. Ashland. O R 97520
5 4 1 4 8 8 6 9 9 0 www abdeths org ) (7/04)
S h e riff's O ffice and the Portland Police Bureau to d is­
Hambieton Project offers netw orking and direct su p ­
c u ss and resolve issu e s betw een the queer com m unity
port services to lesbians with cancer and other life-
of becom ing pregnant or w ho are pregnant (Dana
and law enforcem ent agencies (Noon-1 30 pm Call
threatening conditions (503-335-6591.) (7/04)
pelerpansyQcom cast net) (7/04)
new informal support group for lesbians in the p ro ce ss
503-823-0027 for date and location.) (7/04)
TransFamilies is a support group for the
TechnoDyke.com the online publication and com ­
family and fnends of transgender people
m unity for queer w om en and allies, accepts applica­
M e e ts at First C ongregational United
tions for w riters to co ve r a broad range of subjects
C hurch of C hnst. (1126 S W Park Ave
S e n d quenes and sam ples to articles@ technodyke net.
5 0 3 -2 2 8 -7 2 I9 X 7/04)
V olun teers interested in ta sk s ranging from event pro­
m otion and coordination to technical w ork (H T M L cod­
social se rvice s center serving gay, lesbian, tx and trans
C h rysalis provid es support and education for people
involved and interested in the southern O regon trans
com m unity (7 pm second Saturday Abdill Ellis
Lambda Community Center. 771 Siskiyou B lv d .
Ashland Making address P O Box 1793. Klamath
Falls. O R 97601 54 1-488 69 90
www chrysaks4tg com.) (7/04)
Oregon Women's Land (OW L) Farm a rustic.
ing, graphics, etc.) write pdx@ technodyke net (7/64)
beautiful lesbian land f a wom en near Canyonville, pro­
Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based
vides a place for rest, recreation and retreat Special
group of queer military veterans and friends offenng
events and w orkshops, w eekends or longer stays
mutual support, social activities and assistan ce in
(Maktng address P O Box 133, D ays Creek. O R 97429
Cory or Rae 5 4 1 6 4 3 2 5 6 5 ) (7/04)
acce ssin g veterans services. (503-242-3585.
fdixonQhevanetcom. www gayveterans org ) (7/04)
Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support.
K BO O -FM 's O u t L o u d features local guests, new s
education and advocacy (541 488 1142 or
and announcem ents se co n d and fourth Tuesdays T h is
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 F M Willamette Valley
www kboo.fm kboooutloudQyahoo co m ) (7/04)
Southern Oregon: Community
(7 pm second Tuesday 1838 S W Jefferson St.
503-232-7676 wwwpftagpdx org.) (7/04)
541-512-0326) Cl/04)
Metro: Political
Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) the state's largest
grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies the
Willamette Valley: Community
Lesbian Community Project is a m em bership
Legislature, educates the public and w orks to end discnmi-
nation through election activities (PO Box 40625.
organization that bu4ds com m unity and organizes for
Portland. O R 97240. 503-2226151. www.basicnghtsorg.)
su p p ort netw ork created by and fo r queer youth,
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC)
fam ilies an d allie s
justice am ong lesbians and our friends and allies
Sliding-scale m em bership is open to all w om en w ho
love wom en. C all about events, classe s, support
groups, new sletter and volunteer opportunities
(800 N W Sixth A ve 4253 Mailing address P O Box
5931. Portland. O R 97228 503-227-0605X 7/04)
Love Makes a Family is a nonprofit agency working
f a social change and supporting gay. lesbian, bi and trans
families Provides advocacy, education and referrals
regarding schools, sam e-sex marriage, adoption, parenting
Fam ily Values m e e ts m onthly to provid e a so cial
for lesbians 6 0 and older interested in changing the
Gay A Bisexual M aa's Group m eets every
W ednesday xi Corvafes (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave
social d ise ase of ageism . ( I pm second Wednesday
503-286-3575.) (7/04)
541 7 5 2 2 4 9 1 )0 / 0 4 )
Central Oregon:
Radical Women are active in the struggle against big­
otry and exploitation C all u s to get involved1 (7 pm se c­
Community
ond W ednesday 819 N Killmgsworlh St. 503-240-4462
rwpdxQigc o rg ) (7/04)
M id-Colum bia Parents,
Fam ilies and Friends of
Lesbian s and G a ys (P F L A G )
and more. The Portland m etro and Clark County Families
with Kids G roup s enjoy ckscu sso n and play time f a queer
parents/caregw ers and their children The M ickle School
F r o e l ic k G a l l e r y 's M o r e
m e e ts on the fourth W e d n e sd a y o f
S o n g s A b o u t B u il d in g s
the m onth in The D a lle s for supp ort,
inform ation and ad vocacy. A tte n d a n c e
Transition Project prow des education to younger students
Metro: Professional
(5 0 3 2 2 8 3 8 9 2 www Imfamiy org.) (7/04)
Lesbians with Vision is a support group f a lesbian
a n d F o o d i s o n d is p la y
Metropolitan Community Church of Portland
Toastmasters is dedicated to developing public
b u sin e ss ow ners (Deborah 503-777-7171.
t h r o u g h A p r il 2 8
speaking, com m unication and leadership skills, including
Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian
Caucus is an organization f a educators that w orks to
Lesbian and Gay Immigration Rights Task
Force (LGIRTF) provides support and information to
toasts (12 3 0 pm Sunday 2400 N E Broadway
protect the rights arid interests of gay, lesbian, bi and trans
5 0 3 3 3 0 2 7 0 6 www m ccportlandcom ) (7/04)
teachers and students. (5 03 246 20 73 oregongtcQ
care2 com www geocities com/oregonglc.) (7/04)
giving speeches, runreng effective m eetings and doing
To register your
Multnomah County Domestic
(541-485-9953
family values jxideQhotmail com .) (7/04)
a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter
stopperQprodigy.net.) (7/04)
is confidential (7 pm. 541 2 9 8 8 3 8 3 )
(7 /04)
M en's D iscussion Group for all gay. bi or question-
n g m en every first and third Thursday m Salem
Sp o n so re d by Ufetine A D S Project Prevention and
O utreach S e rv c e s of Salem (2350 State St Timothy
503-581-3296)17/04)
P arent», FaauBes and Friends of Lesbians and
G ays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo­
cacy n Salem (7-9 pm third Wednesday First Con
gregahonal Church 700 Manon St N E Making
address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346
503897 2524X7/04)
queer immigrants and their partners and w orks to change
Parents, Fam ilies and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)— Central
Oregon m eets on the third M o n d a y o f the m onth xi
Paréate. Famtetea and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides stpport, education and advo
cacy m Eugene (6 4 5 6 4 5 pm tNrd Monday First
discriminatory U S immigration laws (503-471 1568
B en d for support, education and ad vo cacy (6 p m
IgirtfpdxQhotmatl com www Igirtf o rg ) Cl /04)
coffee, visiting. 6 3 0 pm meeting All Peop le's United
Church of Chnst. 23 30 N E Division St
5 4 1 -3 1 7 2 3 3 4 ) (7/04)
Congregahonal Church. 1050 E 23rd Ave
541 3 0 2 4 4 2 2 ) Cl 104)
Partnership apply in pe rso n and bnng $ 6 0 cash to
Oregon Tradeswoman prom otes the su cce ss of
Looking Beyond Religion is a support group for
the first floor o f the M ultnom ah C ounty offices (8 am-
w om en in the trades and educates girts and women
about construction careers M onthly m eetings 6 pm
people w ho have been adversely affected by religion or
those who feel confused or disillusioned in their search
ten. traxvng. netw orkxig and advocacy to m ake sch o o ls
third Th ursdays (1714 N E Alberta St 5 0 3 3 3 5 6 2 0 0
www tradeswomen n e t) (7/04)
for personal spirituality (7-9 pm first Thursday
safe and fa r for al. regardfess of sexual orientation or
4 45 pm M onday Fnday 5 01 S E Hawthorne Blvd
503 988 3 0 2 7 ) (7/04)
Oregon Safe Schools and Community
Coalition se e k s to create safe sch o o ls and com m uni­
The
Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearm enthusi­
a sts to celebrate their S e c o n d Am endm ent rights
M onthly m unch 4 pm first Su n days, followed by open
range time (www porttandpmkpistols org 7(7/04)
O O that lets union m em bers rally support f a gay lesbian.
gender ( f a t t y (5 4 1 242 2 7 4 6 ) (7/04)
Quaar M an's Group m eets w eekly at U niversity of
Coastal A ID S Network (CAN ) publishes a
O re g o n 's Erb M em orial U n e n « Eugene Confidential
Metro: Support
support m dealing with the challenges of living with mul-
newsletter f a the queer com m unity of the central
and supportive (5 pm Su n day 1222 E 13th A v e . Suite
tpie scle ro sis (6 3 6 8 pm third Wednesday M elissa
O regon coast with a calendar of events m Lincoln and
34 M ch a H tqbtqeQgladstane uoregon e d u ) Cl¡04)
Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy orga­
Óreeney 5C0 223-9511 X T / 04 )
Tillamook counties A lso plays host to dances, movre
nization for African Am erican gay and bisexual men and
their fam ilies living m the Portland m etro area S p o n so rs
activities and an H IV prevention program (Stephan
Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the A F l
Coastal Oregon: Community
and gay men m eets to share information and provide
ties f a fam ilies, educators and students statew ide
(503 260-5792 www oregonsafeschools o rg ) (7/04)
1236 S W Salmon St 5 0 3 6 1 9 5 1 6 0 X 7 / 0 4 )
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group f a lesbians
Para ate. FaauKes and Frianda of Lesbians and
Gays S chools and Youth Taam provides «form a
Herrera 503-417-7991 sherreraQbrotobropdx org
w ww brotdbropdx o rg ) (7/04)
Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social
nights, d iscu ssio n groups and m ore (5 4 1 994 5597
www coastalaidsnetwork homestead com )C I704)
and support group for individuals desinng to explore and
University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
Transgender Queer Alliance m eets w eekly while
term is in se ssio n xi Erb M em orial Union f a «form ation
express another gender (PO Box 4928 Portland O R
North Coast Pride Network - a hum an rkgraty
97208 4928 503 533 8787 nwgaQnwgapdx com
www nwgapdx com ) (7/04)
organization serving the queer com m unity of the
Wednesday Suite 34. 1222 E
13th Ave Akrhaef kfrtqaOqladslone uoregon e d u )
Colum bia Pacific Regw n Gertrude s W id e m onthly
0/04)
and so a a ta n g (6 pm