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Metro: A ID S & H IV
CAMEAssiat pays for health insurance premiums, pre­
scription drugs and insurance plan cry payments and
deckehbies for stable people with HIV/ADS Program
of foe Oregon Department of Human Services and the
Ryan White CARE Act (8 em6 pm Mondayfnday
503- 731 -4029 or 8O0805-2313.) (7 AM)
Cascade AIOS Project (CAP) provides nonmerficai
sendees to people whose Ives are affected by HIV and
AOS in Oregon, Sparash-fanguage assistance available.
(Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave 503-223-5907.) (7/04)
Catboffc Charities A D S Ministry (CHAT) pro­
vides haircuts, massages, holiday dimers, spiritual
direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memori­
als and tamriy grief work. Free and open to all people liv­
ing with WV. (503-963-8102.Hl/OA)
Ctackamoa County Public Health offers anony
mous and confidential HV testing and counsefing to
everyone No needles1 Free condoms! Cal for sched­
uled and wak-to testing times. (Oregon City:
503-655-8471. Sandy: 503-722-6680. For other be*
tons caf 503-722-6286.) a m
<M m M o C a n ty NM fe M m M i offers anony­
mous and confidential HfV testing, counseling and case
management to anyone. Se habla español We tend
HIV books and videos and offer educational materials
and free condoms. (503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870)
(7/04)
Friendo of Pooplo wMk A P B Po— dfoUow offers
assistance to those mfo H(V, indudtog 72-hour food
boxes, emergency travel are! lodging, entertainment, pet
care, clothing, household goods and cremations
(503-349-4898 wwwfriendspm.org.) (7/04)
Health, Education. AIOS Liaison (HEAU offers
information about alternative views of ADS causation
and hflV testng Ca# for a free packet of informatica
(503-2272339 bwportGcomcael net.) (7/04)
Multnomah County Health Department's HIV
Comowofcy Tsot SHo offers confidential testing with or
witfiout your name By appointment 9 am-5:15 pm Monday,
Tuesday. Thursday and Friday, or t -5:15 pm Wednesday
Waflr m testing on a limited baas Sliding scale fee. Se
habla eapafiol; other interpretation by appointment. (Scrth
floor. 426 SW Stark St 5039883775) (7/04)
HfV Doy Canter offers hot mdSIs. counseling, laun­
dry facilities, clothing, computers with Internet access,
phones. ma8 drop, recreational activities, massage and
hascuts. Se habla eapafiol. (9 am-3 pm Mondrryfnday.
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 503-4603822)(7/04)
Our House of Portland is a residential care facity for
those living with and dying from AIDS To volunteer, contact
Kathryn Siebert. (2727 SE Alder St, Portland, OR 97214.
503-234-0175 www.omhouseolportland.org) (7/04)
Partnership Project provides social work and nam­
ing case management to people Irving with fflV/ADS. §p
Get help coordinating all aspects of health core as wot
as financal managemenl food and housing assistant»,
and emofonal support, (9am5pm MendayEriday.
503230-1202. Intake Une 503-517-3590 )0/04)
Tbs Pink link, a social support group for people Sv-
tog with HIV/ADS. meets weekly at Cascade ADS
Project Arranges free outings like movies, bowing and
more. (6 pm Wednesday. Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth
Ave. 503-223-5907. mk&tnedyGcascadeaids.org.)
(7/04)
Prefect 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 Irving and dying,
especiafty those bring with HIV/ADS or cancer.
(2100 SE Belmont St. 5032385203
pqoesMkiwest.net M7/04)
lb s Rsssarch I Education Group provides access
to HK//ADS research trials of new drugs and therapies
for people to Oregon and southwest Washington
(1650 NWNatto Parkway «185. 503-229-8428 or
$00875-8428. regtoupGreg.org. www.reg org.HV04)
The Msk Ha duetto it Zone, a program of Outside to.
provides a queer safe space that offers HIV. hepatitis C
and STD prevention programs; Internet resources, peer
counseling, referrals; and support groups in a nonefinied
setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3895J (7/04)
541-994-5597 canofhceGearthknk.net
wwwcoestabidsnetwotk.homestead.cotn.) (7/04)
Eastern Oregon: A ID S & H IV
provides support services to people tong wrfi HV/ADS
in Harney. Mefieur. Baker. Gfkam. Grant Umon. Walowa.
Wheeler. Umatib and Morrow cowries. (5413893119
or8662488369. codGoocfLotg. www.eod.org.) (7/04)
The Washington State Department of Health
HIV/AIDS Hotffne is «»-272-2437. (7/04)
mahon and testing. Off site testng also avafeUe. (200 SE
Third St. Pandetan. John ft 541 278543200/04)
Willamette Valley: A ID S & H IV
Southern Oregon: A ID S & H IV
S u m House is a specialized adult foster care home
serving fow-tocorne individuals with HIV/AIDS who need
assistance with persona! care, mobility, medications or
dnig/aicahoi mental health support. (4764 SE bogus
Road. Mtwauhe 503-7864829.) (7/04)
Support Group meets Thursdays t o
Medford (6 pm. 1501 W Man St BM Coyne
541 77217773(7/04)
Crftnwty Health Dapaftmant pro*
vide» free neette-free h 8V testing services for gay and
bimenst Beaverton Community Health Otoe.
(530-7:30pm Monday. 12550 SW Second St.
S038464734.) (7/04)
Washington: A ID S & H IV
Coastal Oregon: A ID S & H IV
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human tlgntty and preventing HIV by building commu-
nfty to Ltoccin and TtSamook counties through educa­
tion, outreach, social and support services Free and
anonymous HfV testing by appointment (3128NE
Hitymey 101 «202. Lincoln Gty OR 97367.
Cowlitz County Health Department offers free
hepatitis A and B smwntzation for neecNe exchange cus­
tomers Also provides educational materials, referrals.
HfV testing and condoms (2-4 pm Tuesday and
Thursday 1952 Ninth Ave.. Longview 369414-5599)
(7/04)
Cboicoa is a fose. confidential support program for
people with HV and hepatitis C who heve substance
with aralar Muss ip scaring, nonjudgmentaf srariron-
meni ia A iW and group ssoiions andan manage­
ment w ttfc. (Crib«*» 360 7593436 ) (7/04)
Thursday. 3701E Fourth Plain BM . Vancouver
3aMS7-80SBD The Hh/wdAOG Caie Management
rfogfmm asmas i « m u b lywQMnrsf/PiA) to
acees» oowmuaHt and be»ffh ocmccs C9 aw-nooo and
1-4pm MondsyFrtby 3606964219X7/04)
HIV Affiance of Lane County provides education,
prevention, client services and health care. Registered
nurse and Spanish language avalabte 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 Ave. Eugene 541-342-5088
msm&hivj&ance org.) (7/04)
iflV-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
ckentsvs3GtuvallmrKe org) (7/04)
I Ifol hia
Prnjart fY irm tmn amd
Ootnach Sotottec» of 8 stem offers free and confi-
denbat HV testing 66 pm on foe fourth Thursday of
each month as wei as other cient services and a thrift
store. (2350 State St Testing 503-5813296. dent
seraces/thrifi store 5Q3-371J45S.) (7/04)
Voffay AIDS Information n etwork s 24-hour hot
tne provides HV/AIDS, hepatitis and STD information,
support and referrals English hot Ime. English and
Spantoh materials Speakers for schools, recovery »id
adult groups (PO Box 971, Coombs, OR 97339.
541-7526322 or 809586-2437.HTM)
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C O M M U N I T Y
Metro: General
Deaf t Hearing OUT Reach CDHOR) 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. (503231-0921 TTY. 503 235-0840 voice
dborQdeafvision net wwwdeafvtsion net/dhor) (7/04)
Elder Resource Alliance CERA) 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 (3-5 pm first
Wednesday 1737 NW 26th Ave. Eileen 503-224 2640
or Paul 503988 36203(7/04)
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found­
ed by the gay and lesbian community to promote dignity
and worth in aN 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 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 Out Loud features local guests, news
and announcements second and fourth Tuesdays This
Way Out 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 Willamette Valley
wwwkboo fm kboooutbudGyahoo com.) (7/04)
Lesbian Community Project is a membership
organization that builds community and organizes for
justice among lesbians and our fnends and allies
Sliding scale membershp 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 50322706053(7/04)
Love Makes a Family is a nonprofit agency working
for social change and suppoctng gay. lesbian, bi and trans
famées Provides advocacy, education and referrals
regard»*) schools, same-sex marriage, adoption, parenting
and more. The Portland metro and Clark County Famées
with Kxls Groups enpy dscussxxi and play tme lor queer
parents/careryvers »id foes chéjren The Mtode School
Transition Project provides educaton to younger students
(503-2283892 www knfamiyorg.) 0/04)
Metropolitan Community Church of Portland
Toastmasters is dedeated to developing public
speaking, communication and leadersNp skis, including
giving speeches, runrang effective meetings and doing
toasts (1230 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway
503-330-2706 www mccportbndcom3(7/04)
To register your MaibwaMh Comity Domestic
Partmrehlp apply n person and bring $60 cash to
the first floor of foe Multnomah County offices (8 am
4. 45 pm Monday-Fndsy 501 SE Hawthorne BM
50398830273(7/04)
The Orogoo Safe Schools and Community
CoaBHoa seeks to create safe schools and commun
ties for famées, educators and students s tat evade
(5032695792 www oregonsafeschools org ) (7/04)
Pnrrtawi Ptak Pb b h invites queer firearm enfoust
asts to celebrate foe» Second Amendment rights
Monthly rmrxfo 4 pm first Sundays. foNowed by open
range time (www portfandpmkprstols org ) (1 /04)
search for personal spirituality
(79 pm first Thursday 1236 SW
Salmon St. 50361951603(7/04)
Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL
CD that lets union members rally 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)(7/04)
Multiple Sclerosis SeM Hetp
Groap for lesbians and gay men
meets to share information and pro
vide support to dealing with foe chal
lenges oil bang with mutopie sclerosis.
(6 306 pm third Wednesday Mekssa
Greeney 50322395113 (7/04)
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprise«
(SHARD is laying the groundwork for future gay and
lesbian senior bousing in 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
Shenff's Office and the Portland Police Bureau to dis
cuss and resolve issues between the queer communrty
and law enforcement agencies. (Noon-1 30 pm Call
503623-0027 for date and location.) (7/04)
Morthwtrt Gender Alliance is a
monthly social and support group for
ndnaduais desiring to explore and
express another gender (PO Sox
4928. Portland. OR 972084928
503 5336787 nwgaGnwgapdx com
www nwgapdx com 3 (7/04)
TechnoDyke.com. the online publication and commu­
nity for queer women and allies, accepts applications for
writers to cover a broad range of subjects. Send
queries and samples to articles@technodyke net.
Volunteers interested in tasks ranging from event pro­
motion and coordination to technical work (HTML cod­
ing, graphics, etc.) write pdx@technodyke.net. (7/04)
Partners of Transguys is a new
group for partners of trans men that
meets every other Friday to address
transition issues AN genders we!
come (630-730pm Amy
5032367412
amycrossmanGyahoo com 3(7/04)
The Trans Resource Centre a program of Outside
In, houses the Identity Project, peer- and community-
driven counseling, referrals to sliding-scale and free
therapists, HIV and hepatitis C testing and prevention,
needle exchange and additional resources for trans folk
and their partners, fnends and families (1030 SW 13th
Ave 503 535-38953(7/04)
Portland Parents. Families and
Friends of Lesbians and Gays
CPFLAG) welcomes aN to its monthly
meebngs al Fxst United Methodist
Church (7 pm second Tuesday
1838 SW Jefferson St 503232 7676
wwwpHagpdxorg.) (7/04)
Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based
group of queer military veterans and fnends offering
mutual support, social activities and assistance in
accessing veterans services (503-242-3585
fdixonGhevanet com www gayveterans org) (7/04)
Metro: Political
Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) the state's largest
grassroots queer nghts political organization, lobbies foe
Legislature, educates the public and works to end ckscnn»
nation through election activities (PO Box 40625.
Portland. OR 97240 503-2226151 wwwbasicnghts.org.)
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOQ.
a national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter
for lesbians 60 and older interested in changing the
social disease of ageism (1 pm second Wednesday
503-29635753(7/04)
Radical Women are active in the struggle against b*f
otry and exploitation CaN us to get involved1 (7 pm sec
ond Wednesday 819 N Mkngsworth St 5032406462
rwpdxGigc org) (7 /04)
Metro: Professional
Meet queer deaf artist Bay Hall during the opening
of her photographic series May 8 at Haven
Metro: Support
Brotksr to Brother is a support and advocacy orga
rvzation for African American gay and bisexual men and
then families living in the Portland metro area. Sponsors
activities and an HIV prevention program (Stephan
Herrera 503417 7991 sherreraGbrotobropdxorg
www.brotobropdxorg.) (7/04)
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
wwwthedadsgroup com 3 (7/04)
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Lesbians and Gays CPFLAG) welcomes community
members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove
United Church of Christ (7 pm third Tuesday 2032
Colege Way 5033572442 fgpdagGatt net3 (7/04)
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Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbon
busxiess owners (Deborah 503 777-7171
stopperGprodigy net.) (7/04)
Hambtetoa Project offers networking and direct sn>
port services to lesbians with cancer and other life
threaten«) conditions (503-335-65913 (7/04)
Oregon Education Aseociabon Gay and Leebiaa
Cawcas is an organization for educators that works to pro­
tect foe nghts and nterests of gay. lesbian b and trans
teachers and students (5032462073 oregonglcG
care2 com www geodbes com/oregontfc ) (7/04)
hnndgralion Eqnaffty provides support and ^formation
to queer »migrants and foe» partners and works to change
(feenmnatory U S »migration laws (503-471-1568
tgrtfpdrOhotmei com www Igrtf org.) (7/04)
Oregon Tradeswomen promotes foe success of
women m foe trades and educates gtos and women
about construction careers Monthly meetngs 6 pm
ttxrd Thursdays (1714 NE Aberta St 5033356200
www tradeswomen net) (7/04)
Late AwnhaaMgs. a support grof) for lesbons who came
out later fi tte. meets monthly at Outsrie In. (7 pm first
Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave «255 503227-0605 )0/04)
Looking Beyond RoHgtow is a support group for
people who have been adversely affected by refcgxm
or those who feel confused or (isduswned m foe»
Pregnancy Support Group for
Lesbians is a new informal support
group for lesbians m foe process of
becomng pregnant or who are preg
nani (Dana peterpansyGcomcast net )
(7/04)
TransFanulies is a support group
for foe family and friends of transgender people Meets
at First Congregational United Church of Chnst
(1126 SW Pad Ave 50322672193(1/04)
(5 399:30 pm 231 W Marine Drive, Astona.
503-338-0161 ncpn&pacifiercom) (7/04)
Southern Oregon: Community
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center 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
541 -488-6990 www abdellis org.) (7/04)
Chrysalis 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 Btvd, Ashland
Mailing address PO Box 1793. Klamath Falls. OR
97601 541-488-6990 www chrysahs4tg.com) (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 2565) (7/04)
Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support.
education and advocacy (541-488 1142 or
541 512-03263(7/04)
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 valuesjxndeGhotmail com.) (7/04)
Gay t Bisexual Men's Group meets every
Wednesday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave
541 - 752-249 f .7 (7/04)
Men's Discussion Group for all gay. bi or question
Kig men every first and third Thursday in Salem
Sponsored by Lifeline AIDS Project Prevention and
Outreach Services of Salem (2350 State St Timothy
503 581 3296/(7/04)
Central Oregon: Community
Mid ‘~niamtiii Pwenli. Families and Friends
of Lesbians and Gays CPFLAG) meets on the
fourth Wednesday of the month n The Dales for sup­
port. nformabon and advocacy Attendance is confiden
hat (7 pm 541 2986383 ) (7/04)
Paraato. FamBos and Friends ef Leablana and
Gaya CPFLA G) Cantral Oregon meets on the
ford Monday of the month n Bend lor support, educa
txxi and advocacy (6 pm coffee, wsthng. 630 pm meet
ng Al People s Uraled Church of Chnst. 2330 NE
O msk * St 54131723343(1/04)
Coastal Oregon: Community
Coastal A S S Nstwerii (CAN) pubkshes a
newsletter for foe queer commuraty of foe central
Oregon coast wrth a calendar of e^nts in Unooln and
Tiamook combes Also plays host to dances, movie
nghts. (fecusscn gro14» and more (54 f 994-5597
www coastsbdsnetwork homestesd com) (7/04)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo­
cacy to Salem (79 pm third Wednesday First
Congregational Church 700 Manor St NE Mailing
address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346
50369725243(7/04)
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bon. traxing. networking and advocacy to make schools
safe and fa» for al. regardless of sexual orientation or
gender identity (5412422746) (7/04)
Qoaor Mao'a Group meets weekly at University of
Oregon's Erb Memorial Lkion »1 Eugene Confidential
and supportive (5 pm Sunday 1222 E 13th Ave. Suite
34 Mfcfiaef IgbtqaGgladstone uoregon edu) (7/04)
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orgarazabon servmg foe queer oommuwly al the
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