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AIDS & HIV
Metro: AIDS & H IV
C A R E A ssist pa ys for health insurance prem ium s, pre­
Health, Education, A ID S Liaison (HEAL) offers
Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers
inform ation about alternative view s of A ID S causation
conventional and alternative health care, nutrition classes,
and H IV testing C all for a free packet o f information.
(503-227-2339 bwport@comcast net.) (7/04)
Multnomah County Health Department s
HIV
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Eastern Oregon: A ID S & HIV
Cowlitz County Health Department offers free
support grou ps and recreational sports activities for peo­
Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living
custom ers A lso provides educational m atenals. refer­
ple seeking a w e ln e ss focus to living and dying, especial­
ly those Irving with H IV / A ID S or cancer (2100 S E
provides support se rvice s to people W n g with
H IV / A ID S in Harney, Malheur, Baker, G iia m , Grant,
rals. H IV testm g and condom s. (2-4 pm Tuesday and
Belmont St. 503-238-5203 pquesdkjwest.net ) (7/04)
Union. W allowa. W heeler, Umatilla and M orrow coun­
(7/04)
ties (541-889-3119 or 866-248-8369 eoal@eocil.org.
www eocil.org.) (7/04)
scription dru gs are! insurance plan co-paym ents and
Community Test Site offers confidential testing with or
deductibles for eligible people with H IV /A ID S, Program
without your name. B y appointment 9 am-5:15 pm Monday,
The Research & Education Group provides acce ss
of the O re go n Departm ent of Hum an S e rvice s and the
Ryan W hite C A R E Act. (8 am -5 pm Monday-Fnday.
Tuesday. Thursday and Friday, o r 1-5:15 pm W ednesday.
W alk-in testing on a timited basis. Sliding-scale fee. S e
to H IV / A ID S research tnals of new drags and therapies
for people in O regon and southw est W ashington.
503-731-4029 or 800-805-2313 X T / 0 4 )
habb espariol; other interpretation by appointment. (Sixth
Cascade A ID S Project (C A P ) provides non
Floor. 426 S W Stark St. 503-98837 751(7/04)
(1350 N W Naito Parkway * 185. 503-229-8428 or
800-875-8428. regroup@ieg.org. www.reg org.7C7/04)
hepatite A and B im m unization for needle exchange
Thursday 1952 Nmth Ave., Longview 360-414-5599)
The W ashington State Departm ent of Health
H IV /A ID S Hotline * 800-272-2437. (7/04)
Umatilla County Health Department offers free
inform ation » id testing. O ff site testing also available
(200 S E Third S t . Pendleton. John R. 541-278-5432.)
Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV
(7/04)
m edical se rvice s to people w hose lives are affected by
H IV Day Center offers hot m eals, counseling, laun­
The
H IV and A ID S in O regon Spanish-language assistan ce
available. (Suite 3 0 0 .6 2 0 SW Fifth A ve
dry facilities, clothing, com puters with Internet access,
provides a queer safe space that offers HIV. hepatitis C
H IV Alliance of Lane County provides education
phones, mail drop, recreational activities, m assage and
and S T D prevention program s; Internet resources, peer
503-223-5907.) (7/04)
prevention, client se rvice s and health care. Registered
haircuts. S e habla espariol. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Fnday
counseling: referrals; and support gro u p s In a noncilnicaJ
Catholic Charities A ID S Ministry (C H A D pro
2941 N E Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822.) (7/04)
setting (1030 S W 13th Ave. 503-535-3895.) (7/04)
vid e s haircuts, m assage s, holiday dinners, spiritual
Daily Bread Express provides hom e delivery of
Swan House is a specialized adult fo ste r care hom e
direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, m em ori­
als and family grief work. Free and open to aH people liv­
high-quality m eals to HfV-positive individuals in need
serving low -incom e individuals with H iV / A ID S w ho need
Fre sh m eals delivered w eekdays, frozen m eals for
assistan ce with personal care, mobility, m edications or
ing with HIV. (503-963-8102.) (7/04)
w eekends (Mara 503-460-3822.) (7/04)
drag/alcohol m ental health support- (4764 S E Logus
HIV-Positive Social/Activities Group connects
Road. Mitwauhe 503-786-4829.) (7/04)
you with others w ho understand and share your experi­
Risk Reduction Zone a program o f O utside In,
Clackam as County Public Health offers anony­
Our House of Portland is a residential care facility for
m ous and confidential H IV testing and counseling to
those living with and dying from A ID S. To volunteer, contact
Washington County Health Department pro­
everyone. N o needles! Free condom s! C all for sch e d ­
Kathryn Siebert. (2727 S E Alder St. Portland O P 97214.
vides free neerSe-free H IV testing services for gay and
uled and walk-m testing tim es. (Oregop City:
503-234-0175 www.ouihouaec4portland.org) (7/04)
bi m en at Beaverton C o m m §n ty Health Clink:.
503-655-8471. Sandy: 503-722-6660 For other loca­
tions caH 503- 722-6286 7 (7/04)
Partnership Project provides social w ork and n u rs­
(530-7:30 p m M onday 12550 S W Second St.
5 0 3 8 4 6 -4 7 3 4 X 7/04)
ing c a se m anagem ent to people living with H IV / A ID S
Colum bia County Public Health offers anony­
G e t help coordinating all asp e cts of health care a s well
m ous and confidential H IV testing, counseling and case
m anagem ent to anyone S e había español W e lend H IV
a s financial m anagem ent, food and housing assistance,
b o o k s and videos and offer educational m aterials and
503-230-1202. Intake Line 503-51 7-3590.7(7/04)
and em otional support. (9 am-5 pm Monday-Friday.
Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
n u rse and Sp an ish language available Free oral sw ab
H IV Positive Support Group m eets Thursdays in
$ 1 0 o r a free bottle o f lube w hen you return for your
M edford (6 pm. 1501 W Mam Si. BtH Coyne
541-772-1777.) (7/04)
results (1966 Garden A ve . Eugene 541-342-5088.
msm@hrvaHiance o r g ) (7/04)
people with H IV and hepatitis C w ho have substance
Coastal Oregon: A ID S & H IV
and support services. Free and anonym ous H IV testing by
M anagem ent Program a ssists individ1 id s living with
more. (6 pm Wednesday. Suite 300. 620 S W Fifth
appointment. (3128 N E Highway 101 *202. Uncoin Qty,
care, clothing, household g o o d s and crem ations.
H IV / A ID S to a c c e ss com m unity » id health services
Ave. 503-223-5907 mkeoneoy@cascadeaids.org.)
(503-349-4699. w ww fnendspwa org.) (7/04)
(7/04)
O R 97367 541-994-5597 amoftceOearthlmk net
wwwcoastalaidsnetwoik.homestead.com.) (7/04)
(7/04)
client services/thrift store 503-371 -4455.) (7/04)
Valley A ID S Information Network 3 24-hour hot
fine provid es H IV / A ID S, hepatitis and S T D information,
support » id referrals English hot Ime, English » id
Sp a n ish m atenals S p e a k e rs for schools, recovery and
adult groups. (PO B ox 971, CorvaHts. O R 97339
(9am -noon and 1-4 pm Monday-Fnday. 360-693-4219.)
541-752-6322 or 800-588-2437. 7(7/04)
and trans issu e s and lets the queer community support
North Coast Pride Network s a human dignity
organization serving the queer com m unity of the
workplace rights and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731,
Colum bia Pacific Region G ertrude's W ilde monthly
Portland. O R 97208 503-7578907X7/04)
social m ixer is every third M on day at C afé U nontow n
(5 30-9.30 pm. 231 W M anne Drive. Astona
503-338-0161 ncpn@pacifier com) (7/04)
that lets union members rally support for gay. lesbian, bi
Deaf ft Hearing OUT Reach (DHOR) is a non­
Pride Northwest a nonprofit, volunteer-run organiza­
profit organization dedicated to building com m unity
tion. produces Portland's Pnde festival and parade every
am ong deaf and hearing queers and allies. V isit our
Father s D ay w eekend. (503-295-9788
tnfo@pndenw org wwwpridenworg.) (7/05)
W eb site for program s, services, events and com m unity
resources. (503-231-0921 TTY. 503-235-0840 voice
store. (2350 State St. Testing 503-581-3296.
Clark County Health Department offers free H IV
Project. A rran ge s free ou tin gs like m ovies, bow ling and
Metjo: General
each m onth a s weS a s other cfient services and a thrift
ment available (Catherine 360 759-3436 ) (7/04)
(5-6:30 pm Thursday. 3701 E Fourth Plain B M ,
Vancouver 360-397-8098.) The H IV and A ID S C a se
COM M UNITY
dential H IV testing 6-8 pm cm the fourth Thursday of
ment. tnckvdud » id group se ssio n s and ca se m anage­
dignity and prerenting H V by bukSng community in Lincoln
and Tiam ook counties through education, outreach, social
assistan ce to th ose w ith HIV, including 72-h o w fo o d
boiras, em ergency travel and lodging, entertainm ent, pet
LifeLme A ID S Project Prevention and
Outreach Services of Salem offers free and confi­
abuse and/or m ental health problem s. Talk to others
with sim ilar issu e s in a caring, nonjudgm ental environ­
ing w ith H 1V /AID S. m eets w eekly at C a sca d e A ID S
The Pink Link, a social support group for people liv­
and support (Jonathan 541-342-5088
dientsvs3@hiveMance.org) (7/04)
Choices is a free, confidential support program for
testing for gay and bi m o i N o neecfies used!
Friends of People with A ID S Foundation offers
ence A group-led organization for vagous fun events
Washington: A ID S & H IV
Coastal A ID S Network (CAN) is dedicated to human
free condom s. (503-397-4651 or 800-2444870.) (7/04)
hfiV testing for gay and bi m en 5-8 pm Tuesdays— get
Southern Oregon: Community
dhor@deafvision net www deafvision net/dhor 7 (7/04)
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises
(SH ARE) is laying the groundw oik for future gay and
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center >s a
Elder Resource Alliance (ERA) 13 a group of senior
lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to join a
social se rvice s center serving gay. lesbian, bi and trans
advocates and service providers committed to improving
com m ittee. (503-224-8881 www sharepdx org.) (7/04)
individuals. (Suite 112, 20 8 Oak S t . Ashland Mailing
service delivery to queer elders. Activities include sensitivity
training, housing directory, recreational activities, information
and assistance (3-5 pm first Wednesday 1737 N W 26th
Ave. Eileen 503-224-2640 or Paul 503988-3620.) (7/04)
The
address: P O Box 927. Ashland, O R 97520
541-488-6990 www abdeths.org.) (7/04)
Sexual Minorities Roundtable m eets monthly
with representatives from the Multnom ah County
Chrysalis provides support and education for people
S h e n ff's O ffice and the Portland Police Bureau to d is­
c u ss and resolve issu e s betw een the queer com m unity
involved and interested in the southern O regon trans
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found
and law enforcem ent agencies (N oon-1.30 pm Call
com m unity (7 pm second Saturday Abdill-Ellis Lambda
ed by the gay and lesbian com m unity to prom ote dignity
503-823-0027 for date and location .7(7/04)
Community Center, Suite 112. 208 Oak St, Ashland
Mailing address P O Box 1793, Klamath Falls. O R
97601 541-488-6990 w w w chrysalis4tg com ) (7/04)
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)
TechnoDyke.com the online publication and com m u­
nity for queer w om en and allies, accepts applications for
Oregon Women's Land (OWL) Farm a rustic.
w nters to cover a broad range of subjects Send
It’s M y Pleasure offers a wide array of se rvice s to
queries and sam ples to articles@ technodyke net
beautiful lesbian land for w om en near Canyonville. pro­
the com m unity including books, gifts, w orkshops, a
Volunteers interested in tasks ranging from event pro­
vides a place for rest, recreation and retreat. Special
resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free
m otion and coordination to technical w ork (H T M L co d ­
lesbian dating service. (3106 N E 64th Ave.. Portland.
ing. graphics, e tc ) w nte pdx@ technodyke net. (7/04)
O R 97213 503-280-8080 )0 / 0 4 )
The
Trans Resource Centre a program of Outside In.
K BO O -FM 's O ut Lo ud features local guests, new s
houses the Identity Project, peer- and community-driven
and announcem ents second and fourth Tu esdays T h is
counseling, referrals to sliding-scale and free therapists. HIV
Way O ut is a national queer show that airs on first,
and hepatitis C testing and prevention, needle exchange and
third and fifth Tuesdays. (6 pm. 90 7 FM Portland
additional resources for trans folk and their partners, friends
and families (1030S W 13th Ave. 503-535-3895)0/04)
91.9 FM Hood River. 100.7 FM Willamette Valley
www kboofm. kboooutloud@yahoo com.) (7/04)
Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based
Lesbian Community Project is a m em bership
group of queer military veterans and fnends offenng
organization that builds com m unity and organizes for
mutual support, social activities and assistan ce in
justice am ong lesbians and our friends and allies
a c ce ssin g veterans se rvice s (503-242 3585
Sliding-scale m em bership is open to all w om en w ho
fdixon@hevanet com w ww gayveterans org.) (7/04)
love w om en C all about events, classe s, support
Love Makes a Family is a nonprofit agency working
for social change and supporting gay. lesbian, bi and trans
97208-4928 503-533-8787 nwga@nwgapdx com
www nwgapdx com.) (7/04)
Metro: Support
Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy
organization for African Am erican gay and bisexual men
and their fam ilies living in the Portland m etro area
S p o n so rs activities and an H IV prevention program
(Stephan Herrera 503-417-7991 sherreraQbroto
bropdx.org wwwbrotobropdx org.) (7/04)
The Dade Group is a social support group for gay.
bi. trans o r questioning men w ho are dads or want to be
dads M e e ts 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third
groups, new sletter and volunteer opportunities
(800 N W Sixth Ave. *2 5 3 Mailing address P O Box
5931. Portland. O R 97228 503 227-0605 7(7/04)
N o t h in g b u t d o m e s tic b li s s a t A r t is t s R e p e rto r y T h e a tr e 's The N ew House
th r o u g h J u n e 2 7
Metro: Political
Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state s largest
W ednesdays (Mike or D on 503-236-8339
Partners of Transguys is a new group for partners
grassroots queer rights politicai organization, lobbies the
Foreet Grove Parents, Families and Fnends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) w elcom es com m unity
transition issu e s All genders w elcom e (6 30-7:30 pm
Am y 503-236-7412. amycrossman@yahoo com 7(7/04)
Portiand Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) w elcom es all to its
m onthly m eetings at First United M ethodist C hurch
(7 pm second Tuesday 1838 S W Jefferson St.
503-232 7676 www pffagpdx org.) 0/ 04 )
new informal support group for lesbians in the pro ce ss
of becom ing pregnant o r w ho are pregnant (Dana
United C hurch of C h rist (7 pm third Tuesday 2032
TransFamilies is a support group for the family and
Portland. O R 97240 503-222-6151 www basicnghts org.)
College W ay 503-357-2442 fgpttag@att net 7 (7/04)
fnends of transgender people M e e ts at First
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) a
Hambleton Project offers netw orking and direct sup
national lesbian organization, has a Portland chapter for les­
port se rvice s to lesbians with cancer and other life-
Transition Project provides education to younger students
bians 60 and older interested m changing the social disease
threatening conditions (503 335-6591 7 (7/04)
(5 03-2283892 www Imfamtyorg.) (7/04)
of ageism (1 pm second Wednesday 503-2863575 )0/04)
Metropolitan Community Church of Portland
Toastmasters >3 dedicated to developing public
Radical Women are active in the straggle ag a n st big­
to queer immigrants and their partners and w orks to change
otry and exploitation C all u s to get involved! (7 pm sec
disenminatory U S immigration laws (503-471 1568
ond W ednesday 819 N KiHmgsworth S t 503 240-4462
rwpdx@tgc o rg ) (7/04)
\girtfpdx@hotmaiicom www lgirtf.org) (7/04)
with K ids G roups enjoy discu ssion and play time for queer
parents/caregrvers and their children The M iddle School
speaking, com m unication and leadership skills, including
giving speeches, running effective m eetings and doing
toasts (1 2 3 0 pm Sunday 2400 N E Broadway
Multnomah County Domestic
Partnership apply in person and bring $ 6 0 ca sh to
the first floor of the M ultnom ah C ounty offices (8 am
4 45 pm
Monday-Fnday 5 01 S E Hawthorne Btvd
50 3-988 -3 02 7)0 /0 4)
Oregon Safe Schools and Community
Coalition se e k s to create safe sch o o ls and com m uni­
The
ties for families, educators and students statew ide
(503-260-5792 www oregonsafeschools org 7 (7 /04)
Portland Pink P isto ls in vite s queer firearm enthu­
sia s ts to celebrate their S e c o n d Am endm ent righ ts
M o n th ly m unch
4 pm first S u n d a ys, follow ed b y open
range tim e (w w w portiandpm kpistols org. 7(7/04)
Prlds at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the A F l-C K )
Late Awakenings a support group for lesbians who
cam e out later in life, m eets monthly at O utside In
503-330-2700, www mccportland com ) (7/04)
To register your
Immigration Equality provides support and information
Metro: Professional
(7 pm first Tuesday 1132 S W 13th Ave *2 5 5
5 0 3 -2 2 7 0 6 0 5 ) (7/04)
Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian
Looking Beyond Religion
b u sin e ss ow n ers (Deborah 503-777-7171.
people w ho have been adversely affected by religion or
stopper@prodtgy net) (7/04)
those w ho feel confused or disillusioned in their search
Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian
Caucus is an organization for educators that w orks to pro­
13
a support group for
for personal spintuality (7-9 pm first Thursday
1236 S W Salmon St 503-8195160 )0 / 0 4 )
54 1-512 -0 32 6)( 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 fam*y_valuesjxxieGhotmaiicom.) (7/04)
Gay ft Bisexual M en's Group m eets every
W ednesday m Corvallis (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave
541-752-2491) (7/04)
M en's Discussion Group for all gay, bi or question
mg men every first and third Thursday in Salem
m em bers to its m onthly m eetings at Forest G rove
regarding schools, sam e-sex marriage, adoption, parenting
education and advocacy (541 -488-1142 or
Sp o n so re d by U d in e A ID S Project Prevention and
Legislature, educates the public and w orks to end discrimi­
and more. The Portland metro and Clark County Families
Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support,
peterpansy@comcast net.) (7/04)
nation through election activities (PO Box 40625.
families Provides advocacy, education and referrals
(Mailing address P O Box 133. Days Creek, O R 97429
Cory or Rae 541 -643 2 5 6 5 7 (7/04)
of trans men that m eets every other Friday to address
Pregnancy Support Group for Lesbians is a
www thedadsgroup com.) (7/04)
events and w orkshops, w eekends or longer stays
Congregational United C hurch of Christ. (1126 S W
Park Ave. 50 3228-7219 )0 / 0 4 )
O utreach Se rv ice s of Sale m (2350 Stale St. Timothy
503-581 3 2 9 6 X 7 / 0 4 )
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Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advoca­
cy m Salem (7-9 pm third Wednesday First Congregational
Central Oregon: Community
Mid-Columbia Parents, Families and Friends
of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) m eets on the
fourth W ednesday of the m onth m The D alles for su p ­
port. inform ation and advocacy Attendance is conhden
tial (7 pm 5 4 1 -2 9 8 8 3 8 3 )0 / 0 4 )
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon m eets on the
third M onday of the m onth m Bend for support, educa
to n and advocacy (6 pm coffee, visiting. 6 3 0 pm meet
mg All People s United Church of Chnst. 2330 N E
Division St 541-3172334 7(7/04)
Church 700 Marion St. N E Ma*mg address PO Box 121.
Gates. O R 97346 503-8972524X7/04)
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r B f n l l l B e a n o r n B f i O e uT L B B O IB mw B n O
Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy
n Eugene (6 4 5 8 45 pm third Monday First Congregational
Church. 1050 E 23rd Ave 541302-4422) (7/04)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays Schools and Youth Team provides «form a
ton. training, netw orking and advocacy to m ake schools
safe and fa r for aH regardless of sexual orientation or
gender identity (541-242-2746X T 104)
Queer M en's Group m eets w eekly at U niversity of
O regon s Erb M em orial Union m Eugene Confidential
tect the rights and interests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group lor lesbians
teachers and students (503-2462073 oregonq/cO
care2com www geoaties com/oregonglc ) (7/04)
and gay m en m eets to share information and provide
support m dealing with the challenges o f Irving with mui-
Coastal Oregon: Community
Ave Michael IgbtqaQgladstone uoregon edu 7 (7 /04)
Oregon Tradeswomen prom otes the su c c e ss of
tpie i scle
seien ro sis (6 30 -8 pm third Wednesday M elissa
Greeney i5 i 0 32 23-95 11 )(T/04)
Coastal A ID S Network (C A N ) publishes a
University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay, Bieexuai.
Transgender Queer Alliance meets w eekly whfe
w om en m the trades and educates girts and wom en
about construction careers M onthly m eetings 6 pm
Northwest Gender Alliance 3 a m onthly social
third Thursdays (1714 N E Alberta S t 503335-8200
and support group for individuals desiring to explore and
www tradeswomen net ) (7/04)
express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. O R
and supportive (5 pm Su n d a y Suite 34. 1222 E 13th
new sletter for the queer com m unity o f the central
O regon coast with a calendar of events in Lincoln and
Tillamook counties A lso plays host to dances, m ovie
nights, d iscu ssio n groups and m ore (541 994 5597
www coastaiaidsnetwork homestead com.) 0/04)
term is « session n Erb Mem orial Union for mformeton
and socrafczmg (6 pm Wednesday Suite 34, 1222 E 13th
Ave Michael ¡gbtqa@gladStone uoregon edu 7(7 /04)