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Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home
serving low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need
assistance with personal care, mobttty, medications or
drug/alcohol mental health support. (4764 SE Logos
Road, Milwaukie 503-786-4829.) (7 /04)
Washington County Health Department
provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay
and bi men at Beaverton Community Health Clune
(5:30- 7.30 pm Monday. 12550 SW Second St.
503-846-4734.)(l/04)
Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) is dedicated to
human dignity and preventing HIV by budding communi
ty in Lincoln and Tillamook counties through education.
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. www.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 (3-5 pm first
Wednesday. 1737 NW 26th Ave Eileen 503 224 2640
or Paul 503-988-3620.) (7/04)
outreach, social and support services Free and anony
mous HIV testing by appointment. (3128 NE Highway
101 4202. Lincoln City. OR 97367. 541-994-5597
canoftice@earthlink net. www.coastaMsnetwork
homestead.com.) (7/04)
HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in
Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Washington: AIDS & HIV
Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living
provides support services to people living with
HIV/AIDS in Harney, Malheur. Baker. GiHiam, Grant,
Union, Wallowa, Wheeler. Umatife and Morrow coun
ties. (541-889-3119 or 866-248-8369. eocii@eocil.org.
www.eoci.org.) (1/04)
Umatilla County Health Department offers free
information and testing Off site testing also available.
(200 SE Third St.. Pendleton John R. 541-278-5432 )
(7/04)
lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to join a
committee (503-224 8881 www sharepdx org) (7/05)
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 community
and law enforcement agencies. (Noon-130 pm. Call
503-823-0027 for date and location.) (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)
ed by the gay and lesbian community to promote dignity
and worth in all people Equity has distributed more than
$1 million in grants to programs throughout Oregon
(503-231-5759 www equityfoundationorg.)(l/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 503-535-3895) (7/04)
It's My Pleasure offers a wide array of services to
Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based
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)
group of queer military veterans and fnends offering
mutual support, social activities and assistance in
accessing veterans services. (503-242 3585
fdixon@hevanetcom www gayveterans.org) (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
www.kboo.fm. kboooutloud@yahoo.com.) (1/04)
Metro: Political
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found
Lesbian Community Project is a membership
organization that builds community and organizes for
justice among lesbians and our fnends 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 4253 Mailing address PO Box
5931. Portland. OR 97228 503-227-0605.) (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
rals 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 Imfamilyorg.) (7/04)
Metropolitan Community Church of Portland
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 mccportland com) (1/04)
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 Friday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd
503-988 3027.) (1/04)
Queer fnendly Northwest Veterans for Peace
meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee (11 am 935 NE
Broadway nwvp@teleport com
www.peaceveterans.org.) (7/05)
The Oregon Safe Schools and Community
Coalition seeks to create safe schools and communi
ties for families, educators and students statewide
(503-260-5792 www oregonsafeschoois org.) (1/04)
Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearm enthusi
asts to celebrate their Second Amendment rights
Monthly munch 4 pm first Sundays, followed by open
range time (www portland pmkpistols org.) (7/04)
Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL
CIO that lets union members rally support for gay lesbian
tx and trans issues and lets the queer community support
workplace rights and respect on the job (PO Box 4731.
Portland. OR 97208 503757 8907) (7/04)
Medford (6 pm. 1501 W Mam St BA Coyne
541-772-1777.)G/04)
Choices is a free, confidential support program for
people with HIV and hepatitis C who have substance
abuse and/or mental health problems. Talk to others
with similar issues in a caring, nonjudgmental environ
ment. Individual and group sessions and case manage
ment available (Catherine 360 759-3436.) (1/04)
Clark County Health Department offers free HV
testing for gay and bi men. No needles used! (5-6:30 pm
Thursday. 3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd.. Vancouver
360-397-8098.) The HIV and AIDS Case Management
members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove
United Church of Christ. (7 pm third Tuesday 2032
College Way. 503-357 2442 fgpflag@aol com. )(7/05)
Hambleton Project offers networking and direct sup
port services to lesbians with cancer and other life
threatening conditions (503 335-6591.) (7/04)
Immigration Equality provides support and information
to queer immigrants and their partners and works to change
discriminatory U.S immigration laws. (503-471-1568.
Igirtfpdx@hotmail.com www.Igirtf org.) (7/04)
Late Awakenings, a support group for lesbians who
came out later in life, meets monthly at Outside In.
(7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave. »255
503-227-0605.) (7/04)
people who have been adversely affected by rebgxxi or
those who feel confused nr disillusioned in their search
for personal spntuality (7-9 pm first Thursday
1236 SW Salmon St. 503819-5160.)(l/04)
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians
and gay men meets to share information and provide
support in dealing with the challenges of Irving with mul
tiple sclerosis. (630-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa
Greeney 503-2239511.) (7/04)
Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social
and support group for individuals desmng to explore and
express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR
97208-4928. 503 5338787 nwga@nwgapdx.com
www .nwgapdx.com.) (1104)
Portland Parents. Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes at to its
grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies
the Legislature, educates the public and works to end
discnmination through election activities (PO Box
40625. Portland. OR 97240 503-222-6151
www basic nghts org)
monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church
(7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St.
503-232-7676 wwwphagpdxorg)(l/04)
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Pregnancy Support Group for Lesbians is a
new informal support group for lesbians in the process
of becoming pregnant or who are pregnant (Dana
peterpansy@comcastnet) (7/04)
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC)
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
503 286 3575.) (7/05)
Radical Women .ire active in the struggle against big
otry and exploitation Call us to get involved1 (7 pm sec
ond Wednesday 819 N Killingsworth St. 503-240-4462
rwpdx@igc.org.) (7/04)
TransFamilies is a support group for the family and
fnends of transgender people Meets at First
Congregational United Church of Chnst (1126 SW
Park Ave 503-228 7219.) (7/04)
Central Oregon: Community
Mid Columbia Parents, Families and Friends
Metro: Professional
business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171
stopper@prodigy net.) (7/04)
of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the
fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for sup
port. information and advocacy Attendance ts conhden
bal (7 pm 541 298 8383) (1/04)
Cowfitz County Health Department offers free
hepatitis A and B mmunization for needle exchange cus
tomers Also provides educational materials, referrals. HIV
testing and condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday
1952 htnth Ave., Longview 360-414-5599) (7/04)
The Washington State Department of Health
HfV/AIDS Hotline
800-272-2437. (7/04)
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
rtV testing for gay and bi men 5-8 pm Tuesdays—get
$10 or a free bottle of lube when you return for your
cation and advocacy. (541 488-1142 or 541-512-0326)
(7/04)
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
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 m Corvallis (7 pm. 1165 Monroe Ave
541 752-2491.)(! 104)
Men's Discussion Group for all gay. bi or
questioning men every first and third Thursday
xi Salem Sponsored by Lifeline
AIDS Project Prevention and
Outreach Services of Salem.
(2350 State St. Timothy
503-581 3296) (1/04)
Parents, Families and
Friends of Lesbians
Gays (PFLAG) provides
support, education
and advo
cacy in
Salem (7
9 pm third
Wednesday
First
Congregational
Church 700 Manon
St NE Mailing
address: PO Box 121,
Gates. OR 97346
503-897 2524) (7/04)
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Parents, Families and
Friends of Lesbians and Gays
(PFLAG) provides support, education
and advocacy in Eugene (6 45-8 45 pm
third Monday First Congregational Church
1050 E 23rd Ave 541 302 4422.) (7/04)
Parents, Families and Friends of
Team provides information, training, networking and
advocacy to make schools safe and fair for all. regard
less of sexual orientation or gender identity
(541 242 2746) (1/04)
Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of
Clackamas County Parents, Families and
Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets
every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memonal Church in
Oregon City (7-9 pm 710 Sixth St 503-998-1450
www clackamaspfiag org) (7/05)
The Dads Group is a social support group for gay.
Valley AIDS Information Network 24-hour hot
line provides HfV/AIDS. hepatitis and STD information,
support and referrals English hot line. English and
Spanish matends. Speakers for schools, recovery and
adult groups. (PO Box 971, Corva&s, OR 97339.
541- 752-6322 or 800-588-2437.) (7/04)
Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of
third Monday of the month in Bend for support, educa
tion and advocacy (6 pm coffee, visiting: 630pm meet
mg All People s United Church of Christ. 2330 NE
Division St 541 -317-2334.) (7/04)
Brother to Brother >s a support and advocacy orgam
zation for African American gay and bisexual men and
their families living in the Portland metro area Sponsors
activities and an HIV prevention program (Stephan
Herrera 503-417 7991 sherrera@brotobropdx org
www brotobropdx org.) (7/04)
confidential HIV testing 6 8 pm on the fourth Thursday
of each month as well as other client shwss and a
thrift store. (2350 State St Testing 503-581-3296.
client services/thrift store 503-371-4455.) (7/04)
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, edu
Caucus is an organization for educators that works to pro
Metro: Support
LifeLine AIDS Project Prevention and
Outreach Services of Salem offers free and
beautiful lesbian land for women near Canyonville, pro
vides a place for rest, recreation and retreat Special
events and workshops, weekends or longer stays
(Affing address: PO Box 133. Days Creek. OR 97429
Cory or Rae 5418432565) (7/04)
Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth
women in the trades and educates girls and women
about construction careers Monthly meetings 6 pm
third Thursdays (1714 NE Alberta St 503 335-8200
www tradeswomen net.) (7/04)
HIV Positive Social/Activities Group connects
you with others who understand and share your experi
ence A group-fed organization for various fun events
and support (Jonathan 541-3425088
chentsvs3@fAvaBance. org) (7 /04)
Oregon Women's Land (OWL) Farm a rustic,
Gays (PFLAG)—Central Oregon meets on the
tect the nghts and interests of gay, lesbian, tx and trans
teachers and students. (503-246-2073 oregonglc@
care2.com www geocities com/oregonglc) (7/04)
results (1966 Garden Ave . Eugene 541 342-5088.
msm@htvaAance.org) (7 /04)
community (7 pm second Saturday Abdill-Elhs Lambda
Community Center, Suite 112. 208 Oak St.. Ashland
Mailing address PO Box 1793, Klamath Falls, OR
97601 541-488-6990 wwwchrysalis4tg com) (7/04)
Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian
Coastal Oregon: Community
Queer Men's Group meets weekly at University of
Oregon's Erb Memonal Union in Eugene Confidential
and supportive (5 pm Sunday Suite 34, 1222 E 13th
Ave Michael lgbtqa@gladstone uoregon edu) (7/04)
Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) publishes a
newsletter for the queer community of the central
Oregon coast with a calendar of events m Uncoin and
Tillamook counties Also plays host to dances, mowe
nights, discussion groups and more (54 1 994-5597
www coastaiardsnetwork homestead com.) (7/04)
North Coast Pride Network is a human dxjnrty
organization serving the queer community of the
Columbia Pacific Region Gertrude s Wilde monthly
social mixer is every third Monday at Café Unontown
(5 30-9 30 pm 231 W Manne Drive. Astona
503338-0161 ncpn@paciher com) (7/04)
Southern Oregon: Community
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center is a
social services center serving gay lesbian, bi and trans
individuals (Suite 112. 208 Oak St Ashland MaAnq
address PO Box 927, Ashland OR 97520
541 488 6990 www abdellis org ) (7/04)
ton. produces Portland s Pnde festival and parade every
Father's Day weekend (503-295-9788
mfo@pndenw org www pndenw org) (7/05)
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
www thedadsgroup com ) (7/04)
Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises
Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of
Chrysalis ; rovides support and educatrm for people
(SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community
involved and interested m the southern Oregon trans
Pride Northwest a nonprofit, volunteer run organiza
Program assists individuals living with HIV/AIDS to
access community and health services. (9 am-noon and
1-4 pm Monday-Friday 360693-4219) (7/04)
Looking Beyond Religion is a support group for
Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest
Lesbians with Vision is a support group for lesbian
Toastmasters is dedicated to developing public
Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay. Bisexual,
Transgender Queer Alliance meets weekly while
term is xi session in Erb Memonal Union for information
and socializing (6 pm Wednesday Suite 34. 1222 E
13th Ave Michael lgbtqa0gladstone uoregon edu )
(7/04)
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