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_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ July 1 6 .2 0 0 4 » J u s t o u t ) outreach Continued from Page 28 and STD prevention p ra a m s ; Internet resources: peer counsefirtg; referrals; and support groups In a noncKrttcai setting, i f 030 SW 13th Ave. 5 0 3 -5 3 5 -3 8 9 5 )0 /0 4 ) Swan House « a specialized adult foster care home serving low-income individuals with l-SWAIDS who need assistance with personal cm. mobility, medications or drug/alcoiiol mental health support (4764 SB Logus Scad, Mâwaukie 503- 7 9 6 48 2 9 1 (7/0 4 ) human dignity and preventing HIV by building commu nity in Lincoln and Tillamook counties through educa tion, outreach, social and support services. Free and anonymous HIV testing by appointm ent (3128 NE Highway 101 4202. Lincoln City. OR 97367. 541-994-5597 canofficeGearthfink net www.coastal&dsnetwork homestead com.) (7/0 4 ) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living free needle free H V testing services fo r gay and bi men at Beaverton Community Health Om it; (53 0 -7 :3 0 pm Monday. 12550 SW Second S t 503-846-4734 J (7/0 4 ) provides support services to people Wing with rtW A ID S m Harney. Malheur Baker Gdiam. Grant, Union. Watowa, Wheeler, Umatite and Morrow counties (541-8893119 or 866-248-8369. eocHGeock org www.eddl.org.) (7/04) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing. O ff site testing also available Coastal AIDS N etwork (CAN) is dedicated to (7/04) Metro: General Deaf t Hearing OUT Reach (DHOR) is a non profit organization dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies. V isit our Web site fo r programs, services, events and community resources. (503-231-0921 TTY, 503-235-0840 voice. dhorGdeafvision 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 A ctivities include sensitivity training, housing directory, recreation al activities, inform ation and assistance. (3-5 pm first Wednesday. 1737 N W 26th Ave Eileen 503-224-2640 o r Paul 503-988 3620 )0 /0 4 ) Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found 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 equityfoundation.org) (7/04) It’s My Pleasure offers a wide array of services to the community including becks, gifts, workshops, a resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free lesbian dating service. (3106 NE 64th Ave., Portland. OR 97213. 503-2808080 ) (7/04) KBOO-FM's O u t L o u d features local guests, news and announcements second 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 FM W illamette Valley www kboo fm kboooutloud@yahoo com .) (7/05) Lesbian Community Project s 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. 4253 Mailing address PO Box 5931. Portland. O R 97228 5 0 3 -2 2 7 -0 6 0 5 )0 /0 4 ) Love Makes a Family is a nonprofit agency working (200 SB Thud St.. Pendleton. John R 541278-5432.) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL- CIO that lets union members rally support for gay. lesbian.* bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace rights and respect on the job (PO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97208 503 757-8907 )0 /0 4 ) Pride Northwest a nonprofit, volunteer-run organiza tion. produces Portland’s Pnde festival and parade every Father's Day weekend (503-295-9788 mfoGpndenw org w w w pndenw org.)0 /0 5 ) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing *i the Portland area Call to join a committee (503-224 8881 www sharepdx o rg ) (7/05) testing for gay and bi men. No needles used! (5-6:30 pm Thursday. 3701 B Fourth Plain B M „ Vancouver. 360-3978098 ) The HIV and A D S Case Management Program assists individuals Sving with HIV/AIDS to dential HfV testing 6-3 pm gn the fourth Thursday erf each month as well as other client services and a thrift store (2350 State St Testing 503-581-3296. cheat servtces/thrift store 503-3714455 ) (7/0 4 ) Valley AIDS Inform ation Network s 24-hour hot line provides H IV /A D S . hepatitis and STD infonnatidfi. support and referrals. English hot line: English and Spanish materials Speakers fo r schools, recovery a id adult gtoups. (PO Bex 971. Corva&s. OR 97339 541-752-6322 or 800-588-2437)0/04 ) group of queer m ilitary veterans and friends offenng 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 rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimi nation through election activities (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 503222-6151 wwwbasicnghtsorg.) 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 are active in the struggle against big otry and exploitation Call us to get involved1 (7 pm sec ond Wednesday. 819 N Killmgsworth St. 5 03-240-4462 rwpdxGigc org.) (7/04) tect the rights and interests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students (503-246-2073 oregongkG care2.com. www geocities com/oregonglc) (7/04) Portland Pink Pistols invites queer firearm enthusi asts to celebrate their Second Amendment rights M onthly munch 4 pm first Sundays, followed by open range time (www portlandpinkpistols o rg .) (7/04) Clark County Health Department offers free F8V Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education, prevention, cfient services and health care Registered nurse and Sparest» language available. Free oral swab HIV testing for gay and bi men 5-8 pm Tuesdays-get $10 or a free bottle erf lube when you return for your L ife lin e AIDS Project Prevention and Outreach Services of Salem offers free and confi Veterans fo r Human Rights is a Portland-based 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 ccportland com.) (7/04) ties for families, educators and students statewide (503-260-5792 www oregonsafeschools org ) (7/04) 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 individuai and group sessions and case manage ment available. (Cethenne 360-759-3436.) (7/04) 1952 Ninth Ave.. Longview. 360414-5599)0/04 ) The Washington State Department o f Health HIV/AIDS Hotline offers invaluable inform ation and provides refer - rals to vanous services. (80 0 -2 7 2-2 4 3 7)0 /0 4 ) The Tran* 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, friends and families. (1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895) (7/04) Oregon Education Association Gay and Lesbian Caucus is an organization for educators that works to pro Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create safe schools and communi HIV Positive S ocial/A ctivities 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. dientsv&3Q htveHtance org) (7/04) nity for queer women and allies, accepts applications for w riters to cover a broad range of subjects. Send quenes 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.) wnte pdx@technodyke.net (7/04) M etropolitan Community Church of Portland Toastmasters is dedicated to developing public The C owlitz County Health Department offers free hepatitis A Bnd B «nmunBa&m for neetfe exchange cus tomers. Also provides educational myenate. refenala. fW TechnoDyke.com. the online publication and commu business owners (Deborah 503-777-7171 stopper@ prodigy.net.) (7/04) Queer fnendfy Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tuly's Coffee. ( I I am 935 NE Broadway nwvpGteleport com www peaceveterans o rg ) (7/05) results testing and condoms. (2 4 pm Tuesday and Thursday Choices is a free, confidently support program for (1966 Garden Ave. Eugene. 541-342 5088 msmGhrvalkance org ) (7/04) access community and health services. (9 run noon and 1-4 pm Monday-Fndoy 3 6 0 6 9 3 4 2 1 9 )0 /0 4 ) The Sexual M inorities Roundtable meets monthly with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff's O ffice and the Portland Police Bureau to dis cuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies (Noon-1 30 pm Call 503-823-0027 fo r date and location.) (7/04) for social change and supporting gay. lesbian, bi and trans families Provides advocacy, education and referrals regarding schools, same-sex mamage, adoption, parenting and more The Portland metro and Clark County Families with Kids Groups enjoy discussion and play time for queer parents/caregrvers and their children The Middle School Transition Project provides education to younger students (503-228-3892 www lmfamily.org.) (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 M ondayFnday 501 SE Hawthorne B M 503-988-3027.) (7/04) HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in <6 pm 1501 W M m St. Bill Coyne 541-772-1777 )(V04) Medford. Washington: AIDS & HIV Washington County Health Department provides COMMUNITY Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Metro: Professional Lesbians w ith Vision is a support group for lesbian Oregon Tradeswomen ixom otes the success of 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) Metro: Support Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy orga nization fo r 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 sherreraGbrotobropdx org www brotobropdx.org.) (7/04) 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 S t 503-998-1450 www dackamaspfiag org ) (7/05) 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 IgirtfpdxGhotmail com www Igirtf o rg ) (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. 4255 503-2270605)01/04) M ultiple 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 tiple sclerosis (6:30-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503-223-951 1.) (7/04) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desinng to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208-4928 503-533-8787 nwgaGnwgapdx com www nwgapdx com.) (7/04) Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United M ethodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St. 503-232-7676 w w w pfiagpdxorg) (7/04) Pregnancy Support Group for Lesbians is a new informal support group for lesbians in the process of becoming pregnant or who are pregnant (Dana peterpansyGcomcast n e t) (7/04) TransFamilies ; a support group for the family and fnends of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ (1126 SW Park Ave 503-228-7219 )01/04) The Dads Group is a social support group for gay. bi. trans or questioning men who are dads or want to be dads M eets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third Wednesdays (Mike or Don 503-2368339 www thedadsgroup co m ) (7/04) Central Oregon: Community Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community Mid Columbia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Chnst (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way 503 357 2442 fgpfiagGaoi co m ) (7/05) fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for sup port. information and advocacy Attendance is confiden tial (7 pm 541 298-8383 ) (7/04) Hambleton P roject offers networking and direct sup Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)— Central Oregon meets on the third Monday of the month in Bend for support, educa tion and advocacy (6 pm coffee and visiting. 6 3 0 pm meeting AH People 's United Church o f Chnst. 2330 NE Division St 541 317-2334) (7/04) Family Values meets monthly to provide a social support network created by and for queer youth, families and ahes (541-4859953 family valuesjmdeGhotmak com ) 0 /0 4 ) Coastal Oregon: Community Gay & Bisexual Men's Group meets every Wednesday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 Monroe Ave 541-752-2491.) 0 /0 4 ) Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) publishes a newsletter for the queer community of the central Oregon coast with a calendar of events m Lincoln and Tillamook counties Also plays host to dances, movie nights, discussion groups and more (541 994 5597 www coastalaidsnetwork homestead com ) (7/0 4 ) North Coast P rid e N e tw o rk is a human dignity organization serving the queer community of the Columbia Pacific Regwn G ertrude's W ide monthly social mixer is every th rd Monday at Café Uniontown (5 3 0-930 pm 231 W M am e Drive. Astoria 503-338-0161 ncpnG paahercom ) (7/04) Southern Oregon: Community A b d ill-E llis La m bda Com m u n ity C e n te r is a social services center se rw ig gay. lesbian bi and trans individuals (Suite 112. 208 Oak S t. Ashland Making address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 541 48 8 6 9 9 0 www a b d e ts org.) (7/0 4 ) Chrysalis provides support and education for people involved and interested n the southern Oregon trans community (7 pm second Saturday A txM Flks Lambda Community Center. Sake 112. 208 Oak St.. Ashland Making address PO Box 1793. Klamath Fats. OR 97601 541 4886990 www chrysaks4tg co m ) (7/0 4 ) Oregon W om en's Land (O W L) Farm a rustic. beautiful lesbian land for women near Canyonvrfle. 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 orR ae 5 4 1 6 4 8 2 5 6 5 )0 /0 4 ) Rogue Vaftey Parents, FamSes and Friends o f Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) prowdes support, educa tion and advocacy (541 4881142 or 541 5 1 2 0 3 2 6 )0 /0 4 ) Willamette Valley: Community Men's Discussion Group for all gay. bi or question ing 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 ) t 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 Manon S t NE Making address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503-897-2524 ) 0 /0 4 ) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advo cacy in Eugene (6 45-8 45 pm third Monday Fust Congregational Church. 1050 E 23rd Ave 541 -302-4422. 7(7/04) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Schools and Youth Team provides informa tion, training, networking and advocacy to make schools safe and fair for ad. regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity (541 242-2746) (7/04) Q: A Queer Resource for Social Change aims to create a queer and progressive community center in Eugene Up to date calendar of queer events m Eugene/Spnngfield (www qcenter o rg ) (7/05) Queer Men's Group meets weekly at University of Oregon s Erb Memorial Union in Eugene Confidential and supportive (5 pm Sunday Suite 34. 1222 E 13th Ave Michael IgbtqaGgladstone uoregonedu) (7/04) U niversity of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Queer Alliance meets weekly while term is in session in Erb Memonal Union for inform ation and socializing (6 pm Wednesday Suite 34 1222 E 13th Ave M ichael IgbtqaGgiadstone uoregon e d u ) (7/04) 29
