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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)
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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)
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