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novem be; 5 .2 0 0 4 * j U S t O U t ^g outreach & HIV Metro: A ID S & H IV C A R E A s s is t pays lor health insurance prermnns, pre scription drugs and insurance plan co-paym ents and deductibles for eligible people with H IV /A iD S Program of the Oregon Department o f Human Services and the Ryan White C A R E Act. (8 atn-5 pm Montbyfrtday 503- 731 -4029 or 800805-2313 www.heolthoregon oig.Hl/05) C a s c a d e A ID S P ro je c t (C A P ) educates youth and adults about H IV prevention, supports people with H IV and the«- families and advocates for sound H IV policy and legislation on the national, state and local levels. Spanish-language assistance available (620 S W Filth Ave. «300 503 223-5907. Oregon A D S Hothne 800-777-2437)01105) C a th o lic C h a ritie s A ID S M in is t ry C H A T ) pro vides haircuts m assages, holiday (toners. spfftuaf direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memori als and family grief w ork Pros and open to a l people ly ing with H IV i503-963-8l02.Hl/Q6) C la c k a m a s C o u n ty P o l mous and confidential J fV l everyone. N o ne atest fro s ; te d and watoin 503-655-8471 :> m ous and managementto bool® and videos am i : free condom s, fl high-quafity meats to Fresh meals deSvared weekends. 503-s60-3822.) (7/05) F rie n d s o f P e o p le assistance to thorn «Ak- boxes, enfi goods and o www frmndspwa org.HVOS) C O M M U N IT Y Metro: General B a b b le -O n Toastmasters is dedicated to develop ing public speaking, communication and leadership skills, including giving speeches, running effective meet ings and doing toasts. M eets Sundays at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland (9 am. 2400 N E Broadway 503-330-2706 babbleon freetoasthost org.) (7/05) D e a f & H e a rin g O U T Reach (DHO R) is a non profit organization dedicated to bufckng community among deaf and heanng queers and allies. Visit our Web site for programs, services events and community resources. (503-517 8880 TTY/voice mfo@dhororg www dhor org. ) (7/05) E ld e r R e so u rc e A llia n c e is a coalition of orgamza tions and individuals working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual mmonbes community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development Activities include sensitivity teaming, hous ing directory, recreational activities, «formation and assistance (3-5 pm first W ednesday 1737 N W 26th Ave Kevin 503-224 2640 ) (7/05) E q u ity F o u n d a tio n is a nonprofit organization found ed by gays and lesbians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all people Equity has distributed more than $1.75 million « grants and schol arships throughout Oregon (503231 5759 www equityfoundation org.) (7/05) It 's M y P le a su re offers a wide array of services to the community including books, grfts. w orkshops, a resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free lesbian dating service (3106 N E 64th A v e . Portland O R 97213 503 280 8080) (7/05) K B O O - F M 's O ut L o u d queer news and public affairs show, featunng local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays T h h Way O u t the «ter national queer show, airs on first, third and fifth Tuesdays (6 pm 90 7 FM Portland. 91 9 FM Hood River. 190 7 FM Willamette Valey www kboofm kboooutbud@yahoo.com.) (7/05) L e sb ia n C o m m u n ity P ro je c t buids community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our a ie s Sliding-scale membersNp is open to u! women who love women Call about events, classes, support groups, newsletter and volunteer opportunities (800 N W Sixth Ave »253 Maàng address PO Box 5931. Portland. O R 97228 9032270605 )0 /0 5 ) Love Makes a Famity is an mtemational orgamza tion that provides a pubtc v o ce for lestxan. gay. bi and trans headed families Your membersfxp supports queer parents and their children, w orks for safe schools and encourages equal rights for ai couples (503228 3892 www Imfam4y.org.) (7/05) . . To register your M iiltn n ra e h C o — ty P o m o stf c P a rtn e rsh ip apply « person and bring $60 cash to the first floor of ttie Multnomah County offices (8 am- H e a lth . E d u c a tio n . A ID S L ia is o n (H E A L ) offers «formation about alternative views of A ID S caisation and fflV testing Call for a free packet of information a canoffice@earthlmk.net. www coaatalaidsneiworkhomestead com.) (7/05) (503-227-2339. bwporti&comcast net.) (1/06) Project Topics include employment, parenting, heeith, women s self-image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education. (D am Thompson 503-223-5907. ext 203 www cascadeads.org.) (7/05) Multnomah County Health Department's H IV C o m m u n ity T e st S it e offers confidential testing by appointment with at without your name. Som e walk-m testing. Sliding-scale fee S e habla español, other inter pretation by appointment (9 am-4.45 pm Mwday-Fnday Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alternative health care, rtutntion class es. support groups and recreational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, especially those living with H IV/A ID S of cancer. 5 St John Way 541 440-2761)0/05) South Coast Hospice Bereavement Center offers free HIV testing every second Thursday of the month. except 12-30-4 4 5 pm Wednesday. 426 S W Stark St. Sixth Floor. 503-988-3775) (7/05) 12100 S E Belmont St 503-238-5203. pquest@qwest.net) (7/05) Southern C oos Specialty Clinic in Bandon offers H IV D a y C e n te r offers hot meals, counseling, laun dry facilities, clothing showers and hygiene supples, computers with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activities, m assage and haircuts Volunteers invited to inquire anytime (9 am-3 pn, Monday-Friday. 2941 N E Ainsworth St 503-460-3822.) (7/05) The Research A Education Group provides O u r H o u s e o f P o rtla n d provides Oregon and south west W ashington 's only network of integrated health c a e and housing services for people with A ID S. To vol unteer. contact Kathryn Srebert (503-234-0175. www.ourhouaeofportbndorg.) (7/05) The Risk Reduction Zone a program of Outside In. provides a queer safe space that offers HIV, hepatitis C and ST D prevention programs, Internet resources, peer counseling: referrals: and support groups m a nonctoical setting (1030 $ W 13th Ave 503-535-3895.) (7 /05) P a rt n e r sh ip P ro je c t provides case management end service access for people throughout Oregon Irving with fW /A fD S, including help with coordnafing a variety of services a id behavtQf-change counseling to motivate fW -positive imfividuate to protect their partners a id foemsetves. (Intake S m 5 0 3 5 ) 7-3590 . Prevention pro- gnam. Kurt or Maria 503-230-1202J (7/05) Sw an H o u se is a speoa& ed adult foster cane home 0 pm Wednesday Soke 306,620 SW Fifth Ave. Mfchaef503223-5907 ext. 213. pmkktkÙ : access to H fV/AlDS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest W ashington (1650 N W Naito Parkway 4185 503-229-8428 or 8008758428 regroup@reg.org www.reg.org.Hl/05) serving low-income individuals with H IV/A£)$ who need assistance with personal care, mobtHy, medications or drug/alcohoi mental health support. (4764 S E Logos www.hhrportiaad.orQ) (7105) The P o s itiv e D ire c tio n S e r ie s offers life 3kiii work shop s to people IM ng with H IV /A ID S at Cascade A ID S 4 45 pm Monday-Friday 501 S E Hawthorne B M 503 988-3027) (7/05) Queer friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tulfy's Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway nwvpQteleport. 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.oregonsafeschools.org.) (7/05) P rid e at W o rk O re g o n is a new affiliate of the AFL C IO that lets union members rally support for gay. les bian, bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace rights and respect on the job (PO Box 4731. Portland. O R 97208 503-516-2498) (7/05) P rid e N o rth w e st a nonprofit, volunteer-run organiza tion. produces Portland's Pnde festival and parade every Father's D ay weekend (503-295-9788 mfo@pndenw org. w w w pndenw.org.) (7/05) S e n io r H o u s in g a n d R e tire m e n t E n te rp rise s (S H A R E ) is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to join a committee (503-224-8881 www sharepdx org.) (7/05) The S e x u a l M in o rit ie s R o u n d ta b le meets second Tuesdays with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and the Portland Police Bureau to d iscuss and resolve issues between the queer com munity and law enforcement agencies (Noon-1 30 pm 1111 S W Second Ave 41526 503-823-0027.) (7/05) The T ra n s/ ld e n tity R e so u rc e C e n tre a service of Outside In. provides arts programming, peer education and counseling, referrals, community outreach, HIV, Hepatitis C and ST D testing and prevention, needle exchange and additional resources for trans folk and people in gender transition (I I am-6 pm Tuesday- Thursday 1030 S W 13th Ave 503-535-3895) (7/05) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based group of G LBT war veterans and fnends offenng mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans services. (503-242 3585 groups yahoo com/group/vfhr ) (7/05) W a sh in g to n C o u n ty H e a lth D e p a rtm e n t pro vides free needle-free h8V testing services for gay and bi men at community health cfttice in Beaverton and Tigard (Beaverton. 5-307-30 pm Monday. 12550 S W Second St. Tigard; 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday. 15296 SW Royalty Padway S03-8464965J C7/05> Coastal Oregon: A ID S & H IV (C A N ) is dedicated to humen égnity and preventing hflV by butktog community in Uncoln and Tiw nook counties through education, outreach, social » id support services free and enony- mous H V testing by appointment. (3128 N E Highway 101 i 202. Uncob City. O R 97367.541-994-5597 Basic Rights Oregon (BRO ) the state's largest grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities (PO Box 40625. Portland. O R 97240 503-222-6151 wwwbasKhghtsorg.) (7/05) 04.O C (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change), provides lesbians 60 and older the chance to meet like-minded women in our common struggle to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of play mg and working together (I pm second Wednesday 503-2863575) (7/05) free HIV testing every fourth Saturday of the month. (lO am -lpm 9 1 3 S E IIt h S t 541-440-2761.) (7/05) Clark County Health Department offers free rapid and oral sample F8V tests for gay and bi men every Thursday (56:30 3701 E Fourth Ptam B M . Vancouver. 360397-8098) The H IV and A ID S C ase Management Program a ssists individuals living with H IV /A ID S to access community and health services (9 am-nonn and 1-4 pm Monday-Friday 360693 4219 > Eastern Oregon: A ID S & H IV (7/05) Eastern Oregon Center for Independent L iv in g provides support services to people tying with H IV/A ID S in Harney. Malheur. Baker. Gilliam. Grant. Union. Wallowa W heel® Um atia and Morrow coun ties. (541 -889-3119 or 866248-8369. eoat@eoc4.org. Cowlitz County Health Department offers free hepatitis A and B immunization for needle exchange customers. A lso provides educational materials refer rals, F8V testing » id condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and www eo&forg.) (7/05) (7/05) U m a tilla C o u n ty H e a lth D e p a rtm e n t offers free information and testing. Off-site testing a lso available. (200 S E Third St.. Pendleton. John R. S4 1.27 8 -54 3 2.H im ) The W ashington State Department of Health H IV / A ID S H o tfln e offers invaluable information » id provides referrals to various services (B00-272-2437) (7/05) Southern Oregon: A ID S & H IV Willamette Valley: A ID S & H IV H IV P o s itiv e S u p p o rt G ro u p meets T h u rsd a y » * Medford. (6pm m i W M am St BJt Coyne M V A ffia n c e o f L a n e C o u n ty presides education. prevention, efiert eervicee » id health care Registered nurae and Spanish language evafiaWe. Free oral swab H V testing tor men 5-8 pm Tuesdays— get $ 1 0 or a free b o tte o f lube when you return for your results Thursday 1952 Nbth Ave.. Longview. 360-414-5599) 541-772-1777.) n / m * Douglas County H IV Resource Cantor offers free HiV testing » id naede exchange and a gay HIV- positive support group second and fourth Thursdays in Roseburg. (11 am-12:30 pm support qhxip 832 (1966Gordon Ave . Eugene. 541-342-5088 m sm & hw aSarKeagJ (7/05) H&ibnd $t$41-440-2761.)(?/0S> l y ^ k i A i f M t tM fln r iM fltfr m gf free H iV testing every fourth Friday of tire month OR the southern Oregon coast (Bmokmgs: 3 5 pm, 425 M i Beach Road. Gold Beach - 6 8 pm. 94235 Moore St, PortOrford. Noon-2 pm. 1403 Oregon St 541-440-2761 ) n m ----------J - w O A h m t r h r tt £R * f l v U f f» *Jl* to e provides H fV/AfDS, hepatitis » id S T D «formation, support and fotefrate. Engbsr» hot wn&i cncpt3?i and o p a n w motenaic for n e M n T»rs 8f*o puoac events Speakers for schools, recovery » id adult groups (PO Box 971. Corvallis, OR 97339. 541-7526322 or 800-5862437 W m R a d ic a l W om en are active in the struggle against big otry and exploitation Call us to get involved! (7 pm sec ond Wednesday 819 N Killmgsworth St. 503-240-4462 rwpdx@igc org.) (7/05) Metro: Professional O E A (O re g o n E d u c a tio n A ss o c ia tio n ) G ay, L e sb ia n , B ise x u a l a n d T ra n sg e n d e r C a u c u s is an organization for educators that works to protect the rights and interests of gay, lesbian, bi and trans teach ers and students (503-246-2073. oregonglc@care2 com www goocities com/oregonglc) (7/05) O re g o n T ra d e sw o m e n promotes the success of women in the trades and educates girls and women about construction careers Monthly meetings 6 pm third Thursdays (1714 N E Alberta St ‘>03-335-8200 www tradeswomen net ) (7/05) Metro: Support B ro th e r to B ro th e r i a support and advocacy orga nization for African Amencan gay and bisexual men and their families living in the Portland metro area that sponsors activities and an HIV prevention program (503-417-7991 mfo@brotobropdx org www brotobropdx org.) (7/05) C la c k a m a s C o u n ty P a re n ts, F a m ilie s a n d F rie n d s o f L e s b ia n s a n d G a y s (P F L A G ) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial Church in Oregon City (7-9 pm 710 Sixth St 503-998-1450 www ciackamaspfiag org) (7/05) T h e D a d s G ro u p 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 W ednesdays (Mike 503-236-8339 or Terry 503-697- 7004 www thedadsgroup com ) (7/05) F o re st G ro v e P a re n ts, F a m ilie s a n d F rie n d s o f L e s b ia n s a n d G a y s (P F L A G ) welcomes com munity members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Christ (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way 503-357-2442 fgpfíag@aol com.) (7/05) Metro: Political (3 6 pm 1610 Thompson Road 541-440-2761.H i m C h o ic e s is a free, confidential support program for people with H IV » id hepatitis C who have substance abuse and/or mental health problem::, Tati« to others with similar issu es m a canng, nomudgmentai environ ment Individual and group session s and case manage meet available. (Catherine 360- 759-3436 ) (7/C5) Road MJwaukm 503-786-4829. Volunteers call 503-234-0175.) (7/05) IM m iiriton f* Council is a county deciaon-maktng body that Tfyl iUçflwjlÇS services needed for people hang with W V / M )S and aiocates federal funds armualy in a ox-county area. Need volun- a teera from aH wafer of fife © O N E 10th A v e . Second fhor. 3653 S E 34th Ave 503988-3030, e xt 25703. Family Resource Center in Reedsport offers free H IV testing every last Thursday of the month (3 6 pm. Washington: A ID S & H IV PHOTO COURTESY PASHAPRODUCTIONS COM a id s H am b le to n P ro je c t offers networking and direct support services to lesbians with cancer and other life- threatening conditions (503-3355591.) (7/05) Late A w a k e n in g s i support group for lesbians who came ouHater in life, meets monthly at Outside In. (7 pm first Tuesday 1132 S W 13th Ave 4255 503 227 0605 J (7/05) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share «formation and provide support « dealing with the challenges of living with mul tiple sclerosis (630-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503-223-9511.) (7/05) Northwest Gender Alliance s a monthly social and support group for individuals desinng to explore The Know exhibits photographs by Pasha through Nov. 30 and express another gender (PO Box 4928, Portland. O R 97208-4928 503-533-8787 nwga@nwgapdx com www.nwgapdx com ) (7/05) P o rtla n d P a re n ts, F a m ilie s a n d F rie n d s o f L e s b ie n s a n d G a y s (P F L A G ) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St. 503-232-7676 w ww pftagpdxorg.) (7/05) T ra n sF a m ilie s is a support group for the family and friends of transgender people M eets at First Congregational United Church of Christ. (1126 S W Park Ave 503-228- 7219 ) (7/05) Central Oregon: Community C e n tra l O re g o n P a re n ts, F a m ilie s a n d Friends o f L e s b ia n s a n d G a y s (P F L A G ) meets every sec ond Monday of the month at Trinity Episcopal Church « Bend for support, education and advocacy (6 pm socializing. 6 30 pm meeting 469 N W Wall St 5 4 1 -317-2334) (7/05) M id -C o lu m b ia P a re n ts, F a m ilie s a n d Friends o f L e s b ia n s a n d G a y s (PFLAG) meets on the fourth W ednesday of the month in The Dalles for sup port, information and advocacy Attendance is confiden tial (7 pm 541298-8383) (1/05) Southern Oregon: Community Abdill-EHis Lambda Community Center is a social services cent® serving gay lesbian, bi and trans mdwiduals (Suite 112. 208 Oak St Ashland Maàng address PO Box 927 Ashland. O R 97520 5 4 1 4885990 www abdellis org) (7/05) O re g o n W o m e n 's L a n d (O W L ) F a rm a rustic ‘ beautiful lesbian land for women near Canyonville, pro vides a place for rest, recreation and retreat Special events and w orkshops, weekends or longer stays (Mailing address: PO Box 133. Days Creek. O R 97429 Cory or Rae 541 643 2565) (7/05) R o g u e V a lle y P a re n ts, F a m ilie s a n d F rie n d s of L e s b ia n s a n d G a y s (P F L A G ) provides support, education and advocacy (541-488 1142 or 541-512-0326 ) (7/05) Willamette Valley: Community Gay t Bisexual M en's Group meets every W ednesday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 N W Monroe Ave 541 752 2491.) (7/05) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every third W ednesday at First Congregational Church « Salem to provide support education and advocacy (7 9 pm 700 Manon St NE Making address PO Box 121. Gates. O R 97346 5036972524 or 503393 9668) (7/05) Q-. A Queer Resource for Social Change, aims to create a queer and progressive community cent® m Eugene Up to date calendar of queer events « Eugene/Spnngfield (www qcenter org ) (7/05) University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trees gaadar Queer AMance meets weekly while term is « session « Erb Memorial Union for information, activism and soaakzm q (6 pm Tuesday 1222 E l 3th Ave 434 Crystal and Johnny IgbtqaOgladstone uoregon edu gbdstone uoregon edu/-lgbtqa) (7/05)
