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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)
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weekends.
503-s60-3822.) (7/05)
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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)