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outreach AIDS & HIV Metro: AIDS & HIV CAlttAsslst pays.for health insurance premiums, pre- scnption drugs and insurance plan co-payments and deductfctes tor efigtbta people with HIV/AIDS. Program ei the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Ryan WNte CARE Act (8 am-5 pm Monday-Frida? 503-731-4029 or 800-8052313. w,vw healthoregonixg.) G/05) Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV prevention, supports people with HIV and their families and advocates for sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and local levels Spanisli-language assistance avaiWe (620 SW fifth Ave. 4300. 503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437.) 11/OS) Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) pro vides haircuts, massages, hotoy tinners, spiritual direct-on. pastoral counseling, funeral services, memori als and family grief work, free and open to aU people fiv mg with HIV. (503-963-8102)11/05) Clackamas County Puhtic Health offers anony mous and confidential W testing and counseling to everyone No needtesi Free condoms! Cai! for sched uled and walk-in testing times (Oregon City 503-655-8471. Sandy 503-722-6660.) (7/05) Columbia County Public Health offers anony mous and confidential fW testing. counseling and case management to anyone. Se habte esparto! We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materials and free condoms (503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870.)V/05) Daily Broad Express provides home delivery of high -quality meals to HF/-positive individuals h need Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime (Mara 503-460-3822.) (1/05) Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to those with FSV, including 724iour food boxes, entertainment, pet care, clothing, household goods and cremations (503-349-4699. www friendep- wa.org )(7/05) Health, Education. AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HV testing. CaB for a free packet of information. (503-227-2339 bwportGcxncast <iet) (1705) recreational activities, massage and ham.ute Volunteers «sited to «quire anytime. (9 am-3 pm Monday Friday 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503-460-3822.) £7/05) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and south west Washington's only network of integrated health C8re and housing services for people with AIDS To vol unteer. contact Kathryn Stebert. (503-234-0175 www ourhouseofportland.org.) D, /OS) Partnership Project provides case management and service access for people living wife HfV/A!DS. includ ing help with coordinating a variety of services and behavior change counseling to motivate people to pro tect their partners and themselves, (intake line 503517-3590. Prevention program Kurt a Maria 503-230 1202 or 877-795-7700) 01/05) The Pink Unh. a group for HIV-positive gay and bi men. meets weekly at Cascade AIDS Project for movies, dinner and other soc»l and educational events. (6 pm Wednesday. Suite 300. 620 SW fifth Ave. Michael 503-223-5907. ext. 213. pxsdirik9cascarieevds.org) Portland Area HIV Services Planning Counci I la a county decision-making body that Identifies services needed for people living with HIV/AOS and allocates federal funds tmnuafiy in a six-county area. Need volun teers from a8 walks of life (20 NE 10th Ave.. Second Floor 3653 SE 34th Ave. 503-988-3030. ext 25703 www.htvportfand.org )(l/05) The Positive Direction Series offers hie ikffi work shops to people living with WV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project. Topics include employment parenting, health, women’s self-image and sexi «Sty. budgeting and tenant education. (Dawn Thompson 503223-5907. ext 203. www.casead8afds.org) (7/05) Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alternative health care, nutrition class es. support groups and recreational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dymg especially those living with HW/AIDS or cancer. (2100 SE Belmont St 503-238-5203 pquest@qwast.net) (7/05) HIV Day Center offer*, hot meals, counsefing. laun dry facUitfes, clothing, showers and hygiene suppfies, computers with Internet access. phoie3. mail drop. COMMUNITY Metro: General Babbie-On Toastmasters meets at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland to develop public speak ing, communication and leadership skills, including giving prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running effective meetings. (430 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway 503-330-2706 babbleon freetoasthost org) (7705) • Deaf A Hearing OUT Reach (DHOR) is a non profit organization dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and alites. Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community resources (503-517 8880 TTY/voice infoGdhor org wwwdhor org.) (7/05) Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organiza tions and individuals working to enhance the lives of older members of foe sexual minorities community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development. Activities include sensitivity training, housing directory, recreational activities, information and assistance (35 pm first Wednesday 1737 NW 26th Ave Kevin 503-224 2640 ) (7705) Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by gays and lesbians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all people Equity has distributed more than $1.75 million in grants arid scholarships throughout Oregon. (503231 5759 www equityfoundation org) (7/05) It's My Pleasure offers a wide array of services to the community including books, gifts, workshops, a resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free lesbian dating service. (3106 NE 64th Ave.. Portland. 9 OR 97213 503 280-8080 )11 IOS) KBOO-FM's Out Loud queer news and public affairs show, featuring local guests and announcements, airs second and fourth Tuesdays This Way Out the international queer show, airs on first, third and fifth Tuesdays (6 pm 90 7 FM Portland. 91 9 FM Hood River. 100 7 FM Willamette Valley wwwkboo fm kboooutioudOyahoo com) (7/05) Lesbian Community Project builds community and organizes for justice among lesbians and our 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 Marling address PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 5032270605 )11/05) serving low «come individuals with HiV/A!DS who need assistance with personal care mobility, mediations or drug/alcohol mental health support (4764 SE Logos Road. MWvaukie. 503 7864829. Volunteers call 503-234-0175.) 11/05) southern Oregon coast. (Brookings 3-5 pm. 425 Mill Beach Road. Gold Beach: 68 pm. 94235 Moore St. Port Orford: Noon-2 pm. 1403 Oregon St 541-440-2761) (7 fOSi Washington: AIDS & HIV tomers. Also provides educational materials, referrals. HV testing and condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday. 1X2 Ninth Are.. Longview. 360-414-5599 J The Washington State Department of Health HIV/AIDS Hotflne offers «valuable InfornWion and proMdeirefer rals to various seraices. (800-272-2437 W05) Washington County Health Department pro vides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at community health clinics in Beaverton and Tigard. (Beaverton. 530-730pm Monday. 12550 SW Second St Trgard; 5-30-7-X pm Thursday. 15296SW Royalty Paricway 503-8464965.) (7/05) Choices is a free, confidential support program for Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV Clark County Health Department offers free Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) 1« dedicated to human dignity and preventing HIV by building community in Lincoln and Tillamook counties through education, cutreach. Boc«i and support services. Free and anony mous ffiV testing by appointment. (3128 NE Highway 101 »202. Lincoln City. OR 97367 541-994 5597 canoffice@earthiink net www.coastalaidsnelwork homesteadcom.) (7/05) people with HIV and hepatitis C who have substance abuse and/or mental health problems Talk to others with similar issues tn a caring, nonjudgmental environ ment. Individual and group sessions and case manage ment available (Catherine 360-7593436.) (7/05) rapid and oral sample W tests for gay and bi men every Thursday. (5-6:30. 3701 E Fourth Pkxn BM . Vancouver. 360-397-8098.) The HIV and AIDS Case Managerrierit Program assists individuals living with MV/AIDS to access community and liealth services. (9 am-noon and 14 pm Monday-fiidav. 3 60-693-4219.) Cowlitz County Health Department offers free hepatitis A and B immunization for needle exchange cus- Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education, prevention, client services and health care. Registered nw se and Spanish language available Free ora! swab HV testing for men 5-8 pm Tuesdays—get $10 or a free bcltie of lube when you return for your results. (1966 Gvden Ave . Eugene. 541-342-5088. m$m@hivatltance.org.) (7/05) Valley AIDS Information Network s 24-hour hot line provides HIV/Aff)S. hepatitis and STD «formation support and referrals English hot fine: Engfieh and I * Spanish materials for health fairs and pubic event». Speaker for schools, recovery and adult groups, (POBox971. CorvtOis. OR97339 541 752-6322or 800-588 2437)0105) Family Resource Center « Reedsport offers free FSV testing eveiy last Thursday of the month (3-6 pm. 5St John Way 541-440-2761.>01/05) South Coast Hospice Bereavement Center offers free HIV testing every second Thursday of foe month (3-6 pm 1610 Thompson Road 541940-2761) Southern Coos Specialty Clinic « Bandon offers free HIV testing every fourth Saturday of the month. (lOam-lpm. 913SE11th St. 541 440-2761) (7/05) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living provides support services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Hamey. Malheur. Baker. Gilliam. Grant. Union. Wallowa. Wt<eeie*. Umatilla and Morrow coun ties. (541 -889-3119 or 866-248-8369 eod@eocil. oig. www eoeil org.) (7/05) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (QLAND) an HIV/STD prevention organization, pro vides resources and referrals on men’s health chal lenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and other events promoting wefiness and intimacy (503-223-8822. info@cfand.org. wwwqtand.org) (7/05) The Research & Education Group provides Multnomah County Health Department’s HIV Community Test Site offers confidential testing by appointment with or without your name. Some walk-in testing Sliding-sr ale fee. Se habla esparto!; other inter pretation by appointment (9 am-4-45 pm Monday-Friday except 12304 45pm Wednesday 426 SWStark St.. Sixth Floor. 503-988-3775.) 11/05) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home access to ffiV/ADS research trials of new drags and therapies for people In Oregon and southwest Washington. (1650 NW Naitn Parkway If 185. 503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428 mgmup@regorg www mg.org.) 11/06) The Risk Reduction Zor.e. a program of Outside in. provides a queer safe space that offers FflV, hepatitis C and STD prevention programs; Internet resources, peer counseling. referrals; and 3upfx>rt groups in a nonclinical setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave 503-535-3895.) (7/05) Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing. Off-site testing also available. (200 SE Third St.. Pendleton. John R 541-278-5432.) Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays « Medford. (6 pm. 1501 W Main St Bf» Coyne 541-772-1777.I01/05) Douglas County HIV Resource Center offers free HIV testing and needle exchange and a gay HIV positive support group second and fourth Thursdays in Roseburg. (11 am-12:30 pm support group. 832 Highland St 541-440-2761. 7(7/05) Curry County Public Health Department offers free HIV testing every fourth Friday of the month on the Love Makes a Family -s an international organiza tion that provides a public voice for lesbian, gay, bi and trans headed families. Your membership supports queer parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal rights for all couples (503-228-3892 www. Im family org.) (7/05) veterans seivices. (503-242-3585. groups yahoo com/group/vfhr) 11/05) Willy Loman stands at the threshold of an empty life full of broken dreams in Arthur Miller's timeless American classic Death of a Salesman through Feb. 27 at Artists Rep The Dads Group is a social support group for gay. socializing, 6 30 pm meeting 469 NW Wall St. 541-317-2334)11/05) Metro: Political bi. trans or questioning men who are dads or want to be dads Meets 7-9 pm first Tuesdays and third Wednesdays (Mike 503-236-8339 or Terry 503-697 7004 www thedadsgroup com.) 11 /05) Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) the state s largest Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership apply in person and bring $60 cash to the first floor of foe Multnomah County offices. (8 am- 4 45 pm Monday-Friday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503 988-3027)11/05) grassroots queer rights political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 503-222-6151 www basicrights. org.) (7/05) Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for support, information and advocacy Attendance is confidential (7 pm 541-298-8383 )11/05) members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Christ (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way 503-357-2442 fgpftagQao! com.) 11 /05) Southern Oregon: Community Queer-frierxty Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at TuHy's Coffee. (11 am 935 NE Broadway nwvp&teleport com. www peaceveterans org.) 11/OS) OLOC (Old Lesbians Organizing for Change), provides 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) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of foe AFL CIO that lets union members rally support for gay. lesbian, bi and trans issues and lets foe queer community support workplace rights and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97206 503-5162498 )11/05) Pride Northwest, a nonprofit, volunteer-run organiza tion, produces Portland’s Pride festival and parade every Father s Day weekend (503-2959788 mfo@pndenw org www pridenw.org ) 11 /OS) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARD is laying the groundwork for future gay and lesbian senior housing in foe Portland area Call to join a committee (503-224-8881 www sharepdx org.) (7/05) The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and foe Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between foe queer com munity and law enforcement agencies. (Noon-130pm 1111 SW Second Ave »1526 503-823-0027 )11/05) The Trans/ldentity Resource Centre a service of Outside In, provides arts programming, peer education and counseling, referrals, community outreach, HIV. Hepatitis C and STD testing and prevention, needle exchange and additional resources for trans folk and people in gender transition (11 am-6 pm Tuesday Thursday 1030 SW 13th Ave 503535-3895) (7/05) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based group of GLBT war veterans and fnends offering mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing lesbians 60 and older the chance to meet like-minded women m our common straggle to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of play ing and working together. ( 1 pm second Wednesday 503-2863575)11/05) Hambleton Project offers networking and direct sup port services to lesbians with cancer and other life threatening conditions. (503 335-6591) (7/05) 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)11 /05) Radical Women are active in foe struggle against big otry and exploitation Call us to get involved! (7 pm sec ond Wednesday 819 N Killmgsworth St 503-240-4462 rwpdx&gcorg.) (7/05) Metro: Professional OEA (Oregon Education Association) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus is an organization for educators that works to protect foe rights and interests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students (503-2462073 oregonglc@care2 com www geocities, com/oregonglc) 11/05) Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in foe trades and educates girls and women about construction careers Monthly meetings 6 pm third Thursdays (1714 NE Alberta St 5033358200 www tradeswomen net.) (7/05) Metro: Support Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy orga nization for African American gay and bisexual men and their families living in the Portland metro area that spon sors activities and an HIV prevention program (503-417-7991 mfoQbrotobropdx org www brotobropdx org 7(7/05) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with foe challenges of living with mul tiple sclerosis (6 30-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503-223-9511 )(7/05) 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 nwgaQnwgapdx com www nwgapdx com) (7/05) Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 503-232- 7676 www pfiagpdx org) 11/05) TransFamilies i$ a support group for the family and friends of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ. (1126 SW Park Ave 503-228 7219 )11/05) Uncoupling Group for Women of all orientations experiencing foe loss of a love relationshp Ongoing meet mgs held « Southeast Portland Wheelchair accessible (Shan 503- 753- 7307 uncoupbiggmupOaol com) 11/05) Central Oregon: Community Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memonal Church « Oregon City (79 pm 710 Sixth St 503 998 1450 www clackamaspfiagorg) (7/05) Central Oregon Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every sec ond Monday of foe month at Tnnity Episcopal Church « Bend for support, education and advocacy (6 pm Mid-Columbia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on foe Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center is a social services center serving gay. lesbian, tx and trans individuals (Suite 112. 208 Oak St.. Ashland Mailing address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 541-488-6990 www abdellis org) 11 /05) Oregon Women's Land (OWL) Farm a rustic, beautiful lesbian land for women near Canyonville, 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 or Rae 541 643 2565 )11 /05) Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (541 488 1142 or 541 -512-0326)11 /05) Willamette Valley: Community Gay & Bisexual Men's Group meets every Wednesday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 NW Monroe Ave 541-752 2491 )11/05) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians snd Gays (PFLAG) meets every third Wednesday at First Congregational Church in Salem to provide support, education and advocacy (7 9 pm 700 Manon St NE Mailing address PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 5038972524 or 503 393 9668 ) (7/05) Q: A Queer Resource for Social Change aims to create a queer and progressive community center« Eugene Up to date calendar of queer events « Eugene/Spnngfreid (www qcenter org) (7/05) University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Queer Alliance meets weekly while term is « session « Erb Memonal Union for information, activism and socializing (6 pm Tuesday 1222 E 13th Ave »34 Crystal and Johnny lgbtqa@gladstone uoregon edu gladstone uoregonedu/-lgbtqa) (7/05) .