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)
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