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aprii 1. 2005 r. jUSt OUt31 AIDS & HIV Metro: AIDS & HIV CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, prescription drugs and insurance plan co payments and deductibles for eligible people with HIV/AIDS Program of the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Ryan White CARE Act (8 am-5 pm Monday Friday. 503-731 4029 or 8008052313 www. healthoregon org.) and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of information. (503-227-2339 bwport@corncast.net.) Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Test Site >ffers confidential testing by appointment with or without your name Some walk in testing. Sliding-scale fee. Se habla español; other interpretation by appointment. (9 am-4.45 pm Monday Friday except 12 30-4 45 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St. Sixth Floor 503-988 3775) Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alternative health care, nutrition classes, support groups and recreational sports activities for people seeking a wellness focus to living and dying, especially those living with HIV/AIDS or cancer. Enjoy the relaxing and healing effects of a free reiki treatment noon 3 45 pm every first and third Monday. (2100 SE Belmont St. 503 238 5203 pquest@qwest net) Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living provides support services to people living with HIV/AIDS in Harney, Malheur, Baker, Gilliam, Grant. Union, Wallowa. Wheeler. Umatilla and Morrow counties. (541 -889 3119 or 866248-8369 eocil@eocil.org. www eocil.org.) provides resources and referrals on men's health challenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and other events promoting wellness and intimacy. (503 223 8822 info@qland.org www.qland.org.) laundry facilities, clothing, showers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503 460 3822 ) access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington. (1650 NW Naito Parkway 4185. 503 229-8428 or 800-875 8428 regroup@reg.org www reg.org.) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of integrated health care and housing services for people with AIDS To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert (503-234-0175. www. ourhouseofportland. org) The Risk Reduction Zone, a program of Outside In, provides a queer safe space that offers HIV. hepatitis C and STD prevention programs; Internet resources; peer counseling; refenals; and support groups in a nonclimcal setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-535-3895.) Partnership Project provides case management and Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home service access for people living with HIV/AIDS. including help with coordinating a variety of services and behavior-change counseling to motivate people to protect their partners and themselves. (Intake line: 503-517-3590 Prevention program: Kurt or Maria 503-230-1202or877-795 7700.) serving low income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or drug/alcohol mental health support (4764 SE Logus Hoad. Milwaukie. 503-786 4829 Volunteers call 503-234-0175.) Columbia County Public Health offers Pink Link, a group for HIV-positive gay and bi men, anonymous and confidential HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone. Se habla español. We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materials and free condoms. (503-397-4651 or 800-244 4870.) meets weekly at Cascade AIDS Project for movies, dinner and other social and educational events. (6 pm Wednesday Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave Michael 503-223-5907. pinklmk@cascadeaids.org) provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at community health clinics in Beaverton and Tigard. (Beaverton: 5 30-7:30 pm Monday. 12550 SW Second St. Tigard 5:30-7:30pm Thursday. 15296 SW Royalty Parkway 503-846-4965.) provides haircuts, massages, holiday dinners, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memorials and family grief work. Free and open to all people living with HIV. (503-963-8102.) ffers anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to everyone. No needles! Free condoms! Call for scheduled and walk-in testing times. (Oregon City: 503-655-8471 Sandy: 503-722-6660) Clackamas County Public Health Daily Bread Express provides home delivery of high-quality meals to HIV-positive individuals in need. Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (Mara 503-460-3822.) Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers assistance to those with HIV, including 72-hour food boxes, entertainment, pet care, clothing, household goods and cremations. (503-349-4699 www friendspwa. org.) Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation COMMUNITY Metro: General Babble On Toastmasters meets at Metropolitan Community Church of Portland to develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills, including giving prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running effective meetings. (4 30 pm Sunday 2400 NE Broadway 503-330-2706 babbleon freetoasthost.org) Deaf & Hearing OUT Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community among deaf and hearing queers and allies. Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community resources. (503-517-8880 TTY/voice mfo@dhor org. www dhororg ) Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organizations and individuals working to enhance the lives of older members of the sexual minorities community through education, advocacy, outreach and resource development Activities include sensitivity training, housing directory, recreational activities, information and assistance. (3-5 pm first Wednesday 1737 NW 26th Ave Kevin 503-224 2640 ) Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision-making body that identifies services needed for people living with HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annually in a six-county area. Need volunteers from all walks of life. (20 NE 10th Ave.. Second Floor 3653 SE 34th Ave. 503-988-3030. ext. 25703 www hivportland org.) The Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project..Topics include employment, parenting, health, women's self-image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education (Dawn Thompson 503-223-5907. ext. 203. www cascadeaids.org.) Pride Northwest a nonprofit, volunteer run organization, produces Portland's Pnde festival and parade every Father's Day weekend (503 295 9788 info@pndenw org. www pndenw org) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and 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 and scholarships throughout Oregon. (503-231-5759 www equityfoundation org) lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to join a committee. (503-224 8881 www sharepdx org) the community including books, gifts, workshops, a resource bulletin board, free housing listings and a free lesbian dating service (3106 NE 64th Ave. Portland. OR 97213 503 280 8080 ) 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 www kboo fm kboooutloud@yahoo com.) 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 Mailing address PO Box 5931. Portland. OR 97228 503-227-0605 www lesbiancommunityproject org) Love Makes a Family is an international organization 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 2283892 www Imfamily org) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership apply in person and bring $60 cash to The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with representatives from the Multnomah County Shenff’s Office and the Portland Police Bureau to discuss and resolve issues between the queer community and law enforcement agencies. (Noon- 130 pm 1111 SW Second Ave. 41526 503 823-0027.) 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 503 535 3895 ) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of GLBT war veterans and fnends offenng mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans services (503 242 3585 groups.yahoo com/group/vfhr) Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) the state's largest grassroots queer nghts political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discrimination through election activities. (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 503 2226151 wwwbasicrights.org.) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) provides lesbians 60 and older the chance to meet like minded women in our common struggle to confront Medford. (6 pm. 1501 W Main St Bill Coyne 541-772-1777.) 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 ) Curry County Public Health Department offers free HIV testing every fourth Friday of the month on the southern Oregon coast. (Brookings: 3-5 pm. 425 Mill Beach Road. Gold Beach 6-8 pm. 94235 Moore St. Port Orford: Noon-2 pm. 1403 Oregon St 541-440-2761.) Washington: AIDS & HIV Choices is a free, confidential support program for people with HIV and hepatitis C who have substance ffers free hepatitis A and B immunization for needle exchange ’ customers. AI sq provides educational materials, referrals. HIV testing and condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday. 1952 Ninth Ave.. Longview 360-414-5599) Cowlitz County Health Department The Washington State Department of Health HIV/AIDS Hotline offers invaluable information and provides referrals to various services. (800-272-2437.) Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education, prevention, client services and health care. Registered nurse and Spanish language available. Free oral swab HIV testing for men 5-8 pm Tuesdays—get $10 or a free bottle of lube when you return for your results. (1966 Garden Ave., Eugene 541-342 5088 msm@hivalliance. org.) Valley AIDS Information Network s 24 hour hotline provides HIV/AIDS. hepatitis and STD information, support and referrals. English hot line; English and Spanish materials for health fairs and public events. Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups. (PO Box 971. Corvallis. OR 97339. 541-752-6322 or 800 588-2437.) Family Resource Center in Reedsport offers free HIV testing every last Thursday of the month. (3-6 pm 5 St John Way 541-440-2761) Metro: Professional Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus is an organization for educators that works to protect the rights and interests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students. (503-246-2073 oregonglc@care2.com www geocities com/oregonglc) Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in the trades and educates girts and women about construction careers Monthly meetings 6 pm third Thursdays. (1714 NE Alberta St 503-335-8200 www tradeswomen net.) Metro: Support Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy organization 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@brotobropdxorg www brotobropdx org) Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial Church in Oregon City (7 9 pm 710 Sixth St 503 998 1450 www clackamaspflag org.) Judy Tallwing-McCarthey (right), the first International Ms. Leather, is the guest of honor at Oregon’s first-ever Leather Sash Bash Weekend through April 3. Northwest Gender Alliance s a monthly social and support group for individuals desiring to explore and express another gender. (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 4928 503-533-8787 nwga@nwgapdxcom www nwgapdx com.) 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 wwwpflagpdx org) friends of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Chnst. (1126 SW Park Ave 503 228 7219 ) Uncoupling Group for Women of all onentations experiencing the loss of a love relationship Ongoing meetings held in Southeast Portland Wheelchair accessible (Shan 503-753 7307 uncouplinggroup@aol com) 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 ) Central Oregon: Community Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes community members to its monthly meetings at Forest Grove United Church of Christ. (7 pm third Tuesday 2032 College Way 503 357 2442 fgpflag@aol com.) support services to lesbians with cancer and other life threatening conditions. (503-335-6591) 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 5032270605) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for lesbians and gay men meets to share information and provide support in dealing with the challenges of living with multiple sclerosis (6 308 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503 2239511.) Oregon Women's Land (OWL) Farm a rustic, beautiful lesbian land for women near Canyonville, provides 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 ) Rogue Valley Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support, education and advocacy (541 488 1142 or 541 512-0326) TransFamilies is a support group for the family and The Dads Group is a social support group for gay, Hambleton Project offers networking and direct Metro: Political HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in rapid and oral sample HIV tests for gay and bi men every Thursday (5-6:30 3701 E Fourth Plain Blvd. Vancouver 360-397 8098) The HIV and AIDS Case Management Program assists individuals living with HIV/AIDS to access community and health services (9 am-noon and 1-4 pm Mondav-Friday 360-693 4219) human dignity and preventing HIV by building community in Lincoln and Tillamook counties through education, outreach, social and support services. Free and anonymous HIV testing by appointment. (3128 NE Highway 101 4202. Lincoln City. OR 97367. 541 -994-5597 canoffice@earthlink net. www coastalaidsnetwork. homestead, com.) Radical Women are active in the struggle against bigotry and exploitation. Call us to get involved! (7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Killmgsworth St 503 240 4462 rwpdx@igc org.) CIO that lets union members rally support for gay, lesbian, bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace nghts and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97208 503 5162498) Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Clark County Health Department ¡ffers free Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) is dedicated to Queer-friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee (11 am 935 NE Broadway nwvp@teleport.com. www.peaceveterans. org.) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing. Off site testing also available (200 SE Third St. Pendleton. John R 541-278 5432.) abuse and/or mental health problems. Talk to others with similar issues in a caring, nonjudgmental environment. Individual and group sessions and case management available (Cathenne 360-759-3436 ) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of playing and working together (1 pm second Wednesday. 503 286-3575.) Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization It's My Pleasure offers a wide array of services to Washington County Health Department the first floor of the Multnomah County offices. (8 am 4 45 pm Monday Friday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 5039883027.) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create safe schools and communities for families, educators and students statewide (503-260-5792 www oregonsafeschools org) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV (Q-LAND) an HIV/STD prevention organization, The Research & Education Group provides Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) Southern Coos Specialty Clinic in Bandon offers free HIV testing every fourth Saturday of the month. (10am 1 pm 913 SE 11th St 541-440-2761) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, 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. Spanish language assistance available. (620 SW Fifth Ave 4300 503-223 5907. Oregon AIDS Hotline 800 777-2437.) South Coast Hospice Bereavement Center offers free HIV testing every second Thursday of the month. (3-6 pm. 1610 Thompson Road. 541-440-2761) Willamette Valley: Community Gay & Bisexual Men's Group meets every Wednesday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 NW Monroe Ave 541 752-2491) Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and 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: POBox 121. Gates, OR 97346 503 897 2524 or 503 393 9668) Central Oregon Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every second Monday of the month at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bend for support, education and advocacy (6 pm socializing. 630 pm meeting 469 NW Wall St 541-317 2334) Q: A Queer Resource for Social Change urns to create a queer and progressive community center in Eugene Up to date calendar of queer events in Eugene/Spnngfield (www qcenter org) Triangle Society of Chemeketa Community Mid Columbia Parents, Families and Friends College in Salem offers a fun and safe environment to of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the interact with queer and queer friendly students, staff, faculty and community members at the Multicultural Center (4-5 30 pm Wednesday Room 177A. Building 2. 4000 Lancaster Drive NE 503 3995116 fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for support, information and advocacy Attendance is confidential. (7 pm 541 298-8383) wcollin30cp chemeketa edu) Southern Oregon: Community Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center is a social services center serving gay. lesbian, bi and trans individuals (Suite 112. 208 Oak St. Ashland Mailing address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520 541 4886990 www abdelhs org ) University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Queer Alliance meets weekly while term is in session in Erb Memonal Union for information, activism and socializing (6 pm Tuesday 1222E 13th Ave 434 Crystal and Johnny lgbtqa@gladstone uoregon edu gladstone uoregon edu ' lqhtqa)
