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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)