Image provided by: University of Oregon Libraries; Eugene, OR
About Just out. (Portland, OR) 1983-2013 | View Entire Issue (May 6, 2005)
information about alternative views of AMDS causation and HV testing Call for a free packet of information. (503-227-2339 bwport^comcaat net.) Metro: AIDS & HIV CAREAssiet pays for health Insurance premiums, prescription drugs and insurance plan copayments 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 800-8052313 www.healthoregon.org) Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and adults about HIV prevention, supports people with HfV and their families and advocates for sound HIV policy and legislation on the national, state and local levels Spanish-tenguage assistance available (620 SW Fifth Ave. 4300 503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777 2437.) Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) provides haircuts, massages. holiday dinners, spiritual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memorials and family gnef work. Free and open to all people living with HIV. (503-963 8102) Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counsel» ig to everyone. No needles' Free condoms! Can for scheduled and walk in testing times (Oregon City. 503-655-8471 Sand? 503-722-6660) Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HlV testing, counseling and case management to anyone. Se habla español We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational matenals and free condoms. (503-3974651 or Multnomah County Health Department’s HIV Community Test Sita offers confidential testing by appointment with or without your name Some walk m 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.) HIV Day Canter offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, clothing, stiowers and hygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recieational activities, massage and haircuts Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday. 2941 NE Ainsworth St 503460-3822) Our House of Portland provides Oregon and southwest Washington's only network of Integrated health care and housing services for people with AMDS To volunteer, contact Kathryn Siebert (503-234-0175. www.ourhouseofportland.org) Partnership Project provides case management and service access for people living with HIV/AMDS. 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 Mana 503-230-1202 or 877- 795-7700.) Pink Link, a group for HIV-positive gay arid bi men. Project Quest Intapnrtive 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 5032385203 pquest9qwest.net.) Tigard (Beaverton: 5 30-7 30 pm Monday. 12550 SW Second St Tigard: 5:3O-7:X)pm Thursday. 15296 SW Royalty Parkway 503-8464965) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) is dedicated to human dignity end 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 canofhce^earthhnk net www coastaMenetwork homestead com.) Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q-LAND) an HIV/STD prevention organization, prowdes resources and referrals on men’s health cfiafenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon and other events promoting weltnees and Intimacy. (503-223-8822 infoOqtand org www qland.org) The Research t Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research tnal3 of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington. (1650 NW N3ito Parkway 4185. 503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428. regroup9reg.org www reg.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; referrals; and support groups m a noncfintcal setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave 503-5353895 ) Friend« 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 (HEAD offers •: O.; / x ¿x -x•■■■ ■ \ ' ■■ x SR® ? ' Washington: AIDS & HIV South Coast Hospice Bereavement Center Clark County Health Department offers free offers free HIV testing every second Thursday of the month. (3-6 pm 1610 Thompson Road 541-440-2761.) rapid and oral sample HIV tests for gay and bi men every Thursday. (5-6:30. 3701 E Fourth Plant Bvd.. 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 Monday Friday 360-6934219.) Southern Coos Specialty Clinic in Bandon offers free HIV testing every fourth Saturday of the month. (10 am 1 pm 913 SE 11th St 541440-2761) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living serving low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility. medications or drug/alcohol mental health support (4764 SE Logos Road. Milwaukie. 503 786-4829 Volunteers call 503234-0175.) provides support services to people hving with HIV/AIDS In Harney. Malheur. Beker. G®am. Grant. Union. Wallowa. Wheeler. Umatilla and Morrow counties (541-889-3119 or 866248 8369 eoa!9eocil org. www eocil org.) Washington County Health Department Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing. Off-site testing also available. (200 SE Third St.. Pendleton John R 541-2785432 ) 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 503-2235907. pinklink9cascadeaids.org ) Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council high-quality meals to fW-positive individuals in need Fresh meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends. Volunteers invited to inquire anytime. (Mara 503-4603822 ) free HIV testing every fourth Friday of the month on the southern Oregon coast (Brookings 3-5 pm. 425 MiH Beach Road Gold Beach- 6-8 pm, 94235 Moore St Port Orford: Noon-2 pm, 1403 Oregon St 541-4402761) 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.) 800-244-4870.) Daily Bread Expresa provides home delivery of Curry County Public Health Dapartmant offers Choices 13 a free, confidential support program for people with HIV and hepatitis C who have substance abuse and/or mental health problems. Talk to others with simitar issues m a caring, nonjudgmental environment. Individual and group sessions and case management available. (Catherine 360-759-3436) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at community health clinics m Beaverton and Thur8tfey8 in Roseburg. (11 am-12 30 pm support group 832 Highland St. 541-440-2761.) is a county decision-making body that identifies services needed for people living with HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annually in 8 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.hrvportland.org.) HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays m Medford. (6 pm. 1501 W Main St. BM Coyne 541-772-1777.) 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&hivaHianceorg) free HIV testing and needle exchange and a gay HV- po&tive support group second and fourth The Dads Group is a of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every social support group for gay. 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.) second Monday of the month at Trinity Episcopal Church in Bend for support, education and advocacy. (6 pm socializing. 6 30 pm meeting. 469 NW Wall St. 541 317-2334.) Resource Center offers health, womens self-image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education. (Dawn Thompson 503-2235907. ext 203. www cascadeaids.org) hepatitis A and B Immunization for needle exchange customers Also provides educational materials, referrals, HIV testing and condoms. (24 pm Tuesday and Thursday. 1952 Ninth Ave. Longview 360414-5599) 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. CorvaUis. OR 97339 541-752-6322 or 800-588-2437) Douglas County HIV The Positive Direction Series offers fife skill workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS st Cascade AIDS Project Topics mdude employment parenting, Cowlitz County Health Department offers free ISg -. 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 babbleonfreetoasthostorg.) 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. info@dhor org www dhor.org.) 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 ) the first floor of the Multnomah County offices (8 am- 4 45 pm Monday-Friday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 5039883027.) Queer-fnendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully’s Coffee. (11 am. 935 NE Broadway nwvp@teleportcom. www peaceveterans.org.) CIO that lets union members rally support for gay. lesbian, bi and trans issues and lets the queer community support workplace rights and respect on the job. (PO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97208 503-5162498) 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) organization, produces Portland's Pnde festival and parade every Father’s Day weekend (503-295-9788 info@pridenw org www pridenw org.) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises 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.) 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 lesbiancommunityproiect 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. (503 228-3892 www Imfamily org ) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership apply in person and bring $60 cash to Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes Pride Northwest a nonprofit, volunteer run The Sexual Minorities Roundtable meets second Tuesdays with representatives from the Multnomah County Sheriff'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 503-8230027) The Trans/Identity 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) Queer photographer Kimberly Walker is on display this month at Café Ñola. ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of playing and working together (1 pm second Wednesday 503-2863575 ) 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 ) Metro: Professional Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus s an organization for educators that works to protect the rights and interests of gay, lesbian, tn 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 girls and women about construction careers Monthly meetings 6 pm third Thursdays (1714 NE Alberta St 503-335 8200 www tradeswomen net) Metro: Support Metro: Political 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. OR 97240 503 2226151 www basicnghts 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 Mid-Columbia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for support, information and advocacy. Attendance is confidential. (7 pm 541 298 8383) Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay and 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) •X-'./'í 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.) Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization It's My Pleasure offers a wide array of services to I 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 info&brotobropdxorg www brotobropdx org.) Hambleton Project offers networking and direct 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 503-227-0605) 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 30-8 pm third Wednesday Melissa Greeney 503223 9511) Northwest Gender Alliance is 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@nwgapdx com. www nwgapdx com) 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 541 488-6990 www abdellis org) 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 541-5120326) Willamette Valley: Community Gay & Bisexual Men's Group meets every Wednesday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 NW Monroe Ave 541 752 2491) Parente, 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 PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503 8972524 or 503393 9668) 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.) Q: A Queer Resource for Social Change urns TransFamilies 5 a support group for the family and Triangle Society of Chemeketa Community friends of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Chnst (1126 SW Park Ave 503-228 7219) College in Salem offers a fun and safe environment to interact with queer and queer friendly students, staff, faculty and community members at the Multicultural Center (4 530 pm Wednesday Room 177A. Building 2. 4000 Lancaster Drive NE 503 3995116 wcollm39cp chemeketa edu) Uncoupling Group for Women of all orientations experiencing the loss of a love relationship Ongoing meetings held in Southeast Portland Wheelchair accessible (Shan 503 753-7307 uncouphnggroup&aol com) Clackamas County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) neets every fourth Tuesday at Atkinson Memorial Church in Oregon City. (7-9 pm. 710 Sixth St. 503 998 1450 www clackamaspflag org ) Southern Oregon: Community Central Oregon: Community Central Oregon Parents, Families and Friends to create a queer and progressive community center in Eugene Up to date calendar of queer events in Eugene/Springfield (www qcenter 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 1222 E 13th Ave 434 Crystal and Johnny Igbtqa&gladstone uoregon edu gladstone uoregon edu/~lgbtqa)
