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June17. 2005 •jUSt Ollt 43 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.) AIDS & HIV Metro: AalDS & HIV CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums, offers information about alternative views of AIDS causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of information. (503 227 2339. bwport@comcast.net.) Multnomah County Health Department's HIV Community Test Site offers confidential testing 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 800-805-2313. www. healthoregon.org.) by appointment with or without your name Some walk in testing. Sbding-scale fee Se habla español, other interpretation by appointment (9 am-4 45 pm Monday-Friday except 12:304:45 pm Wednesday 426 SW Stark St. Sixth Floor 503 988 3775.) Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth 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. 5034603822) 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. »300. 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 counseling to everyone. No needles! Free condoms! Call for scheduled and walk-in testing times. (Oregon City. 503-655-8471 Sandy: 503 722-6660.) Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone. Se habla espanol We lend HIV books and videos and offer educational materials and free condoms. (503-397 4651 or 800-244-4870.) 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 fnendspwa. org.) Health. Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAD COMMUNITY Metro: General Babble-On Toastmasters meets at the Village Inn to develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills, including giving prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running effective meetings (415 pm Sunday. 1621 NE 10th Ave. 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. 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 minonties 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) Equity Foundation i s a nonprofit organization founded by gays and lesbians to build communities that embrace the dignity and worth of all people Equity has distnbuted more than $1.75 million in grants and scholarships throughout Oregon (503-231 -5759 www equityfoundation org ) KBOOFM'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@yahoocom) 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 »253. 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 voce for lesbian, gay. bi and trans headed families. Your membership supports queer parents and their children, works for safe schools and encourages equal nghts for all couples (503-228-3892 www Imfamily org ) To register your Multnomah County Domestic Partnership apply in person and bnng $60 cash to the first floor of the Multnomah County offices (8 am-4 45 pm Monday Friday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503 988 3027) Queer fnendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee. (11 am 935 NE HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, The Link, a group for HIV-positive gay And bi men, 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. thelink@cascadeaids org.) Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans guys. Se habla español (5-7:15 pm Tuesday. 5329 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd 503 988-3030 ) 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 (503-2340175 www ourhouseofportland org.) Partnership Project provides case management and 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 kne: 503-517-3590 Prevention program: Kurt or Maria 503-230-1202 or 877 795-7700.) Beaverton and Tigard. (Beaverton: 5.30-730pm Monday. 12550 SW Second St. Tigard: 5.30-7:30pm Thursday. 15296 SWRoyalty Parkway 503 846-4965.) Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers conventional and alternative health care, nutation 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-345 pm every first and third Monday. (2100 SE Belmont St. 503-238-5203. pquest@qwest net.) Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) is dedicated to Queer Love Action Network for Discovery (Q LAND) an HIV/STD prevention organization, Family Resource Center in Reedsport offers free HIV testing every last Thursday of the month. (3 6 pm. 5 St John Way 541-4402761) 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.) The Research & Education Group provides access to HIV/AIDS research tnals of new drugs and therapies for people in Oregon and southwest Washington. (1650 NW Naito Parkway »185. 503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428 regroup@reg org. wwwreg.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 in a nonclinical setting. (1030 SW 13th Ave. 503-5353895.) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care 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 »202. Lincoln City, OR 97367. 541-994-5597 canoffice6earthlinknet www coastalaidsnetwork.homestead.com.) South Coast Hospice Bereavement Center offers free HIV testing every second Thursday of the month (3-6 pm. 1610 Thompson Road. 541 4402761.) Southern Coos Specialty Clinic in Bandon offers free HIV testing every fourth Saturday of the month. (10 am-1 pm. 913 SE 11th St. 541-440-2761.) Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIV 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 866-248-8369 eocil@eocil.org. www.eocil.org.) home serving low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS who need assistance with personal care, mobility, medications or drug/alcohol mental health support. (4764 SELogus Road. Milwaukie 503-786 4829. Volunteers call 503 234-0175 ) Umatilla County Health Department offers free information and testing. Off-site testing also available. (200 SE Third St. Pendleton John R. 541-278-5432.) Washington County Health Department Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at community health clinics in HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays in Medford. X6pm 1501 W Main St Bill Coyne 541 772-1777.) Portland Area HIV Services Planning Council is a county decision-making body that Douglas County HIV Resource Center offers 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.) free HIV testing and needle exchange and a gay HIV positive support group second and fourth Thursdays in Roseburg. Broadway nwvp@teleport com. www peaceveterans org.) 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 ) 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.) Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL-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 5035162498) 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 fgpHag@aol com) Pride Northwest a nonprofit, volunteer-run organization, produces Portland's Pnde festival and parade every Father's Day weekend. (503 295 9788 mfo@pndenw org www pndenw org.) Senior Housing and Retirement Enterprises (SHARE) is laying the groundwork for future gay Hambleton Project offers networking and direct support services to lesbians with cancer and other life threatening conditions (503 335-6591) and lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to join a committee (503-224 8881 www. sharepdx org ) 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-1:30 pm 1111 SW Second Ave »1526 5038230027 ) 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-6pm Tuesday-Thursday 1030SW 13th,Ave 503 535 3895 ) Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland-based group of GLBT war veterans and friends offenng mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans services (503-242 3585 groups yahoo com/group/vfhr ) Metro: Political Basic Rights Oregon (BRO) the state's largest grassroots queer nghts political organization, lobbies the Legislature, educates the public and works to end discnminatxxi through election activities (PO Box 40625. Portland. OR 97240 503-222-6151 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 ageism, to share mutual interests and to experience the joy of playing and working together (1 pm second Wednesday 503 286-3575.) Radical Women are active m the struggle against bigotry and exploitation Call us to get involved1 Thea Austin performs June 18 at the first-ever Pride Warehouse Block Party. (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 is an organization for educators that works to protect the nghts and interests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans teachers and students (503-246-2073. oregonglc@care2 com wwwgeocities.com/oregonglc .) Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of women in the trades and educates girls and women about construction careers Contact for meeting info. (1714 NE Alberta St 503 3358200 www tradeswomen net.) Metro: Support Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy organization for African American 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@brotobropdx org 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 clackamaspHag org ) The Dads Group is a social support group for 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 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 abuse and/or mental health problems Talk to others with similar issues in a canng, nonjudgmental environment. Individual and group sessions and case management available. (Catherine 360 759-3436 ) Clark County Health Department offers free 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 Monday-Fnday 360-693-4219.) Cowlitz County Health Department offers free 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. 360-414-5599.) 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@hrvalhance 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 800-5882437.) 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, 6 30 pm meeting 469 NW Wall St 541-317-2334 ) MidColumbia 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) Southern Oregon: Community Abditl-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 541 512-0326) Willamette Valley: Community 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 503 223 9511.) Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social and support group for individuals desmng to explore and express another gender (PO Box 4928. Portland. OR 97208 4928 503 533 8787 nwga@nwgapdx com www nwgapdx com ) Portland Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to 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: PO Box 121. Gates. OR 97346 503 897 2524 or 503-393 9668) Q: A Queer Resource for Social Change its monthly meetings at First United Methodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson St 503-232-7676 www pflagpdx org ) aims to create a queer and progressive community center in Eugene Up to date calendar of queer events in Eugcne/Spnngfield (www qcenter org.) TransFamilies is a support group for the family Triangle Society of Chemeketa Community College in Salem offers a fun and safe environment and fnends of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ. (1126 SW Park Ave 5032287219) Uncoupling Group for Women of all onentations experiencing the loss of a love relationship Ongoing meetings held in Southeast Portland Wheelchair accessible (Shari 503- 753 7307 uncoupltnggroup@aol com ) Central Oregon: Community Central Oregon Parents, Families and to interact with queer and queer fnendly students, staff, faculty and community members at the Multicultural Center (4 5 30 pm Wednesday Room 17 7A. Building 2. 4000 Lancaster Drive NE 503-399 5116 wcollin3@cp chemeketa edu.) University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Queer Alliance meets weekly while term is in session in Erb Memorial Union for information, activism and socializing (6pm Tuesday 1222E 13th Ave »34 Crystal and Johnny lgbtqa@gladstone uoregon edu gladstone uoregon edu/lgbtqa)
