august 19. 2Q05
six county area Need volunteers from all walks of
life (20 NE 10th Ave.. Second Floor 3653 SE 34th
Ave 503 9883030. ext 25703
www.hivportland.org.)
AIDS & HIV
causation and HIV testing. Call for a free packet of
information (503-227-2339. bwport@comcast net)
Metro: AIDS & HIV
Multnomah County Health Department's HIV
Community Test Site offers confidential testing
CAREAssist pays for health insurance premiums,
by appointment with or without your name Some
walk-in testing Sliding-scale fee. Se habia espariol;
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 9683775.)
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.)
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
(Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave 503-223-5907.
Oregon AIDS Hotline 800-777-2437)
HIV Day Center offers hot meals,
counseling, 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 )
Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT)
The Link, a group for HIV-positive
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.)
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 503223-5907
thehnk&cascadeaids. org.)
Clackamas County Public Health offers
anonymous and confidential HIV testing and
counseling to everyone. No needles1 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 habia espariol
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
offers information about alternative views of AIDS
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
(4:15 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
503-2242640)
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 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
Thia 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
Multnomah County offers free
HIV rapid testing to gay, bi and trans guys. Se habia
espariol. (5-715 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.
(503-234-0175. www.ourhouseofportiand.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
line: 503-517-3590 Prevention program: Kurt or
Maria 503-230-1202 or 877- 795- 7700.)
Portland Arsa 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
The Research A Education Group provides
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® 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 in a nonclinical setting (1030 SW 13th Ave.
5035353895.)
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 MUI Beach Road. Gold Beach 6-8 pm.
94235 Moore St. Port Orford Noon 2 pm.
1403 Oregon St 541-440-2761.)
Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) is dedicated to
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.)
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)
South Coast Hospice Bereavement Center
offers free HIV testing every second Thursday of the
month. (3-6 pm 1610 Thompson Road
541440-2761.)
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 Irving
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.eocilorg.)
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
in Medford. (6 pm 1501 W Main St. Bit Coyne
541-772-1777.)
home serving low-income individuals with HIV/AIDS
who need assistance with personal care, mobility,
Douglas County HIV Resource Center offers
free HIV testing and needle exchange and a gay HIV
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. info@brotobropdx org.
www brotobropdx 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 rights and respect on the
job. (PO Box 4731. Portland. OR
97208 503-516 2498 )
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.)
The Dads Group is a 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.)
Pride Northwest a nonprofit,
volunteer-run organization,
produces Portland's Pride festival
and parade every Father’s Day
weekend (503-295 9788
info@pridenw. org.
www pndenw org.)
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.)
Senior Housing and
Retirement Enterprises
(SHARD is laying the groundwork
Hambleton Project offers networking and direct
support services to lesbians with cancer and other
life-threatening conditions (503-335-6591.)
for future gay 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 Sheriff'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 41526
5038230027)
Washington County Health Department
Swan House is a specialized adult foster care
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.)
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)
Gay actor Gary Norman (right) stars in Theatre
Vertigo's dark comedy The Flu Season Aug. 26
Sept. 24.
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 (503-228 3892 www Imfamily org )
Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based
group of queer war veterans and fnends offenng
mutual support, social activities and assistance in
accessing veterans services. (503 242 3585
groups yahoo, com/group/vfhr )
Queer friendly Northwest Veterans for Peace
meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee (11 am 935 NE
Broadway nwvp&teleport com
www peaceveterans org)
HIV/STD
prevention
organization,
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@qiand.org
www qland.org.)
Veteran Oregon artist Tom Hardy
is on display through Aug. 27 at
Mark Woolley Gallery.
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 discnmination through election activities
(PO Box 40625. Portland OR 97240
503-222-6151 www basKrights org)
Oto 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
(7 pm second Wednesday 819 N Killingsworth St
503 2404462 rwpdx@igc org )
Metro: Professional
Oregon Education Association (OEA) Croy,
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 n the trades and educates girts and women
about construction careers Contact for meeting
info (1714 NE Alberta St 503 335 8200
www tradeswomen net.)
positive support group second and fourth Thursdays
m Roseburg (11 am-12 30 pm support group 832
Highland St 541 440 2761.)
provides free needle free HIV testing services for
gay and tx men at community health clinics m
Beaverton and Tigard (Beaverton: 530-7 30 pm
Monday. 12550 SW Second St. Tigard:
530-7.30pm Thursday. 15296 SWRoyalty
Parkway 503-8464965.)
Project Quest Integrative Health Center
offers conventional and alternative health care,
nutntion 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)
Queer Love
Action Network
for Discovery
(Q-LAND) an
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 1030SW
13th Ave. 503 535 3895 )
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.)
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.)
medications or drug/alcohol mental health support
(4764 SE Logos Road. Milwaukie 503 786-4829
Volunteers call 503 234-0175.)
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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
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. (Cathenne 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-Friday.
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.
(2-4 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@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)
meets every second Monday of the month at Tnnity
Episcopal Church in Bend for support, education and
advocacy (6 pm socializing. 6 30 pm meeting
469 NW Wall St 541 3172334 )
Mid Columbia Parente, 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
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)
Josephine County Parente, Families and
Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
meets the first Tuesday of each month in Grants
Pass. (7 pm 229 SW G St 541-474 6411.)
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
Gay & Bisexual Men's Group meets every
Wednesday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 NW Monroe
Ave 541-752-2491)
and support group for individuals desinng to explore
and express another gender (PO Box 4928.
Portland. OR 97208 4928 503 533 8787.
nwga@nwgapdx com www nwgapdx com.)
aims to create a queer and progressive community
center in Eugene Up-to-date calendar of queer
events in Eugene/Spnngfield (www qcenter org.)
Portland Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes all to
Salem Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every third
its monthly meetings at First United Methodist
Church. (7 pm second Tuesday 1838 SW Jefferson
St 503-232-7676 wwwpflagpdx org)
Wednesday at First Congregational Church 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)
TransFamilies is a support group for the family
and fnends of transgender people Meets at First
Congregational United Church of Christ (1126 SW
Park Ave 503 228 7219)
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 uncouplinggroup@aol com)
Central Oregon: Community
Central Oregon Parente, Families and
Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)
Q: A Queer Resource for Social Change
Triangle Society of Chemeketa Community
College m 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 5 30 pm Wednesday
Room 177A. 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 (6 pm
Tuesday 1222E 13th Ave 434 Crystal and Johnny
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