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33 AIDS & HIV Metro: AIDS & HIV CAREAasist pays for health tnswance premiums, prescription drugs and insurance plan co payments and deductibles for eligible people with HtV/AOS. 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.) Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) provides haircuts, massages, holiday dinners, spmtual direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memorials and family grief work Free and open to all people Irving with HIV. (503-963-8102) Clackamas County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing and counsefing to everyone. No needles! Free condoms! CaS for appointment or waJk-m testing times (Oregon City. 503-655-8471 Sandy. 503-722-6660. Molalla 503-723-2944 82nd Avenue. 503-771-7944. For more information call 503-742-5382.) Columbia County Public Health offers anonymous and confidential HIV testing, counseling and case management to anyone Se habla espanol We tend 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 causation and HIV testing. Cail for a free packet of information. (503-227-2339 bwport&comcast net.) Multnomah County Health Department’s HIV Community Teat Site offers confidential testing by appointment with or without your name. Some walk in testing Skiing-scate fee. Se habla espanol; other interpretation by appointment. (9am-445 pm Monday-Friday except 12:30-4:45 pm Wednesday. 426 SW Stark St. Sixth Floor 503-988-3775.) HIV Day Center offers hot meals, counseling, laundry facilities, clothing, showers and liygiene supplies, computers with Internet access, phones, mail drop, recreational activities, massage and haircuts Volunteers mvited to inquire anytime (9am-3pm Monday-Friday. 294I NE Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822.) 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, bt and trans guys. Se habla espanol (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 (503-234-0175. www.ourhouseofportland.org.) Partnership Project provides case management and service access for people Irving 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 Hne: 503-5173590 Prevention program Kurt or Mana 503 2301202 or 877- 795- 7700.) Washington County Health Deportment Curry County Public Health Department provides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and bi men at community health cllracs in Beaverton and Tigard (Beaverton 530-7 30 pm Monday. 12550 SW Second St Tigard 5:30- 7:30 pm Thursday. 15296 SW Royalty Parkway. 503-846-4965.) > 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) Portland Area HIV Service* Plarming Council is a county decision-making body that Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV identifies services needed for people living with HIV/AIDS and allocates federal funds annuaBy 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 wwwhivportland.org ) The Positive Direction Series offers life skill workshops to people living with HIV/AIDS at Cascade AIDS Project. Topics include employment, parentfog, health, women's 3elf-image and sexuality, budgeting and tenant education (Dawn Thompson 503-223-5907, ext 203. www.cascadeaids.org) 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 Irving 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 HIV/STD prevenhon 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@cjand 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 4185 503-229-8428 or 800-875-8428 regroup@reg. 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. 503-535-3895.) Swan House is a specialized adult foster care 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 503-7884829. Volunteers call 503-234-0175.) • 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 Sheriffs 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 503 823 0027) 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-6pm Tuesday-Thursday 1030 SW 13th Ave 503535 3895 ) COMM UNITY Metro: General Babble-On Toastmasters meets at Rose City Park United Methodist Church to develop public speaking, communication and leadership skills, including giving prepared speeches, impromptu speaking and running effective meetings (4 30 630 pm second and fourth Sunday 5830 NE Alameda St 503 3302706 babbleonfreetoasthost org) Deaf A Hearing OUT Reach (DHOR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community among deaf and heanng queers and allies Visit our Web site for programs, services, events and community resources. (503-517 8880 TTY/voice, mfo&dhor org. wwwdhor.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 503224 2640) Equity Foundation . 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) 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 kbooout!oud@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. tx 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 you' Multnomah County Domestic Partnership apply in person and bring $60 cash to the first floor of the Multnomah County offices (8 am 4 45 pm Monday-Fnday 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd 503-988 3027.) Queer fnendly Northwest Veterans for Peace meets Sundays at Tully's Coffee (11 am 935 NE Broadway nwvp&teleport com www peaceveterans org) The Oregon Safe Schools and Community Coalition seeks to create safe schools and communities for families, educators and students statewide (503-260-5792 www oregonsafeschpols 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) Pride Northwest i 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 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 10t 4202. Lincoln City. OR 97367 541 994 5597. canoffice@earthttnk net. www.coastalaidsnetworkhomestead.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 Hoepice Bereavement Center offers free HIV testing every second Thursday of tfie month. (3-6 pm. 1610 Thompson Road. 541-440-2761J Southern Coca Specialty CSrac in Bandon offers free HIV testing every fourth Saturday of the month (10 am-1 pm. 913 SE 11th St. 541-440-2761.) 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 bt men every Thursday. (5-6:30. 3701 EFourth 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. HV testing and condoms (2-4 pm Tuesday and Thursday 1952 Ninth Ave , Longview 360-414-5599.) The Washington State Department of Health Eastern Oregon: AIDS & HIVO Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living provides support services to people living with HIV/AJDS in Hamey. Malheur. Baker. Gilliam, Grant, Union. Wafiowa. Wheeler, Umatilla and Morrow counties (541 -889-3119 or 8682488369. eocil@eocH.org www.eociorg.) 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. 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-1230 pm support group 832 Highland St. 541 -440-2761.) 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@hivaUiance org.) LifeLine AIDS Project provides assistance to residents of Lincoln, Marion and Polk counties infected or affected by HIV/AIDS (503-371-4455 www. Iifelinepro/ect. org.) Valley AIDS Information Network s 24-hour hotline provides HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and STD information, support and referrals. English hot fine; English and Sfianish matenals for health fairs and piublic events Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups (PO Box 971. Corvaffis, OR 97339. 541-752-6322 or 800-588-2437.) * (SHARD is laying the groundwork for future gay Scream Club performs Oct. 8 at Crush. Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) is dedicated to Washington: AIDS & HIV Veterans for Human Rights is a Portland based group of queer war veterans and fnends offering mutual support, social activities and assistance in accessing veterans services (503 242 3585 groups yahoo com/group/vfhr ) Metro: Political area that sponsors activities and an HIV prevention program (503-417-7991 info@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 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.) Forest Grove Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) welcomes 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.) Hambleton Project offers networking and direct 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 ) 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 503227 0605) 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 basicnghts org.) 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.) Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC) provides lesbians 60 and older the chance 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) Metro: Professional meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month in The Dalles for support, information and advocacy Attendance is confidential (7 pm 541 298-8383) Josephine County Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group for 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 ) Mid Columbia Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) 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.) Basic Rights Oregon (BRO), the state's largest to meet like minded women m our common struggle to confront ageism, to share mutual interests and to expenence the joy of playing and working together (1 pm second Wednesday 503-286-3575.) advocacy. (6 pm socializing, 6.30 pm meetinci 469 NW Wall St 541-317-2334 ) . Northwest Gender Alliance is a monthly social 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 www pflagpdx org) Single Lesbian Parents invited to network with each other for activities, support, family outings, crafts, movie nights and parents night out1 (way2muchfun@aol com.) meets the first Tuesday of each month in Grants Pass (7 pm. 229SWGSt 541 4746411.) 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 Capitol Pride sponsors the annual Gay Pnde celebration in Salem (Chuck 503-363-0006 www capitolpnde org.) Gay & Bisexual Men's Group meets every Wednesday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 NW Monroe Ave 541 7522491.) Q: A Queer Resource for Social Change aims to create a queer and progressive community center in Eugene Up-to-date calendar of queer events in Eugene/Spnngfield (www qcenter org ) Salem Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every third TransFamilies is a support group for the family Monday at First Congregational Church to provide support, education and advocacy (7 pm 700 Manon St NE pflag salem&gmail com) 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/oregongfc ) and fnends of transgender people Meets at First Congregational United Church of Christ. (1126 SW Park Ave 5032287219 ) Triangle Society of Chemeketa Community College xi Salem offers a fun and safe environment 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 503 335 8200 www tradeswomen net) orientations expenencing the loss of a love relationship Ongoing meetings held m Southeast Portland Wheelchair accessible (Shan 503 753 7307 uncouphnggroupQaoi com ) Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus Metro: Support Brother to Brother s a support and advocacy organization for Afncan Amencan gay and bisexual men and their families living in the Portland metro Uncoupling Group for Women < if all Central Oregon: Community Central Oregon Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every second Monday of the month at Trinity Episcopal Church m Bend for support education and to interact with queer and queer fnendly 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 wcollm3@cp chemeketa edu ) University of Oregon's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Queer Alliance meets weekly while term is in session m Erb Memorial Union for information, activism and socializing (6 pm Tuesday 1222E 13th Ave H34 Crystal and Johnny lgbtqa@gladstone uoreqon edu gladstone uoregon edu' Igbtqa
