October 21.2005 • jUSt OUt 31
AIDS & HIV
Metro: AIDS & HIV
CAREAssist fiays fa health insurance premiums, pre
scription drugs and insurance plan co-payments and
deductibles fa eligible people with HIV/AIDS. Program of
the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Ryan
White CARE Act. (8 am-5 pm Monday-Fnday
503-731 -4029 or800-805-2313. wwwhealthoregon org.)
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) educates youth and
adults about HIV prevention, supports people with HIV
and their families and advocates fa sound HIV policy
and legislation on the national, state and local levels
Spanish-language assistance availabte. (Suite 300.
620 SW Fifth Ave. 503-223-5907 Oregon AIDS Hotline
800-777-2437.)
Catholic Charities AIDS Ministry (CHAT) pro
vides haircuts, massages, holiday dinners, spiritual
direction, pastoral counseling, funeral services, memori
als and family grief work. Free and open to all people liv
ing with HIV. (503-963-8102.)
Clackamas County Public Health offers anony
mous and confidential HIV testing and counseling to
everyone. No needles1 Free condoms! Call fa appoint
ment a walk-in testing times. (Oregon City:
503-6556471. Sandy. 503 722-6660 Molalla
503-723-2944. 82nd Avenue. 503-771-7944. Formore
information call 503-742-5382)
Columbia County Public Health offers anony
mous and confidential HIV testing, counseling and case
management to anyone. Se habla espahol We lend HIV
books and videos and offer educational materials and
free condoms. (503-397-4651 or 800-244-4870.)
Oaiiy Broad Express provides home delivery of high-
quality meals to MV positive individuals in need Fresh
meals delivered weekdays, frozen meals for weekends
Volunteers invited to inquire anytime (Mara 503-4603822)
Friends of People with AIDS Foundation offers
assistance to those with MV. including 72-hour food
boxes, entertainment, pet care, clothing, household goods
and cremations (5033494699 www fnendspwa.org.)
Health, Education, AIDS Liaison (HEAL) offers
information about alternative views of AIDS causation
and HIV testing. Cafi for a free packet of information.
(503-227-2339 bwportQcomcast net.)
Multnomah County Health Department's HIV
Community Test Site offers confidential testing by
appointment with or without your name. Some walk-in
testing. Sliding-scale fee. Se habla español, other inter
pretation by appointment (9 am-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, laun
dry facilities, clothing, showers and hygiene supplies,
computers with Internet access, phones, mail drop,
recreational activities, massage and haircuts. Volunteers
mvited to inquire anytime (9 am-3 pm Monday-Friday.
2941 NE Ainsworth St. 503-460-3822.)
The Link, a group for HfV-positive gay and bi men.
meets weekly at Cascade AIDS Project for movies, din
ner and other social and educational events. (6 pm
Wednesday Suite 300. 620 SW Fifth Ave. Michael
503-223-5907 thelink@cascadeatds.org.)
Multnomah County offers free HIV rapid testing to
gay. bi and trans guys Se tabla español. (5-7.15 pm
Tuesday. 5329 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
503-988-3030.)
Our House of Portland provides Oregon and south
west Washington's only network of integrated health
care and housing services for people with AIDS To vol
unteer, contact Kathryn Siebert (503-234-0175
www ourhouseofpoftland.org.)
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
503-234-0175.)
Curry County Public Health Department offers
free HIV testing every fourth Friday of the month on the
southern Oregon coast (Brookings: 35 pm. 425 MUI
Beach Road Gold Beach 6-8 pm. 94235 Moore St Port
Orford: Noon-2 pm. 1403 Oregon St. 541-440-2761.)
Partnership Project provides case management and
Washington County Health Department pro
vides free needle-free HIV testing services for gay and
bi men at community health clinics in Beaverton and
Tigard (Beaverton: 5:30-7:30pm Monday. 12550 SW
Second St. Tigard: 5:30-7:30 pm Thursday. 15296 SW
Royalty Parkway 503646-4965)
Washington: AIDS & HIV
service access for people living with HIV/AIDS, includ
ing help with coordinating a variety of services and
behavior-change counseling to motivate people to pro
tect their partners and themselves. (Intake line
503-517-3590. Prevention program Kurt or Mana
503-230-1202 or 877- 795- 7700)
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 volun
teers from all walks of fife. (20 NE 10th Ave.. Second
Floor 3653 SE 34th Ave 503-988-3030. ext 25703
www hivportland. org.)
The Positive Direction Serios offers life skill work
shops 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.)
Project Quest Integrative Health Center offers
conventional and alternative health care, nutrition
classes, support groups and recreational sports activi
ties for people seeking a wellness focus to living and
dying, especially those living with HIV/AIOS 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 prevention organization, pro
vides resources and referrals on men’s health chai
lenges and holds bar testing, touching, yoga, film salon
and other events promoting wellness and intimacy.
(503-223-8822 ¡nfo@qland org. www qland org.)
The Research & Education Group provides
access to HIV/AIDS research trials of new drugs and
therapies for people m Oregon and southwest
Washington. (1650 NW Naita Parkway 4185
503-229-8428 or 800-8758428 regroup@reg.org.
www.reg.org.)
The Risk Reduction Zone, a proyam 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.)
STEPHANIE DAVIS
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 5033302706
babbleon freetoasthost org )
Deaf * Hearing OUT Roach (DHOR) is a non
profit organization dedicated to budding community
among deaf and heanng queers and allies Visit our
Web site for programs, services, events and community
resources (503-517-8880 TTY/vorce mfo@dhor org
www dhor org)
Elder Resource Alliance is a coalition of organiza
tions 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, hous
ing directory, recreational activities, information and
assistance (35 pm first Wednesday 1737 NW 26th
Ave Kevin 503-224 2640 )
Equity Foundation is a nonprofit organization found
ed 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 (50^231-5759
www equityfoundation org.)
KBOO-FM's Out Loud queer news and public affairs
show, featunng local guests and announcements, airs
second and fourth Tuesdays This Way Out the inter
national queer show, airs on first, third and fifth
Tuesdays (6 pm 90 7 FM Portland. 91 9 FM Hood
River. 100 .7 FM Willamette VaHey www kboo fm
kboooutk>ud@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 9253 Mailing address PO Box
5931. Portland. OR 97228 503-2270605
www lesbancommumtypro/ect org)
Love Makes a Family is an international orgamza-
tion 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 Imfamilyorg.)
To register your 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
503-9883027)
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 communi
ties for families, educators and students statewide
(503 2605792 www oregonsafeschools org)
Pride at Work Oregon is a new affiliate of the AFL-
CIO that lets union members rally support for gay. les
bian, bi and trans issues and lets the queer community
support workplace nghts and respect on the job
(PO Box 4731. Portland. OR 97208 503-516-2498.)
Pride Northwest a nonprofit, volunteer run organiza
tion. produces Portland's Pride 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
lesbian senior housing in the Portland area Call to join a
committee (503-224-8881 www sharepdx org.)
The Sexual Minorities Roundtable ieets second
Tuesdays with representatives from the Multnomah
County Sheriff's Office and the Portland Police Bureau
to discuss and resolve issues between the queer com
munity and law enforcement agencies (Noon 130 pm
1111 SW Second Ave 41526 5038230027 )
The Trans/ldentity Resource Centre a service of
Outside In. provides acts 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 503535 3895)
Veterans for Human Righto is a Portland based
group of queer war veterans and fnends offering mutual
support, social activities and assistance in accessing
Clark County Health Department offers free
human dignity and preventing HIV by building community
in Lincoln and Tillamook counties through education,
outreach, social and support services. Free and anony
mous HIV testing by appointment (3128 NE Highway
101 9202. Lincoln City. OR 97367 541-994-5597
canoffice@earthHnk. net.
www.coastalaidsnetwork.homestead.com.)
rapid and oral sample HIV tests fa gay and bi men
every Thursday (56:30 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.)
Family Resource Center m Reedsport offers free
Cowlitz County Health Department offers free
hepatitis A and B immunization for needle exchange
customers Also provides educational materials, refer
rals. HIV testing and condoms. (2-4 pm Tuesday and
Thursday 1952 Ninth Ave , Longview. 360-414-5599 )
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 541-440-2761.)
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.)
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 coun
ties (541-889-3119 or 866-248-8369 eocH@eocH.org.
wwweocH.org.)
Umatilla County Health Department offers free
information and testing. Off-site testing also available.
(200 SE Third St.. Pendleton. John R 541-278-5432.)
Radical Women are active in the struggle against big
otry and exploitation Call us to get involved! (7 pm sec
ond Wednesday 819 N Killmgsworth St 503-240-4462
rwpdx@igc org)
Medford. (6 pm. 1501 W Mam St Bill Coyne
541-772-1777.)
line provides HIV/AIDS, hepatitis and STD information,
support and referrals. English hot line; English and
Spanish materials fa health fairs and public events.
Douglas County HIV Resource Center offers free
Speakers for schools, recovery and adult groups.
(PO Box 971, Corvallis. OR97339. 541-7526322 or
800-588-2437.)
Multiple Sclerosis
bians 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 desiring to
explore and express anoth
er gender (PO Box 4928.
Portland. OR 97208-4928
503533-8787
nwga@nwgapdx com.
www.nwgapdx.com.)
Julie Loyd sings Oct. 23 at Mississippi Pizza Pub.
Portland Parents,
Oregon Education Association (OEA) Gay,
United Methodist Church (7 pm second Tuesday
1838 SW Jefferson St 503 232-7676
www pflagpdx org.)
Oregon Tradeswomen promotes the success of
women in the trades and educates girls and women about
construction careers Contact fa meeting nfo (1714 NE
Alberta St 5033356200 www tradeswomen net)
Metro: Support
Brother to Brother is a support and advocacy agamza-
bon fa Afncan-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@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
wwwclackamaspHagorg)
The Dads Group is a social support group fa gay.
bi. trans a questioning men who are dads a 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 community
members to its monthly meetings at Faest Grove
United Church of Christ (7 pm third Tuesday 2032
College Way 503 357 2442 fgpflag@aol com)
(PFLAG) welcomes all to its monthly meetings at First
Single Lesbian Parents invited to network with
each other for activities, support, family outings, crafts,
movie nights and parents night out!
(way2muchfun@aol com)
TransFamilies is a support group for the family and
friends of transgender people Meets at First
Congregational United Church of Christ (1126 SW
Park Ave 503228 7219 )
Uncoupling Group for Women of all orientations
experiencing the loss of a love relationship Ongoing
meetings held in Southeast Portland Wheelchair acces
sible (Shan 503-753-7307 uncouplinggroup@aolcom)
Central Oregon: Community
Central Oregon Parents, Families and Friends
of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every sec
ond 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)
Mid Columbia Parents, Families and Friends
of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets on the
fourth Wednesday of the month m The Dalles for sup
port. information and advocacy Attendance is confiden
tial (7 pm 541 2988383)
Southern Oregon: Community
Abdill-Ellis Lambda Community Center s a
port services to lesbians with cancer and other life
threatening conditions (503 335-6591.)
social services center serving gay. lesbian, tx and trans
individuals (Suite 112. 208 Oak St. Ashland Mailing
address PO Box 927. Ashland. OR 97520
541 488 6990 www abdeihs org )
Late Awakenings, a support group fa lesbians who
Josephine County Parents, Families and
came out later m life, meets monthly at Outside In
(7 pm first Tuesday 1132 SW 13th Ave 4255
503-227-0605)
Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets
the first Tuesday of each month m Grants Pass (7 pm
229SWGSI 541-474-6411)
Hambleton Project offers networking and direct sup
LHuLinu AIDS Project provides assistance to
Valley AIDS Information Network s 24-hour hot
Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
an organization for educators that works to protect the
nghts and interests of gay. lesbian, bi and trans teach
ers and students (503 2462073
oregonglc@care2com www geocities com/oregonglc)
HIV Alliance of Lane County provides education,
prevention, client services and health care Registered
nurse and Spanish language availabte Free oral swab
HIV testing for men 5-8 pm Tuesdays—get $10 a a
free bottle of lube when you return fa your results.
(1966 Garden Ave. Eugene. 541-342-5088
msm@hivailiance.org )
HIV Positive Support Group meets Thursdays tn
Metro: Professional
Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Caucus is
Willamette Valley: AIDS & HIV
Southern Oregon: AIDS & HIV
Self-Help Group for les
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 2863575.)
The Washington State Department of Health
HIV/AIDS Hotline offers invaluable information
and provides referrals to various services
(800-272-2437.)
residents of Lincoln. Marion and Polk counties infected
a affected by HIV/AIDS. (503-371-4455
www. hfelineproject org )
veterans services (503-242 3585
groups, yahoo com/group/vfhr)
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change (OLOC)
COMMUNITY
Coastal AIDS Network (CAN) <s dedicated to
Swan House is a specialized adult foster care home
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.
www basic rights org.)
Miracle Theatre kicks off its 11th annual Day of the Dead Festival on Oct. 28.
Coastal Oregon: AIDS & HIV
people with HIV and hepatitis C who have substance
abuse and/a mental health problems Talk to others
with similar issues in a caring, norijudgmental environ
ment Individual and group sessions and case manage
ment available (Catherine 360- 759 3436)
HIV testing and needle exchange and a gay HIV positive
support group second and fourth Thursdays m RoSeburg
(11 am-1230 pm support
group 832 Highland St.
541-440-2761J
Metro: Political
Choices is a free, confidential support program fa
Oregon Women's Land (OWL) Farm a rustic,
beautiful lesbian land fa women near Canyonville, pro
vides a place fa rest, recreation and retreat Special
events and workshops, weekends a longer stays
(Mailing address: PO Box 133. Days Creek. OR 97429
Cory or Rae 541 643 2565)
Rogue Valley Parente, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) provides support
education and advocacy (541 488 1142 or
541-512-0326)
Willamette Valley: Community
Capitol Pride sponsors the annual Gay Pnde celebra
tion in Salem (Chuck 503-363-0006 www capital
pnde.org)
Gay t Bisexual Men's Group meets every
Wednesday in Corvallis (7 pm 1165 NW Monroe Ave
541 -752-2491)
Q: A Queer Resource for Social Change aims
to create a queer and progressive community center m
Eugene Up-to-date calendar of queer events m
Eugene/Spnngfield (www qcenter org)
Salem Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) meets every third
Monday at First Congregational Church to provide sup
port, education and advocacy (7 pm 700 Manon St
NE pflag salem@gmail com )
Triangle Society of Chemeketa Community
College in Salem offers a fun and safe environment 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 503399-5116
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 fa information
activism and socializing (6 pm Tuesday 1222 E 13th
Ave 434 Crystal and Johnny
lgbtqa@giadstone uoregon edu
giadstone uoregon edu/-lgbtqa)
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