Gay Resources
This is a partial list of resources for the Gay community in the Eugene-Springfield area, compiled from a number of sources. I cannot guarantee the currency or completeness of any of this information because, frankly, I don't bother to update it very often. If you know of any additions, corrections, or suggestions please e-mail me. A listing on this page does not imply support or endorsement.
On this page you will find:
- News and Publications
- Community Resources and Support Groups
- Counseling & Crisis Intervention
- Health
- Advocacy & Political Organizations
- The Arts
- Recreation & Activities
- University of Oregon Resources
- Lane Community College
- Oregon State University
Publications
- Just Out
- "The IN publication for the OUT population" is a Portland newspaper that irregularly makes an appearance in Eugene.
Community Resources and Support Groups
- Q a queer resource for social change
- "Q builds and supports thriving queer and allied communities in Eugene and Springfield. Recognizing that all oppressions are connected, we provide education, advocacy, consciousness-raising, skill building, and resources to achieve a socially-just world in which all people are valued."
P.O. Box 42072
Eugene OR 97404-0571 - Men's Forum
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is a diverse group of non-heterosexual men who gather at member's homes for potluck dinner's twice a month. All are welcome.
Call for locations and times: (541) 344-5907 - Equality Project
- This organization no longer seems to be active.
- Parents & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (P/FLAG)
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PO Box 11137
Eugene, OR 97440
(541) 302-4422 - L.O.G.I.C.
- provides volunteers for a variety of community service projects.
PO Box 11289
Eugene OR 97440
(541) 485-6510 - Imperial Sovereign Court of the Emerald Empire
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is a charitable organization that encourages and promotes community action. Proceeds from drag shows, contests and other social activities help this community's needs.
PO Box 3243
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 342-8086 - Eugene Human Rights Commission
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advises city government on human rights issues.
The Human Rights Commission and the City of Eugene now provide protection from discrimination based on sexual orientation.
777 Pearl St, Rm 105
Eugene, Oregon 97401
(541) 682-5177
hrc@ci.eugene.or.us
Counseling & Crisis Intervention
- Battered Lesbian Support Group
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is a confidential group for lesbians and bisexual women who have been physically, sexually or emotionally battered in their relationships with women.
Womenspace
Eugene, OR
contact: Carrie (541) 485-6513
1-800-281-2800 outside Eugene - Ex Gays?? There Are None!!
- The truth about reparative therapies and ex-gay ministries from Whosoever Ministries, Inc.
Health
- White Bird Medical Clinic
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provides a variety of medical, support and referral services for the entire community.
Medical Clinic & Community Dental Clinic: 1400 Mill St. (at 14th)
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 484-4880 -
HIV Alliance
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provides comprehensive services in Lane County to individuals, families, and businesses impacted by AIDS and HIV. Customized workshops and policy development.
1966 Garden Avenue
PO Box 5513
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 342-5088
Advocacy & Political Organizations
- Basic Rights Oregon
- BRO's mission is to "build a movement to advance and protect democratic freedoms, and civil and human rights; to build the broadest possible coalition to counter the activities of groups such as the Oregon Citizen Alliance; and defeat attempts to deny rights through the electoral process."
- Rural Organizing Project
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exists to strengthen the skills, resources and vision of primary leadership in local, autonomous human dignity groups with the goal of keeping such groups a vibrant source for a just
democracy.
P.O. Box 1350
Scappoose, OR 97056
(503) 543-8417 - Oregon Chapter Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation(GLAAD)
- (541) 687-9226
- Communities Against Hate:
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Educational group dedicated to fighting racism, homophobia and other forms of bigotry.
485-1755 or 485-4286.
The Arts
Recreation & Activities
- The Rainbow Wranglers
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A Gay & Lesbian Square Dance Club is apparently no longer active. Click on link above to check its status.
(541) 343-5884 - The OUTdoor Group
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"The OUTdoor Group is a recreational group offering outdoor recreational, social and public service activities for Gays, Lesbians, Transgendered people and their friends in the Eugene /
Springfield Oregon area."
PO Box 5505
Eugene, OR 97405-0505(541) 484-2147.
- Frontrunner/Walkers
- (541) 741-3020
- Cascade Athletics / Pride Association
- (541) 343-6745
University of Oregon Resources
- UO Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Resources
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page is maintained by the University of Oregon Standing Committee for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Concerns. Some links are maintained by the LGBA and the Office of the Dean of Students.
(541)346-1134
Lane Community College
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Alliance
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The Lane Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Student Alliance's mission is to foster the growth and maintenance of a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and ally students at Lane Community College.
(541) 463-5331
Oregon State University
- Rainbow Continuum
- "a social group for students, faculty, and the public a like be themselves and meet new friends within the OSU community."
