Salem Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and
Transgender Resources
Browse the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT)
resources in Salem, Oregon. We provide a guide to
organizations, business establishments and personal pages
located in or serving our local community. We do not charge
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Salem
Human Rights: Salem's Municipal Human
Rights Codes are among the best in the country. Read
more:
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Support Groups and
Services
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
and Transgender
Salem Capitol Forum - A GLBT friendly
non-profit social service organization dedicated to serving
the needs of individuals in Marion, Polk and Linn Counties.
www.capitolforum.org
Imperial Sovereign Court of the
Willamette Empire - ISCWE is a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual
and Transgender organization that does fundraising for
various charities in the Salem, Oregon area.
www.iscwe.org
Equity Foundation
- Offers grants to GLBT and friendly organizations in Salem
and have scholarships available for GLBT students.
Business Location:
620 SW 5th Ave. Suite #800
Portland, OR 97204
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box
5696
Portland, OR 97228
Phone:
503-231-5759
E-Mail:
info@equityfoundation.org
http://www.equityfoundation.org/salem.htm
Marion County Health Department - HIV
education, information and support; provides confidential or
anonymous HIV testing and counseling services.
HIV Prevention & Intervention
Contact: Ricardo Rodriguez, Health Resource Coordinator (Mon
- Fri 8:30 am to 5:00 pm)
3180 Center St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97301
Phone: 503-361-2381 confidential line
E-Mail:
rrodriguez@co.marion.or.us
http://health.co.marion.or.us/ph/HIV/HIV_Home.htm
True Colors Alcoholics Anonymous Group
- A GLBT friendly AA group, meets Thursdays at 6:30 pm at
First Congregational Church. Non-smoking meetings, no fees.
1st Congregational Church
700 Marion St. N.E.
Salem, Oregon 97301
Salem Area Alcoholics Anonymous Web Site:
http://www.open.org/~aasalem/
Meeting Information:
http://www.open.org/~aasalem/thursday.htm
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians
and Gays (PFLAG) - Relatives and friends of GLBT and
questioning people who desire respect, dignity and equality
for all people regardless of sexual orientation or sexual
identity.
PFLAG of Salem meets every third Monday from September
through May, 7:00 pm, at the First Congregational Church,
United Church of Christ, located at 700 Marion Street NE, in
Salem.
Contact: Bill Hayden @ 503-362-8631 - - Pam Bowers @
503-897-2524 - - Gloria Holland Smith @ 503-371-3920
www.capitolforum.org/pflag
Angles: Willamette University's
Queer-Straight Alliance - A
queer - straight alliance formed to provide and encourage
the support, education, and visibility of gay - lesbian -
bisexual - transgendered concerns and issues in the
Willamette community.
http://www.willamette.edu/org/angles/index.html
Marionberry Salon Group - This groups
reads and then discusses books that touch on the gay,
lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered experience. Conducts
monthly meetings.
http://hometown.aol.com/marionberrysalon/myhomepage/index.html
Salem Rainbow Youth, Inc. - Provides
a safe, confidential social and support group for gay,
lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning, and
straight youth and their friends aged 14-18.. Meets weekly
on Thursdays.
http://www.salemrainbowyouth.org/
Salem, Oregon Gay and Lesbian Information
Hotline - Offers information by telephone regarding
Salem gay and lesbian community resources.
Phone: 503-363-6618
Willamette Lamda Legal Organization
(WiLLO) - WiLLO exists to
promote the awareness of, and appreciation for, gay,
lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered issues within the
context of the law and to provide a forum for the discussion
of those issues. We aim to support one another, educate
those around us, and celebrate diversity.
http://www.willamette.edu/wucl/students/organizations/willo/
Cascade Aids Project
- Leading efforts to prevent new HIV infections, care
for people affected and infected by HIV/AIDS, educate
communities to eliminate stigma and shame, and advocate for
immediate action in combating the pandemic.
http://www.cascadeaids.org
Oregon AIDS Hotline (Live Support Available)
www.oregonaidshotline.com
208 SW Fifth Av., Suite 800
Portland, Oregon 97204
Phone: 503-223-5907
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Events in Salem, Oregon
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and
Transgender
Capitol Pride - The annual Salem,
Oregon Gay Pride event. We welcome all who are tolerant of
others and wish to join in the celebration of our
diversities and commonalities.
www.capitolpride.org
Lavender Womyn - This is a very
active lesbian social group in Salem. They also have
chapters in Eugene and Portland. View their events calendar
online.
www.salemlavenderwomyn.com
Imperial Sovereign Court of the
Willamette Empire - The ISCWE keeps a busy schedule with
many performances throughout the year. View their events
calendar online.
www.iscwe.org/Events/index.htm
Salem Area GLBT Calendar - A
comprehensive listing of Salem area GLBT meetings is
available at the Capitol Forum events calendar. You can
contact any of the groups listed for more information.
www.capitolforum.org/calendar.shtml
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Gay and/or Bisexual Men
Organizations or Groups
Salem Gay Social Network - Salem area
gay men's activity group. Site offers events calendar,
announcements and general information.
www.salemgaysocialnetwork.org
Triangle Community - The oldest
social activity group in the Salem-Keizer area. Now in it's
fifth year, the TC offers a variety of events and has an
extensive web site that contains valuable and useful
information for gay men.
www.trianglecommunity.org
Cherry City Guys - A social activity
group for guys ages 21 through 35 in the greater
Salem-Keizer community. The group exists for meeting,
socializing and networking while building a positive face
for gay men in the community. .
www.cherrycityguys.org
Salem, Oregon Gay and Lesbian Information
Hotline - Offers information by telephone regarding
Salem gay and lesbian community resources.
Phone: 503-363-6618
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Lesbian and/or Bisexual Women
Organizations or Groups
Lavender Womyn - A lesbian social
group offering a place of support, fun and friendship. The
group began in Salem, Oregon and now has chapters in
Portland and Eugene as well.
www.salemlavenderwomyn.com
Salem, Oregon Gay and Lesbian Information
Hotline - Offers information by telephone regarding
Salem gay and lesbian community resources.
Phone: 503-363-6618
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Transgender Organizations and
Services
Salem Transgender Network -
The Salem
Transgender Network provides social activities, networking
opportunities, peer support and local referrals for
transgendered people. Free membership is open to all who
self-identify as transgendered or intersexed including male
to female, female to male, transsexuals, crossdressers and
gender variant individuals.
www.salemtg.net
Northwest Gender Alliance -
Northwest Gender
Alliance (NWGA), of Portland, Oregon, is a social, support
and educational group for individuals who desire to explore
and express another gender. This includes crossdressers,
transsexuals, and other individuals who identify themselves
as transgendered. NWGA accepts any gender role-- male to
female or female to male.
NWGA
P.O. Box 4928
Portland, OR 97208-4928
Information Phone Line: (503) 533-8787
www.nwgapdx.com
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Nightclubs and Entertainment
Southside Speakeasy - Salem's own
GLBT Speakeasy and Dance Pub, owned and operated by gay
owners, for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and straight
friends. See their web site for events and more information.
Open 3:30pm until 2:00am, 7 Days a Week
3529 Fairview Industrial Dr. SE
Salem, OR
Phone 503-362-1139
www.southsidespeakeasy.com
Confluence Chorus - The Willamette
Valley mixed gala chorus with frequent performances in
Salem, Oregon. No one is turned away for lack of funds.
The Willamette Valley Mixed GALA Chorus
P.O. Box 2772
Salem, OR 97308-2772
www.confluencechorus.org
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Churches and Religious
Organizations
Brethren Mennonite Council for Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Interests - A group of
supportive persons that meet approximately every two months
fellowshipping around potluck meals at different homes in
the Willamette Valley. We welcome any and all persons
curious about our group. Please feel free to contact us and
learn when our next meeting is to be held.
E-Mail:
BMCOregon@yahoogroups.com
http://www.bmclgbt.org/localgrps.html
First Congregational Church, United
Church of Christ - An open and affirming congregation
welcoming everyone without regard to race, gender, age,
sexual orientation, ethnicity, economic class, marital
status or physical/mental abilities.
700 Marion Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-363-3660
www.uccsalem.org
Freedom Friends Church (Quaker) - A
Quaker Church that is welcoming to all people. Active
supporters of the GLBT community. Christ-centered, inclusive
worship Sundays at 10:30 am.
1845 Commercial St. SE
Salem, OR 97302
Phone: 503-269-8207
http://www.freedomfriends.org
Morningside United Methodist Church -
A reconciling congregation, believes that God loves all
people. They welcome persons of every race, nationality,
age, gender, social condition, ability marital status and
sexual orientation.
3674 12th St, Salem, OR
(South Salem at the intersection of 12th & Harris)
Phone: 503-364-5013
www.morningsideumc.net
Saint Mark Lutheran
Church - Saint Mark Lutheran Church's welcoming
statement reads, "We celebrate that Christ has made us one
body with many members, all sharing in God’s grace and
unconditional love. As a Reconciling in Christ congregation,
we embrace all of God’s people, regardless of age,
ethnicity, physical and mental abilities, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity or economic
circumstance. We believe we are all unique and worthy
individuals created by God. We joyfully welcome you to join
us in worship, prayer, study, service and fellowship."
790 Marion St. NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone: 503-588-0141
http://stmarksalem.org/
Salem Spirit of Life
Church -
We extend a special welcome to LGBT persons. "We are
a congregation of
people who wish to worship the Lord and are of
the belief that all people are welcome at God's table." The
church holds Worship Services:
Sunday at 11:00 am. Salem Spirit of Life
Church has special events
during the week.Pot Luck and Movie 3rd Friday
at 6:00 pm.
1900 Hines Street
SE, Salem. Back entrance of MAPS building.
Phone (503) 508-6917
http://www.salemspiritoflife.org/
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of
Salem - A non-credal,
liberal religion and a "welcoming congregation," celebrating
the presence and participation of all peoples, including
gays, lesbians, bisexuals and heterosexuals.
5090 Center
Street NE
Salem, OR 97301
Phone:
503-364-0932
www.uusalem.org
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Political Action
Organizations
Basic Rights Oregon - One of the
strongest pro-gay rights organizations in the country that
has made Oregon a model for organizers nationwide. Basic
Rights Oregon is founded on values that are very Oregonian:
Fairness, Democracy, Acceptance and Justice for all.
www.basicrights.org
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