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• An important reminder - Have you had a well-woman exam in the last year? Do you need a mammogram? You may be able to get a free exam and mammogram. Call the Pierce County Breast and Cervical Health Program to find out. 253-798-2987. No hassles, just healthcare.
• Daybreak Ministries: dedicated to uniting communities for the well-being of each member. Their programs include Twilight, a FTM transgender support group; Lighthouse, providing support to gay youth of color; and Grace and Truth, a Bible study group. For more information, contact daybreakspirit@yahoo.com
• Equal Rights Washington Equal Rights Washington (ERW) works to ensure and promote dignity, safety, and equality for all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Washingtonians. PO Box 12216, Seattle, WA 98102. phone 206-324-2570
• Human Rights Resource Guide to Coming Out web based resources and essays. "What kind of attitudes should we expect to tolerate among family and friends after coming out?"
• Lambert House is an activities and resource center in Seattle, WA for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning youth between the ages of 14 and 22. 1818 15th Ave on Capitol Hill in Seattle (between E Howell & E Denny Way). Click here for a map. Metro Buses 8, 10, and 43 stop nearby. The drop-in center is open Mon-Sat 4-9:30. phone 206-322-2515
• Legalize Marriage Alliance of Washington: The mission of LMAW is to achieve the legal right of civil marriage for same-sex couples in Washington State. 206-464-3009 lma@lmaw.org
• The Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian and Gay Survivors of Abuse a Seattle-based organization that sponsors support groups, safety planning, individual counseling, legal advocacy and community organizing for folks of all genders.
• Oasis is a group for GLBT and questioning youth. Call the Rainbow Center for information. 253-383-2318
• Old Lesbians Organizing for Change the Washington State Chapter of OLOC meets at different locations throughout the area. Email gloria@oloc.org or mary@oloc.org for more info.
• Outkitsap is a GLBT group serving the greater Kitsap Peninsula. 360-373-6150. PO Box 456, Bremerton, WA 98337
• PFLAG Tacoma  3800A Bridgeport Way West, #124, Tacoma WA  98466  tacomapflag@mail.com
• Pierce County AIDS Foundation provides the full spectrum of HIV/AIDS services to Pierce County residents; 625 Commerce, Suite 10 Tacoma, WA 98402 phone 253-383-2565
• Pierce County Pride Foundation a funding resource for GLBT and allied groups; call 888-575-7717 or email at piercecounty@pridefoundation.org
• POCAAN (People of Color Against AIDS Network) 1501 Pacific Avenue Suite 320, Tacoma. 272-2577
• Puyallup Youth Support Group is a drop-in group for glbt and questioning youth. Call Susan at 253-435-8581 X 572, or 848-9651.
• Rainbow Center Olympia is a resource in Olympia for the glbt community, P.O. Box 7221 Olympia, WA 98507-7221.
• Rainbow Center Tacoma is a resource center in Tacoma for the glbt community, located at 917 Pacific Ave, Suite 304 / Tacoma, WA 98402. phone 253-383-2318.
• Rainshadow Women links to events and resources in Sequim area. Anyone confused, questioning, closeted or coming out? This site can help you find LGBT-friendly resources in the "rainshadow" part of the state.
• Seattle Bisexual Women's Network
and lesbian educational and social support program for people of color. Kathie Townsend, Executive Director, PO Box 5436, Tacoma, WA 98415. phone 253-212-2379.
• Stonewall Youth - Olympia supports, informs, and advocates for youth up to 21 years old who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, or who have questions
• South Sound Family Group is a place where the entire family can get together and meet others, and take part in community activities. Call Jan at 253-752-5057 for information and to be put on the mailing list.
• Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
• Washington State Domestic Violence Hotline: Pierce County 253-383-2593. or call (800) 562-6025.
• Washington Violence Against Women Network: domestice violence, sexual assault, stalking, resource directory, map to local resources. No matter how many times someone is told, or is made to feel that the violence is their fault, the truth is that no one deserves to be beaten or treated badly. In many cases, assault, battering and domestic violence are crimes. While everyone's situation is different, and each person knows what is best and safest for them, there are many things that victims of domestic violence can do to protect themselves and their children. To see our checklist of warning signs about domestic violence to assess your situation, click here.

• Pacific Lutheran University Harmony, your connection with the community.
• University of Puget Sound Welcome to the webpage of B-GLAD, the University of Puget Sound's Queer/Straight Alliance! B-GLAD meets Tuesdays at 6 PM in the Student Diversity Center, 3211 North 15th (right across the street from Diversions Cafe).
• University of Washington-Tacoma The mission of the Queer-Straight Alliance is to provide a social, emotional and educational support for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and ally populations on campus and in the surrounding community.
• Pride TCC GLBT student group at Tacoma Community College; call 566-5118

• Outkitsap.org (Kitsap County lesbians and gays)
• Lesgo.com (Bellingham lesbians)
• Seattle Community Network (GLBT Arts, Entertainment, Business, Youth, Teen, Elder, Addiction, Business, Calendar, Sports, and more)
• Seattle Young People's Project encourages and supports youth-led projects for social change
• Rainbow bowling league call 272-1150
• Lezbnsatplay (Bremerton group/ must sign up for Yahoo to access web site) lezbnsatplay@hotmail.com