"That ordinary citizens can speak out, band ourselves together like a breathtaking quilt, and change the course of our communities and our nation for the better."
Statement by the President on the 35th Anniversary on HIV/AIDS in America
About the Minnesota Council for HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention
The Minnesota Council for HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention (MCHACP) is comprised of people with a stake in HIV prevention and care, including people from HIV-affected communities. The council also operates as a collaborative effort between the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the Minnesota Department of Health, and Hennepin County Public Health. It is the responsibility of MCHACP to:
• Develop Minnesota’s Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan
• Make decisions and recommendations about HIV treatment and care services
• Prioritize populations for HIV prevention services
Membership Options:
Council Membership:
Council members commit to a two-year term during which they attend monthly council meetings and participate in at least one committee that meets
monthly or quarterly. Council members are considered volunteers.
Community Membership: Community members participate on a committee of their choosing. Once they have satisfied the committee’s eligibility requirements, they are eligible to vote on issues brought before the committee.
• Develop Minnesota’s Integrated HIV Prevention and Care Plan
• Make decisions and recommendations about HIV treatment and care services
• Prioritize populations for HIV prevention services
Membership Options:
Council Membership:
Council members commit to a two-year term during which they attend monthly council meetings and participate in at least one committee that meets
monthly or quarterly. Council members are considered volunteers.
Community Membership: Community members participate on a committee of their choosing. Once they have satisfied the committee’s eligibility requirements, they are eligible to vote on issues brought before the committee.
Current Council Openings
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Announcements |
All individuals interested in the work of the council are encouraged to apply. Applications are kept on file for one year and as spots open up, applicants will be considered for these vacancies. In addition to becoming a council member, there are other opportunities to be involved with the council. Learn more on our community membership page. |
November 19: Legal Services Standards were added to the Service Standards webpage.
November 19: HIV/AIDS Medical Case Management Standards were added to the Service Standards webpage. November 7, 2024: FY 2025 Pre-Award Allocations Proposal (DHS Inclusive) has been added to the Planning and Allocations webpage. November 7, 2024: Minutes from the July and August council meetings have been added to the MCHACP minutes webpage. October 10, 2024: FY 2023 Assessment of the Administrative Mechanism was added to the Part A Documents webpage. October 10, 2024: FY 2025 Part A Grant Application was added to the Part A Documents webpage. September 3, 2024: Updated Emergency Financial Assistance Service Standards were added to the Service Standards webpage. August 14, 2024: Updated Psychosocial Support Service Standards were added to the Service Standards webpage. August 6, 2024: The Ryan White System of Care document was updated and added to the Where to Find Services webpage. August 5, 2024: Approved minutes through June 2024 were added for all committees and the council. |