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:
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.
"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
Current Council Openings
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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. |
MCHACP Minutes
October 27: September Council minutes were added to the MCHACP minutes webpage. September 11: July and August Council minutes were added to the MCHACP minutes webpage. August 7: May and June Council minutes were added to the MCHACP minutes webpage. May 22: April Council minutes were added to the MCHACP minutes webpage. May 22: MCHACP Chair Script was added to the Current Members webpage. May 1: Updated Ryan White System of Care document was added to the Where to Find Services webpage. April 30: March Council minutes were added to the MCHACP minutes webpage. March 27: February Council minutes were added to the MCHACP minutes webpage. March 27: Updated Emergency Financial Assistance Standards were added to the Service Standards page. March 18: Updated Service Standards Annual Review Process was added to the Standard of Care page. March 5: Updated Non-Discrimination and Respectful Workplace policy was added to the Current Members webpage. March 5: Updated Bylaws were added to the MN Council for HIV/AIDS Care and Prevention tab. |
