"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. |
July 24, 2024: Prioritization Rankings for FY 2025 - FY2026 were added to the 2024 PSRA webpage.
July 23, 2024: Updated Health Education/Risk Reduction and Non-medical Case Management service standards were added to the Service Standards webpage. July 16, 2024: Updated Part A TGA Resource Inventory was added to the PSRA webpage. June14, 2024: Approved minutes through April 2024 were added for all committees and the council. May 30, 2024: 2024 Prioritization Worksheet Instructions were added to the 2024 PSRA webpage. May 16, 2024: FY 2025 and 2026 Part A MAI Service Area Priorities were added to the Disparities Elimination Committee webpage. April 24, 2024: Updated Resource Allocations Process was added to the Planning and Allocations webpage. April 10, 2024: Directive for Psychosocial Support Services was added to the Planning and Allocations webpage. April 10, 2024: Updated Resource Allocation Process was added to the PSRA webpage. |