"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
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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. |
April 28, 2023: Community Voices Committee, MCHACP, Needs Assessment and Evaluation, Disparities Elimination Committee, Membership and Training Committee, and Executive Committee minutes were added to their webpage.
April 25, 2023: The Disparities Elimination Committee is hosting a mental health provider discussion on May 18th @ 9:30am. Click here for more information! March 15, 2023: The amended bylaws were added to the MCHACP Bylaws page. Community Voices Committee and MCHACP meeting minutes were added to their webpage. February 17, 2023: The amended bylaws were added to the MCHACP Bylaws page. January 18, 2023: The amended bylaws were added to the MCHACP Bylaws page. December 12: Minnesota and Minneapolis - St. Paul TGA Integrated Plan for 2022-2026 added to Planning and Allocations page. |