"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. Read more about community membership here. |
July 1: Link to Minnesota Department of Health's HIV/AIDS Statistics -- 2021 added to 2022 PSRA page. Added 2016 Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programs Services: Eligible Individuals & Allowable Uses of Funds (PCN #16-02) -- Spanish to Planning and Allocations Committee page.
June 29: Updated 2022 Instructions for Prioritization Worksheets added to 2022 PSRA page. June 28: Link to updated Minnesota Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program 2017-2021 data dashboard added to Data Dashboard tab, 2022 PSRA page, and Needs Assessment and Evaluation Committee page. June 28: April Needs Assessment and Evaluation Committee minutes added to Needs Assessment and Evaluation Committee minutes page. June 22: May 2022 Planning and Allocations Committee minutes added to Planning and Allocations Committee minutes page. June 17: May 2022 Membership and Training Committee minutes added to Membership and Training Committee minutes page. June 16: May 2022 Disparities Elimination Committee minutes added to Disparities Elimination Committee minutes page. June 16: Replaced Universal Standards document on Service Standards page with revised version containing updated eligibility standards (6-month recertification no longer required). |
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