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3 people are interested
Now Accepting Applications for Project LEAP!
ORGANIZATION: Houston Ryan White Planning Council Office of Support
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
Project LEAP (Learning, Empowerment, Advocacy, and Participation) free 17-week training course for individuals infected with and affected by HIV to gain the knowledge and skills they need to help plan HIV prevention and care services in the Houston Area. Topics covered include HIV 101, a history of HIV in the Houston area, local HIV trends, services for people with HIV, and more!
Apply online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PLEAP2017 or call 713-572-3724!
Classes meet on Wednesdays from April - July
Students may join ONE of two classes:
Option 1: Day class: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Option 2: Evening class: 5:30 - 9:30 pm
Lunch or dinner will be provided. Assistance with transportation
and childcare is also available.
A brief written application and in-person interview are required.
Graduates from Project LEAP are encouraged to apply to serve as volunteers on the Houston Ryan White Planning Council or the Houston Community Planning Group.
More opportunities with Houston Ryan White Planning Council Office of Support
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Houston Ryan White Planning Council Office of Support
Location:
2223 West Loop South, Ste 240, Houston, TX 77027, US
Mission Statement
The Houston Area HIV Service Ryan White Planning Council decides what services for people living with HIV are most needed in the Houston area, decides how much money should be used for each of these services , and develops a plan to provide the services. These decisions must be based on an evaluation of the needs of people living with HIV. The Planning Council has the responsibility to encourage, recruit, recognize, accommodate, and support the participation of people living with HIV on the Council.
Description
The Ryan White Program provides Federal funds to develop systems of care and pay for medical / support services for people living with HIV (PLWH). It identifies who can receive this money and how the money can be used under 5 major parts: A, B, C, D and F. Part A funds go to areas hit hardest by the HIV epidemic (eligible metropolitan areas or EMAs). The grant goes to the chief elected official (CEO) of the major city or county in the EMA. In the Houston EMA, the CEO is the County Judge. The EMA is comprised of Harris and the 5 surrounding counties. Part B funds are awarded to the State and serve the HSDA which includes 4 additional counties. The Houston area receives appx. $24 million / year for services like: primary medical care, medication, dental care, mental health services, etc. Before an EMA receives Part A money the CEO must appoint a Planning Council. Houston’s Council is a 40 member volunteer planning group comprised of community members appointed to serve a 2-year term. The Council decides what services are most needed, how much money should be used for each service, and develops a plan to provide services. Decisions must be based on evaluation of the needs of PLWH. The CEO appoints members to the Council who have a wide range of perspectives and expertise including health care providers, public health officials, and people of various backgrounds. At least 1/3 of Council members must be PLWH. The Council Chair assigns members to work on 1 or more of the 5 standing committees.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2223 West Loop SouthHouston, TX 77027
DATE POSTED
March 9, 2017
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Apply online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PLEAP2017 or call 713-572-3724!