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HIV Planning Council Brochure

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BE THECHANGEYOU WANTTO SEEAbout UsSince 1987, the HIV Planning Council hasbeen made of up volunteers whodedicate their time and expertise to helpaddress the needs of People Living withHIV (PLWH). Members include PLWH, HIVservice providers, and people withknowledge and who care about HIVneeds.Purpose & ResponsibilitiesIdentify community needsDevelop and implement theIntegrated HIV Prevention and CarePlanEstablish HIV service priorities andallocate fundsDevelop and maintain Standards ofCare for services providedShare ideas to address HIVprevention and care needsFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat does it take to be a member ofthe HIV Planning Council?Time, interest, and commitmentWho can become a member?Anyone who is interested in HIV needsin Orange CountyWhen are meetings held?Meetings are on the 2ndWednesday of the month at 6pm Food is providedWhere are the meetings held?Meetings are held at the Public HealthServices Learning Center 1725 West17th Street (Building 1729E), SantaAna, CA 92706Meetings are open to the public andinterested individuals are encouragedto attendHow do I apply for membership?The application is online at www.ochealthinfo.com/HIVCouncil oryou can call (714) 834-8399For help with completing theapplication, call (714) 834-8399HIV PLANNING COUNCILHIV PLANNING COUNCILOrange County, CAOrange County, CAContact Us(714) 834-8399www.ochealthinfo.com/HIVCouncilSCAN MEto visit ourwebsite

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Benefits of JoiningLearn more about HIV/AIDS relatedservices, and ways to get theseservicesNetwork with a committed, diversegroup of community membersBecome a role model and leader in thecommunityHave a say about which HIV servicesare fundedMake a difference in your community" I joined the Planning Council tolearn about different topics andconnect with my community toeducate and help them." - FernandoIn addition to the HIV Planning Council,there are four (4) subcommittees that workto meet the HIV needs in Orange County.HIV Client Advocacy Committee (HCAC)Meets on the 3rd Monday of themonth at 6pmMembers are PLWHHelp identify the needs of thecommunity Represent other PLWH who cannot be apart of the planning processExecutive CommitteeMeets on the 1st Wednesday of themonth at 6pmMembers are HIV Planning CouncilmembersAdvises the HIV Planning Council andensures responsibilities are being metMonitors how quickly funds aredistributed for HIV servicesCommittees open to all:Integrated Plan CommitteeMeets on the 3rd Wednesday of themonth at 6pmDevelops the Integrated HIV Preventionand Care Plan to help end HIVProvide ideas to improve HIV careservicesPriority Setting, Allocations,and Planning (PSAP) CommitteeMeets on the 4th Wednesday of themonth at 6pmDevelops HIV service prioritiesRecommends how to distribute fundingfor HIV services by reviewing data More Ways to Get InvolvedChange starts here.Can we count you in?The HIV Planning Council helps decidehow Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programfunds are spent in the community by:Determining what HIV services areprovidedHow much money is dedicated toeach service How services are deliveredWe are looking for new members toguide activities in Orange County to:Help the lives of People Living WithHIV (PLWH)Ensure that HIV services are availableand accessible to PLWH Be a voice for others in thecommunity

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Benefits of JoiningLearn more about HIV/AIDS relatedservices, and ways to get theseservicesNetwork with a committed, diversegroup of community membersBecome a role model and leader in thecommunityHave a say about which HIV servicesare fundedMake a difference in your community" I joined the Planning Council tolearn about different topics andconnect with my community toeducate and help them." - FernandoIn addition to the HIV Planning Council,there are four (4) subcommittees that workto meet the HIV needs in Orange County.HIV Client Advocacy Committee (HCAC)Meets on the 3rd Monday of themonth at 6pmMembers are PLWHHelp identify the needs of thecommunity Represent other PLWH who cannot be apart of the planning processExecutive CommitteeMeets on the 1st Wednesday of themonth at 6pmMembers are HIV Planning CouncilmembersAdvises the HIV Planning Council andensures responsibilities are being metMonitors how quickly funds aredistributed for HIV servicesCommittees open to all:Integrated Plan CommitteeMeets on the 3rd Wednesday of themonth at 6pmDevelops the Integrated HIV Preventionand Care Plan to help end HIVProvide ideas to improve HIV careservicesPriority Setting, Allocations,and Planning (PSAP) CommitteeMeets on the 4th Wednesday of themonth at 6pmDevelops HIV service prioritiesRecommends how to distribute fundingfor HIV services by reviewing data More Ways to Get InvolvedChange starts here.Can we count you in?The HIV Planning Council helps decidehow Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programfunds are spent in the community by:Determining what HIV services areprovidedHow much money is dedicated toeach service How services are deliveredWe are looking for new members toguide activities in Orange County to:Help the lives of People Living WithHIV (PLWH)Ensure that HIV services are availableand accessible to PLWH Be a voice for others in thecommunity

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Benefits of JoiningLearn more about HIV/AIDS relatedservices, and ways to get theseservicesNetwork with a committed, diversegroup of community membersBecome a role model and leader in thecommunityHave a say about which HIV servicesare fundedMake a difference in your community" I joined the Planning Council tolearn about different topics andconnect with my community toeducate and help them." - FernandoIn addition to the HIV Planning Council,there are four (4) subcommittees that workto meet the HIV needs in Orange County.HIV Client Advocacy Committee (HCAC)Meets on the 3rd Monday of themonth at 6pmMembers are PLWHHelp identify the needs of thecommunity Represent other PLWH who cannot be apart of the planning processExecutive CommitteeMeets on the 1st Wednesday of themonth at 6pmMembers are HIV Planning CouncilmembersAdvises the HIV Planning Council andensures responsibilities are being metMonitors how quickly funds aredistributed for HIV servicesCommittees open to all:Integrated Plan CommitteeMeets on the 3rd Wednesday of themonth at 6pmDevelops the Integrated HIV Preventionand Care Plan to help end HIVProvide ideas to improve HIV careservicesPriority Setting, Allocations,and Planning (PSAP) CommitteeMeets on the 4th Wednesday of themonth at 6pmDevelops HIV service prioritiesRecommends how to distribute fundingfor HIV services by reviewing data More Ways to Get InvolvedChange starts here.Can we count you in?The HIV Planning Council helps decidehow Ryan White HIV/AIDS Programfunds are spent in the community by:Determining what HIV services areprovidedHow much money is dedicated toeach service How services are deliveredWe are looking for new members toguide activities in Orange County to:Help the lives of People Living WithHIV (PLWH)Ensure that HIV services are availableand accessible to PLWH Be a voice for others in thecommunity

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BE THECHANGEYOU WANTTO SEEAbout UsSince 1987, the HIV Planning Council hasbeen made of up volunteers whodedicate their time and expertise to helpaddress the needs of People Living withHIV (PLWH). Members include PLWH, HIVservice providers, and people withknowledge and who care about HIVneeds.Purpose & ResponsibilitiesIdentify community needsDevelop and implement theIntegrated HIV Prevention and CarePlanEstablish HIV service priorities andallocate fundsDevelop and maintain Standards ofCare for services providedShare ideas to address HIVprevention and care needsFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat does it take to be a member ofthe HIV Planning Council?Time, interest, and commitmentWho can become a member?Anyone who is interested in HIV needsin Orange CountyWhen are meetings held?Meetings are on the 2ndWednesday of the month at 6pm Food is providedWhere are the meetings held?Meetings are held at the Public HealthServices Learning Center 1725 West17th Street (Building 1729E), SantaAna, CA 92706Meetings are open to the public andinterested individuals are encouragedto attendHow do I apply for membership?The application is online at www.ochealthinfo.com/HIVCouncil oryou can call (714) 834-8399For help with completing theapplication, call (714) 834-8399HIV PLANNING COUNCILHIV PLANNING COUNCILOrange County, CAOrange County, CAContact Us(714) 834-8399www.ochealthinfo.com/HIVCouncilSCAN MEto visit ourwebsite

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BE THECHANGEYOU WANTTO SEEAbout UsSince 1987, the HIV Planning Council hasbeen made of up volunteers whodedicate their time and expertise to helpaddress the needs of People Living withHIV (PLWH). Members include PLWH, HIVservice providers, and people withknowledge and who care about HIVneeds.Purpose & ResponsibilitiesIdentify community needsDevelop and implement theIntegrated HIV Prevention and CarePlanEstablish HIV service priorities andallocate fundsDevelop and maintain Standards ofCare for services providedShare ideas to address HIVprevention and care needsFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat does it take to be a member ofthe HIV Planning Council?Time, interest, and commitmentWho can become a member?Anyone who is interested in HIV needsin Orange CountyWhen are meetings held?Meetings are on the 2ndWednesday of the month at 6pm Food is providedWhere are the meetings held?Meetings are held at the Public HealthServices Learning Center 1725 West17th Street (Building 1729E), SantaAna, CA 92706Meetings are open to the public andinterested individuals are encouragedto attendHow do I apply for membership?The application is online at www.ochealthinfo.com/HIVCouncil oryou can call (714) 834-8399For help with completing theapplication, call (714) 834-8399HIV PLANNING COUNCILHIV PLANNING COUNCILOrange County, CAOrange County, CAContact Us(714) 834-8399www.ochealthinfo.com/HIVCouncilSCAN MEto visit ourwebsite