The Denver HIV Resources Planning Council Seeks New Members!
The Denver HIV Resources Planning Council (DHRPC) is looking for committed individuals, including dynamic people living with HIV (PLHIV), who want to make a positive impact in our community. The DHRPC serves the following six counties: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas, and Jefferson.
Working closely with the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment’s HIV Resources Office, the Planning Council is a diverse group of PLHIV, community members, and service providers who come together to address the needs of PLHIV in the Denver Metro Area.
We believe in harnessing the strength of diverse voices within the HIV community, including (but not limited to):
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PLHIV who receive or have received Ryan White services
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PLHIV who are disproportionately impacted, such as People of Color, Latinx individuals, transgender, and gender-diverse individuals
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Women living with HIV
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PLHIV from federally recognized Indian tribes in Colorado
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Young adults living with HIV (18+)
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PLHIV with Hepatitis C
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PLHIV experiencing homelessness
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PLHIV who were previously incarcerated
New members will undergo an onboarding process and are required to attend training sessions, as well as committee, general, and special council meetings. Most Planning Council meetings are currently held virtually, and members can request data training support as needed.
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The Planning Council has important tasks throughout the year, including evaluating the needs of PLHIV through data analysis, assessing service needs and delivery effectiveness, and determining funding allocations for specific healthcare services (such as hospital visits, mental health services, and dental care) and support services beyond HIV-specific care (like support groups, housing, and food bank services).
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The Planning Council advises the Colorado HIV/AIDS Strategy (COHAS), which outlines treatment and prevention strategies for the state.
Council members are appointed to three-year terms by the City of Denver's Mayor's Office. Applicants should be prepared to commit to two two-hour meetings per month, along with additional training sessions and special meetings as necessary. Transportation assistance and childcare may be available upon request for PLHIV. This is a volunteer, unpaid position.
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an online application and resume on the City of Denver's Boards and Commissions Application page (select HIV Planning Council) and email the Denver Office of HIV Resources at dhrplanningcouncil@denvergov.org.
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If you have questions or need assistance with your application, please email the Denver Office of HIV Resources at dhrplanningcouncil@denvergov.org.
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