the only known institution that has both the ready access to this HIV patient population and the relationship with an IT entity to implement this unique project.
Recipients will be expected to take a syndemic approach to healthcare delivery through utilization of low barrier substance use disorder (SUD) treatment; mental healthcare; HIV and viral hepatitis testing and treatment; HIV prevention including condom, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) distribution; and harm reduction services.Link to Additional Information:Minority HIV/AIDS Fund: Integrated Behavioral Health and
LAHD is seeking to contract with agencies with demonstrated success in serving the target population, People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) or other vulnerable populations. PLWHA continue to have several barriers to housing in addition to their HIV status, including mental health, substance use disorder, and homelessness.
Areas where the prioritized populations congregate.
Agency Name:Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdminisDescription:The purpose of this program is to provide substance use and HIV prevention services to racial and ethnic minority populations at high-risk for substance use disorders (SUDs) and HIV infection.
Bidders must agree to actively partner with other DMHAS-funded initiatives designed to increase access to medications for SUD to the targeted population described in the Background and Population Served section of this RFP.
Areas where the prioritized populations congregate.
