Windy City Media Group Frontpage News

THE VOICE OF CHICAGO'S GAY, LESBIAN, BI, TRANS AND QUEER COMMUNITY SINCE 1985

home search facebook twitter join
Gay News Sponsor Windy City Times 2023-09-06
DOWNLOAD ISSUE
Donate

Sponsor
Sponsor
Sponsor

  TODAY'S BUZZ

SAMHSA: $1.3 mil to HIV testing, counseling, referral
From a news release
2011-10-19

This article shared 3720 times since Wed Oct 19, 2011
facebook twitter google +1 reddit email


SAMHSA awards approximately $1.3 million to help communities offer expanded HIV testing, counseling, and referral for care

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is announcing that it is awarding approximately $1.3 million in one year federal grants, funded through the Department of Health and Human Services Minority AIDS Initiative (MAI) Secretariat Emergency Fund, to expand the capacity of current SAMHSA MAI grantees to provide rapid HIV testing, counseling and referral to care.

These grants will promote the principal goals of the MAI which are to improve HIV-related health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority communities disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS and reduce HIV related health disparities. In addition, the grants are aligned with the objectives of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS) to: 1) reduce the number of people who become infected with HIV, 2) increase access to care and optimize health outcomes, and 3) reduce HIV-related health disparities. Intensifying HIV prevention efforts with the utilization of rapid HIV testing of individuals with substance use and/or mental disorders is also consistent with the NHAS, given the disproportionately high prevalence of HIV among ethnic and racial minorities.

"These grants will help communities address the problem of HIV infection which still puts many Americans at risk — including people experiencing mental illnesses or substance abuse," said SAMHSA Administrator Pamela S. Hyde. "If people get tested and counseled they can stay healthy. If they test positive for HIV, they can be linked to HIV care earlier to greatly improve their overall well being and quality of life, and also reduce the risk of others being infected with the virus."

"Combating HIV/AIDS in communities of color and among substance users are critical priorities of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy (NHAS)," noted Dr. Ronald Valdiserri, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health, Infectious Diseases. "Increasing the number and improving the capacity of minority-serving substance abuse prevention and treatment programs that provide HIV and other infectious disease screening, counseling, and referral to care will help us address the Strategy's call to prevent HIV among substance users and actively connect those diagnosed with HIV into care and treatment."

Below is a list of awardees and their projected award amounts:

Grantee

City

State

Amount Awarded

Hope Action Care

San Antonio

Texas

$50,000

Park Center, Inc.

Nashville

Tenn.

$50,000

Boston Public Health Commission

Boston

Mass.

$50,000

Community Counseling Institute

Tacoma

Wash.

$50,000

Latino Health Institute, Inc.

Boston

Mass.

$49,109

Pima Prevention Partnership

Tucson

Ariz.

$50,000

Harlem United Community AIDS Center, Inc.

New York

N.Y.

$50,000

Northern Ohio Recovery Association, Inc.

Cleveland

Ohio

$50,000

JWCH Institute, Inc.

Los Angeles

Calif.

$49,912

Metropolitan Interdenominational Church

Nashville

Tenn.

$50,000

Hope and Help Center of Central Florida

Winter Park

Fla.

$50,000

Wright State University

Dayton

Ohio

$49,999

Special Health Resources for Texas

Longview

Texas

$50,000

Iris House, Inc.

New York

N.Y.

$50,000

Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation

Tucson

Ariz.

$50,000

Institute for Health and Recovery

Cambridge

Mass.

$50,000

Recovery Consultants of Atlanta, Inc.

Decatur

Ga.

$50,000

Hope Health, Inc.

Florence

S.C.

$50,000

Stand, Inc.

Decatur

Ga.

$50,000

AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin

Milwaukee

Wis.

$35,684

Community Rehabilitation Center, Inc.

Jacksonville

Fla.

$50,000

Pittsburg AIDS Task Force

Pittsburgh

Pa.

$49,905

Metropolitan Charities, Inc.

St. Petersburg

Fla.

$50,000

Tarzana Treatment Center, Inc.

Tarzana

Calif.

$50,000

Tapestry Health Systems, Inc.

Florence

Mass.

$50,000

Action for Boston Community Development

Boston

Mass.

$50,000

SAMHSA is a public health agency within the Department of Health and Human Services. Its mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities.


This article shared 3720 times since Wed Oct 19, 2011
facebook twitter google +1 reddit email

Out and Aging
Presented By

  ARTICLES YOU MIGHT LIKE

Gay News

AIDS Run & Walk Chicago 2023 to draw thousands to Soldier Field on Sept. 30 2023-09-09
- The AIDS Run & Walk Chicago returns to Chicago's Soldier Field on Saturday, Sept. 30 to help create equity and justice across Chicagoland and raise awareness and funds for individuals who are living with or vulnerable ...


Gay News

Chicago Dancers United raises more than $365K at Dance for Life 2023-08-29
- Chicago Dancers United (CDU)—which supports the health and wellness of Chicago's professional dance community—welcomed 1,600 people to the 32nd annual Dance for Life on Aug. 19 at Auditorium Theatre, per ...


Gay News

New guidelines increase HIV antiretroviral options 2023-08-26
- The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is expanding its recommendation for HIV antiretrovirals because more options are available on the market, according to MedScape. The guidance, published Aug. 22 in JAMA, updates the group's prev ...


Gay News

'Show up, Show out!' 32nd Annual AIDS Run & Walk Chicago on Sept. 30 2023-08-07
--From a press release - (Chicago, IL) Registration is now open for the 32nd annual AIDS Run & Walk Chicago (ARWC) presented by AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) on Saturday, September 30 at Soldier Field. "Show up, Show Out" is this year's ...


Gay News

Chicago House indulges in Champagne Wrapture 2023-08-06
- Chicago House's annual fundraiser, Champagne Wrapture, returned to the Windy City the evening of Aug. 3. The event was held at 600 N. Fairbanks Court on the rooftop deck and featured a silent auction, free-flowing champagne, ...


Gay News

LGBTQ+ cycling club builds both community and awareness 2023-08-01
By Charlie Kolodziej - For the second summer in a row, Cruise Chi, Chicago's new LGBTQ+ cycling club, has been fostering a sense of community while supporting queer- and trans-advocacy. The group, led by co-founders Alton Deon and Shai Garcia, ...


Gay News

Gilead prevails in HIV antitrust suit brought by consumers 2023-07-01
- On June 30, pharmaceutical giant Gilead Sciences triumphed over consumers in a $3.6-billion class-action suit that claimed the company deliberately manipulated the market in order to profit off of its expensive HIV treatment drugs, Courthouse News ...


Gay News

Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles first out HIV+ board chair works to grow visibility 2023-06-28
--From a press release - Chicago, Illinois — Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles, Chicago's premiere music groups for the LGBTQ+ community members and allies, is currently under the direction of its first out HIV+ board chair, Brandon Strawn. Strawn has been a ...


Gay News

PASSAGES Artist Stash Kybartas 2023-06-17
- Stashu Kybartas, a video artist who also worked in installation and performance art, passed away May 17 at his home in Chicago. Robert Colucci, his husband of 48 years, was with him at the time of ...


Gay News

NATIONAL Google Doodle, drag laureate, Nebraska bill, NYC AIDS Walk 2023-05-26
- D.C. poet/activist/journalist Ivy Young passed away at age 75, per a press release. Among other things, Young worked at Chicago's VISTA; the Center for Black Education and Drum and Spear Book Store in D.C.; the ...


Gay News

TaskForce Chicago's ED talks organization, AIDS stigma and queerness 2023-05-25
- Among the many organizations helping Chicago youths is TaskForce Prevention & Community Services. The West Side-based organization helps hundreds of youths by being committed to addressing the HIV/STI-related needs of ...


Gay News

HB 1286 would allow gender-inclusive multi-occupancy restrooms, Chicago groups respond 2023-05-19
--From a press release - Statement from AIDS Foundation Chicago, Equality Illinois, and Pride Action Tank regarding HB 1286 to allow gender-inclusive multi-occupancy restrooms: We applaud the Illinois Senate for passing HB 1286 and urge the Illinois House to act expeditiously ...


Gay News

Belting for Life returns for an 8th edition 2023-05-18
- On May 15, Jeff Award-winning director and activist Christopher Pazdernik celebrated his birthday with the eighth edition of Belting for Life, his annual Chicago-style theatrical concert and fundraiser for AIDS ...


Gay News

Chicago House welcomes spring with 'Secret Garden' event 2023-05-12
- On May 7, Chicago House presented its annual spring fashion brunch, this year titled The Secret Garden, in the Winter Green Ballroom of the Harold Washington Library. The annual event, which some now regard as the ...


Gay News

Howard Brown responds to FDA's relaxation of blood-donation guidelines 2023-05-12
- Howard Brown Health has responded to The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)'s elimination of restrictions that had previously barred many blood donations by gay and bisexual men. The FDA said it will recommend a series of ...


 


Copyright © 2023 Windy City Media Group. All rights reserved.
Reprint by permission only. PDFs for back issues are downloadable from
our online archives. Single copies of back issues in print form are
available for $4 per issue, older than one month for $6 if available,
by check to the mailing address listed below.

Return postage must accompany all manuscripts, drawings, and
photographs submitted if they are to be returned, and no
responsibility may be assumed for unsolicited materials.
All rights to letters, art and photos sent to Nightspots
(Chicago GLBT Nightlife News) and Windy City Times (a Chicago
Gay and Lesbian News and Feature Publication) will be treated
as unconditionally assigned for publication purposes and as such,
subject to editing and comment. The opinions expressed by the
columnists, cartoonists, letter writers, and commentators are
their own and do not necessarily reflect the position of Nightspots
(Chicago GLBT Nightlife News) and Windy City Times (a Chicago Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual and Transegender News and Feature Publication).

The appearance of a name, image or photo of a person or group in
Nightspots (Chicago GLBT Nightlife News) and Windy City Times
(a Chicago Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender News and Feature
Publication) does not indicate the sexual orientation of such
individuals or groups. While we encourage readers to support the
advertisers who make this newspaper possible, Nightspots (Chicago
GLBT Nightlife News) and Windy City Times (a Chicago Gay, Lesbian
News and Feature Publication) cannot accept responsibility for
any advertising claims or promotions.

 
 

TRENDINGBREAKINGPHOTOS






Donate


About WCMG      Contact Us      Online Front  Page      Windy City  Times      Nightspots
Identity      BLACKlines      En La Vida      Archives      Advanced Search     
Windy City Queercast      Queercast Archives     
Press  Releases      Join WCMG  Email List      Email Blast      Blogs     
Upcoming Events      Todays Events      Ongoing Events      Bar Guide      Community Groups      In Memoriam     
Privacy Policy     

Windy City Media Group publishes Windy City Times,
The Bi-Weekly Voice of the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Trans Community.
5315 N. Clark St. #192, Chicago, IL 60640-2113 • PH (773) 871-7610 • FAX (773) 871-7609.